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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Seroconversion among HIV Exposed Infants under 18 months in Care in Pader District.
(Lira University., 2023)Introduction: The global community embarked on a historic quest to lay the foundation for the eventual end of the AIDS epidermic by 2030, however East and South Africa contributed 59% (more than half) of all pediatrics HIV ... -
Prevalence, Treatment Outcomes and Factors Associated with Upper-Gastrointestinal Bleeding Among Adult In-Patients Receiving Care in Amolatar District.
(Lira University, 2023)Background: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a very prevalent condition and its prevalence in Uganda is about 20.3%. Many studies have not yet identified prevalence, treatment outcome and factors associated with upper ... -
Factors Influencing Contraceptive Use Among Teenage Girls 13-19 Years Old in Kole District.
(Lira University, 2023)Introduction: Adolescent girls’ access to contraceptives is crucial for reducing unplanned pregnancies, abortions, and maternal deaths. Uganda faces challenges in meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs of ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis at LRRH in Lango Sub-Region Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional study.
(Lira University, 2023)Background: The emergence of drug-resistant TB over recent years is a growing global public health threat in developing countries. Uganda is among the countries with the highest MDR TB burden globally, with an estimated ... -
Community based Monitoring and Education Service Delivery: A Case Study of Primary Education in Ogur Sub-County, Lira District Local Government
(Lira University, 2023)Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of Community based monitoring on education service delivery. It was guided by three objectives that is, to examine the effect of community mapping on ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Switching to Second Line Treatment among HIV-Positive Adolescents Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in Gulu City.
(Lira University, 2023)Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a major public health problem, with approximately 37.7 million people across the globe infected with HIV by 2020, (adult 36 million, children aged 0-14 years 1.7 million). ... -
Employee Motivation and Labour Turnover at National Social Security Fund, Uganda.
(Lira University, 2023)Background: The study focused on Employee motivation on labour turnover in National Social Security Fund in Uganda since the rate at which employees were exiting the fund was high. The study objectives were to ascertain ... -
Decentralized Planning and Primary Education Service Delivery in Pakwach District Local Government.
(Lira University, 2023)Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of decentralized planning on primary education service delivery in Pakwach district. The objectives of the study were: Find out the effect of goal setting ... -
Budgetary controls and Health Service Delivery in Lira City Northern Uganda.
(Lira University, 2023)Backgrounds: Health service delivery in Uganda remains a challenge to the government of Uganda. The study established the effect of budgetary controls on Health Service Delivery in Lira City. The study was conducted ... -
Local Government interventions and wetland management in Otuke District: A Case of Adwari Wetlands Strech
(Lira University., 2023)Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of local Government intervention on wetland management in Otuko District. The study looked at the effect of bylaws on wetland management; enforcement ... -
Mobile Money Services and Performance of Mobile Money Operators in Apac municipality
(Lira University, 2023)Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the contribution of mobile money services on the performance of mobile money operators in Apac Municipality. Specifically, the study sought to: assess the operations ... -
The Impact of Road Asset Management System on the Operation and Maintenance of World Bank Funded Roads in Lira City East Division
(Lira University, 2023)Background: Effective road asset management system lay a leading role in enhancing the operation and maintenance of road assets. Subsequently, this study examined the contribution of road asset management to the operations ... -
Effect of corruption on health service delivery in Uganda: a case study of Lira District, Northern Uganda.
(Lira University, 2023)Background: This study was set up to investigate the effect of corruption on health service delivery in Lira District. Corruption has been on the rise countrywide, and about 78 percent of Ugandans report that the government ... -
Exploring Effective Approaches: Integrating Mental Health Services into HIV Clinics in Northern Uganda
(HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, 2024)Background: Integrating mental health services into HIV clinics is recognized as a promising strategy. However, the literature reveals gaps, particularly in the unique context of Northern Uganda, where factors such as ... -
Access to family planning services and associated factors among young people in Lira city northern Uganda
(BMC Public Health, 2024)Background Access to family planning services among young people is crucial for reproductive health. This study explores the access and associated factors among young people in Lira City, Northern Uganda. Methods and ... -
The mediating role of self-control on the relations between adverse childhood experiences and substance use among adolescents in Uganda
(Frontiers in Psychology, 2024)Objective: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are established risk factors for undesirable consequences in adolescence and early adulthood, including substance use and a lack of self-control. Based on the Social Bonds ... -
Poor long-term outcomes despite improved hospital survival for patients with cryptococcal meningitis in rural, Northern Uganda
(PLoS ONE, 2024)Background Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) remains a major cause of death among people living with HIV in rural sub-Saharan Africa. We previously reported that a CM diagnosis and treatment program (CM-DTP) improved hospital ... -
HIV-Related Stigma Among Pregnant Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives in Southwestern Uganda
(Taylor and Francis, 2024)Background: The HIV epidemic disproportionately affects adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa, with adolescent girls facing heightened vulnerability. Despite advancements in antiretroviral therapy, HIV-related stigma remains ... -
Knowledge and perceptions of religious leaders towards HIV prevention among young people in Lira district, Northern Uganda: a qualitative study
(Discover Health Systems, 2024)Background Currently, 410,000 new HIV infections among youth occur worldwide, which is a significant public health issue. Members of the clergy can be trustworthy allies in the reduction of HIV infections among the youth. ... -
Risk Factors For Maternal Anemia Among Women Attending Antenatal Care In Moroto Regional Referral Hospital: A Case Control Study
(Research journal's Journal of Public Health, 2024)Background: Maternal anemia continues to be a serious public health issue because of its link to poor maternal and fetal outcomes. The study’s objective was to assess the association between risk factors and maternal anemia ...