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View article: Progression from uncomplicated to severe malaria among children in settings receiving different malaria control interventions in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review protocol
Progression from uncomplicated to severe malaria among children in settings receiving different malaria control interventions in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review protocol Open
Background Different malaria control measures are deployed simultaneously in endemic settings globally, with varying impacts on malaria burden. In sub-Saharan Africa, which bears the greatest burden of malaria, evidence on the impact of im…
View article: Emergency contraceptive utilization and associated factors among adolescents and young adults in Gulu East Division, Northern Uganda
Emergency contraceptive utilization and associated factors among adolescents and young adults in Gulu East Division, Northern Uganda Open
Background: Limited emergency contraception (EC) use contributes to unintended pregnancies and health risks among adolescents and young adults in conflict-affected regions. In Northern Uganda’s post-conflict setting, there is a need for re…
View article: Prevalence and factors associated with violence against women who exchange sex for money in Gulu City, Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Prevalence and factors associated with violence against women who exchange sex for money in Gulu City, Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Gender-based violence (GBV) is a public health concern disproportionately affecting female sex workers (FSWs) globally. We investigated the prevalence and factors associated with GBV against women engaged in sex work in Gulu Cit…
View article: “We Cure Sickle Cell Disease with Herbs”: Perspectives of Herbal Medicine Practitioners Treating Sickle Cell Disease in the Acholi Sub-Region
“We Cure Sickle Cell Disease with Herbs”: Perspectives of Herbal Medicine Practitioners Treating Sickle Cell Disease in the Acholi Sub-Region Open
Herbal medicine practitioners believe herbs can treat sickle cell disease; however, further research is needed to investigate the nature of these herbs and their mechanisms of action, thereby facilitating the integration of herbal medicine…
View article: Immobilization of TNT and RDX Explosives from Contaminated Soil at Demining Sites in Amuru District, Northern Uganda, Using Rice Husk Biochar
Immobilization of TNT and RDX Explosives from Contaminated Soil at Demining Sites in Amuru District, Northern Uganda, Using Rice Husk Biochar Open
View article: Factors associated with malaria in pregnancy among antenatal care mothers at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital in northern Uganda
Factors associated with malaria in pregnancy among antenatal care mothers at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital in northern Uganda Open
View article: “We provide the methods to others but we don’t use the methods ourselves”: challenges with utilization of modern contraception among Female Healthcare Workers at two tertiary teaching hospitals, Northern Uganda
“We provide the methods to others but we don’t use the methods ourselves”: challenges with utilization of modern contraception among Female Healthcare Workers at two tertiary teaching hospitals, Northern Uganda Open
Female Healthcare workers experience challenges with utilization of MCM. Efforts should focus on enhancing contraceptive services, particularly in faith-based facilities and among married individuals. Besides, addressing perceived barriers…
View article: Liver and renal biochemical profiles of people with sickle cell disease in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies
Liver and renal biochemical profiles of people with sickle cell disease in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies Open
View article: “We provide the methods to others but we don’t use the methods ourselves”: Challenges with utilization of modern contraception among Female Healthcare Workers at two tertiary teaching hospitals, Northern Uganda
“We provide the methods to others but we don’t use the methods ourselves”: Challenges with utilization of modern contraception among Female Healthcare Workers at two tertiary teaching hospitals, Northern Uganda Open
Background Female Healthcare Workers (FHCWs) play a crucial role in advocating for and delivering modern contraceptive methods (MCM) to reproductive-age women. Despite the high frequency of women seeking healthcare annually, less than half…
View article: Caesarean section rates in a tertiary teaching hospital in northern Uganda: a retrospective analysis using the robson ten group classification system
Caesarean section rates in a tertiary teaching hospital in northern Uganda: a retrospective analysis using the robson ten group classification system Open
View article: Prediction of preterm birth at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, Northern Uganda: a prospective cohort study
Prediction of preterm birth at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, Northern Uganda: a prospective cohort study Open
Background: Preterm birth causes over 2% of perinatal mortality in Africa. Screening in prenatal clinics, may be used to identify women at risk. This study developed and validated second-trimester prediction models of preterm birth, using …
View article: Five-year risk of all-cause death and cardiovascular events in women with gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Five-year risk of all-cause death and cardiovascular events in women with gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy Open
Gestational complications are associated with worse long-term cardiovascular outcomes. There is a clear call to action required to improve the longitudinal management of gestational complications to improve women's long-term health.
