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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 ...
Risk Factors for Maternal Anemia Among Women Attending Antenatal Care in Moroto Regional Referral Hospital. Case-Control Study
(Lira University, 2022)
Background: Maternal Anemia remains a significant public health problem mainly because of its association with poor maternal and fetal outcomes. The study aimed o to assess the association between risk factors and maternal ...
Uptake of Integrated Community Case Management and Associated Factors Among Caregivers of Children Under Five Years in Apac District
(Lira University, 2022)
Background: Globally, child mortality remains a public health concern with 38 deaths per 1000 live births and accounting for 5.2 million deaths in children under 5 years, with Sub-Saharan Africa region having the highest ...
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 ...
Outcomes and Factors associated with Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) among Tuberculosis Patients attending Lira Regional Referral Hospital
(Lira University, 2023)
Background: Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) remains a Public Health
challenge in low resources countries. Uganda is still among the countries estimated by WHO
to have incidences of MDR TB of at least 1000 ...
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 ...