DSpace at My University: Recent submissions
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Clinical management of Covid-19
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United Nations Emergency appeal for response to Covid-19 and its impacts
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Epidemiology, causes, clinical manifestation and diagnosis, prevention and control of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) during the early outbreak period
(BMC Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 2020)Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China beginning in December 2019. As of 31 January 2020, this epidemic ... -
BMJ best practice
(BMJ, 2020-03-02) -
Coronavirus Disease - 2019 (COVID-19)
(Ministry of Health Uganda, 2020) -
Guidance on community social distancing during COVID-19 Outbreak
(African Union Commission, 2020) -
Associations of hand-washing frequency with incidence of acute respiratory tract infection and influenza-like illness in adults: a population-based study in Sweden
(BMC Infectious Diseases, 2014)Background: Frequent hand-washing is standard advice for avoidance of respiratory tract infections, but the evidence for a preventive effect in a general community setting is sparse. We therefore set out to quantify, ... -
Peer distribution of HIV self-test kits to men who have sex with men to identify undiagnosed HIV infection in Uganda:
(plus one, 2020-01-23)Introduction One-in-three men who have sex with men (MSM) in Uganda have never tested for HIV. Peer-driven HIV testing strategies could increase testing coverage among non-testers. We evaluated the yield of peer ... -
Malaria Prevalence And Associated Factors Among Children Below The Age Five Years Attending Nakaloke Health Center Iii In Nakaloke Town Council, Mbale District
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-05)Introduction: It is noted globally over 95 countries and territories have on going malaria transmission with an estimated 3.2 billion people who are at risk of getting infected. The WHO indicates that 214 million people ... -
Factors Associated With Initiation Of Complementary Feeds Among Infants Aged 6 To 24 Months In Ggogonya Village, Nsambya Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala District
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Introduction: In Uganda, it was estimated that 63% of mothers initiate complementary feeding before six months and most of these are in urban areas leading to about 2.3 million young children to be chronically malnourished. ... -
Determinants Of Patient Satisfaction With Health Care Services At Out Patient Department Of Gulu Regional Referral Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Introduction: The main purpose of the study is to assess the determinants of patient satisfaction with health care services at outpatient department of Gulu Regional Referral Hospital The World Health Organization (2015) ... -
Care Giver Factors Associated With Adherence To Antiretroviral Therapy Among HIV Infected Children At Kisugu Health Centre III
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: Adherence to ART among children is a dynamic challenging process involving several factors. With use of effective ART therapy, survival of children with AIDS has extensively increased but the benefits of this ... -
Factors Influencing Adherence To Antiretroviral Therapy Among Adolescents And Young Adults Attending China Uganda Friendship Hospital, Naguru - Kampala District
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: To attain progressed treatment success and maintain a continuous improvement of lives, ART and excellent adherence must move hand in hand. The treatment process of adherence goes further beyond just taking ... -
Factors Influencing Early Sexual Practices Among Secondary Schools Teenagers In Nakaseke District
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Back ground: The rising occurrence of teens‟ early sexual practice is one of the most alarming public health concerns, worldwide. Regardless of the proclamation of the jeopardy of early sex, students increasingly pick ... -
Prevalence And Factors Associated With Diabetes Type 2 Among Persons Aged 30 To 65 Years Old Attending Diabetic Clinic At Tororo District Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM II) prevalence is increasing rapidly around the world with both high morbidity and mortality and a high health cost. It has emerged as global pandemic due to a fast upsurge in ... -
Assessing Uptake Of Hepatitis B Services Among Female Sex Workers In Masaka Municipality,Masaka District.
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Hepatitis B is an important public health problem; although it is often asymptomatic initially, the long-term complications include cirrhosis and hepatic cancer, diseases that kill about a million ... -
Compliance To Occupational Health And Safety Guidelines Among Workers In Kakira Sugar Factory
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Introduction: The Sugar industry is one of the important agro-based industries not only in Uganda but also in the world which directly contributes to creating employment, income and social developments in the ... -
Assessment Of Satisfaction With Life Among Elderly Patients Receiving Hiv Care And Treatment In Mulago Hiv Clinic
(CIU, 2018-11)Abstract Background: This study aimed at assessing satisfaction with life among elderly HIV patients attending Mulago HIV Clinic. Method: A cross-sectional study design carried out among elderly people (> 50 years ... -
Assessment Of Determinants Influencing Utilisation Of Sexually Reproductive Health Services Among Adolescent Mothers In Adolescent Mothers In Adekokwok Sub County,Lira District.
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Adolescent sexual and reproductive health is a global health concern, many adolescent are vulnerable to sexual health challenges and the most vulnerable are the adolescent mothers. The government ... -
The Prevalence And Associated Risk Factors Of Needlestick And Sharps Injuries Among Nursing Students In Mayanja Memorial And Rakai Community Nursing Schools
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Needle stick and other sharps injuries have been recognized as one of the most common occupational hazards among health care workers. They increase the spread of blood borne pathogens like HIV, ...
