Over 80% of morbidity due to soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) occurs in low-income countries. Children under 5 account for 20–30% the burden endemic areas. This study assessed prevalence, intensity and factors associated with STH infections among preschool-age children (PSAC) Hoima district, Uganda. The PSAC are particularly vulnerable because chronicity this condition usually affects their physical mental growth development. A cross-sectional was carried out 562 (1–5 years old) 6...

Introduction: the principal burden of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections is cervical cancer. Cervical cancer ranks as fourth most common malignancy in women affecting 500,000 each year with an estimated 266,000 deaths. Uganda has one highest incidence rates globally age-standardised rate per 100,000 47.5. This study assessed level and factors associated uptake HPV vaccine by female adolescents Lira district, Uganda.

Support supervision is one of the strategies used to check quality services provided at health facilities. From 2013 2015, Makerere University School Public Health strengthened support in district Kibuku, Kamuli and Pallisa Eastern Uganda improve maternal newborn services. This article assesses improvements care practices during this period. District management teams were trained for two days on how conduct supportive supervision. Teams then allocated particular facilities, which they...

Indoor residual spraying (IRS) with Actellic 300 CS was conducted in Lira District between July and August 2016. No formal assessment has been to estimate the effect of on malaria morbidity Ugandan settings. This study assessed trends before after IRS Northern Uganda.The employed a mixed methods design. Malaria records from four health facilities were reviewed, focusing 6 months intervention. The outcome interest defined as; proportion outpatient attendance due total malaria, confirmed case...

globally tobacco use kills more than seven million people annually, a figure expected to rise 8 deaths every year by 2030. Though perceived as safe, shisha smoking is reported have the same or worse health effects cigarette yet, this practice has gained popularity especially among youths globally. We assessed and factors associated with support public interventions.a cross-sectional study was conducted 663 systematically selected aged between 18-30 years attending bars in two divisions of...

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Introduction: </bold>Secondary school going students in Uganda are the biggest source of blood donated, contributing about 95% to country’s supplies. However, hesitant donate due inadequate knowledge and misinformation. During COVID 19 lockdown Uganda, stock outs reached a critical level emphasizing need build awareness among potential donors. We packaged, shared evaluated effect context appropriate information, education communication materials on donation...

Malnutrition contributes to half of all deaths among children under-five years in developing countries such as Uganda. Optimal complementary feeding is one the crucial interventions that could prevent these deaths. This study measured adherence guidelines and its associated factors caregivers aged 6-23 months Lamwo district, rural Uganda.A household cross-sectional was used collect data on 349 caregivers. A composite variable with 9 indicators measure adherence. Univariable multivariable...

Background: Sustainability of health interventions is a global concern, as program benefits are lost soon programs lose donor funding. An assessment the Uganda Rural Water and Sanitation (RUWASA) project revealed that gains can be sustained decades later. We analysed RUWASA implementation to draw sustainability lessons for maternal child in Uganda. Methods: Administrative data from 1997 was combined with key informant interviews focus group discussions Kamuli Pallisa undertaken 2012. Data on...

Abstract Introduction Laboratories are vital in disease diagnosis, prevention, treatment and outbreak investigations. Although recent decades have seen rapid advancements modernised equipment laboratory processes, minimal investments been made towards strengthening professionals Africa. This workforce is characterised by insufficient numbers, skewed rural-urban distribution, inadequate qualifications, skill-mix limited career opportunities. These factors adversely affect the performance of...

Infants born to HIV-infected mothers are at a high risk of acquiring the infection. The World Health Organization recommends early diagnosis HIV-exposed infants (HEIs) through deoxyribonucleic acid polymerase chain reaction (DNA PCR) and rapid HIV testing. Early detection paediatric is critical for access antiretroviral therapy (ART) child survival. However, there limited evidence factors associated with receiving infant (EID) tests testing protocol among HEIs in fishing communities Uganda....

Abstract Introduction Self-medication is a serious public health concern globally and more prevalent in underserved populations, especially resource limited settings. The lack of effective treatment for COVID-19 poor access to healthcare were drivers self-medication. We investigated the prevalence associated factors with self-medication among slum dwellers Ugandan slum. Methods materials conducted cross-sectional study using randomly selected respondents from slums Jinja city, Uganda....

