Browsing Journal Articles (Health) by Title
Now showing items 68-87 of 227
-
Effectiveness of community health workers (CHWS) in the provision of basic preventive and curative maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) interventions:
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2009-12-01)Due to a shortage of health workers, many low income countries rely on community health workers (CHWs) for the provision of a wide range of primary health care services, both curative and preventive, including maternal ... -
Effects and Factors Associated With Indoor Residual Spraying With Actellic 300 CS on Malaria Morbidity in Lira District, Northern Uganda
(Springer Nature, 2019)Background Indoor residual spraying (IRS) with Actellic 300 CS was conducted in Lira District between July and August 2016. No formal assessment has been conducted to estimate the effect of spraying with Actellic 300 CS ... -
Effects of Coronavirus Pandemic on Young Adults’ Ability to Access Health Services and Practice Recommended Preventive Measures
(The Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2021-09-20)Given the limited attention to young adults as key contributors to the spread of COVID-19 in Uganda, this study examines the effects of the outbreak on the ability of young adults aged 18-29 to access health services and ... -
Effects of Deworming during Pregnancy on Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes in Entebbe, Uganda: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2010)Helminth infections during pregnancy may be associated with adverse outcomes, including maternal anemia, low birth weight, and perinatal mortality. Deworming during pregnancy has therefore been strongly advocated, but its ... -
Effects of Maternal and Infant Co-infections, and of Maternal Immunization, on the Infant Response to BCG and Tetanus Immunization
(2012)Some vaccines show poor efficacy in tropical countries. Within a birth cohort in Uganda, we investigatedfactors that might influence responses to BCG and tetanus immunisation. Whole blood assay responsesto crude culture ... -
Effects of school closures in COVID-19 era: evidence from Uganda Martyrs University
(Simon Fraser University, 2021-07-28)As of March 1st, 2020, many governments embarked on nationwide school closures due to the deadly coronavirus pandemic. As the month of March came to an end, about 185 countries across the globe had closed their schools. ... -
The Effort to Achieve the Millennium Development Goals in Uganda: Reaching for the Sky?
(Uganda Martyrs University, Department of Health Sciences, 2004-04)At the United Nations Millennium Summit in September 2000, world leaders placed development at the heart of the global agenda by adopting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Government of Uganda is a signatory to ... -
Eliminating mother to child transmission of HIV in Arua District through mother–baby–pair points
(July Press, 2021-06-30)Mother-to-child transmission is the leading cause of HIV infection in children. Without treatment, half of these HIV infected children die before their second birthday. This study was carried out to establish the contribution ... -
Evaluating HIV testing algorithms for research, diagnosis and surveillance
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2005-04)The objective of the study was to evaluate the validity of the HIV testing algorithms used at St. Mary's Hospital Lacor (Gulu district, North Uganda) for research, diagnosis and surveillance. The validity of a new testing ... -
Exploring challenges faced by physically disabled women in utilizing antenal services in Kabale Municipality
(Bioline International, 2021)The right to utilize ANC services is included in Sustainable Development goals to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes. According to Uganda MOH, every pregnant woman has got to attend four ANC visits in order ... -
Exploring the relationship between privatisation of health care and infant mortality in Africa
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2005-08)The introduction of user fee system in the government health facilities of most Sub-Saharan African countries (SSA), shifted part of the burden of financing health care onto the community, raising concerns about its relation ... -
Export Health Workers? For Uganda, An Indecent Proposal Until…
(Uganda Martyrs University, Department of Health Sciences, 2004-12)This paper challenges the decision by the Government of Uganda to export health workers to developed countries. It argues that while the Ugandan National Health Policy emphasises strengthening the numbers of health personnel ... -
Factors Affecting the Utilization of Antenatal Care 4 th Visit Among Mothers in Rubirizi District, Uganda
(July Press, 2022-05-11)Globally, the World Health Organization recommends all women with uncomplicated pregnancies to attend up to four ANC visits during the course of the pregnancy. However, it has been reported elsewhere that the ANC 4th ... -
Factors associated with late antenatal enrolment among pregnant women aged 15-49 years at Masindi Hospital
(Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021-03)Early ANC attendance is vital for early identification of pregnancy related health risks to either mother or baby or both, and interventions instituted. This results in good delivery outcomes. The main objective of this ... -
Factors associated with men’s participation in postpartum family planning: a study of Kiswa Health Centre III, Kampala, Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2023-01-06)Low uptake of family planning among women is predominantly attributed to low participation of men in postpartum family planning. In order to improve maternal health, strengthening male participation in family planning ... -
Factors associated with patient satisfaction to healthcare at Mpigi Health Centre IV, Mpigi District, Uganda
(Cognizance Journal is a Multidisciplinary International, 2021-04-01)Introduction: Patient satisfaction is important for measuring health service delivery, utilization and thus improving quality of care provided. Worldwide, patients are increasingly dissatisfied with the commercialization ... -
Factors associated with perceived work-life balance among health workers in Gulu District, Northern Uganda: a health facility-based cross-sectional study
(Springer Link, 2024-01-23)Work-life balance (WLB) plays a significant role in improving career satisfaction and reducing burnout. While health workers’ productivity is considered a key factor in client care, there is limited effort put into ... -
Factors associated with perceived worklife balance among health workers in Gulu District, Northern Uganda: a health facility based cross-sectional study
(Springer Link, 2024-01-23)Work-life balance (WLB) plays a significant role in improving career satisfaction and reducing burnout. While health workers’ productivity is considered a key factor in client care, there is limited effort put into ... -
Factors associated with postnatal care services uptake by young mothers aged 15 – 24 years at Mukono General Hospital, Uganda
(Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021-03)Postnatal period is the time shortly after birth of the baby and extending up to six weeks. This period is recognized as very critical for survival of both the mother and the baby. Recent guidelines recommend four postnatal ... -
Factors associated with retention of health workers in remote public health centers in Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(BMC Springer Nature, 2023-10-17)Health worker retention in remote and hard-to-reach areas remains a threat in most low- and middleincome countries, and this negatively impacts health service delivery. The health workforce inequity is catastrophic for ...