A5079454348- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Dye analysis and toxicity
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Pineapple and bromelain studies
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Agricultural and Food Sciences
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
2019-2025
Abstract COVID-19 has greatly affected communities worldwide, more so in low- and middle-income countries. To successfully resolve the pandemic, vaccination coverage of than 80% is required. However, misinformation this by increasing vaccine hesitancy. Limited studies have assessed effect on acceptance, especially Africa. This study people’s knowledge uptake among healthcare workers (HCWs) versus general population Uganda. Methods was a cross-sectional quantitative conducted from January...
Background Antiretroviral therapy (ART) restores cellular immunity, significantly reducing AIDS-related mortality and morbidity thus improving the quality of life among People living with HIV (PLHIV). Studies done in several countries show a decline AIDS defining cancers (ADCs) introduction ART however increased longevity has led to increase Non-AIDS (NADCs). The study was aimed at studying changing spectrum trends cancer Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patients southwestern Uganda....
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the leading cause of bloodstream infection among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients with sepsis in sub-Saharan Africa and associated high mortality rates.We conducted a retrospective study HIV-infected adults at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital Uganda to measure proportion who received antituberculosis therapy determine relationship between 28-day survival.Of 149 evaluated, 74 (50%) had severe 48 (32%) died. Of 55 (37%) therapy, 19 (35%)...
ABSTRACT Background: Schistosomiasis is an acute and chronic tropical disease caused by trematodes of the genus Schistosoma. It a public health concern mostly affects developing countries tropics. According to WHO burden as high 80-85%, principally in sub-Saharan Africa. Although majority infection often linked with morbidity, it also results considerable death. The overall annual mortality rate might exceed 200,000 people Africa due different complications urinary intestinal...
Abstract COVID-19 has greatly impacted communities worldwide, more so in developing countries. To successfully resolve the pandemic, vaccination coverage of than 80% is required. However, this been by misinformation that increased vaccine hesitancy. Limited studies have assessed effect on acceptance, especially Africa. This current understanding as well circulating uptake among healthcare workers (HCWs) versus general public (GP) Uganda. Methods: was a quantitative cross-sectional study...
Abstract Pineapple pulp fiber is highly palatable but usually wasted during the processing of pineapple juice resulting in a loss value chain. It known to contain both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, bromelain, many important minerals. Changing lifestyles associated with most western diets characterized by excess intake calories has led increased incidence type 2 diabetes mellitus Africa. Moreover, hyperglycemia linked generation reactive oxygen species (ROS)...