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Factors associated with delay in seeking treatment for acute bleeding among Haemophiliacs at Haemophilia treatment centres in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Introduction: Haemophilia is associated with a high tendency of acute bleeding episodes which can lead to severe morbidity and mortality in the absence of prompt care. Patients often delay seeking care leading to adverse ...
A machine learning model to explore individual risk factors for tuberculosis treatment refill non-adherence in Mukono District.
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Despite the availability and implementation of well-known efficacious interventions for TB prevention and treatment by the Ministry of Health, Uganda (MoH), treatment non-adherence persists. Moreover, identifying a specific ...
Social and health system barriers to adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among adolescents 10-19 years in differentiated service delivery (DSD) models in Tororo district, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)
Introduction
Adherence to ARVs among young people aged 10 to 19 years remains low in Uganda and therefore a contributing factor to non-achievement of the third 95; that is, 95% of those on ART treatment being virally ...
Prevalence and determinants of undiagnosed hypertension among adult residents of Mbarara City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Most cardiovascular illnesses acquired in adult life are related to hypertension, yet many individuals do not seek medical check-up for it until the symptomatic stage. The purpose of this study was to estimate ...
Prevalence and factors associated with occupational injuries among medical waste handlers at three National Referral Hospitals in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)
Background: Occupational injuries still remain one of the most important public health challenges, killing over 360,000 workers worldwide each year. Research has demonstrated that medical waste handlers, especially in ...
Nutritional status, illness severity and length of hospital stay in HIV exposed uninfected compared to HIV unexposed uninfected children under 2 years of age
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Background: HIV infection and exposure is still a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in children. PMTCT interventions have greatly reduced the number of HIV-infected children and together with a stable adult ...
Uptake and Predictors of Isoniazid preventive therapy among child contacts of adults with Bacteriologically confirmed Tuberculosis in Moroto District
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)
Background: More than 10% of tuberculosis (TB) cases are pediatric and have a relatively higher risk of severe TB morbidity and mortality. TB infections in children can be prevented by Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) ...
Reported exposure to fast food and beverage advertising and its relationship with food choices of Makerere University students.
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Introduction: Increased consumption of fast foods and sugar-sweetened beverages is a known risk factor for the development of non-communicable diseases. An increased exposure to fast food and beverage advertising has been ...
Prevalence of Hepatitis B vaccination and associated factors among adults attending Budwale Health Center in Mbale District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
With the introduction of Hepatitis B vaccination with in the general community, it is important to understand the factors that would determine its uptake. This is specifically essential for planning, implementing, and ...
Prevalence and associated factors for hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Banadir hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)
Introduction: There are about 65 million individuals who carry HBV in Africa, with a 25% mortality risk. In sub-Saharan Africa, the prevalence of HBV infection ranges from 9-20%. Pregnant mothers who test positive for both ...