Lira University institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Prophylactic antibiotics to reduce pelvic infection in women having miscarriage surgery – The AIMS (Antibiotics in Miscarriage Surgery) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(Trials, 2018)Abstract Background: The estimated annual global burden of miscarriage is 33 million out of 210 million pregnancies. Many women undergoing miscarriage have surgery to remove pregnancy tissues, resulting in miscarriage ... -
Spontaneous rupture of bladder in puerperium
(African Health Sciences, 2004)Abstract Spontaneous rupture of bladder and extravasation of urine in the peritoneum without evidence of trauma is rare. This condition is an emergency. It presents in a unique way therefore, the diagnosis and treatment ... -
Contribution of Village Saving and Loan Association (VSLA) to Household Welfare Improvement in Bala Sub-County, Kole District, Uganda
(Lira University, 2021)The study was conducted to examine the effect of VSLA loan activities on poverty reduction in Bala Sub-County. Specifically, the study examined the effect of lending modality on the household welfare improvement in Bala ... -
Emotional Intelligence and Teachers Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Lira City
(Lira University, 2021)Teachers in most schools of Lira City have registered poor performance in subject areas they teach as exemplified in recent UNEB results. The city has continued registered poor performance in USE results as the percentage ... -
Hollywood and Africa Recycling the ‘Dark Continent’ myth, 1908–2020
(African Humanities Program, 2018)Negative imaging of Africa through the Dark Continent trope continues unabated in Western cultural productions. While colonial historiography has been successfully challenged by various professional historians on the ... -
A Randomized Trial of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Miscarriage Surgery
(The New England Journal of Medicine, 2019)BACKGROUND Surgical intervention is needed in some cases of spontaneous abortion to remove retained products of conception. Antibiotic prophylaxis may reduce the risk of pelvic infection, which is an important complication ... -
Obstetric Referrals to a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Uganda - A One Year Experience
(Jemds.com, 2020)BACKGROUND Delay in referral adversely affects maternal and neonatal outcome. We wanted to review the obstetric referrals, source of referrals, appropriateness of referrals and document the maternal and perinatal outcomes ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence Of Malaria And Associated Tractors Among Children Under 5 Years Following Mass Net Campaign And Indoor Residual Spraying In Amolatar District
(Lira University, 2022)Mass LLINs distribution campaign and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) have been identified by the WHO as effective approaches for malaria prevention and control. Despite the scale up of interventions towards control and ... -
Partograph Documentation: Barriers and Faciltators Among Skilled Health Personnel in Lamwo District, Northern Uganda
(Lira University, 2022)Background: Appropriate use of partograph is significantly associated with improved maternal and neonatal outcomes of labour and that is why the World Health Organization recommends its universal use during labour. However, ... -
Experiences of health workers in Kapchorwa district in conducting perinatal death reviews: A qualitative study.
(Lira University, 2022)Introduction: Perinatal death reviews are a widely recommended intervention to achieve the sustainable development goal of ending preventable perinatal deaths because it has been proven to contribute to up to a 30% reduction ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Results-Based Financing, Motivation, And Satisfaction of Health Workers at Lower Level Primary Health Care Facilities in Lira District
(Lira University, 2022)Background: Globally, Results-Based Financing consists of monetary or non-monetary transfers made to national or subnational governments, managers, providers, or consumers of health services contingent on verified attainment ... -
Total Quality Management and Procurement Services- A Case Study of Oyam District Local Government
(Lira University, 2021)Background: This study was about total quality management and procurement services in Oyam District Local Government. The general objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between total quality management ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Uganda, A Case of Manufacturing Enterprises in Lira City
(Lira University, 2021)Background: The study was conducted to examine the effect of supply chain management on the performance of SMMEs in Lira City. Specifically, the study explored the effect of delivery time on SMMEs performance, determined ... -
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 ... -
Risk Management and Loan Performance in Microfinance Deposit-Taking Institutions in Northern Uganda: A Case Study of Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA)
(Lira University, 2021)Background: This study sought to examine the relationship between credit risk management and loan performance in microfinance deposit-taking institutions in Northern Uganda, a case of FINCA Uganda. It was guided by the ... -
Reward System and Performance of Employees in Dokolo District Local Government
(Lira University, 2021)Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of reward systems on employee performance in Dokolo District Local Government. Specifically, the study sought to: determine the effect of promotion on employee ... -
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 ...
