Background:The Ministry of Health is drafting a policy that aims at integrating health services delivery for people above 60 years within the existing delivery structures in Uganda. To inform their …
In Rukungiri Municipality, the installation of pit latrines is hindered by limited space, rocky soils, and ahigh water table. A limited water supply eliminates flush toilets as a feasible option. …
Newton Charles R.,
Kakooza-Mwesige Angelina,
Nutman Thomas B.,
KamuyuGathoni,
Bottomley Christian,
Mageto James,
Lowe Brett,
Wilkins Patricia P.,
Noh John C.,
Ngugi Anthony K.
and others...
2014
Journal,
Article
Health Research
MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Epilepsy is common in developing countries, and it is often associated with parasitic infections. We investigated the relationship between exposure to parasitic infections, particularly multiple infections and active …
Kamwesiga Julius T,
von Koch Lena,
Kottorp Anders,
Guidetti Susanne
2016
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Background: Knowledge is scarce about the impact of stroke in Uganda, and culturally adapted, psychometrically testedpatient-reported outcome measures are lacking. The Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 is recommended, but it has …
Aim The aim of this study was to describe the experiences and meaning of using mobile phones in everyday life after stroke, among persons with stroke and their family members. …
Kamwesiga JT,
von Kock LK,
Eriksson GM,
Guidetti SGE
2018
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Background: Knowledge about perceived impact of stroke on everyday life as well as rehabilitation needs after stroke in Uganda is necessary to identify and develop rehabilitation interventions.Objectives: To explore and …
Background: Rehabilitation after stroke in Uganda is limited due to poor infrastructure, inadequate number of professionals and the poor socio-economic situation of the people. A sizeable number of patients with …
Bazira J,
Orikiriza P,
Mwanga-Amumpaire J,
Boum Y,
Taseera K,
Iramiot J S,
Ojuka P,
Kamwine M,
Ikiriza S,
Atwebembeire J
and others...
2017
Journal,
Article
Health Research
ObjectivesThe purpose and objective of this research was to explore the prevalence of antibodies against Brucella species in raw milk samples collected in Southwestern Uganda, one of the biggest milk …
Achan J,
Kakuru A,
Mwangwa F,
Clark TD,
Kamya MR,
Havlir DV,
Rosenthal PJ,
Dorsey G,
Bigira V,
Huang LS
and others...
2014
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Objective: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis is recommended for HIV-exposed infants until breastfeeding ends and HIV infection has been excluded. Extending prophylaxis with a focus on preventing malaria may be beneficial in high …
