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Effect of COVID-19 disruptions on supplier logistics performance, costs, and availability of medicines in public referral hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Background: COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread economic disruptions globally at its peak. It was characterized by lockdowns, shutdowns of factories and international transport, and panic responses such as restrictions on ...
Factors Associated with Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Measures Among Healthcare Workers to minimize the Risk of Covid-19 Infection In Nakawa Division, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-09)
Background
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic that originated in China in December 2019 and spread around the world, Kampala city had witnessed a high number of infections and deaths among healthcare workers ...
Evaluation of safety profiles and effect on glucose tolerance of different parts of Rhus vulgaris meikle, a medicinal plant used in the traditional management of Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-15)
Background: Indigenous management of diabetes mellitus is common but not fully explored.
Objective: The study determined and compared the hypoglycemic activities of root bark and leaf extracts of R. vulgaris in high glucose ...
Utilization of fortified foods in households with children 6 - 59 months in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction: Worldwide, the three most common forms of Micronutrient Deficiencies are; Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD) and Iodine Deficiency, these affect at least one third of the world’s population, ...
Utilization of physiotherapy services and associated factors among patients with lower back pain at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Background: Low back pain (LBP) still remains the commonest cause of musculoskeletal disorders related to work status and condition globally. Many people in rural Africa and Uganda continue to live with physical disabilities ...
Prevalence and factors associated with advanced HIV disease at enrolment in care among adults aged 18 years at selected Public Health Centres in Kampala city, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)
Background: Despite successes in HIV/AIDS care in Uganda, a high number of people are still dying from AIDS related illnesses. Advanced HIV disease (AHD) at enrolment in care is still a problem four years after the adoption ...
Impact of the second and third COVID-19 waves on out patient malaria indicators and case management guidelines at selected sites with varying malaria transmission intensities in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)
Background: COVID-19 has imposed negative impacts on the fight against malaria in many malaria endemic countries. We aimed to assess the impact of the second and third COVID-19 waves on outpatient malaria indicators and ...
Prevalence and factors associated with stunting among children aged 6-59 months in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyegegwa District
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Stunting is a major problem among refugees in Uganda. The highest prevalence is reported in Kyaka II refugee settlement at a rate of 48.7% among children aged 6-59 months. Objective: To assess the prevalence ...
Optimal use of blood and platelet support transfusion in patients with Hematological Cancers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10-05)
Globally, cancer incidence and mortality are growing rapidly especially in emerging economies. Cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Transfusion of blood and blood components plays ...
Association of surgical procedure start time and post operative outcomes following emergency abdominal surgery at Mulago National Referral Hospital - A five year retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2022)
Background: Emergency abdominal surgeries are among the high-risk procedures with unacceptably high morbidity and mortality rates in the whole world, despite advances in surgical techniques and intensive care services. ...