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Clinical laboratory waste management in Masaka region, Uganda: a cross sectional study on practices and associated factors among laboratory personnel
(2018-12-06)
Introduction: As evidence-based medicine picks pace in Uganda, clinical laboratory diagnosis
is increasingly gaining prominence. With this comes an increase in waste generated by clinical
laboratories. Improper management ...
Exploring the utilisation of research evidence in Uganda's health policy formulation processes: a case if the National Medicines Policy 2015
(2018-12-06)
Introduction: Research is a vital tool in formulating health policies aimed at improving service
delivery. Policies that utilize research evidence at formulation are likely to be more successful in
achieving desired ...
Prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among mothersof infants aged 0-6 months in Alebtong District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-26)
Introduction
Breastfeeding provides ideal nourishment, security, and emotional support for the healthy growth and development of newborns and infants, while also providing maternal benefits. However, in Uganda a large ...
Non-attendance of day seven follow up visit by circumcised persons and associated factors, at selected Rakai program sites, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-22)
Introduction: A substantial number of male subjects are now receiving safe male circumcision(SMC) for HIV prevention. Attendance of day 7 follow up (FUP) visit is important to ascertain progress of wound healing and treat ...
Factors associated with use of modern contraceptives among female adolescents 15-19 years in Rubaga Division slums of Kampala- Uganda: A cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2018)
Introduction: Avertable pregnancies and maternal deaths continue to occur predominantly in Sub-Saharan Africa where use of the effective modern contraceptive methods is still low due to a number of barriers. Female ...
The microbiome in the blood of HAART-Naive HIV positive patients
(2018-11)
Introduction: Infection with HIV results in the loss of gut mucosal CD4 T cells of the Th17 subtype responsible for maintaining integrity of the mucosa well as antimicrobial immunity. This results in an upset in the balance ...
Prevalence, factors associated and short term outcomes of children with selected electrolyte abnormalities aged 2-59 months admitted with acute watery diarrhoea at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018)
Worldwide, diarrhoeal diseases are a leading cause of death among children under the age of five years and contributing over 20% of deaths of children in this age group in developing nations. Diarrhoea is the second most ...
Carbapenemase producing Enterobacterieceae carriage among health care workers in selected units of Mulago national referral hospital and Uganda heart institiute
(Makerere University, 2018-10)
Background:Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health concern contributing to increased morbidity and mortality particularly in low income countries where infection control is often inadequate. Multidrug-resistant ...
PREVALENCE OF VIROLOGICAL SUPPRESSION AND PATTERNS OF ACQUIRED HIV DRUG RESISTANCE AMONG INDIVIDUALS ON FIRST-LINE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY IN FISHERFOLK COMMUNITIES IN UGANDA
(2018-10-03)
Background: The UNAIDS targets sustained viral suppression among at least 90% of HIV individuals on antiretroviral therapy (ART), yet viral load (VL) monitoring is rarely done in resource-limited settings due to high costs. ...
Assessment of willingness to pay for antiretroviral treatment among patients attending HIV clinics in Kumi district.
(Makerere University, 2018-10-04)
Introduction
Sustainability and improved access for antiretroviral care over time is uncertain due to its dependency on donor funding whose continuity is uncertain.
A study was to assess the willingness of PLWHA to ...