Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) Collections by Subject "HBV"
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Assessing knowledge, practices and associated factors towards Hepatitis B infection among healthcare practitioners in Gulu City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a potentially fatal infection that is preventable with vaccination yet remains a major source of morbidity and mortality globally. Health care practitioners (HCPs) are among the ... -
Compliance with Hepatitis B screening guidelines at an Urban HIV Clinic with over 12,000 HIV positive clients in Kampala, Uganda; a mixed methods study
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction/Background: Chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a global public health challenge and several international and national guidelines now recommend routine HBV screening in HIV positive individuals. ... -
Prevalence of Hepatitis B vaccination and associated factors among adults attending Budwale Health Center in Mbale District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)With the introduction of Hepatitis B vaccination with in the general community, it is important to understand the factors that would determine its uptake. This is specifically essential for planning, implementing, and ...