College of Health Sciences (CHS): Recent submissions
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Assessment of conformity with regulatory requirements of cold chain storage of medicines in private pharmacies in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Pharmaceutical products are required to be stored under predetermined conditions of temperature and relative humidity in order to preserve their integrity, quality, safety and efficacy. Cold chain products ... -
Prevalence and correlates of preeclampsia in Hoima District- Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Background: Global maternal health indicators remain worrying; a woman dies every two minutes due to obstetric complications, 33% of which occur in pregnancy. Preeclampsia is the single most concerning pregnancy complication ... -
Dissemination of medical research findings among medical researchers in a tertiary institution in Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2024)Background: Dissemination of research findings is a key obligation for researchers. It increases access to evidence and the ability to use and apply the evidence. Repackaging of research findings to inform policy and ... -
Assessment of factors affecting quality of vaccine cold chain management in health facilities in Kabale District, Western Uganda
(2024)Background: Effective immunization relies heavily on a well-managed vaccine cold chain to ensure the potency and efficacy of vaccines from production to administration. In Uganda vaccine cold chain management is compromised ... -
The predictive utility of polygenic risk scores for chronic kidney disease in Africans
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have significantly expanded our understanding of the genetic basis of kidney function, with most findings reported in individuals of European ancestry. Such biased sampling ... -
Examining dynamics and factors influencing the collaborative process during implementation of multisectoral public health action plans: A case study of the Uganda Nutrition Action Plan
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Multisectoral nutrition programs have been globally adopted to address malnutrition in all its forms. Malnutrition has various causal pathways that necessitate participatory design, implementation, monitoring ... -
Adherence to anti-diabetic medication and associated factors among Type 2 Diabetic patients in Nsambya, Lubaga and Mengo Hospitals in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Over 4.6 % of the Ugandan population aged 20-70 is living with diabetes with majority living in urban areas like Kampala. Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is associated with complications like heart disease, stroke, ... -
Prevalence of dietary adherence and associated factors among adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes mellitus attending St. Francis Hospital Nsambya and Ugand Martyrs Hospital Lubaga Diabetes Clinics
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a chronic condition requiring lifelong management, including strict adherence to dietary recommendations. Despite the critical role of diet in managing T1D and preventing ... -
Malnutrition a probable predictor of mortality in Cerebral Palsy (CP), and the effect of the positive deviance and parent facilitator training strategies to malnutrition among children and youth with CP in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: A CP prevalence study in eastern Uganda implied high mortality among children with CP as they grow older, and malnutrition was allegedly among the contributors. Nonetheless, evidence is scarce and targeted ... -
Assessing the effect of results-based financing on the maternal, newborn, and child health indicators for a community health program in Kyotera District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The study recognizes the pressing need for improved Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) outcomes in Uganda, where a significant number of women still receive limited antenatal care and give birth outside ... -
Neutralization and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity functions of SARS-CoV-2 Spike-IgG in vaccinated individuals
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Following the world-wide spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the COVID-19 pandemic, several types of vaccines were rolled out in various countries including Uganda. Studies elsewhere revealed significant ... -
Micronutrent status, anemia, morbidity, and effect of lipid-based nutrient supplementation in children with stunting
(Makerere University, 2024)One in three children are stunted in low-income settings. Poor cognitive development, morbidity, and mortality observed in children with stunting under 5 years may in part be due to concurrent micronutrient deficiencies, ... -
Factors associated with family planning use among sexually active young (15–24 Years) people living with HIV in Kampala City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Family planning (FP) is crucial for enabling young people to reach their full potential by preventing the health, social, and economic impacts of unplanned pregnancies. Despite its importance, FP use among ... -
Development of HPTLC fingerprints and assessment of Neutropoiesis activity of cucurbita maxima leaf extracts on chemotherapy induced neutropenic wistar rats
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN) is a major cause of mortality among cancer patients worldwide. Although granulocyte colony-stimulating factors like filgrastim and antibiotic prophylaxis are commonly ... -
Barriers and facilitators to adherence to Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia management guidelines among health workers at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: pre-eclampsia /eclampsia is the second leading cause of maternal mortality in Uganda. WHO developed recommendations to guide health workers’ practice when managing patients with PE/E; these guidelines were ... -
Beliefs and perceptions of women towards bilateral tubal ligation; a qualitative study at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-04)Introduction: Globally, the uptake of bilateral tubal ligation, a permanent method of contraception remains very low despite being the most effective contraceptive method. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of anaemia among adolescents in a nationally representative survey : Uganda National Panel Survey 2018/2019
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Previous data has suggested high rates of anemia among adolescents (ages 10 – 19 years) in low- and middle-Income countries. However, it is unclear whether the rates of anemia have significantly improved following ... -
Evaluating compliance to regulatory requirements for the advertising and labeling of dietary supplements in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The labeling of dietary supplements often make ungrounded therapeutic claims which are inaccurate and inconsistent with regulatory requirements. When it comes to advertisement, we observe a lot of misrepresentation ... -
Oral mucositis among solid tumor cancer patients on chemotherapeutic regimens at Uganda cancer institute: experiences, incidence, risk factors, and effect of cryo-therapy
(Makerere University, 2024-11-01)Background: Cancer chemotherapy causes oral mucositis (OM) that can be extremely painful, disrupting eating, talking and other daily activities. Sometimes OM can be so severe leading to interruption of cancer therapy. ... -
Cytokine profiles of HIV-associated COPD in a Ugandan Cohort
(Makerere University, 2024-11-18)Introduction:COPD is a chronic lung condition characterized by irreversible airflow obstruction and encompasses chronic bronchiolitis and emphysema. Cigarette smoking is the predisposing factor in over 50% of cases but ...