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Molecular epidemiology of Babesia species, Theileria parva, and Anaplasma marginale infecting cattle and the tick control malpractices in Central and Eastern Uganda
(2018)
East Coast fever, babesiosis, and anaplasmosis are the major tick-borne diseases affecting cattle productivity in Uganda. The emergence of acaricide-resistant ticks is suspected to have caused a rise in hemoparasites. This ...
Assessing Risk of HIV and Hepatitis C among People who Inject Drugs in East Africa: Findings From a Rapid Assessment
(Journal of Viral Hepatitis, 2019)
Rapid assessment cross-sectional surveys and qualitative interviews were conducted among people who inject drugs (PWID) in Burundi and Uganda, as well as key informants working with drug users, to assess risk associated ...
Maternal Recall of Birthweight and Birth Size in Entebbe, Uganda
(2012)
To assess the reliability of maternally recalled birthweight and size in Entebbe, Uganda.methodsThe study population comprised 404 mothers, who were participants in the Entebbe Motherand Baby Study (EMaBS). Mothers were ...
Ethnocentric Tendencies in the Formation of the East African Federation on Uganda
(2018)
The study hinged on the investigation of ethnicity and the East African political, social, and economic unity. The study employed a descriptive cross- sectional research design, with qualitative and quantitative approaches. ...
Skin Prick Test Reactivity to Common Allergens Among Women in Entebbe, Uganda
(2008)
The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of atopic sensitization,and to identify common aeroallergens associated with atopic sensitization among women inEntebbe, Uganda, and to determine risk factors ...
Exploring gender equality in the health workforce: A study in Uganda and Somalia
(Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET), 2019)
A Gender Study commissioned by THET in 2017 found that gender inequity is widely recognised as an obstacle for women working in the health sector in LMICs. The study identified three key issues:
Discrimination against ...
How do student and classroom characteristics affect attitude toward mathematics? A multivariate multilevel analysis
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2016)
This study investigated the effects of student and classroom characteristics
on math self-confidence, perceived usefulness, and enjoyment of
mathematics as multiple outcomes. A sample of 7th-grade students from
78 classes ...
Cancer Risk Studies and Priority Areas for Cancer Risk Appraisal in Uganda
(Annals of Global Health, 2020)
Research into aetiologies and prevention of the commonest cancers and implementation of
primary and secondary prevention can reduce cancer risk and improve quality of life. Moreover, monitoring the prevalence of cancer ...
Maternal Health Care Seeking Behavior of Peri-Urban Women With Disability in Busiro South, Wakiso District, Uganda: a Community Based Study
(Research Square, 2020-08-10)
In Uganda women with disabilities attend antenatal care (ANC) while pregnant, however, majority of these deliver from the hands of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) due to due to fear of being mistreated by skilled birth ...
Maternal HIV infection and other factors associated with growth outcomes of HIV-uninfected infants in Entebbe, Uganda
(Public Health Nutrition, 2013)
Objective: To assess the associations between maternal HIV infection and growth outcomes of HIV-exposed but uninfected infants and to identify other predictors for poor growth among this population.
Design: Within a trial ...