College of Health Sciences (CHS): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Exploring factors associated with utilization of perinatal death review data by midwives in public health facilities in Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Improving maternal health services in Uganda were proven to significantly improve birth outcomes and reduce perinatal mortality. Perinatal death reviews have the potential to reduce perinatal mortality by up ... -
Development of an antigen agglutination test for rapid screening of COVID-19 in low laboratory capacity and field settings
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2024-11-29)The transition of COVID-19 from a pandemic to a general disease has highlighted the need for affordable and accessible diagnostic tests to control the spread of SARS-CoV-2. While PCR tests have been the gold standard for ... -
COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among health workers in Kampala City Council Authority health facilities, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Globally, health care workers (HCWs) are among the most at risk of contracting COVID-19 and as a result, they were prioritized to receive the vaccine. However, a number of studies reported slow uptake of this vaccine among ... -
An analysis of the pattern of pedestrian injuries and deaths in relation to land-use, transport and socioeconomic factors in Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11-20)Background: Research has found variations in how different built environment factors affect pedestrian crash risk. This study extends existing research by examining their micro-level influence at the ward/parish unit in ... -
Factors associated with early identification of developmental delays and disabilities, and linkage to care among children under 5 years in Kabarole District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Children in rural and resource-constrained areas face challenges in accessing early diagnosis and care for developmental delays and disabilities, affecting about 4.3% of children aged 0–4 years. In Kabarole District, despite ... -
Uterine rupture and associated factors among pregnant women at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-20)Background:Uterine rupture is a life-threatening obstetric complication, particularly prevalent in low-resource settings like Uganda, where it significantly contributes to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. ... -
Whole-Genome Sequencing-based characterization of staphylococcus aureus in hospital settings within East Africa
(Makerere University, 2024-12-06)Background: Staphylococus aureus, a Gram-positive facultative anaerobic bacterium, is a prominent pathogen responsible for a wide range of infections, from minor skin conditions to severe, life- threatening diseases. ... -
Reducing maternal deaths using maternal death surveillance with confidential enquiry in a busy African setting, at an urban national referral hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12-16)Background: Interventions to reduce maternal deaths are urgently required, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Timely maternal death surveillance and response (MDSR) has contributed to reductions in ... -
Effect of Treatment delay of cervical cancer on quality of life of patients at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Introduction: The burden of cervical cancer represents a major growing public health concern globally with an estimated age-standardized incidence of 56.2 cases per 100000 women years and a mortality rate of 7.2 deaths per ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with substance use among adolescents and young people on HIV care at Kalisizo Hospital, Kyotera district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12-13)Introduction: In sub-Saharan Africa, a significant proportion of adolescents living with HIV consume substances, and these have negative effects on their drug adherence and their quality of life. This study therefore ... -
Compliance with the WHO/WFSA standards for monitoring and associated factors during anaesthesia at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Access to safe anaesthesia, including proper intraoperative monitoring, is a fundamental human right. Monitoring does not directly prevent adverse incidents or accidents in the perioperative period. Still, it ... -
Birth preparedness and complications readiness among pregnant women living with HIV attending antenatal care at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Background: Pregnancy in women living with HIV poses unique challenges that necessitate specialized care to ensure favourable maternal and neonatal outcomes. Birth preparedness and complications readiness (BP/CR) is a ... -
Prevalence of periodontal disease, associated factors among adults 19-65 years living in slum areas of Katanga in Mulago, Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Periodontal diseases are a major public health problem worldwide, affecting a significant proportion of the adult population. There is limited data on the prevalence of periodontal diseases in Uganda and the ... -
Utilization of facility-based delivery services among postnatal adolescent mothers aged 10-19 years attending the young child clinic, Namayingo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Approximately, 13% of adolescent girls give birth before 18 years, with about 12 million of them giving birth every year, and 2 million giving birth before 15 years in low-income countries contributing 11% of ... -
Factors associated with awareness of HIV status among HIV positive men 25-39 years of age in Rakai. A mixed methods study
(Makerere University, 2024)Background. HIV/AIDS continues to be a significant public health challenge globally, with Sub-Saharan Africa being highly affected. In Uganda, particularly in the Rakai region, efforts to address the HIV epidemic have shown ... -
Association between Levonorgestrel emergency contraception pill use and the risk of ectopic pregnancy at Kawempe National Referral Hospital In Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)ABSTRACT Introduction: Globally ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the first trimester, contributing 10% of the total maternal mortality. Levonorgestrel emergency contraception has been ... -
Assessment of the capacity of the monitoring and evaluation system components at Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: The demand for institutionalization of monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems across all sectors has brought to light the notable gap in the adoption, design and correct use and functionality of the M&E ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with modern contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women (Aged 15-24 Years) in Buyende District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Uganda have one of the highest rates of unwanted pregnancy at 43.9% and lowest modern contraceptive uptake among the sexually active population. Prevalence and factors ... -
The implementation of social accountability in undergraduate medical education at Makerere University School of Medicine
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Social accountability for medical schools is the obligation to direct core activities toward the community's most important needs. The understanding, adaptation, and implementation of social accountability in ...