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Determinants of access and use of contraceptives among youth with disabilities in Nakawa Division Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-12-10)
Introduction: Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) of the Youth with Disabilities (YWDs) remains a relatively new and sensitive area mainly due to restrictive norms and policies guiding the services. In Uganda while ...
Factors associated with village health team members’ adherence to practice guidelines in Mella Sub County, Tororo District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-07-30)
Background: Village Health Teams (VHTs), globally known as Community Health Workers (CHWs) were introduced into Uganda’s health system by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the year 2000. CHWs attained global recognition after ...
Prevalence and factors associated with under nutrition among HIV exposed children 6 to 24 months attending antiretroviral therapy clinics in Kampala.
(2018-12-17)
Introduction
Under nutrition is the leading underlying factor of child mortality and morbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa. There is a critical window of opportunity for improving child nutrition; from pregnancy through the ...
Timeliness and factors associated with childhood vaccinations among children aged 12 to 24 months in Hoima District, Uganda
(2018-11-28)
Introduction: Timely vaccination is important to ensure adequate immune response and protect children from common infectious diseases. In Uganda, less than half of children receive all vaccines within the recommended time ...
Parasite-based diagnosis for malaria in Uganda: feasibility and cost-effectiveness
(Makerere University, 2012)
From 2006 the first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria in Uganda was with
artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT). In 2010, Uganda adopted the universal
parasite-based diagnosis for malaria before treatment ...
Prevalence and factors associated with use of herbal medicines during pregnancy among women attending postnatal clinics in Gulu District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-07)
Background: According to WHO estimates, 80% of the population living in rural areas in developing countries depends on traditional medicine for their health needs, including use during pregnancy. Despite the fact that ...
Irrational Prescribing and Dispensing of Antiretroviral Medicines in Kamwokya Christian Caring Community Center, Kampala.
(Pamela Achii, 2018-11-26)
Background: An effective response to the challenges of HIV/AIDS treatment must include correct prescribing and dispensing of antiretroviral medicines. However, the magnitude and factors influencing irrational prescribing ...
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ADHERENCE TO READY TO USE THERAPEUTIC FOOD (RUTF) IN HIV POSITIVE ADULTS WITH ACUTE MALNUTRITION AT MBALE AND FORT PORTAL REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITALS IN UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2018-11-23)
Introduction: Poor nutrition status in HIV positive individuals is a public health problem that could impact their survival. Although studies have established that RUTF is highly efficacious in management of malnutrition, ...
Demographic and Household Food Security factors associated with Malnutrition among School Going Children 6-12 Years in Kaliro District, Uganda
(Makerere university, 2017-11)
Introduction
Malnutrition is a major public health concern affecting a significant number of school children
influencing their health, growth and development, and school academic performance. This study was intended to ...
Factors associated with management of Pneumonia among children by Village Health Teams in Abim District
(Makerere University, 2018-11-26)
Background: Pneumonia is the 2nd leading cause of death in children under 5 years of age in
Uganda. Pneumonia deaths could be prevented if Village Health Teams (VHTs) knew how to
manage pneumonia correctly. The objective ...