View article: Caesarean Section Rates in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Northern Uganda: A Retrospective Analysis Using the Robson Ten Group Classification System
Caesarean Section Rates in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Northern Uganda: A Retrospective Analysis Using the Robson Ten Group Classification System Open
Background The Robson Ten Groups Classification System (RTGCS) is increasingly being used for assessing, monitoring, and comparing caesarean section (CS) rates within and between healthcare facilities over time. We assessed the pattern of …
View article: Efficacy of the Gulu University Reproductive Health Simulation Training for final year medical students and interns: a before-and-after study
Efficacy of the Gulu University Reproductive Health Simulation Training for final year medical students and interns: a before-and-after study Open
Background: Reproductive health emergencies, such as postpartum hemorrhage, contribute significantly to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in Uganda due to knowledge and skills gaps. Medical interns, intern midwives, and nurses …
View article: Safety and efficacy of herbal medicines for the management of sickle cell disease in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Safety and efficacy of herbal medicines for the management of sickle cell disease in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Comparing Flipped Classroom with Traditional Instruction for Post-Partum Intra-Uterine Device Training Among Medical Students in a Ugandan Public University: A Quasi-experimental Study
Comparing Flipped Classroom with Traditional Instruction for Post-Partum Intra-Uterine Device Training Among Medical Students in a Ugandan Public University: A Quasi-experimental Study Open
Introduction: Available evidence suggests that traditional method of instructions might not be the best for skill development and advanced knowledge acquisition due to their non-interactive nature if compared to flipped classroom (FC). Yet…
View article: “I Use Strawberry Flavoured Condoms during My Periods”: Safe Sex Practices and STI Screening Behaviours among Female Sex Workers in Gulu City, Uganda
“I Use Strawberry Flavoured Condoms during My Periods”: Safe Sex Practices and STI Screening Behaviours among Female Sex Workers in Gulu City, Uganda Open
Background: Female sex workers (FSWs) are at a higher risk of contracting and transmitting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We aimed to explore the sexual behaviour, knowledge and attitudes towards STIs, barriers, supp…
View article: Prediction of pre-eclampsia at St. Mary's hospital lacor, a low-resource setting in northern Uganda, a prospective cohort study
Prediction of pre-eclampsia at St. Mary's hospital lacor, a low-resource setting in northern Uganda, a prospective cohort study Open
Background Pre-eclampsia is the second leading cause of maternal death in Uganda. However, mothers report to the hospitals late due to health care challenges. Therefore, we developed and validated the prediction models for prenatal screeni…
View article: Prediction of stillbirth low resource setting in Northern Uganda
Prediction of stillbirth low resource setting in Northern Uganda Open
Background Women of Afro-Caribbean and Asian origin are more at risk of stillbirths. However, there are limited tools built for risk-prediction models for stillbirth within sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, we examined the predictors for stil…
View article: Prediction of stillbirth low resource setting in Northern Uganda
Prediction of stillbirth low resource setting in Northern Uganda Open
Objective: To examine predictors for stillbirth in low resource setting in Northern Uganda. Methods: Prospective cohort study at St. Mary’s hospital Lacor in Northern Uganda. Recruited 1,285 pregnant mothers at 16-24 weeks. Their history, …
View article: Prevalence of borrowing and sharing prescription medicines and associated socio-demographic factors: findings from COBERS health centres in northern Uganda
Prevalence of borrowing and sharing prescription medicines and associated socio-demographic factors: findings from COBERS health centres in northern Uganda Open
View article: OBSTACLES TO FAMILY PLANNING USE AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN ATIAK HEALTH CENTER IV, AMURU DISTRICT, NORTHERN UGANDA.
OBSTACLES TO FAMILY PLANNING USE AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN ATIAK HEALTH CENTER IV, AMURU DISTRICT, NORTHERN UGANDA. Open
In spites of the high level of awareness, positive attitude, and free family planning services, there were obstacles that hindered family planning usage among these rural women. However, taking services close to people, reducing number of …