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A comparative assessment of the conventional and the community based system of solid waste management in Kisenyi II Parish, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2010-08)
Introduction:
Worldwide, solid waste management (SWM) is a challenge to many urban areas and concerns related to it continue to grow. In Uganda, SWM is the responsibility of local governments and Kampala City Council ...
Factors associated with participation of private medical practitioners in integrated disease surveillance in Butaleja District
(Makerere University, 2010-07)
Background: Communicable diseases are the commonest cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing world, and their proper control requires effective surveillance. Although Private Health Practitioners (PHPs) attend ...
Assessment of availability of antimalarials and providers’ knowledge on malaria and antimalarials in private pharmaceutical outlets of Bushenyi District
(Makerere University, 2010-07)
Introduction: Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality and the cause of significant economic losses in Uganda and Bushenyi District. As a response to increasing levels of antimalarial resistance National ...
Quality of post natal care services provided to mothers living with HIV at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of postnatal care services provided to mothers living with HIV at Mulago Hospital. The objectives of the study were; to assess the perception of HIV+ mothers on accessibility ...
Describing the quality of a logistics and supplies management systems at Kisasi and Kitende Health Centre IIs under Namirembe Diocese, Church of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-02)
Logistics and supplies management system is management system that ensures or fulfils the six rights by delivering the right products the right quantities, at the, in right time, in the right condition, for the right cost ...
The effect of the basic care package on morbidity among HIV/AIDS patients seen at Mildmay Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010)
Introduction: There are inexpensive interventions incorporated into the HIV basic care package, which have proven to be effective in reducing morbidity among persons with and without HIV.
Objective: To assess the effect ...
Willingness of Entebbe Municipality residents to participate in future phase III HIV vaccine trials.
(Makerere University, 2010-07)
Background: Although Phase III HIV vaccine trials are being planned, availability of information is limited on willingness to participate (WTP) among residents in urban areas.
Objectives: To determine the level of and ...
Knowledge and practices regarding infection control among care-seekers in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-11)
Introduction: According to WHO, the risk of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) is 2-20 times higher in developing than in developed countries. While quite a number of studies have focused on the health worker, fewer have ...
Acceptability and satisfaction of male partners with antenatal clinic-based HIV testing for PMTCT at Old-Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)
Introduction: Despite benefits of and strategies to increase male partner participation in
AHCT at Old-Mulago ANC, their attendance has remained very low (15.8% tested). It is not clear whether they accept AHCT and how ...
Health-related quality of life among antiretroviral therapy (ART) experienced and ART naїve adults attending an urban HIV clinic in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)
Introduction: Antiretroviral therapy has reduced HIV/AIDS related mortality. However, unlike in developed countries, little is documented about it’s the impact on Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in developing ...