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Factors influencing isoniazid preventive therapy uptake among children living with HIV in Mwanza region in Tanzania.

Tuwa, Ally (Busitema University., 2022-05)

Introduction: WHO recommended the expanded delivery of isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) to reach those at greatest risk for progressing to TB disease, especially people living with HIV, to receive IPT for at least 6 ...
Factors that influence potential success of eHealth standards adoption in a low- and middle-income country :

Egwar, Andrew Alunyu; Wamema, Joseph; Kiwanuka, Achilles; Bagyendera, Moses (Busitema University ; JHIA., 2020)

Background: Assessing the potential success of adopted technology, innovation, or standard in a Low and Middle-Income Country like Uganda continues to focus on outcomes of adoption. This study aimed to investigate the ...
A five-year review of the rates and indications for cesarean section at Mbale regional referral hospital; a cross-sectional study.

Namugaya, Annette Jane Mugabe (Busitema University., 2022)

Introduction: Globally, there has been an increase in cesarean section rates. This is a public health concern because of the implications it has on the individual, families, and limited health care resources. Current ...
Formative research to inform the development of a peer-led HIV self-testing intervention to improve HIV testing uptake and linkage to HIV care among adolescents, young people and adult men in Kasensero fishing community, Rakai, Uganda

Matovu, Joseph K. B.; Nambuusi, Aminah; Nakabirye, Scovia; Wanyenze, Rhoda K.; Serwadda, David (Busitema University ; BMC, 2020)

Background: Despite efforts to improve HIV testing and linkage to HIV care among adolescents, young people and adult men, uptake rates remain below global targets. We conducted formative research to generate data necessary ...
Health research priority setting in Uganda :

Kapiriri, Lydia; Ekochu, Elizabeth Asege; Nabuderere, Harriet (Busitema University ; Research Square., 2020)

Background: Over the years, several approaches to health research priority setting (HRPS) have been devised and applied in low-incomes countries for national level research prioritization. However, there is often a disconnect ...
Hepatitis B and C virus infections among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Mbale regional referral hospital.

Kharono, Juliet (Busitema University., 2022-01)

Background: Hepatitis B and C infections are associated with increased risks of maternal complications that include premature contractions, placenta previa, preterm delivery, placental separation, premature rupture of ...
High prevalence of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli serotype O157: H7 among pastoral communities in rural Uganda.

Walusansa, Abdul; Iramiot, Jacob S.; Najjuka, Christine F.; Aruhomukama, Dickson; Mukasa, Hussein Kafeero; Kajumbula, Henry; Asiimwe, Benon B. (2020-07)

Background: Non-prescribed use of antimicrobials in Agriculture incurs a transfer risk of resistant pathogens to humans, complicating treatment. The aim of this study was to determine the potential of Zoonotic E. coli to ...
Level of satisfaction with the quality of antenatal care services and its associated factors among pregnant women in Mbale district a mixed methods study.

Sande, Alex. (Busitema University., 2021-02)

Background: Currently, about 830 women die from pregnancy- or childbirth-related complications around the world every day. With good-quality care, during antenatal care (ANC), the majority of that adverse maternal outcome ...
Lived experiences of adolescent mothers attending Mbale regional referral hospital :

Chemutai, Violet; Nteziyaremye, Julius; Wandabwa, Gabriel Julius (Busitema University ; Hindawi, 2020-11)

Background. Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood, and is a critical stage in ones’ development. It is characterized by immense opportunities and risks. By 2016, 16% of the world’s population ...
Malaria preventive practices and delivery outcomes :

Nekaka, Rebecca; Nteziyaremye, Julius; Oboth, Paul; Iramiot, Jacob Stanley; Wandabwa, Julius (Busitema University ; Plos One., 2020-08-07)

Background Uganda ranks third in the number of deaths attributable to malaria and has some of the highest recorded malaria transmission rates in the general population. Malaria in Pregnancy is associated with detrimental ...
Malaria preventive practices and delivery outcomes :

