College of Health Sciences (CHS): Recent submissions
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Barriers and facilitators to adherence to Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia management guidelines among health workers at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: pre-eclampsia /eclampsia is the second leading cause of maternal mortality in Uganda. WHO developed recommendations to guide health workers’ practice when managing patients with PE/E; these guidelines were ... -
Beliefs and perceptions of women towards bilateral tubal ligation; a qualitative study at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-04)Introduction: Globally, the uptake of bilateral tubal ligation, a permanent method of contraception remains very low despite being the most effective contraceptive method. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of anaemia among adolescents in a nationally representative survey : Uganda National Panel Survey 2018/2019
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Previous data has suggested high rates of anemia among adolescents (ages 10 – 19 years) in low- and middle-Income countries. However, it is unclear whether the rates of anemia have significantly improved following ... -
Evaluating compliance to regulatory requirements for the advertising and labeling of dietary supplements in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The labeling of dietary supplements often make ungrounded therapeutic claims which are inaccurate and inconsistent with regulatory requirements. When it comes to advertisement, we observe a lot of misrepresentation ... -
Oral mucositis among solid tumor cancer patients on chemotherapeutic regimens at Uganda cancer institute: experiences, incidence, risk factors, and effect of cryo-therapy
(Makerere University, 2024-11-01)Background: Cancer chemotherapy causes oral mucositis (OM) that can be extremely painful, disrupting eating, talking and other daily activities. Sometimes OM can be so severe leading to interruption of cancer therapy. ... -
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 ...