School of Health Sciences (Health-Sciences)
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Assessment of the impact of the electronic medical records system on medicines and health supplies management in Masindi District Hospital
(Makerere University, 2025)Effective management of drugs and medical supplies is a critical component of healthcare delivery, influencing patient outcomes and operational efficiency in healthcare facilities. In recent years, the implementation of ... -
Knowledge, attitude and perception about eye health among TB patients visiting the OPD Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere university, 2023)Globally, more than 1.7 billion people are estimated to be infected with TB, it is the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent and a leading cause of death among persons with immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with khat chewing among the youth in Arua City Northern Uganda
(Makerere university, 2025)Khat (Catha edulis) is an ever- green plant which is widely cultivated and consumed in East Africa and Middle East. Cathinone and cathine are the biochemically active ingredients in Khat which are basically alkaloid chemicals ... -
Knowledge and willingness of community pharmacy staff and women living with HIV to integrate family planning into differentiated service delivery in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2025-11-18)HIV continues to be a major global health issue with 39.9 million People Living With HIV (PLHIV) in 2023. In Uganda, HIV prevalence is 5.1% among adults aged 15-49 years disproportionately affecting women. Unintended ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with caesarean section among postpartum mothers at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital in Masaka city, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2025)Caesarean section (CS) rates are rising globally, including in Uganda, often exceeding the 10-15% range recommended by the World Health Organization. While life-saving, non-medically indicated CS can increase maternal and ... -
Breastfeeding knowledge and practices among adolescent mothers attending infant and young child clinic at Kawempe Hospital
(Makerere University, 2025)Background; Breastfeeding priotizing Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months that is strongly advocated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) as a vital ... -
Assessment of the quality of prescription and dispensing for patients attending the Diabetes Clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(2025)Objectives: This study aimed to assess prescription quality and dispensing quality at the Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Clinic of Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH). Methods: A quantitative, case study design was employed ... -
Knowledge and willingness of community pharmacy staff and women living with HIV to integrate family planning into differentiated service delivery : Kampala
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: HIV continues to be a major global health issue with 39.9 million People Living With HIV (PLHIV) in 2023. In Uganda, HIV prevalence is 5.1% among adults aged 15-49 years disproportionately affecting women. ... -
Evaluation of antibiotic use among neonates admitted in Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2025)Introduction: Antibiotics are frequently used to treat bacterial infections in neonatal units, but studies in Africa show inappropriate prescribing practices, especially in underdeveloped countries. Neonatal mortality ... -
Assessment of the impact of electronic medical records system on drugs and supplies at Masindi General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2025)Introduction: Effective management of drugs and medical supplies is a critical component of healthcare delivery, influencing patient outcomes and operational efficiency in healthcare facilities. In recent years, the ... -
Molecular docking studies of Entada abyssinia phytochemicals as trypanosoma transferrin receptor inhibitors in Trypanosoma brucei
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), caused by Trypanosoma brucei subspecies (T. b. gambiense and T. b. rhodesiense), is a major health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Uganda. Current treatments, ... -
Assessing the prevalence of, and the factors contributing to the recurrence of urinary tract infections among Makerere University undergraduate students
(Makerere university, 2025)Background. Urinary Tract Infections pose a significant public health problem globally, affecting men and women disproportionately and contributing to heavy healthcare costs. In resource-limited settings and public ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with prelacteal feeding among women at the postpartum unit at Kawempe National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Prelacteal feeding, the provision of fluids or food to newborns before breastfeeding initiation, contradicts the recommended practice of exclusive breastfeeding, which relies solely on breast milk. This practice ... -
Malaria vaccine acceptability and associated factors among women attending the infant and young child clinic at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2025)Introduction: Malaria still remains a public health concern globally and more so among children under five years of age. The WHO now recommends the RTS, S/AS01 malaria vaccine as an additional prevention of P. falciparum ... -
A comparative study of physical health outcomes in children under five years among working mothers and stay at home mothers in Kawempe Division, Kampala City
(Makererere University, 2025)Background: The increasing participation of women in the work force has raised concerns about its impact on child health especially in the urban settings. Despite global research on maternal employment and child outcomes, ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with delay in seeking healthcare among sexually transmitted infections patients at the skin and STD clinic at Mulago Hospital
(Makererere University, 2025)Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a significant public health concern, particularly in low-resource settings where timely healthcare-seeking behavior is often suboptimal. This study assessed the ... -
Investigating the factors associated with peptic ulcer disease recurrence among undergraduate students residing in halls of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2025)Introduction: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) remains a significant health concern globally, particularly among young adults. Recurrent peptic ulcers refer to ulcerations of the stomach, small intestines, or esophagus that ... -
Level of adherence to antipsychotics and associated factors among patients visiting Mulago Mental Clinic
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Psychotic disorders, characterized by a loss of contact with reality, are chronic conditions contributing significantly to the global burden of disease. While antipsychotic medications are central to managing ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding sub-standard and falsified medicines among community pharmacy staff in Kawempe Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2025)Substandard and falsified medicines have profound health and financial impacts on the healthcare systems and socio-economic lives of individuals, most especially in low- and middle-income countries. Almost half a million ... -
Assessment of the level of knowledge and attitudes towards long acting injectable HIV prevention among adolescent girls and young women at high risk of HIV infection at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2025)Introduction: Over the past decade, global advancements in HIV prevention strategies have included the use of antiretroviral drugs for pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). PrEP has proven to be powerful in preventing HIV ...
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