Nekaka, Rebecca (2018-09-20)

Globally, 125 million pregnant women are at risk of plasmodium falciparum infection each year and 30 million of these are from Sub Saharan African. Pregnant women are three times more likely to suffer from severe disease ...
Male partner involvement in the utilization of antenatal care services in Kidera, Buyende district Uganda :

Alupo, Priscilla; Atim, Esther Ruth; Kaggwa, Henry; Mudondo, Calorine; Nekaka, Rebecca; Ogallo, Cliveland; Ogwang, Jesse; Wanume, Benon; Nteziyaremye, Julius (Busitema University ; Research square, 2020)

Antenatal care, one of the pillars of safe motherhood, is a proven a concept aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. It is a largely a health preventive and promotive activity. In order to foster ...
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage and associated factors in a rural tertiary hospital in eastern Uganda :

Thembo, Nobert; Masifa, George; Kamugisha, Gerald; Nabitaka, Robinah; Akais, Benjamin; Olutpot-Olupot, Peter; Muhindo, Rita; Kiyonga, Edward; Ampaire, Lucas (Busitema University ; Research Square., 2020)

Asymptomatic carriage of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can predispose the host to a wide array of infections that can be difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance. To inform public health strategies, ...
Misconceptions on COVID-19 risk among Ugandan men :

Kasozi, Keneth Iceland; MacLeod, Ewan; Ssempijja, Fred; Mahero, Michael W.; Matama, Kevin; Musoke, Grace Henry; Bardosh, Kevin; Ssebuufu, Robinson (Frontiers in Public Health., 2020-07)

Background: Transmission of COVID-19 in developing countries is expected to surpass that in developed countries; however, information on community perceptions of this new disease is scarce. The aim of the study was to ...
Missed opportunity for tuberculosis identification among patients presenting at Bubulo health centre iv and Butiru health centre III in Manafwa district.

Wamulima, Titus (Busitema University., 2022-04)

Background: Missed Tuberculosis (TB) screening opportunities are key drivers for continued Tuberculosis transmission. Although Uganda national TB guideline recommend universal TB screening of all individuals presenting ...
Neonatal sepsis at Mulago national referral hospital in Uganda :

Tumuhamye, Josephine; Sommerfelt, Halvor; Bwanga, Freddie; Ndeezi, Grace; Mukunya, David; Napyo, Agnes; Nankabirwa, Victoria; Tumwine, James K. (Busitema University ; Plos One., 2020-08-10)

Background Sepsis is the third most common cause of death among neonates, with about 225,000 new-borns dying every year globally. Data concerning the microbial etiology of neonatal sepsis and antimicrobial resistance ...
Nurses’ perceptions of the nursing process at Soroti regional referral hospital.

Eletu, Emmanuel (Busitema University, 2022-01)

Introduction: Nursing process is a systematic, patient centered method of solving patient concerns. Effective Nursing process use by nurses in patientcare is associated with better patient outcomes like reduction in length ...
Nutritional knowledge and practice among patients with non-communicable diseases attending Mbale regional referral hospital in eastern Uganda :

Nambala, Esther (Busitema University., 2020-12)

Background: Non communicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people globally each year. Almost three quarters of NCD deaths occur in low and middle income countries. According to Health Management Information System (FIMIS) ...
Patient related predictors of virological non- suppression among HIV infected individuals on antiretroviral therapy :

Odung, Tonny (Busitema University, 2018)

Background: In Uganda, recent data about viral load non-suppression among HIV infected individuals on antiretroviral treatment is relatively scarce and this complicates the design of effective HIV/AIDS mitigation ...
Patient satisfaction with nursing care at medical and surgical wards of Mbale regional referral hospital.

Namunyala, Emmanuel (Busitema University., 2022-01)

Introduction The majority of studies from developing countries show that patient satisfaction with nursing care is below average. That means that more than half of the patients are dissatisfied, despite the fact that ...

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