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Comparison of accuracy of Johnson and Risantos formula for fetal weight estimation in term parturients in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-05)
Introduction: Precise and accurate estimation of birth weight (BW) is one of the most important aspects at the start of labor. Estimation of fetal weight using measurements of fundal height (FH) and abdominal girth (AG) ...
Factors associated with unsuppressed viral load among adolescents on antiretroviral therapy at The AIDS Support Organization, Jinja District
(Makerere University, 2018-08)
Introduction: The percentage of unsuppressed viral load among adolescents is higher than the acceptable UNAIDS 10% globally yet the associated factors are poorly understood.
Objectives: To determine the factors associated ...
Factors affecting antiretroviral therapy initiation among tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infected patients at health facilities in Masaka district.
(2018-12-10)
Background: Evidence shows that infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
increases the risk of tuberculosis (TB) infection following exposure to TB germs and HIV
also promotes progression of TB infection to ...
Immunological consequence of alcohol consumption on mucosa derived CD4+ T cell phenotype and In Vitro susceptibility to HIV-1 infection.
(2018-11-21)
In Sub-Saharan Africa, there is a significant over-lap in Alcohol use disorder and HIV
infection burden and about 60% of the HIV infections occur in women. Alcohol exerts several modulatory
effects on the immune system ...
Influence of type 1 & 2 innate lymphoid cells, and their cytokine production on increasing risk of tuberculosis infection among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-15)
Absence of or reduced interferon gamma (IFN-γ) production is associated with increased susceptibility to tuberculosis (TB) infection (LTBI), and also with progression from latent to active TB. Immune suppressive diseases ...
Quality of water from protected water sources and associated factors in Buswale subcounty, Namayingo District
(Makerere University, 2018)
Introduction: About 41% of protected water sources in Uganda are estimated to be contaminated with faeces. Lack of knowledge of the quality of water from protected sources and associated factors may hinder the implementation ...
Dietary and lifestyle factors associated with blood pressure control among adult hypertensive patients under care at Kiruddu hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-11-26)
Introduction: Hypertension is an important worldwide public-health challenge because of its high prevalence and for being a risk factor for cerebrovascular, cardiovascular and chronic renal disease. Despite these risk ...
Determinants of access and use of contraceptives among youth with disabilities in Nakawa Division Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-12-10)
Introduction: Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) of the Youth with Disabilities (YWDs) remains a relatively new and sensitive area mainly due to restrictive norms and policies guiding the services. In Uganda while ...
Factors associated with village health team members’ adherence to practice guidelines in Mella Sub County, Tororo District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-07-30)
Background: Village Health Teams (VHTs), globally known as Community Health Workers (CHWs) were introduced into Uganda’s health system by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the year 2000. CHWs attained global recognition after ...
Compliance with standard precautions of infection control in the management of labour by healthcare workers at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-08-23)
Background: Infections acquired during labour are the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. Compliance with Standard Precautions of Infection Control (SPIC) on the side of healthcare workers is crucial in preventing ...