College of Health Sciences (CHS): Recent submissions
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Health related quality of life and associated factors of post-pulmonary tuberculosis lung disease patients treated from Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: By the end of 2020, there were approximately 155 million TB survivors globally. TB survivors have up to three times increased risk of mortality from post-Pulmonary TB lung complications compared with the ... -
Exploring the under reporting of pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes in population and health surveys : a multi-country qualitative study
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Globally in 2021, an estimated 2.3 million newborn deaths and 1.9 million stillbirths occurred, with highest mortality in sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia. True mortality is likely higher due to under ... -
Transcriptome analysis of micro-RNAs associated with COVID-19 disease
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The host microRNA (miRNA), which is essential for maintaining the epithelial cell barrier in the respiratory tract as well as controlling viral entry and reproduction, plays a significant role in COVID-19 infection. ... -
Knowledge attitudes and practices towards premarital medical examination among young unmarried people aged 18-49 years in Lyantonde District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Undergoing Premarital Medical Examination (PME) helps couples to ascertain the compatibility of their health status and the likelihood of producing healthy offspring prior to their marriage decisions. This ... -
Examining the gaps and barriers in monitoring and evaluation of male engagement in family planning among selected Non-governmental organizations in the health sector in Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Male engagement in reproductive health/family planning is considered an integral component in maximizing reproductive health outcomes. However, monitoring and evaluation efforts towards this approach is significantly low, ... -
Factors associated with infant and young child feeding practices among mothers of children 0-23 months attending Banadir Hospital in Wadajir District, Somalia
(Makerere University, 2023)Understanding the prevailing feeding practices of infants and young children is crucial for implementing or improving health and nutrition programs in a country. In Somalia, the prevalence of Malnutrition is high. The ... -
Evaluation of the efficacy of fresh Saccharum officinarum linn goa (var) stem juice against aspirin-induced ulcers in wistar albino rats.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Back ground: In Uganda, 12% to 25% of the population is living with peptic ulcer disease. Efforts to treat the disease have become much more difficult due to rising prevalence of drug resistance, unbearable adverse drug ... -
Characterization of performance of three commercial monoclonal antibodies in detection of spike protein in SARS-CoV-2
(Makerere University, 2024)The study aimed at characterizing the Performance of three commercial monoclonal antibodies in detection of spike protein in SARS-CoV-2. This was looking at avidity and specificity of the monoclonal antibodies which would ... -
Prevalence of gene xpert mtb trace detected result and health workers’ perspectives on diagnosis and management at five health facilities in uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-30)Background: Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra is a cartridge-based rapid molecular assay, introduced in 2017 as an updated version of the Xpert MTB/RIF for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis. Gene Xpert Ultra has sensitivity (88%) nearing that ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with suicidality among the elderly attending non-psychiatric wards at Mulago National Referral Hospital and Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2023-09-11)Background: The elderly are especially vulnerable to suicide. Older adults are at a substantially higher risk of dying by suicide compared to the younger age categories for a number of reasons including the fact that they ... -
Effect of family health groups on nutritional status of children 6-59 months in Kabale and Rukiga Districts in Southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Family Health Groups (FHGs), an intervention to address malnutrition was operationalized in 2016 to help pregnant and lactating mothers adopt behaviors consistent with good nutritional and health practices. ... -
Effects of locally made double – layered cloth face masks on exercise performance and cardiopulmonary parameters during physical activity in healthy adults
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Due to the COVID–19 pandemic, cloth facemasks are used worldwide as a major prevention method against the spread of the disease, keeping dust away from the respiratory tract and avoiding acquiring other respiratory ... -
Reported adverse drug reactions of antiretroviral therapy generic formulations in Uganda
(Makerere Univesrity, 2023)Background: Generic Antiretroviral drugs are commonly used in the developing countries and this has greatly contributed to the scaling up of ART. Generics vary in formulation including excipients, the production conditions ... -
Exploring clinical ethics consultation experiences at Uganda Cancer Institute: version 11
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Background: Globally, healthcare providers (HCPs), hospital administrators, as well as patients and their caretakers are increasingly being confronted with complex moral, social, cultural, ethical and legal dilemmas during ... -
A model to predict the correct stocking levels of artemisinin-based combination therapies in Kira Health Center III and Kisenyi Health Centre IV
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction The persistent low stock/stock-outs of malaria essential medicines, such as, Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs), in public health facilities is a major hinderance to treatment and management of ... -
Evaluation of non-conformities identified in accredited medical laboratories in Uganda and experiences of laboratory personnel during processes of identifying these non-conformities
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Identification, control, analysis of trends and management, of non-conformities in medical laboratories is one of the management requirements that laboratories accredited to ISO 15189 must implement as part ... -
Prevalence of acute postoperative pain and factors affecting its control in adult patients following intramedullary nailing for isolated femur fracture at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) describes pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with actual or potential tissue damage." ... -
Adherence to tuberculosis treatment and associated factors among adult HIV/TB co-infected out-patients in the continuous treatment phase in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major public health problems worldwide, mainly affecting middle and low-income countries which account for over 80% of TB cases and deaths. Treatment acceptance and adherence ... -
A review of the rehabilitation of malnourished tuberculosis adult patients using ready to use therapeutic food in Hoima and Mbale Districts: a retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) has existed for millennia and remains a major global health problem causing ill health for about 10 million people each year. For a long period of time, TB was the leading cause of death ... -
Type 2 diabetes testing in Eastern Uganda: a contextualized evaluation of available point-of-care tests
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Diabetes is one of the major global health threats today with 537 million living with the disease, which contributes 11.3% to global mortality. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest proportion of undiagnosed ...