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What could be achieved with greater public hospital autonomy? Comparison of public and PNFP hospitals in Uganda.
(Wiley InterScience, 2002)
The policy of hospital autonomy has been discussed for some time in Uganda. There is little evidence from Uganda or elsewhere that increased autonomy will improve hospital performance. This article compares the performance ...
Coping responses during pregnancy and early motherhood among adolescents in Central Uganda.
(2008)
This study was conducted to better understand adolescents' experiences and coping strategies during pregnancy and childbirth in order to meet their needs. It explored and analyzed adolescents' coping responses during these ...
Seeking safety and empathy: Adolescent health seeking behavior during pregnancy and early motherhood in central Uganda
(Elsevier, 2009-08)
Purpose: To explore adolescent health seeking behavior during pregnancy and early motherhood in order to contribute to health policy formulation and improved access to health care. This will in long-term have an impact on ...
Social Networks of PLHA in Uganda: Implications for Mobilizing PLHA as Agents for Prevention
(Springer, 2010-05)
The objective of this study was to describe the social networks of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) and explore the implications social network characteristics might have for mobilizing PLHA as prevention agents. Thirty-nine ...
Coping responses during pregnancy and early motherhood among adolescents in Central Uganda
(2008)
This study was conducted to better understand adolescents' experiences and coping strategies during pregnancy and childbirth in order to meet their needs. It explored and analyzed adolescents' coping responses during these ...
Towards improving hospital performance in Uganda and Zambia: reflections and opportunities for autonomy
(Elsevier, 2002)
Hospitals have been relatively neglected although their high resource consumption implies that gains from improving the services they deliver may be substantial. Nevertheless, the challenges posed by hospital reforms are ...
Examining the actions of faith-based organizations and their influence on HIV/AIDS-related stigma: A case study of Uganda
(Makerere University Medical School, 2007)
Background: Stigma and discrimination are widely recognized as factors that fuel the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Uganda’s success in combating HIV/AIDS has been attributed to a number of factors, including political, religious and ...
The organization and implementation of community-based education programs for health worker training institutions in Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2011)
Background: Community-based education (CBE) is part of the training curriculum for most health workers in Uganda. Most programs have a stated purpose of strengthening clinical skills, medical knowledge, communication skills, ...
Perception and valuations of community-based education and service by alumni at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(BioMed Central, 2011)
Background: Training of health professionals can be deliberately structured to enhance rural recruitment by exposing the trainees to the realities of rural life and practice through Community-Based Education and Service ...
The effects of enhanced access to antiretroviral therapy: a qualitative study of community perceptions in Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University Medical School, 2008)
Introduction: Since 2001, Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) has been integrated as part of the Uganda National Program for Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care and Support. If patients take Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) as prescribed, ...