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The utility of internet-enabled antibiotic self-medication and Its associated factors among patients attending private clinics in Kawempe Division in Kampala Capital City, Uganda: community-based cross-sectional study
(Taylor and Francis, 2023-04-02)
Introduction: The expanding practice of internet-based antibiotic self-medication raises public health concerns as it increases
antibiotic resistance and introduces avoidable risks. This study aims to examine the utility ...
Determinants of adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health service utilization in hard-to-reach communities of Amudat District, Uganda
(African Journals Online, 2021-08)
INTRODUCTION
Uganda has one of the largest adolescent and youth populations globally and yet access and utilization of sexual and reproductive health services (SRH) among this population remains inadequate, especially in ...
Prevalence and factors associated with sexual and reproductive health literacy among youth living with HIV in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(Springer Link, 2023-08-07)
Adequate sexual and reproductive health literacy (SRHL) among young people has been linked
to informed sexual behaviours. Studies on SRHL have largely been conducted among the general adolescent population. Little is known ...
Factors influencing adoption of oral health promotion by antenatal care providers in Moyo district, North-Western Uganda
(PLOS, 2023-04-25)
Oral health promotion (OHP) during pregnancy is an important global public health and
basic human right issue related to quality of life. Several statements and guidelines have
been published emphasizing the need for ...
Risk perception and usage of non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis among fisherfolk in Ggulwe parish on the shores of Lake Victoria in central Uganda
(Frontiers, 2023-11-08)
The use of non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP)
to prevent HIV acquisition among those exposed as an approach to HIV
prevention has expanded in Uganda. Although there are increased eorts to avail
nPEP ...
Factors associated with perceived worklife balance among health workers in Gulu District, Northern Uganda: a health facility based cross-sectional study
(Springer Link, 2024-01-23)
Work-life balance (WLB) plays a significant role in improving career satisfaction and reducing burnout.
While health workers’ productivity is considered a key factor in client care, there is limited effort put into ...
Determining Healthcare Workforce Requirements for Kuluva Hospital in West Nile-Uganda, using the Workload Indicators of Staffing Need (WISN)
(Research Square, 2023-04-29)
Health workforce shortage is a major threat to global public health with a greater implication for low resourced countries. The right placement of the available staff in many health facilities remains a
challenge due to ...
Factors associated with perceived work-life balance among health workers in Gulu District, Northern Uganda: a health facility-based cross-sectional study
(Springer Link, 2024-01-23)
Work-life balance (WLB) plays a significant role in improving career satisfaction and reducing burnout.
While health workers’ productivity is considered a key factor in client care, there is limited effort put into ...
Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner sexual violence among pregnant women in Napak district, North-eastern Uganda
(PLOS, 2024-02-01)
Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) during pregnancy is of key reproductive health concern as it is associated with various risks linked to severe intrapartum complications. This
study assessed the prevalence and the ...