Introduction: World Health Organization estimates that the appropriate caesarean section rates should range from 10% to 15% at population level. There is limited access and utilisation of services in Uganda. This case-control study explored factors associated with delivery, focusing on service-related individual level factors.

Background: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are the leading cause of death among 15-29-year olds, which 22% pedestrians. In Uganda, pedestrians constitute 43% RTIs. Over 52% these occur in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA). However, information on geospatial distribution RTIs involving and associated factors is scanty. We established pedestrian GKMA, Uganda.

Despite the increasing investment in health-related research Sub-Saharan Africa, a large gulf remains between what is known and practiced health systems. Knowledge translation programs aim to ensure that wide range of stakeholders are aware use evidence inform their health-care decision-making. The purpose this study provide insight into impacts on capacity building for knowledge activities by coalition eight groups Africa.We will mixed methods approach. Key informant interviews document...

Introduction: In Uganda, 300,000 children under 5 years are acutely malnourished with 1.3% suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). Mbale Regional Referral hospital (MRRH) nutrition unit admits SAM comorbidities into inpatient care striving to ensure recovery, reduce morbidity and mortality. We assessed the incidence predictors of time recovery among admitted as inpatients in MRRH unit.

Abstract Introduction The availability of donated blood in Uganda rests on the good will voluntary donors. To design interventions aimed at improving blood, there is need to understand predictors donation. Previous studies have shown that intention donate predicts practice Aim This study applying theory planned behaviour predict among secondary school students, major donor group Uganda. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional 336 students from four purposively selected schools Eastern Census...

Abstract Background Access to health care remains a challenge, especially among the informal sector workers in most low-income countries, due high out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures, with Uganda spending over 28.0% out of pocket on care. In response, has proposed national insurance scheme (NHI). However, willingness and ability pay for NHI within have not yet been explored Uganda. This study assessed perceived its determinants Iganga Mayuge districts, Methodology A cross-sectional was...

Most low-income countries have prioritised implementing national health insurance schemes (NHIs) as a solution to reducing the high out-of-pocket expenditures on and enhancing access healthcare, especially among informal sector workers. However, their perceptions remain unexplored in Uganda. This study aimed assess awareness of workers towards proposed NHIs Iganga Mayuge districts, A cross-sectional mixed-methods was conducted districts eastern Uganda between April May 2019. Informal were...

Abstract Objective : Human resources are vital for delivering health services, and systems cannot function effectively without sufficient numbers of skilled, motivated, well-supported workers. Job satisfaction workers is important motivation efficiency, because higher job improves both employee performance patient satisfaction. Methods This was a cross sectional study conducted between December 2020 April 2021 at the Arua Regional Referral Hospital. consecutively enrolled 219 care A...

Introduction: The surge in COVID-19 cases triggered a need for surveillance systems to implement new strategies that augment and accelerate manual contact tracing. In Uganda, increased exponentially following the relaxation of national lockdown. However, little is known about how system mitigated transmission during this period. We sought understand tracing was being conducted Kampala district

Abstract Objective : Human resources are vital for delivering health services, and systems cannot function effectively without sufficient numbers of skilled, motivated, well-supported workers. Job satisfaction workers is important motivation efficiency, because higher job improves both employee performance patient satisfaction. Methods This was a cross sectional study conducted between December 2020 April 2021 at the Arua Regional Referral Hospital. consecutively enrolled 219 care A...

The burden of injuries in Uganda is poorly quantified with most the data reported being facility-based and fatal driven. Fatal only represent a small portion problem; many non-fatal remain unreported communities. This study assessed prevalence associated factors among community members Mbarara municipality, Western Uganda. Between May-June 2017 we conducted cross-sectional survey 966 household members. recent injury (within six months recall period) that led to loss at least one day from...

Background: Injuries are a significant public health problem but poorly quantified especially in low and middle-income countries. In Uganda, the burden of injuries is with most data reported being facility mortality based. Many non-fatal injuries, therefore, remain unreported communities. We conducted household survey Mbarara Municipality to identify describe all injury events associated factors.