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Doctor-patient communication,associated factors and needs among children with cancer aged 8-15 years at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2019-08-08)
Background: The burden of cancer in children is increasing worldwide including Uganda. Communication with paediatric cancer patients is complex and entails at least a triad; the patient, parent/caregiver and provider, ...
Respectful Maternity Care: Perspectives of Midwives at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-07-23)
Introduction
Lack of RMC among pregnant women, especially intrapartum period has emerged as a serious contributor to pregnant women refusing to access maternity services hence poor maternal and child health outcomes. ...
The incidence of, and factors associated with extra uterine growth restriction among preterm infants in Kiwoko Hospital, Uganda
(2019)
Background: Premature birth is the leading cause of under 5 mortality globally and is frequently associated with Extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR).Although the vast majority of mortality due to preterm birth occurs ...
Performance of viral load as a marker for cryptococcal antigenemia screening among anti-retroviral therapy experienced human immunodeficiency virus infected patients at Baylor Uganda
(2019-11-29)
Background: Approximately 15% of all HIV-related deaths globally are attributable to Cryptococcal meningitis. Cryptococcal antigen (CRAG) screening and subsequent pre-emptive therapy can reduce the risk of Cryptococcal ...
AN INTERACTIVE INFORMATION PORTAL ON CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS IN UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2019-11-29)
Introduction: The advent of effective infection control and treatment measures from the last half of the 20th century has shifted the leading causes of deaths from infectious to non-communicable diseases. Diseases such as ...
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 ...
COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE (PBO) LONG LASTING INSECTICIDE NETS (LLINS) COMPARED TO NON PBO LLINS IN THE REDUCTION OF MALARIA AMONG CHILDREN LESS THAN TEN YEARS IN JINJA DISTRICT
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Background: Vector resistance in Uganda has threatened to reverse the present gains in Malaria control. To address the challenge of vector resistance, WHO recommends the distribution of Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO) Long Lasting ...
A Health Facility Registry to Aid Health Information Exchange across Uganda’s Health System
(Makerere university, 2019-07-15)
Introduction: Availability of an accurate and complete health facility list is fundamental in producing quality and timely data that is sufficient to aid evidence-based decision, resource allocation and planning within the ...
Demographic and Household Food Security factors associated with Malnutrition among School Going Children 6-12 Years in Kaliro District, Uganda
(Makerere university, 2017-11)
Introduction
Malnutrition is a major public health concern affecting a significant number of school children
influencing their health, growth and development, and school academic performance. This study was intended to ...
Quality of HIV Serology and Malaria Testing by Clinical Laboratories in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11-21)
Background: Provision of quality laboratory services is a critical need for early diagnosis and control of disease. In many resource-constrained countries like Uganda, the quality of laboratory services is usually compromised ...