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Prevalence and predictors of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in east Africa: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies published from 2005 to 2020
(BMC, 2021-09-18)
Background: The epidemiology of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the general population in east Africa is not well
documented. In this meta-analysis, we examined 37 full published research articles to synthesise up-to-date data ...
The Malaria-Poverty Dilemma in Peri-Urban University Communities in Eastern Uganda
(Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2021-04-28)
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Introduction: Malaria remains the world’s leading vector-born cause of mortality and morbidity, and Eastern Uganda contains some of the country’s highest prevalence rates. Though academic societies, such as ...
Prevalence and dynamics of clinically significant bacterial contaminants in herbal medicines sold in East Africa from 2000 to 2020: a systematic review and meta analysis
(Tropical Medicine and Health, 2021-01-28)
Background: Infectious diseases remain a leading cause of mortality and morbidity around the world, and those
caused by bacteria are common in the East African region. In this region, trade and consumption of herbal
medicine ...
COVID-19 in the Eyes of Community Leaders in Selected Rural Districts in Eastern Uganda
(Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021-05-14)
Introduction: Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is one of the topmost global hindrances to human existence. Rural settings have been reported to be more vulnerable in some parts of the world. In Uganda, community leaders in ...
Family Planning Utilization among PLWHIV Attending TASO Masaka: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study
(AIJR Publisher, 2021-07-31)
People living with HIV (PLWHIV) need family planning (FP) services to avert the spread of HIV and eliminate mother to child transmission (MTCT). Besides, family planning services greatly reduce the incidence of vertical ...
In-vivo Efficacy Profiles of Plasmodium falciparum to Artemether- Lumefantrine, the Recommended First-Line Treatment of Uncomplicated Malaria in Kisii County Kenya
(South Asian Journal of Parasitology, 2021-12-29)
Aims: This study was aimed at evaluating the In-vivo sensitivity patterns of Plasmodium. falciparum to Artemether-Lumefantrine in Kisii County, Kenya.
Study Design: Single-arm, cross sectional, prospective study.
Place ...
Assessment of the Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures of Covid-19 among Market Vendors in Sironko District
(Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, 2021-08-24)
Introduction: Coronavirus disease is one of leading causes of deaths in recent times that has
surpassed cardiovascular and other respiratory diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO)
setup Standard Operating Procedures ...
Market Vendor’s Poor Adherence to Sops for COVID-19: A Potential Source for Transmission of the Virus to the Local Communities. A Case Study of Sironko District
(Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, 2021-12-19)
Abstract:Introduction: COVID-19 is one of the huge health burdens on the earth in the recent times. Massive campaigns on the adherence to standard operation procedures (SOPs) have been emphasized by the Government of Uganda ...
Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception on Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Non-health Workers Attending Selected Health Facilities in Mbale City, Uganda
(Science Publishing Group, 2021-10-30)
Introduction
Vaccination has for a long time been used for the prevention and control of communicable diseases among children and adults. For the vaccination to be effective in controlling the spread of communicable ...
Assessing Knowledge and Practices of the Community towards Corona Virus Disease 2019 in Mbale Municipality, Uganda
(East African Health Research Journal, 2021-05-21)
Background: The Corona virus disease, first identified in Wuhan city, Hubei province of China, is a respiratory illness
caused by Novel Corona Virus also known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS ...