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Utilization of physiotherapy services and associated factors among patients with lower back pain at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Background: Low back pain (LBP) still remains the commonest cause of musculoskeletal disorders related to work status and condition globally. Many people in rural Africa and Uganda continue to live with physical disabilities ...
Factors associated with depression symptoms among pregnant adolescent girls and young women at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction: Depression symptoms are among the most prevalent mental health problems that occur during pregnancy, affecting about one in four women worldwide. Maternal depression symptoms is of public health concern among ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of health workers on nutritional assessment of under- five-year-old children at selected lower-level health facilities in Nakawa Division Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Background: Assessment of nutritional status in under five children is necessary for predicting growth patterns and signs associated with malnutrition. This ensures their timely nutritional care and treatment.
Objective: ...
Characterisation of pelvic types, inlet and outlet views using computed tomography in the Ugandan population
(Makerere University, 2022-07)
Introduction
Radiographic assessment of the pelvis requires AP, inlet and outlet views. The pelvic inlet and outlet views have traditionally been done at 45o cranially and caudally respectively. While these views have ...
Patients' satisfaction with tuberculosis services provided at selected health facilities in Mityana District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)
Introduction
The quality of Tuberculosis health care is critical for improved treatment outcomes. Patient satisfaction surveys are important indicators of the quality of services offered however, there is limited information ...
Attrition and its risk factors among drug susceptible tuberculosis patients attending Kampala Capital City Authority health facilities in Kampala-Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Despite significant progress made in improving tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcomes in Uganda, high death and lost to follow-up rates among TB patients remains one of the biggest obstacles in achieving ...
Factors associated with birth asphyxia among term singleton births at two referral hospitals in Northern Uganda: A cross sectional study
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022)
Background: Birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality worldwide. In Uganda, it accounts
for 28.9% of all neonatal deaths. With a view to inform policy and practice interventions to reduce adverse ...
Factors associated with job satisfaction among healthcare workers at Arua Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)
Background: Human resources are vital for delivering health services, and health systems cannot function effectively without sufficient numbers of skilled, motivated, and well-supported health workers. Job satisfaction of ...
HIV-1 co-receptor usage of contemporary transmitted/ founder viruses in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-21)
Background: Globally, HIV remains a global public health threat despite the serious efforts to stop it using combination antiretroviral therapy. This could be attributed to the lack of preventative and curative treatment ...
The effect of CD4 point of care testing on CD4 access among newly initiated art clients in Kisenyi HC IV, Kampala in 2019.
(Makerere University, 2022-08)
Introduction: In order to increase access to CD4 testing, MoH/ UNHLS procured a BD FACS Presto CD4 point of Care (POC) machine that was installed at Kisenyi H/C IV given its high patient volumes. Since January 2019 when ...