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Antiviral use among hepatitis B infected patients in a low resource setting in Africa: a case study of West Nile, Uganda
(PubMed, 2023-06)
Failure to access antiviral medications is a leading cause of hepatitis B (HBV)-associated morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan
Africa (SSA). Despite guideline availability, SSA is not on course to meet its elimination ...
Feasibility and acceptability of integrating hepatitis B care into routine HIV services: a qualitative study among health care providers and patients in West Nile region, Uganda
(BMC Springer Nature, 2023-01-20)
Despite facing a dual burden of HBV and HIV, Africa lacks experience in ofering integrated care for HIV
and HBV. To contextualize individual and group-level feasibility and acceptability of an integrated HIV/HBV care ...
Pain assessment following open hemorrhoidectomy under local anesthesia versus saddle block: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
(BMC Springer Nature, 2023-05-12)
There is disparity in evidence on pain assessment post open hemorrhoidectomy (OH) using local anesthesia and its use in developing countries compared to developed countries. Therefore, we conducted this study to
assess ...
Local anesthesia versus saddle block for open hemorrhoidectomy: cost-analysis from a randomized, double blind controlled trial
(BMC Springer Nature, 2023-11-22)
Despite the benefits attributed to the use of local anesthesia (LA) for open hemorrhoidectomy (OH) in
developed countries, this technique is still not considered as the first line technique in low-income countries such ...
Insights into home biogas technology adoption dynamics through the lens of the diffusion of innovation theory in Uganda
(Elsevier - Science Direct, 2021-03-15)
Ensuring sustainable development and enhancing socioeconomic conditions hinge on clean energy accessibility.
To effectively promote and expedite the adoption of biogas technology, providing current information on ...
Molecular epidemiology of anaplasmosis in small ruminants along a human-livestock-wildlife interface in Uganda
(Elsevier, 2020-12-04)
Information as regards the epidemiology of the Anaplasmataceae in small ruminants in several lowand middle-income countries is scarce.
In this study a total of 712 DNA samples collected from small ruminants were analyzed ...
The double burden of Ebola and COVID-19 viral infections and the readiness for safe surgical care provision in Uganda and the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: an online cross-sectional survey
(Research Square, 2021)
Objective: This study aimed at highlighting the extent to which Uganda and the Eastern DR Congo are
ready for safe surgical care provision during the double burden of Ebola and COVID-19.
Methods: An online cross-sectional ...
Intrapersonal factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women in fishing communities of Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District. a cross-sectional study
(Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023-03-30)
The chances of developing cervical cancer in Uganda continue to rise especially in the fishing communities due to the relatively higher prevalence of inter-related personal risk factors. This study aimed
to examine the ...
Factors that influenced access and utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services among Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: an online cross-sectional survey
(Research Square, 2021)
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted health care access in many countries. The aim of this study was to explore factors that influenced access and utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services among ...
Prevalence and factors associated with cancellation and deferment of elective surgical cases at a rural private tertiary hospital in Western Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(African Field Epidemiology Network-Afenet , Po Box 12874, Kampala, Uganda, 00000, 2021)
Introduction: the cancellation of elective surgery is still a worldwide challenge and this is associated
with emotional and economical trauma for the patients and their families as well as a decrease in
the efficiency ...