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Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake and associated factors among HIV positive women at Antiretroviral-Clinic of Lira Regional Referral Hospital
(Lira University, 2022)t 305 participants (women receiving care from an Antiretroviral-Clinic in LRRH), between July 2022 and October 2022 was conducted in Lira Regional Referral Hospital. Data entries from questionnaires were captured in ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effects of Covid-19 On Utilization of Adolescent and Youth Friendly Health Services in Lira District.
(Lira University, 2022)Purpose: This study assessed the effects of covid-19 on utilization of adolescent and youth friendly services in Lira district. Objectives: To assess the effects of covid-19 and factors affecting the extent of utilization ... -
Empowering communities through citizen science and participatory action research: implementation of a schistosomiasis communication campaign in Uganda
(Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 2024)Schistosomiasis is a water-related disease strongly linked with high-risk water and sanitation practices perpetuating disease transmission. In Uganda, despite health education and sensitisation efforts through communication ... -
Factors associated with adherence to community-directed treatment with Ivermectin for Onchocerciasis control among adults in Pader District, Northern Uganda
(Lira University, 2023)Background: Onchocerciasis is caused by a filarial nematode, Onchocerca volvulus, and transmitted by a female black fly of the genus Simulium. Ivermectin Mass Drug administration (IVM MDA) is the primary strategy for ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Factors Associated with First Antenatal Care Attendance Within Twelve Weeks of Pregnancy Among Women in Lira City
(Lira University, 2022)Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends all pregnant women attend first Antenatal care (ANC) within 12 weeks of pregnancy. However, most pregnant women (71%) in Uganda started first ANC after 12 weeks ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Factors Associated with Teenage Pregnancy Among Refugees and Host Nationals of Palabek Refugee Settlement, Lamwo District, Uganda.
(Lira University, 2022)Background: Uganda’s teenage pregnancy prevalence of 25% is remarkably high. However, in northern Uganda where Palabek Refugee Settlement is located, the prevalence is higher at 31%. Teenage pregnancy is a well-documented ... -
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 ... -
Factors influencing uptake of childhood Immunization Services among Caretakers of Children Aged 10-18 Months in Lira City
(Lira University, 2022)Background: The routine immunization services in Uganda ensures that that by the time a child is celebrating the first birth day, complete vaccination is vaccination is achieved. The factors influencing uptake to the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ...