Interruption in the work of nursing professionals: conceptual analysis

Objectives: to analyze the concept of "interruption in the work of nursing professionals". Methods: conceptual study according to the method proposed by Walker and Avant through integrative literature review. The …

Acceptability, willingness to use and preferred distribution models of oral-based HIV self-testing kits among key and priority populations enrolled in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis clinics in central Uganda. A mixed-methods cross-sectional study

Key Populations (KPs) and Priority Populations (PPs) taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention require routine HIV testing every after three months. HIV self-testing could be an alternative testing approach …

Impact of an electronic decision support rule on ESR/CRP co-ordering rates in a community health system and projected impact in the tertiary care setting and a commercially insured population

Introduction: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) are common laboratory assays used as markers of inflammation. ESR suffers from higher false positive and false negative rates than CRP. …

Prevalence and factors associated with use of herbal medicine among women attending an infertility clinic in Uganda

BackgroundInfertility is a public health problem associated with devastating psychosocial consequences. In countries where infertility care is difficult to access, women turn to herbal medicines to achieve parenthood. The aim …

Cost-effectiveness analysis of PBO-LLINs compared to Non PBO LLINs in the reduction of malaria among children in Jinja district

Background: Vector resistance in Uganda has threatened to reverse the present gains in malaria control. To address the challenge of vector resistance, WHO recommends the distribution of piperonyl butoxide (PBO) …

Strengthening Health and Safety of sex Workers in the Rwenzori Region-Western Uganda

In partnership with HIVOS, Kaana Foundation for Outreach Programs (KAFOP) isimplementing a two years project titled âStrengthening health and safety of sex workers in theRwenzori Region of Western Uganda. The …

Strengthening Health and Safety of sex Workers in the Rwenzori Region-Western Uganda

Kaana Foundation for Outreach Programs (KAFOP) work to improve the health and humanrights of sex workers and reduce violence against them by building relationships with the localleaders, enforcement officers, religious …

For the Consultancy Services for: HIV/AIDS, Gender, Occupational Health and Safety on the Kyenjojo â Fort Portal Road (50KM)

Under the Government of Uganda transport Policy, Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the national road network acrossUganda. Much of the network requires substantial improvement …

Mould and aflatoxin contamination of dried cassava chips in Eastern Uganda: Association with traditional processing and storage practices

Grand challenges: Improving HIV treatment outcomes by integrating interventions for comorbid mental illness

Learning objectives: Readers will consider the challenges to integrating mental health services into primary HIV care, and review the use of a life course approach and evidence-based interventions in this …