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Molecular epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance at a human-animal interface in pastoralist community of Kasese District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Background: Intensive usage of antimicrobials in the management of animal diseases may cause selection for resistance among microorganisms. Transmission of resistant bacteria from the wild and domestic food animals to ...
Effect of mentorship and technical health systems strengthening (MaTHSS) model on HIV/AIDS medicines management at private not for profit health facilities in Uganda : a retrospective before and after study
(Makerere University, 2021)
Introduction: In Uganda, HIV medicines management at the health facility levels has been a challenge leading to perennial stock-outs and wastage due to heavy expiries and pilferage. This further impacts the number of HIV ...
Prevalence and factors associated with late antenatal booking among pregnant women at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-12-24)
Introduction: Booking early for antenatal is associated with earlier detection and management of pregnancy complications which in turn improves pregnancy outcomes. Yet the majority of pregnant women book late for ANC. The ...
Facilitators and barriers of self-disclosure of HIV status among adolescents aged 10-19 years in Makerere University Joint Aids Program
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Introduction: By the end of 2018 there were about 37.9 million people living with HIV globally. Adolescents account for about 5 per cent of these people and about 10 per cent of new adult HIV infections. In Uganda, 1.4 ...
Role of vaginal microbiome in host susceptibility to HIV infection among pregnant Ugandan women: inflammatory response and epithelial barrier integrity
(Makerere University, 2021-10)
Background: Pregnant women are a key target population in the prevention of new HIV infections, and their protection can be extrapolated to their unborn children during pregnancy and at birth. The role of vaginal microbiota ...
Uptake and factors associated with cervical cancer screening among female health workers at Makerere University teaching hospitals. .
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Background
World Health Organization estimated 342,000 deaths and 570,000 new cases of cervical cancer in 2020. In Uganda cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer related death accounting for 40% cases and over 4000 ...
Health related quality of life and associated factors among patients with urinary bladder cancer at Mulago National Referral hospital- a cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Introduction: Health related quality of life in patients with urinary bladder cancer is important to measure outcomes beyond morbidity and biological functioning. In 2020, Bladder cancer (BC) contributed to 3% of all cancer ...
Referral practices and experiences of patients at three government referral hospitals in Kampala: Challenges and implications for policy and practice
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Introduction: Within any health system, a well-functioning referral system determines whether continuity and in turn quality of services will be achieved. Many service delivery challenges can be attributed to a poorly ...
Prevalence and factors associated with soil-transmitted helminthiasis in infants in Gulu, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-07)
Background: At least 1.5 billion people or 24% of the world's population are infested with soil-transmitted helminths globally, majority of cases are in sub-Saharan Africa, the Americas, China and East Asia. Close to 1 ...
Multilevel modeling of HIV positive status disclosure to the sexual partner among persons enrolled on HIV care in greater Rakai
(Makerere University, 2021-12-13)
Introduction: As an HIV prevention strategy, HIV sero status “disclosure” (HSSD) is defined as the process of revealing HIV positive status to sexual partner(s), relatives, or others in their social circle. Literature on ...