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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 ... -
Adherence to Benzathine Prophylaxis Among Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease Patients Attending Outpatient Clinic at Lira Regional Referral Hospital
(Lira University, 2022)Background:Secondary prevention of Rheumatic fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease with 3-4 weekly Benzathine prophylaxis is the most effective strategy in preventing disease progression and complications. Efficacy of this ... -
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 ... -
Association Factors with Nutrient Intake and Nutritional Status of HIV Positive Breastfeeding Mothers in Apac District
(Lira University, 2023)Introduction: Malnutrition among HIV/AIDS patients is a major challenge to the attainment of the sustainable development goals. This is important since severe malnutrition creates increased strain on the already overstained ... -
Attempted Suicide: Lived Experiences of Refugees in Rhino Camp, West Nile Uganda
(Lira University, 2023)Introduction: Suicide is among the leading source of death universally and every year, more people die as a result of suicide than HIV, malaria breast cancer, war and homicide. Sucide rates are high among vulnerable ... -
Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water and Associated Factors at Community Point Sources, in Arua District, Uganda.
(Lira University, 2022)Introduction: This section summarizes the objectives, methodology, results and conclusions of the study. Background: Sufficient quantity and good quality of water is paramount for life. However, majority of the world’s ... -
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 ...
