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COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy and associated factors among the business community in Lira City, Uganda: a cross-sectional research
(2023)
Background: As of November 26th, 2021, three platforms and at least seven distinct vaccines had been delivered worldwide. The vaccines include: Pfizer/BioNTech on December 31, 2020; AstraZeneca on February 16, 2021; Janssen ...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of depression among breast cancer patients in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Avicenna Journal of Neuro Psycho Physiology, 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 ...
Chronic stress and its correlates among nurses: A case of Central Uganda
(Avicenna J Neuro Psycho Physiology, 2023)
Background: Despite an overwhelming disease burden, nursing shortages are evident in Sub-Saharan Africa, with the potential for significant healthcare crises. Nurses face increased work demands and chronic stress due to a ...
Public Finance Reforms and Service Delivery in Lira District Local Government
(Lira University, 2022)
Background: The study sought to examine the relationship between public finance reforms and
service delivery in Lira District Local government. The study sought to establish whether all three
constructs of independent ...
Knowledge and perceptions of primary healthcare providers towards integration of antiretroviral therapy (ART) services at departmental levels at selected health facilities Lira district, Uganda
(BMC Health Services Research, 2023)
Background Investigations conducted among healthcare providers to assess their knowledge and perceptions
towards the integration of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) related services in Sub-Saharan Africa are limited. This
study ...
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of adding Tuberculosis Household Contact Investigation on Passive Case Finding Strategy in South Western Uganda
(Lira University, 2022)
Background: The standard passive case-finding strategy implemented by most developing
countries is inadequate to detect new cases of TB. A household contact investigation is an
alternative approach. The study aimed to ...
Factors associated with HIV Virological non-suppression among adults receiving Anti-Retroviral Therapy at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Northern Uganda
(Lira University, 2022)
Background: By 2030, all adults with HIV will have been dragonized, will be receiving
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), and will have achieved viral load suppression. These goals form
the global effort to stop new HIV ...
Women Living with HIV/AIDS and Economic Activities in Aduku Sub-County Kwania District
(Lira University, 2022)
Background: This study was about women living with HIV/AIDS and economic activities in Aduku Sub
County, Kwania district. The specific objectives were to: to examine the different form of business activist
women living ...
Factors Associated with Intrauterine Device use among Women of Reproductive age attending Family Planning Clinics at Mbale District
(Lira University, 2022)
Background: Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) is among the most effective
contraceptive methods in the market with increasing use globally. The use is predominant in few
parts of the world, with sub-Saharan ...
Commercial Soya Bean Farming and Livelihood of Members of Alito Joint Farmer’s Cooperative Society Limited: A Case of Alito Sub-County, Kole District
(Lira University, 2022)
Background: This study established the contribution of commercial soya bean farming to
livelihood of AJFCSL with specific objectives to established the contribution of commercial soya
bean farming in promoting saving ...