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 …
Kayima James,
Wanyenze Rhoda K.,
Katamba Achilles,
Leontsini Elli,
Nuwaha Fred
2013
Journal,
Article
Health Research
MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Inadequate diagnosis and suboptimal control of hypertension is a major driver of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Africa. Understanding the levels of awareness, treatment and control of hypertension …
Kayima P.,
Bandoga G.,
Emusugut M.,
Nassimu M.,
Obua R. D.,
Okello P. A.,
Okumu K. K.,
Duku F.,
Odongo-Aginya E. I.
2013
Journal,
Article
Health Research
AJOL Abstract: This study is exploring the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) among child bearing women aged between …
Ssinabulya I.,
Katamba A.,
Nankabirwa J.,
Kayima J.,
Liang J.,
Natanzon Y.,
Nakibuuka J.,
MayanjaâKizza H.,
Miron A.,
Li C.
and others...
2017
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Introduction Genetic variation may play explain some of the disparity in prevalence and control of hypertension across Sub-Saharan Africa. However, there have been very few studies to characterize genetic variation …
Kitya D,
Situma M,
Kayima P,
Punchak M,
Anderson GA
2019
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Background/purpose: Anorectal malformation (ARM) is a common condition. Owing to scarcity of pediatric surgery services in Uganda, however, relatively little is known about this condition.Methods: This was a retrospective review …
Namy S,
Allen E,
Kayiwa J,
Walakira E,
Clarke K,
Knight L,
Merrill KG,
Naker D,
Devries K
2017
Journal,
Article
Health Research
The Good School Toolkit, a complex behavioural intervention delivered in Ugandan primary schools, has been shown to reduce school staff-perpetrated physical violence against students. We aimed to assess the effect …
Zika virus (ZIKV), transmitted by Aedes species mosquitoes, was first isolated in Uganda in 1947. From February 2014 to October 2017, the Uganda Virus Research Institute, in collaboration with the …
Lutwama JJ,
Dye JM,
Kayiwa JT,
Nankya AM,
Mossel EC,
Ataliba I,
Nassuna CA,
Omara IE,
Koehler JW
2019
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Arboviruses are (re-) emerging viruses that cause significant morbidity globally. Clinical manifestations usually consist of a non-specific febrile illness that may be accompanied by rash, arthralgia and arthritis and/or with …
BackgroundImproved Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Healthcare facilities (HCFs) is of significant public health importance. It is associated with a reduction in the transmission of healthcare acquired infections (HAIs), …
Ssempebwa J,
Isunju JB,
Ssekamatte T,
Kayiwa D,
Mugambe RK,
Mselle JS,
Wafula ST,
Namanya E,
Bateganya NL,
Yakubu H
and others...
2022
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Our study aimed at assessing the determinants of hand hygiene and utilisation of bathing facilities in healthcare facilities (HCFs) in the greater Kampala metropolitan area, Uganda. Results indicate that 19.9% …
