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Parents’ Readiness to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5 to 17 Years Against Covid-19 and Its Associated Factors in Lira District, Uganda
(Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 2023)Background: Data on parents’ readiness to vaccinate their children aged 5 to 17 years against COVID-19 is still scarce. This study assessed parents’ readiness to vaccinate their children aged 5 to 17 years against COVID-19 ... -
The Role of Community Saving Initiatives in Poverty Reduction: An Appraisal of Saving Groups in Alebtong District, Mid-North Uganda
(International Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development, 2023)Purpose: This study examined the significance of saving groups on poverty reduction in Alebtong district. Three objectives guided the study, viz. (i) to determine the effect of shares provided by saving groups towards ... -
Factors associated with first antenatal care (ANC) attendance within 12 weeks of pregnancy among women in Lira City, Northern Uganda: a facility-based cross- sectional study
(BMJ, 2023)Objective This study aimed at assessing factors associated with first antenatal care (ANC) attendance within 12 weeks of pregnancy among women in Lira City. Design A cross-sectional study. Settings The study was ... -
Prevalence and predictors of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among healthcare workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(PLOS ONE, 2023)Background The COVID-19 vaccination is regarded as an effective intervention for controlling the pan demic. However, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is hampering efforts geared towards reduc ing the burden of the pandemic. ... -
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Prevalence of Depression among Breast Cancer Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Avicenna Journal of Neuropsychophysiology, 2023)Background: Breast cancer is linked to neuropsychiatric conditions, particularly depression, which lowers life expectancy. Studies from Sub-Saharan Africa, however, have revealed conflicting prevalence rates of ... -
The street vending agenda in Northern Uganda: Examining its management praxis in Lira city
(International Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 2023)Purpose: This study aimed to determine the quality of street vending management in Lira City; specifically focussing on the quality of planning for street vending, the level of organization for street vending, coordination ... -
Corruption as a Barrier to Health Service Delivery in Lira District, Uganda
(International Journal of Health Sciences, 2023)Purpose: This study set to investigate the relationship between corruption and health service delivery in the Lira district. Four objectives were targeted: determining the effect of corruption on health service delivery, ... -
Maternal mental health screening and management by health workers in southwestern Uganda: a qualitative analysis of knowledge, practices, and challenges
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2023)Background Maternal mental health (MMH) problems, such as perinatal depression, maternal anxiety, suicide ideation and puerperal psychosis among others, have a significant impact on maternal morbidity and mortality, as ... -
Prevalence of dementia and its association with central nervous system infections among older persons in northern Uganda: cross-sectional community-based study
(BMC Geriatrics, 2023)Background Dementia is a condition in which there is deterioration in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from the usual consequence of biological aging. Few studies have been conducted on the prevalence ... -
Road Asset Management System and Operation and Maintenance of World Bank-Funded Roads in Lira City, Uganda
(International Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 2023)Purpose: This study examined the contribution of road asset management to the operations and maintenance of World Bank funded roads in Lira City East division. Specifically, the study focussed on the effect of data collection, ... -
Stakeholder Participation and Solid Waste Management in Lira City East Division
(Journal of Environment, 2023)Purpose: this study examined the contribution of stakeholder participation to SWM in Lira City East division. Specifically, the study determined the effect of stakeholder participation on solid waste reduction, solid waste ... -
Record Management Practices and the Performance of Produce Dealers in Lira City
(American Journal of Strategic Studies, 2023)Purpose: The study aimed to determine the effect of record management practices on the performance of produce dealers in lira city, Uganda. Specifically, the examined record filling, record retention and record retrieval ... -
Women Group Garden Activities and Household Food Security in Kwania District, Mid-North Uganda
(Journal of Gender Related Studies, 2023)Purpose: This study examined the contribution of Women Group Gardens to household food security in Kwania District; specifically, the study determined the effect of women group gardens on food availability, food accessibility, ... -
Health System Responsiveness for Persons with HIV and Disability in South Western Uganda
(Dovepress, 2023)Background: Inequitable access to Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) Treatment and Care Services (HATCS) for People With Disabilities (PWD) is a hurdle to ending the pandemic by 2030. The aim ... -
Mortality and Associated Factors Among Hospitalized COVID 19 Patient in Lira Regional Referral Hospital
(Lira University, 2023)Background: Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID- 19) caused public emergency with serious morbidity and mortality worldwide between 2020. The direct impact of the diseases and associated mortality may have been relatively ... -
Community and Health System Factors Associated with Parental Readiness for Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination Uptake Among Adolescents in Lira District
(Lira University, 2023)Background: High vaccination rates against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a milestone in primary prevention of cervical cancer. With an increasing number of cases and deaths in the country among women hover, like many ... -
Association Factors with Nutrient Intake and Nutritional Status of HIV Positive Breastfeeding Mothers in Apac District
(Lira University, 2023)Introduction: Malnutrition among HIV/AIDS patients is a major challenge to the attainment of the sustainable development goals. This is important since severe malnutrition creates increased strain on the already overstained ... -
Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake and associated factors among women of reproductive age (21-49 years) attending Amach Health Centre-IV in Lira District
(Lira University, 2023)Background: Cervical cancer is a significant global health concern, ranking as the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. Fortunately, early screening and effective management can prevent its progression. ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening among Women attending Maternal Child Health Services in Yumbe Regional Referral Hospital
(Lira University, 2023)Introduction: Cervical cancer remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in low- resource settings, where access to cervical cancer screening services in often limited. This study aimed to identify factors ... -
Attempted Suicide: Lived Experiences of Refugees in Rhino Camp, West Nile Uganda
(Lira University, 2023)Introduction: Suicide is among the leading source of death universally and every year, more people die as a result of suicide than HIV, malaria breast cancer, war and homicide. Sucide rates are high among vulnerable ...