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Assessment of the quality of outpatient diabetes care in health facilities in Iganga and Mayuge Districts, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016)
Introduction: Good quality diabetes care contributes to improved patient outcomes through reduced risk of complications & death. However, information on the quality of diabetes care in Uganda is patchy particularly for ...
Diabetes and pre-diabetes among HIV-positive persons aged 18 years and above in Kabarole District: Prevalence and associated factors
(Makerere University, 2016)
Background: The relationship of HIV-AIDS and NCDs is a complex web that includes; the effect of ART therapy and its associated metabolic disorders, nutritional counselling given to HIV/AIDS patients and the lifestyle ...
Awareness and acceptability of sickle cell screening among youth attending outpatient department, Soroti regional referral hospital, eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-05)
Background: The morbidity and mortality rate of SCD is of a global concern particularly in developing countries. Therefore screening for sickle cell and genetic counseling before child bearing may be helpful in the ...
Factors associated with untimely vaccination among children aged 12 to 23 months in Tororo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-11)
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Background: Vaccination is one of the most cost effective child survival interventions preventing an estimated 2 to 3 million deaths due to Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD’s) annually. However, these diseases ...
Antimicrobial self medication in post conflict northern Uganda: Implications on chloroquine and artemisinin genotypic resistance in the community
(Makerere University, 2016-04)
Background: Antimicrobial self-medication is a common medical action practiced globally. Its use though associated with risks, provides hope of improved access to healthcare for communities especially in resource limited ...
Neonatal care self-efficacy and associated factors among post- natal mothers in Pallisa General Hospital, Uganda
(2016-08)
Mothers play a crucial role in caring for the neonates especially during the first weeks of life since it is the time of adaptation to the new environment. Since most of the deaths occur during this period it is important ...
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Soil-Transmitted Helminths Infections among Preschool-age Children in Hoima District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-11-11)
Introduction: Soil transmitted helminths (STH) are still a major public health problem in Uganda, with an estimated prevalence in endemic areas being as high as 55%. With poor hygiene and sanitation, STH prevalence could ...
Assessing quality of HIV Counselling services offered in public health facilities in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2016)
Introduction: HIV counselling has increasingly become available in public health facilities in Uganda. Counselling is a key component in HIV/AIDS prevention programs as an entry point into care, treatment and support ...
Menstrual hygiene knowledge and practices among rural school girls aged 13-20 years in Bulambuli District: Implications for policy
(Makerere University, 2016)
Introduction: Many girls are attending school at the time when they experience their first menstrual period. It is important that schools support Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) to enable girls manage this natural process ...
Prevalence and factors associated with pre-injury exposure to alcohol among road traffic injury patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016)
Introduction: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Uganda has alarmingly high RTIs with more than half of them occurring in Kampala city. Alcohol impairment increases ...