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Partnering to Improve Mentorship Capacity for Ugandan Reproductive Health Researchers: Program Description and Evaluation
(The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2023-11-20)Mentorship is essential to health researchers in achieving their full potential and advancing public health. In most low-resource settings, there is a paucity of training on how to be a successful mentor. The Center for ... -
Perceptions of COVID-19 vaccination among different adult age group populations in Northern Uganda. A cross-sectional study.
(Research squares, 2022-07-14)Introduction: Although COVID-19 first spread slowly in the African continent, confirmed virus cases have risen steadily since March 2020. The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 can be attributed to its numerous characteristics, ... -
Perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine among different adult age group populations in Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(Journal of Global Health Reports., 2022-07-28)Background: At the time when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March 2020, its spread in the African continent was slow. However, confirmed cases of the virus have since risen steadily over the years in the African ... -
Perceptions on remunerations and turnover intentions in public universities in Uganda
(International Journal of Development Research, 2015-01-31)Introduction: One of the biggest challenges many Public Universities worldwide and more so in developing economies will continue to face is the accelerated academic staff turnover intention due to pay inadequacy. The ... -
Performance and cost-effectiveness of a pooled testing strategy for SARS-CoV-2 using real-time polymerase chain reaction in Uganda
(International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021-10-21)Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) remains the gold standard for detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). This study tested the performance of a pooled testing strategy for ... -
Performance of the African edible bush-cricket, Ruspolia differens, on single and mixed diets containing inflorescences of their host plant species
(Entomologia experimentalis et applicata, special issue: insect production, 2020)The African edible bush-cricket, Ruspolia differens (Serville) (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae), is an eco nomically valuable insect in sub-Saharan Africa. For its mass-rearing, suitable diets that can sustain its performance ... -
Performance perceptions among food supply chain members
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2016-03-03)Purpose – A good supply chain relationship quality (RQ) is a crucial precursor for any stable exchange relationship which ensures relationship continuity. Although empirical research suggests that strengthening RQ improves ... -
PFAS: Ecological Implications, Remedial Actions and Ethical Considerations
(Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment, 2023-08-31)The C-F bond is one of the strongest in organic chemistry. It is responsible for the great stability of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as “PFAS”, a group of man-made chemicals that ... -
Phosphorus availability from magnesium-modified P-enriched Douglas fir biochar as a controlled release fertilizer
(Soil Use and Management, 2021-08-04)Phosphorus (P) is one of the essential elements required for plant growth and de velopment. However, worldwide, many agricultural soils can be deficient in P. The use of fertilizers and manures as a source of P can be ... -
Policy Challenges in Establishing Institutional Repository:
(Consortium of Uganda University Libraries, Annual Conference Proceeding, 2023, 2023)While many universities are establishing institutional repositories to improve their online presence, there are policy challenges associated with the implementation of this innovation across universities in Uganda. The ... -
Polycystic ovarian syndrome: diagnostic challenges in resource-poor settings (Ugandan perspectives)
(PAMJ Clinical Medicine., 2021-01-29)Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility accounting for up to 40% of the reasons for visiting a doctor. The Ugandan government has recognized infertility as a major problem affecting ... -
The potential of biochar in improving drainage, aeration and maize yields in heavy clay soils
(PLOS, 2018-05-11)Heavy clay soils are globally widespread but their poor drainage and poor aeration limit their use for agriculture. This study was designed to test the effect of the amendment of biochar (BC) from woody shrubs on ... -
Pre-exposure prophylaxis use among female sex workers in Gulu city, Uganda:
(Sage Publications, 2023-08-14)Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an important intervention for reducing the risk of HIV transmission among high-risk populations such as female sex workers in Africa, where HIV prevalence remains high. We ... -
Predictors of laboratory spontaneous tumour lysis syndrome in children with high-grade tumours in Uganda
(Sage, 2021)High-grade malignancy is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and is prone to the spontaneous tumour lysis syndrome. However, data on spontaneous tumour lysis syndrome remain scanty in our setting. We sought to determine ... -
Predictors of laboratory spontaneous tumour lysis syndrome in children with high-grade tumours in Uganda
(Sage, 2021)High-grade malignancy is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and is prone to the spontaneous tumour lysis syndrome. However, data on spontaneous tumour lysis syndrome remain scanty in our setting. We sought to determine ... -
Predominance of Trichophyton tonsurans causing tinea capitis: A 12-year retrospective study in the north of Iran
(Current Medical Mycology, 2023-07-13)Background and Purpose: Among different clinical entities of dermatophytosis, tineacapitis (TC) is considered a major public health challenge in the world, especially in regions with poor health and low income. Therefore, ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Contraceptive Use among HIV-Infected Women of Reproductive Age Attending Infectious Disease Clinic at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, Northern Uganda
(BioMed Research International, 2018-06-10)Background. Reproductive planning by HIV-infected women is essential, as it helps to prevent transmission of HIV to their unborn babies. Integrating contraceptive services to routine HIV care signifcantly increases the ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with episiotomy practice among primiparous women in mulago national referral hospital Uganda
(International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth, 2019-11-01)Background; Episiotomy, an obstetric procedure introduced into practice without any clear scientific evidence showing its benefits, became almost a procedure performed on all parturient women. Recently, a liberal episiotomy ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of CD4+ T-Lymphocytopenia Among HIV-Negative Tuberculosis Patients in Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)Purpose: CD4+ T-lymphocytopenia is a risk for tuberculosis (TB) infection, reactivation and severe disease. We sought to determine the prevalence and predictors of CD4 T-lymphocytopenia among HIV-negative patients with ... -
Prevalence and risk factor associated with Taenia solium cysticercosis among pig farmers in two districts (Amuru and Gulu) in Northern Uganda
(Journal of Parasitology and Vector Biology, 11/30/2020)Taenia solium cysticercosis is a serious public health issue affecting humans in developing countries. The disease affects the rural economies due to the loss in productivity associated with human ill-health and condemnations ...