Journal Articles (Health): Recent submissions
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Assessment of safe motherhood health service coverage, birth defects detection and child disability prevention using lot quality assurance sampling in Central Uganda
(East African Health Research Commission, 2023)It is crucial to have satisfactory coverage of safe motherhood services in order to prevent birth defects and child disabilities. Mildmay Uganda Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS) implemented a safe motherhood project ... -
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 ... -
Malaria treatment health seeking behaviors among international students at the University of Ghana Legon
(PLOS, 2023-10-26)Appropriate management of malaria demands early health seeking behaviour upon suspicion of malaria-like symptoms. This study examined malaria treatment seeking behaviour and associated factors among international students ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Treatment for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Uganda
(Africa Health Journals, 2024-01)Tuberculosis (TB) disease is a disease in humans caused by mycobacteria tuberculosis complex which comprises eight distinct but closely related organisms – M. bovis, M. caprae, M. africanum, M. microti, M. pinnipedii, ... -
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 ... -
Lived experiences of female patients aged 15-49 years undergoing treatment for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2024-01-16)Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a major public health hazard on a global scale. It is a kind of tuberculosis (TB) infection produced by bacteria resistant to at least two of the most effective first-line ... -
Assessment of risk factors associated with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Gulu regional referral hospital
(African Journals Online (AJOL), 2023-10-11)Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is increasingly recognized as emerging infectious disease of public health concern. Globally, 206030 people were diagnosed with MDR-TB in 2019, representing a 10% increase from ... -
Maternal and fetal factors associated with misoprostol use in Mubende Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Directory of Open Access Journals, 2023-08-14)There are numerous obstetric uses for misoprostol. It mimics the normal labor process by causing the uterus to contract strongly and by softening and dilating the cervix. This action makes it uterotonic. The maternal ... -
Factors influencing the prevalence of anaemia among Pregnant Women in western Uganda. A cross-sectional study at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital
(Student's Journal of Health Research (SJHR), 2022-12-17)Anaemia is a global health problem affecting 1.62 billion people where by 41.8% (56 million people) of the general population are pregnant women. It’s more prevalent among pregnant women because during pregnancy, iron ... -
Clinical presentation and bacteriology of diabetic foot ulcers at Mulago Hospital: a prospective case series study
(Student's Journal of Health Research (SJHR), 2022-12-11)Diabetic foot ulcer is a common cause of mortality among patients admitted to Mulago hospital. Pe-ripheral neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease are the major risk factors for diabetic foot ulceration and the severity ... -
Integrating hepatitis B care and treatment with existing HIV services is possible: cost of integrated HIV and hepatitis B treatment in a low-resource setting: a cross-sectional hospital-based cost-minimisation assessment
(BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2022-07-01)Hepatitis B and HIV care share health system challenges in the implementation of primary prevention, screening, early linkage to care, monitoring of therapeutic success and long-term medication adherence. Arua regional ... -
Optimal complementary feeding practices among caregivers and their children aged 6–23 months in Kisoro district, Uganda
(BioMed Central Ltd - part of Springer Nature, 2022-08-16)There are many risk factors for stunting, and studies most often corroborate complementary feeding practices as a significant risk factor. Information on the prevalence of optimal complementary feeding practices and factors ... -
Cost-effectiveness of GeneXpert Omni compared with GeneXpert MTB/Rif for point-of-care diagnosis of tuberculosis in a low-resource, high-burden setting in Eastern Uganda: a cost-effectiveness analysis based on decision analytical modelling
(BMJ, 2022-08-08)To determine the cost-effectiveness of Xpert Omni compared with Xpert MTB/Rif for point-of-care diagnosis of tuberculosis among presumptive cases in a low-resource, high burden facility. Cost-effectiveness analysis from ... -
Missed opportunity: low uptake of VMMC among men attending the OPD of a public health facility offering free VMMC services in Uganda
(BioMed Central Ltd. - Part of Springer Nature, 2023-01-18)Studies in various countries including Uganda and Kenya have shown a much lower incidence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among men that underwent voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) compared to uncircumcised ...