Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "HIV/AIDS"
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Acceptability of prescription and use of long acting injectable PrEP among health workers and key populations at the MARPI and KCCA clinics providing HIV prevention services
(Makerere University, 2021-06)Background:HIV is still a major public health concern, with are over 32.2–38.8 million HIV-positive cases globally and 71% of these live in Sub-Saharan with Uganda having a prevalence of 6.2% among adults. Pre Exposure ... -
Assessing the knowledge of risk factors for most common cancers in Uganda and the practices for cancer risk reduction among residents of Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background: The number of cases of cancer in Uganda is rising on a yearly basis. Studies carried out in Uganda and in other third world countries reveal low knowledge on some known risk factors for cancer and no studies ... -
Assessing the rate and factors influencing initiation and completion of isoniazid preventive therapy among HIV patients at Naguru Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021)Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common opportunistic infection and the leading cause of death in people living with HIV (PLHIV). People living with HIV are at a higher risk of TB infection and disease compared to those without ... -
Attitudes and practice regarding HIV testing with sexual partners among medical students in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome caused by the human immunodeficiency virus remains a global health problem. HIV is a major concern among adolescents and young adults, accounting for 50% of new infections ... -
Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding of infants aged 0-6 months among mothers in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala Capital City Authority
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Back ground: Exclusive breast feeding for the first six months plays a great role in preventing infant morbidity and mortality. Mothers stop breast feeding soon after resuming work and they need supportive national policies ... -
Factors associated with uptake of second polymerase chain reaction among HIV exposed infants in Kisenyi H/C IV: Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Introduction: Uptake of 2nd PCR has been identified as a key obstacle to the diagnosis of HIV transmission among HIV Exposed Infants during breastfeeding, early access to HIV treatment, and linkage to care. Because uptake ... -
Factors associated with viral load non-suppression among children living with HIV at reach out Mbuya HIV/AIDS initiative Kampala
(Makerere University, 2020)Introduction Uganda has a 0.5% prevalence of HIV among children aged 0-14 years corresponding 95,000 children living with HIV. The country has adopted and scaled up the global approach to HIV treatment and control packaged ... -
HIV prevalence among blood groups of blood donors in Nakasero Blood Bank, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)Introduction Blood donation saves millions of lives and blood transfusion plays an important role in the supportive care of medical and surgical patients but unsafe transfusion practices also put millions of people at ... -
Knowledge and practices towards post exposure prophylaxis for HIV infection and factors associated with good knowledge among undergraduate clinical students in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: According to the ministry of health's HIV testing and treatment guidelines, every health worker exposed to HIV through occupational exposure is supposed to be initiated on HIV PEP treatment within the first ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices on infection prevention and control among health workers in Lira Regional referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction The study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practices on infection prevention and control among health workers so as to control the occurrence of nosocomial infections in Lira Regional Referral Hospital. ... -
Optimizing medical waste management through design, implementation and assessment of a hand-held sort-it device incorporating magnetic separation technology
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This report follows the activities of team Transcend Technologies in an effort to fulfil the requirements of the design course series for the period of 18th march 2021 to 24th September, 2022. This report discusses ... -
Pattern of cervical cancer among females presenting to Makerere University Pathology Core Reference Laboratory. A 5-year review
(Makerere University, 2022)The common cause of cervical cancer is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV is responsible for 99.7% of cervical cancer and Infects 75 - 80% of sexually active adults at some point, however, it can be cleared by the body’s ... -
Perceived riskof acquiring infections and practices of infection prevention among family caregivers of patients with hiv/aids and TB at Hoima regional refferal hospital, Hoima district.
(Makerere University, 2019-09-12)Background: Caregivers play an essential role in patient care within healthcare facilitiesand home based care in Uganda through provision of physical, social economic, emotional and other forms of support services like ... -
Percieved risk of acquiring infections and practices of infection prevention among care givers of patients with HIVAIDS and T.B at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Caregivers play an essential role in patient care within healthcare facilitiesand home based care in Uganda through provision of physical, social economic, emotional and other forms of support services like comforting ... -
Percieved risk of acquiring infections and practices of infection prevention among caregivers of patients with HIV/AIDS and T.B AT Hoima Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Background: Caregivers play an essential role in patient care within healthcare facilitiesand home based care in Uganda through provision of physical, social economic, emotional and other forms of support services like ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with missed clinic appointments among young people living with HIV/AIDS attending ART Clinic in Gombe Hospital, Butambala District
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Background: Missed clinic appointments among young people living with HIV/AIDS have continued to be a global public health challenge including Uganda. Any missed ART clinic appointments have significant health consequences ... -
Prevalence and predictors of adverse drug reactions to first line antiretroviral therapy among adolescents at ISS Clinic-Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-05-24)Background: HIV/AIDs remains a major threat to the health sector impacting negatively on the social and economic development of the community. With the advent of HAART there has been a reduction on AIDS related mortality. ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of non-communicable diseases among HIV/AIDS patients on anti-retroviral therapy at Mukono General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)INTRODUCTION Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has changed the course of HIV/AIDS by enabling patients to live longer, raising concern of the co-existence of HIV with other chronic illnesses, notably non-communicable diseases ... -
A rapid procedure that detects P24 antigen and HIV-RNA biomarkers simultaneously to early diagnose HIV within 72 hours of infection
(2018)Newly infected individuals are transferring the virus prior to knowing their true status. This is a significant barrier to eliminating Human Immune Virus(HIV) even in the current era of antiretroviral therapy. Currently, ... -
Self-management for HIV among people living with HIV/AIDS accessing care at Kiswa Health Centre III, Kampala Central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Introduction: Effective and sustainable self-management programs are essential to ensure optimal uptake of medical, physical, emotional, and psychological recommendations in people living with chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS. ...