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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 ... -
Acceptance of antimicrobial stewardship programs in community pharmacies in kampala city.
(makerere, 2019-05-23)Background: Increasing Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) hastens a post-antibiotic era and so underscores the need for rational and judicious use of antibiotics. World Health organization (WHO) points out antimicrobial ... -
Access and utilization of cervical cancer screening services among women attending Naguru hospital in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-12-17)Background: Globally Cervical cancer is ranked the fourth most common cancer in women, ranking after breast cancer (2.1 million cases), colorectal cancer (0.8 million) and lung cancer (0.7 million) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ... -
Adherence to guidelines of managing peptic ulcer disease at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is defined as the mucosal break of the upper gastrointestinal tract due to acid peptic digestion which results in ulcer formation that extends beyond the muscularis mucosae into the ... -
Adherence to radiation protection measures in paediatric imaging with plain x-ray among radiographers at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)INTRODUCTION; Radiation protection refers to the science and art of protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. Patient radiation protection is described as all activities directed ... -
Adherence to the multi-dose Hepatitis B vaccination schedule and factors associated: A case study of Makerere University students
(Makerere, 2020-11-30)Background:Adherence to hepatitis B vaccination is a major public health concern. Makerere University students are in a setting that has a high population density, high sexual activity all which influence high spread of ... -
Adulteration of locally manufactured herbal medicinal preparations for diabetes mellitus with metformin and glibenclamide on the Ugandan market
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Adulteration of herbal antidiabetic products has been reported all over the globe. Studies conducted in Hong Kong showed that Glibenclamide and Metformin were commonly use adulterants detected in the products ... -
Alcohol and substance abuse among the youth in Kamwokya slum in central division, Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-08)Background: Alcohol and substance abuse has continued to be a serious health problem among the youth in Kamwokya slum, Central Division, Kampala district and it has been affecting the community for a long time. However, ... -
Analysis of patient flow in the Accident and Emergency Department at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Background: The patient flow processes refer to the sequence of events in clinical care that patients experience from the point of entry until they are discharged from the hospital premises. Processes involved in patient ... -
Analysis of typhoid serodiagnostic data and patient socio-demographic and clinical characteristics at Uganda Martyrs' Hospital, Lubaga
(Makerere University, 2023)INTRODUCTION Typhoid fever remains a major public health concern. According to World Health Organization (WHO), there were an estimated 10.9 million cases of typhoid fever worldwide in 2019 with 110,000 deaths. Typhoid ... -
Analysis of x-ray film reject in diagnostic radiology department at China- Uganda Friendship Hospital, Naguru (CUFH)
(Makerere University, 2021-11)Introduction Plain x-ray radiographic examination is an integral part of radiology imaging department even in era where computed and digital radiographs are gaining importance. Still in the developing countries about 60% ... -
Antibiotic activity of garlic, ginger and tamarind crude extracts on methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Introduction: Due to the increased resistance to antibiotics by bacteria like MRSA, antibiotics which were once used to treat these become less effective. As a result, medicinal plants could be a reliable alternative for ... -
Antibiotic activity of turmeric, castor oil, honey and apple cider vinegar extracts on MRSA on isolates from medical microbiology laboratory, Makerere University.
(2023-12-15)Background Herbal medicine is used by approximately 80% of the world’s population according to WHO. In Uganda, herbal remedies play a significant role in the health care system being the oldest yet continuously utilized ... -
Antibiotic resistance patterns of Klebsiella Pneumoniae isolates obtained from microbiology laboratory Makerere University Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-05)Antimicrobial resistance has become a major public health concern worldwide, with increasing morbidity and mortality rates associated with resistant infections. Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common cause of nosocomial infections, ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of gram negative rods isolated from ICU patients' samples in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Monitoring the prevalence and susceptibility profiles of these GNB is key in empirical therapy as it will guide physicians on which specific antibiotics to administer to these patients with minimal or no drug resistance ... -
Assesment of knowledge, attitudes and practices on adverse drug reaction reporting in retail community pharmacies in kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-05-22)ABSTRACT Background; Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are scantly reported with poor contribution by healthcare professionals worldwide and in particular in developing countries. The aim of this study was to assess the ... -
Assessing appropriate use and outcomes of emergency contraceptive pills among undergraduate female students of Makerere University: a cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Approximately 68% of females aged 15-25 employ emergency contraceptive pills to mitigate unwanted pregnancy. When taken appropriately emergency contraceptive pills have a 99% chance of preventing unwanted or unplanned ... -
Assessing availability of oral morphine controls and effects of oral morphine self-medication on quality of life of caregivers and sickle cell patients at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background. Oral morphine diversion is a potential threat to the quality of life of sickle cell patients and their caregivers. It is also pertinent to study the existing internal controls regarding oral morphine use and ... -
Assessing career aspirations and influencing factors: a case study of final year undergraduate Pharmacy Students in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The World Health Organization estimates world over shortage of health workers by 2035. Despite the increase in number of undergraduate pharmacy schools and students in Uganda, there is still critical shortage of pharmacists ... -
Assessing factors associated with adherence to COVID19 standard operating procedures in financial institutions in Mbale city.
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Background The Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a communicable respiratory disease that presents with flu-like symptoms and is caused by a new strain of Corona virus commonly referred to as the SARS CoV2 virus ...