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Factors associated with Occupational injuries amongst solid waste handlers in Mbale City.
(Lira University., 2023)
Background: Universally, occupational injuries are responsible for 15%of the deaths associated to occupational accidents. The work done by solid waste handlers exposes them to frequent occupational hazards which results ...
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 of malaria in children under five and associated knowledge, attitude, and practices of prevention among caregivers in Amolatar district.
(Lira University., 2024)
Background: Despite improvement in prevention and control programs over time, malaria remains a significant public heath burden in Uganda, contributing considerably to hospitalization and fatalities. This study determined ...
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 ...
The Employee Motivation and Job Performance in Local Governments: A Case Study of Otuke District Local Government.
(Lira University, 2021)
Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of employee motivation on job performance in Local Government as a case study since employees’ performance was reported to have reduced between the periods ...
The Lived Experiences of Individuals and Coping Strategies in the Context of Internet Gaming Disorder: A Qualitative Study Within Higher Education Setting in Uganda
(Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2024)
Background: Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), recognized as a mental disorder in both the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM5) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), poses significant threats to physical, ...
Burnout and coping mechanisms among healthcare professionals in central Uganda
(Psychiatry, 2024)
Background: The escalating global prevalence of burnout among healthcare
professionals poses a serious health concern. Recent studies focus on
prevalence and predictors of burnout among healthcare providers, emphasizing
the ...
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 ...