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The role of medicines and therapeutics committees structure in supporting optimal antibacterial use in hospitals in Uganda: A mixed method study
Kimbowa, Isaac Magulu; Ocan, Moses; Mukonzo, Jackson; Nakafeero, Mary; Eriksen, Jaran; Lundborg, Cecilia Stålsby; Ogwal-Okeng, Jasper; Obua, Celestino; Kalyango, Joan
Although the roles of Medicines and therapeutic committees (MTCs) have been expanding, there is limited information on the role of their structure in optimal antibacterial use in hospitals, especially in low-and-middle-income countries. Our study explored the structure and role of MTC in supporting antibacterial use in regional referral, general hospitals and tertiary private not-for-profit (PNFP) hospitals in Uganda. We conducted an explanatory sequential mixed-method approach with triangulation to explore the structure and functional role of MTCs from August 2019 to February 2020 in hospitals in Uganda. Quantitative data was collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire among chairpersons or secretaries of MTCs and was analysed using descriptive statistics. We conducted key informant interviews using an interview guide among long-term serving members of MTCs to collect qualitative data which triangulated the quantitative data. The study revealed that sixteen hospitals had successfully established MTCs with an average duration of the MTCs’ existence of 5.6 (+2.7) years. The membership of the MTCs varied between 7 and 14, with a median value of 10, and the majority of members in MTCs were pharmacists (15 out of 16) and clinical specialists (13 out of 16). The most frequent subcommittees of the 16 hospitals MTC were supply chain (n = 14), antimicrobial stewardship (n = 13), and infection control (n = 12). Majority (14 out of 16) of the MTCs supported availability and access of antibacterial use by selecting and evaluating antibacterials agents for their formulary lists using established criteria. Additionally, 15 out 16 MTCs conducted antimicrobial stewardship activities to support optimal antimicrobial use. In our study, MTC membership and subcommittees were critical structural components that aided the selection and evaluation antibacterials on hospital formulary lists and they supported optimal antibacterial use through implementing various antimicrobial stewardship activities. There is a need for the Ministry of Health to conduct more training on operationalising MTCs structures in all hospitals.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZData Literacy: A catalyst for improving research publication productivity of Kyambogo University Academic Staff
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Data Literacy: A catalyst for improving research publication productivity of Kyambogo University Academic Staff
Buwule, Robert Stalone; State, Eliz Nassali; Edward, Mukiibi
Objective: The aim of this study is to explore how data literacy can influence the research and publications productivity of Kyambogo University academic staff.
Methods: The study employed a literature review to collect detailed information. It observed lessons, and studied patterns of the phenomenon to explore data literacy initiatives that can be used by Kyambogo University academic staff to improve their research publications productivity and also to mitigate the accrued challenges.
Results: The paper explored eight initiatives through which data literacy skills could enhance the research productivity of Kyambogo University academic staff. These were awareness and promoting freedom of using open data, engaging students in data literacy activities, pedagogical reflection, datafication of single and joint academic staff publications, visualization of data, storytelling, ethical use of data, and preservation of research data.
Conclusion: While this paper relies on the context of the Kyambogo University academic staff, the authors posit that these data literacy skills can be embraced by universities in developing economies; especially those struggling with poor research and publications productivity. The paper further identifies areas where universities in developing economies, in conjunction with their libraries, can improve the academic staff pedagogy and compliance to eScience through polishing their data literacies.
2023-11-06T00:00:00ZModeration Effects of Meagre Information Between Promotions and Usage of Traditional Medicin
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Moderation Effects of Meagre Information Between Promotions and Usage of Traditional Medicin
Nabachwa, Sarah; Kamukama, Nixon
Underpinned by the attribution theory, this study examines the moderating effect of meagre information in the relationship between promotions and consumer usage of traditional medicine (TM) in Central Uganda. Traditional medicine is trendy despite efficacious concerns raised by various empirical studies. While extant literature presents several motivations for the newfound TM patronage, more is needed to discuss the role of promotions in this regard. Relatedly, the literature needs to include the contribution of meagre information and how it moderates the relationship between TM promotion and consumer usage. Using Cochran, a sample of 369 TM users was drawn from the cosmopolitan districts of Central Uganda. SPSS 25.0 and Amos 22.0 were used to clean and analyse the data, while Andrew Hayes 3.5 was used to test for moderation. The Johnson-Neyman test showed that increasing meagre information to -2.2503 creates an effect; at this point, TM promotions on consumer usage are moderated. The study concludes that the potential for inconsistencies, inadequacies and incompleteness in information related to traditional medicine is immense. Whilst the Ugandan government is still challenged to provide ideal regulatory frameworks to ensure THPs’ conformity to required safety, quality, and efficacy standards, they should make efforts to license and certify all THPs. Concerned regulatory bodies like the Uganda National Drug Authority and Uganda Communications Commission should regulate TM media communications to prevent the uneducated exaggeration of TM safety issues. They should streamline information disclosure to TM consumers and prohibit unbalanced public advertisements.
2023-11-05T00:00:00ZClosure of Schools During Covid-19 Pandemic: An Assessment of Learning Interventions by Governments on Limiting Disruptions of Education Programme. A Case of Uganda
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Closure of Schools During Covid-19 Pandemic: An Assessment of Learning Interventions by Governments on Limiting Disruptions of Education Programme. A Case of Uganda
MUTABARUKA, FREDRICK; KAZOOBA, CHARLES TUSHABOMWE
This study is about the Closure of Schools during the Covid-19 Pandemic: An Assessment of Learning Interventions by Governments on Limiting Disruptions of Education Programmes The study focused on “how effective and efficient are the learning interventions, especially to the disadvantaged children and families in the remote rural district of Uganda” It assessed the recommended interventions by governments on the use of radios, e-learning, printed study materials and how they have limited disruptions in the teaching and learning process. Key interviews were carried out to interface with most education stakeholders to generate their opinions, views, perceptions, and experiences on the prescribed learning interventions. Two sub-counties found at the extreme end of the study district were selected. A total of 103 respondents participated in the study and including 30 pupils, 18 students, 48 parents, 4 local leaders, 2 media officials plus 1 head of the education department at the district level. Results have indicated that most of the learners in the rural setting did not learn at all during the closure of schools. Children lacked knowledge of e-learning and most families could not afford to provide the learning technologies required for their children to learn. The percentage of those that managed to access learning materials was far below the average. E-learning was found very effective in countries that have fully invested in technological infrastructure all over the country and most importantly in rural areas. Uganda as a country needed to have invested first in technological infrastructure to effectively manage the learning interventions during covid-19.
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