Browsing School of Health Sciences (Health-Sciences) Collection by Type
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Factors associated with emergency contraceptives use among female students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Introduction: Uganda has one of the most rapidly growing population in the world, where its fertility rate is among the world’s highest at 5.8 children per woman. High numbers of births, short birth intervals and early ... -
Factors associated with HIV related stigma among adults from fishing communities around lake George, Kasese district
(Makerere University, 2019-06)HIV- related stigma has been identified as a key obstacle to diagnosis of HIV, linkage to care, retention in care, adherence to ART and achieving viral suppression, the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals as well as ending the pandemic ... -
Factors associated with intention to screen for sickle cell trait among final year students in college of health sciences at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Sickle cell trait screening is the best intervention for primary prevention of sickle cell disease. It reveals one’s genotypic status. Only 1% of the Ugandans know their sickle cell trait status. The aim of this study is ... -
Factors associated with psychosocial wellbeing of pregnant women at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere university, 2023)Psychosocial wellbeing to the interrelations of the social environment and psychological health of an individual (Degirmenci, 2020). It is multidimensional and covers areas such as depression, stress, self-sufficiency and ... -
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 ... -
Factors influencing farmers' choice of method for controlling east coast fever in Kiruhura District
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The study investigated the factors influencing the farmers’ choice of method for controlling the East Coast Fever in Kiruhura district. The independent variable of the study was factors influencing the farmers choice of ... -
Factors influencing patient choice of Community Pharmacy in Kawempe Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-05-05)Introduction: Patients report many factors that influence their choice of a pharmacy. These factors reflect on the quality of health care services received by clients on visiting a community pharmacy and hence client ... -
Formulation development of an herbal gel from ethanolic extract of erythrina abyssinica for management of vaginal candidiasis
(Makerere University, 2021-01-15)BACKGROUND Vaginal candidiasis is a common fungal infection caused by candida species, candida albicans is the leading cause. The pathological hallmark of the disease is an acute inflammatory condition of the vulvar and ... -
Health literacy and self-care behaviors among Chronic kidney disease patients at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital.
(2023-02-20)Introduction: Health literacy is a chief determinant of the care of patients with kidney diseases. It impacts patient engagement in healthy behaviors. Patients with chronic disease who engage in self-care behaviours have ... -
Health literacy and self-care behaviors among Chronic kidney disease patients at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2023-02)Introduction: Health literacy is a chief determinant of the care of patients with kidney diseases. It impacts patient engagement in healthy behaviors. Patients with chronic disease who engage in self-care behaviours have ... -
Herbal medicine use during pregnancy: perceptions of pregnant women and associated factors at kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-06-13)Introduction: About 20.4% to 69.8% of the pregnant women in Uganda use herbal medicines to meet some of their health care needs. Despite the high prevalence of herbal medicines during pregnancy, there is hardly any information ... -
Hidden stories of caregivers with children living with sickle cell disease in Uganda: experiences, coping strategies and outcomes
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Background; In Uganda, SCD is a major public health concern, with high prevalence rates in certain regions. According to the Uganda Sickle Cell Surveillance Study, the overall prevalence of SCD in Uganda is estimated at ... -
HIV testing practices and associated factors among undergraduate students at Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-06)ABSTRACT Introduction: Despite the significant progress made in the fight against HIV and AIDS, the magnitude of the epidemic remains high in Uganda. The country has 5.6% HIV burden among individuals aged (15-49 years) ... -
HIV testing preferences among Makerere university students
(Makerere University, 2022-01-05)Background: Despite efforts by the Government of Uganda to increase HIV testing especially among target priority areas and population groups such as the youth, HIV testing and counselling among the youth is still low. It ... -
Home storage practices and associated factors of orally reconstituted antibiotics in Kawaala, Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-07)Introduction: Bacterial infections such as pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the under 5s’and in Uganda it accounts for 10-30% of childhood deaths. These infections are managed mainly with antibiotic ... -
In vitro asseement of the anti bacterial activity of ethanolic aeriel part extract of momordica foetida extract on the armpit flora
(makerere, 2019-04-23)ABSTRACT. Momordica foetida is a perennial herb with creamy flowers with reddish or orange center and having both female and male flowers on same plant. The fruit is bright orange with prickles on a beautiful ... -
In- vitro assessment of the antimicrobial activity of a combination of methanolic extracts of Acacia Nilotica and Ziziphus Mauritiana against streptococcus pneumoniae
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background: In Uganda, Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the most important causes of morbidity, with a prevalence of 45.9%. Many communities are currently resorting to traditional medicine for primary health care. Plants ... -
In-vitro assessment of acaricidol activity of combined extracts of Albizia coriaria and Solanum incanum against Rhipicephalus appendiculatus (brown ear tick)
(Makerere University, 2022)A significantly high loss in agricultural yield of livestock production, worldwide, is attributed to the ticks infectation of livestock, parasitic Rappendiculatus is one of the key parasites of livestock worldwide, causing ... -
In-vitro assessment of the antimicrobial activity of a combination of methanolic extracts of Acacia nilotica and Ziziphus mauritiana against streptococcus pneumoniae
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background: In Uganda, Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the most important causes of morbidity, with a prevalence of 45.9%. Many communities are currently resorting to traditional medicine for primary health care. Plants ...