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Prevalence, Immunological and Clinical Factors Associated with Malaria Among Patients with Tuberculosis in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-04)
Background: Uganda is among the 30 most TB/HIV burdened countries. Similarly, Uganda ranks 9th among the 15 countries that contribute 80% of the global malaria deaths. There is a possibility of a dual infection of malaria ...
Prevalence and factors associated with the minimum dietary diversity among HIV-positive women of reproductive age receiving anti-retroviral therapy in Kabale District
(2018-11-23)
Introduction: It has long been recognized that HIV causes malnutrition and malnutrition exacerbates the effects of HIV in the body. Women are physiologically, socially and economically vulnerable to HIV related malnutrition. ...
Molecular Diversity of HIV-1 among Long Term Non-progressors attending MJAP-ISS clinic, Mulago
(Makerere University, 2018-11)
Background: To date efforts are still being made to develop an efficacious and safe vaccine to stop the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Long term non-progressors (LTNPs); who harbour the virus but clinically show ...
Prevalence and factors associated with occupational injuries among workers in the formal steel processing plants in the Kampala Industry and Business Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-08-16)
Background: Uganda is observing an accelerated industrialization with over 22 industrial parks designated in line with the national development vision 2040. Steel industry is one of the industries that are leading the ...
Knowledge, attitude and use of direction signs among patients and care givers within Mulago national referral hospital.
(Makerere University, 2018-05-07)
Background
Signage is a way of creating knowledge or awareness of where one is going prior to arrival. Signs are used in various environments such as large facilities, schools, roads etc. Before the existence of language, ...
Factors associated with uptake of anaemia related prevention and control interventions for children aged 6-59 months in Gulu district.
(2018-11-21)
Introduction: More than 70% of children in Gulu district are anaemic. Despite government interventions to control anaemia, uptake of the anaemia related prevention and control interventions remains low.
Objective: To ...
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 ...
Time to first line antiretroviral treatment failure and time to switching to second line regimen among art clients at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-21)
Background: WHO recommends that all HIV+ clients on ART with 2 consecutive high viral load i.e.> 1000 copies/mL be switched to second-line regimen. Delay to detecting virological failure results in clients remaining on ...
Health related quality of life among prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy treated in Mulago hospital and Uganda cancer institute.
(Makerere University, 2018-06-12)
BACKGROUND: The incidence of prostate cancer in Uganda increases by 5.2% annually. Majority of patients are diagnosed with advanced disease that is only managed with palliation using Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT). ...
Assessment of baby friendly status of health facilities in Butaleja District
(Makerere University, 2018-11)
Introduction: The Baby Friendly Health Facility Initiative (BFHI) is one of the strategies aimed at enhancing child survival and maternal health at the facility level through protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding. ...