A5092412301- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
Makerere University
2023-2024
Background Globally, tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality having caused 1.6 million deaths in 2021. Uganda is high TB burden country with large private sector that serves close to 60% the urban population. However, for-profit health facilities’ involvement National Leprosy Program (NTLP) activities poor. This study evaluated practices diagnosis treatment pulmonary (PTB) associated factors among practitioners (PFP) healthcare facilities Kampala, Uganda....
Background Globally, pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of under-five mortality, and this can be reduced by prompt healthcare seeking. Data on factors associated with delays in seeking care for children Uganda scarce. Objectives The study aimed to determine prevalence, delay, barriers, facilitators under five years age severe attending Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) Uganda. Methods A mixed methods cross-sectional was conducted among 384 caregivers at MNRH. Quantitative data...