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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Assessing factors associated with CD4 cell absolute count in patients at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital: A case study by Marc Sam Opollo, Uganda
(South American Journal of Public Health, 2014)Background: This study is set to assess individual, environmental and medication factors associated with CD4 cell count in patients attending HIV/AIDS treatment and care clinic in Gulu Regional Referral Hospital. Gulu ... -
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 ... -
Factors associated with DPT 1-3 vaccine dropout in Kabarole district
(International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2010)Background: Among the top ten causes of poor health in the district are complications due to vaccine preventable diseases notably diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus (DPT). In 2008, the DPT dropout rate in Kabarole was ... -
Induction of HIV-specific functional immune responses by a multiclade HIV-1 DNA vaccine candidate in healthy Ugandans
(Vaccine, 2007)A phase I randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess the immunogenicity of a multiclade HIV-1 DNA plasmid vaccine was conducted in 31 HIV-1-negative Ugandans. Following immunization with DNA at 0, 1, ... -
HIV Type 1 Disease Progression to AIDS and Death in a Rural Ugandan Cohort Is Primarily Dependent on Viral Load Despite Variable Subtype and T-Cell Immune Activation Levels
(The Journal of infectious diseases, 2015)Background. Untreated human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV) infection is associated with persistent im mune activation, which is an independent driver of disease progression in European and United States cohorts. ... -
Cholera epidemic amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Moroto district, Uganda: Hurdles and opportunities for control
(PLOS Glob Public Health, 2022)Introduction On 21st March 2020, the first COVID-19 case was detected in Uganda and a COVID-19 pan demic declared. On the same date, a nationwide lockdown was instituted in response to the pandemic. Subsequently, more ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Health-seeking behaviour regarding schistosomiasis treatment in the absence of a mass drug administration (MDA) program: the case of endemic communities along Lake Albert in Western Uganda
(BMC Public Health, 2023)Introduction Schistosomiasis poses a serious public health problem and a social challenge affecting over 240 million people, the majority of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends ... -
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 ... -
Factors Influencing ART Adherence Among Persons Living with HIV Enrolled in Community Client-Led Art Delivery Groups in Lira District, Uganda: A Qualitative Study
(Dovepress, 2023)Background: Community client-led ART delivery groups (CCLADs) were introduced as one of the strategies to better serve individual needs and reduce unnecessary burdens on the health system. However, limited data adequately ... -
Ebola Epidemic Preventive Practices: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Community Members in High-Risk Districts of Uganda
(Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medicine, 2023)Background: As part of the country's ongoing EVD outbreak preparedness activities in Uganda, our goal was to evaluate community knowledge and attitudes and preventive practices linked to the disease. Methods: This study ... -
Contribution of Community Support Group to Home-Based Care of Persons Living with HIV and AIDS in Lira District: A Case of Amach Town Council and Amach Sub County
(Lira University, 2022)Background: This study examined the contribution of community support groups on home based care to persons living with HIV (PLHIV) in Lira District. Specifically, the study examined the contribution of community support ... -
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Risk Factors associated with Diarrhoeal Diseases among Children under Five years in Lira City
(Lira University, 2022)Introduction: In developing countries like Uganda; diarrhea in children under five is one of the leading causes of illness and mortality. The country has the highest prevalence of diarrheal diseases among children under ... -
Retention and associated factors among HIV patients enrolled on ART through Assisted Partner Notification Services at Lira Regional Referral Hospital
(Lira University, 2022)Background: Assisted Partner Notification is a public health strategy used to curb the spread of STIs and HIV/AIDS through testing and treating sexual partners of infected index cases and ensuring their retention in ...
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