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Prevalence and factors associated with under nutrition among HIV exposed children 6 to 24 months attending antiretroviral therapy clinics in Kampala.
(2018-12-17)
Introduction
Under nutrition is the leading underlying factor of child mortality and morbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa. There is a critical window of opportunity for improving child nutrition; from pregnancy through the ...
Timeliness and factors associated with childhood vaccinations among children aged 12 to 24 months in Hoima District, Uganda
(2018-11-28)
Introduction: Timely vaccination is important to ensure adequate immune response and protect children from common infectious diseases. In Uganda, less than half of children receive all vaccines within the recommended time ...
Characterization of T-Cell specific immune responses among alcohol consumers in a fisher folk community of Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2018-11-22)
Background: Alcohol is an immunosuppressant which acts directly through T cell apoptosis, mitochondrial damage, and inhibition of T cell responses. Alcohol abuse and its social and behavioral consequences have been associated ...
Prevalence and disposal of unused medicines among Households in Kawempe Division, Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-20)
ABSTRACT
Background: Presence of unused medicines in households can lead to harmful health incidents such as prolonged morbidity due to ingestion of sub-optimal doses, wrong treatment or poisoning and yet there is ...
Factors affecting availability of artemisinin-based combination therapy in private drug outlets in Tororo district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-19)
Background: Uganda has a high malaria burden, with reported 30 to 50 percent malaria-related outpatient visits. However, about 60% of patients seek treatment from private drug outlets. In response to this challenge, the ...
Irrational Prescribing and Dispensing of Antiretroviral Medicines in Kamwokya Christian Caring Community Center, Kampala.
(Pamela Achii, 2018-11-26)
Background: An effective response to the challenges of HIV/AIDS treatment must include correct prescribing and dispensing of antiretroviral medicines. However, the magnitude and factors influencing irrational prescribing ...
Factors Associated with Uptake of Floods Early Warning Information in Butaleja District, Eastern Uganda
(2018-11-23)
Background: Globally, millions of people are exposed to floods each year. Efforts to reduce the impact of floods through Floods Early Warning Information (FEWI) are required. Butaleja district which has a vast portion of ...
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ADHERENCE TO READY TO USE THERAPEUTIC FOOD (RUTF) IN HIV POSITIVE ADULTS WITH ACUTE MALNUTRITION AT MBALE AND FORT PORTAL REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITALS IN UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2018-11-23)
Introduction: Poor nutrition status in HIV positive individuals is a public health problem that could impact their survival. Although studies have established that RUTF is highly efficacious in management of malnutrition, ...
Adherence to HIV care after pregnancy among mothers enrolled on the optionb+ program at Kisenyi HCIV: a retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2018-12-31)
Introduction: In Sub Saharan Africa, new HIV infections among women of reproductive age and deliveries to HIV positive mothers were 570,000 and 1,200,000 respectively in 2014. HIV positive mothers risk transmitting HIV to ...
Factors associated with management of Pneumonia among children by Village Health Teams in Abim District
(Makerere University, 2018-11-26)
Background: Pneumonia is the 2nd leading cause of death in children under 5 years of age in
Uganda. Pneumonia deaths could be prevented if Village Health Teams (VHTs) knew how to
manage pneumonia correctly. The objective ...