Mbarara University of Science and Technology Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Combination Activity of Standard Antituberculosis Drugs and Extracts of Medicinal Plants Commonly Used in Traditional Treatment of Tuberculosis in Uganda
(Advances in Infectious Diseases, 2024)Introduction: Resistance to antituberculosis drugs and adverse drug reactions remain the leading causes of tuberculosis therapeutic failure globally. Despite the increasing acceptance of medicinal plant use in combination ... -
Providers and women’s perspectives on opportunities, challenges and recommendations to improve cervical cancer screening in women living with HIV at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital: a qualitative study
(BMC Women's Health, 2024)Background: Cervical cancer screening uptake remains low despite being a critical prevention method for adult women living with HIV(WLHIV). These women experience greater incidence and persistence of high-risk human ... -
Optimal control analysis of pneumonia and HIV/AIDS co-infection model
(Mathematics Open, 2024)A Pneumonia and HIV/AIDS deterministic co-infection model is constructed and utilized to assess how the dynamics of Pneumonia and HIV/AIDS impact on each other. In order to summarize the analysis of Pneumonia and HIV/AIDS ... -
Psychological distress among healthcare professionals in Mbarara, following the 2022 Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Uganda: a mixed methods study
(BMC psychiatry, 2024)Background: The 2022 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak occurred at a time when Uganda was still battling the social and psychological challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic; placing health care professionals (HCPs) at a much ... -
Mid–Upper Arm Circumference Is a Strong Predictor of Mortality Among Ugandan Adults With HIV-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis: A Prospective Cohort Study
(Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2024)Background: Mortality among adults diagnosed with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis remains high (24%–40%). We hypothesized that nutritional state, as measured by mid–upper arm circumference (MUAC), is a potentially ... -
Maternal HIV infection drives altered placental Mtb-specific antibody transfer
(Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023)Introduction: Placental transfer of maternal antibodies is essential for neonatal immunity over the first months of life. In the setting of maternal HIV infection, HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) infants are at higher risk ... -
Level of Satisfaction with the Learning Environment and Transition to Employment among Health Professions Graduates at a Ugandan Medical School
(Advances in Public Health, 2024)Background: To ensure training quality, medical training institutions must provide an adequate learning environment and prepare trainees for work but there is research paucity on the subject. We determined the level of ... -
Late Stage at Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer and Its Correlates at a Large Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Cureus, 2024)Background: The stage of disease at diagnosis is one of the major determinants of survival in women with cervical cancer. Most women with cervical cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) present to hospitals ... -
A Mathematical Model for the Co-infection Dynamics of Pneumocystis Pneumonia and HIV/AIDS with Treatment
(Science Journal of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, 2023)The control of opportunistic infections among HIV infected individuals should be one of the major public health concerns in reducing mortality rate of individuals living with HIV/AIDS. In this study a deterministic ... -
The Impact on Public Health and Economy Using Lockdown as a Tool against COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa: A Perspective
(Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Reviews, 2020)Background: Since the spread of Corona Virus Disease 19 (COVID-19) most African countries have embarked on a system of either total or partial lockdown and have used it as a tool for curbing the spread of COVID-19. This ... -
Intersecting Dynamics: The Influence of Macroeconomic Factors and Financial Development on Interest Rate Spreads in Uganda
(Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 2024)The study investigates the factors influencing interest rate spreads in Uganda's banking sector, focusing on inflation, GDP, Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), private sector credit, and financial development. Using an ... -
International facets of the ‘chain of survival’ for out-of-hospital and in-hospital cardiac arrest – A scoping review
(Resuscitation Plus, 2024)Background: The “chain of survival” was first systematically addressed in 1991, and its sequence still forms the cornerstone of current resuscitation guidelines. The term “chain of survival” is widely used around the world ... -
Incidence of and Risk Factors for Post‑Operative Urinary Retention Following Surgery for Perineal Tears Among Ugandan Women: A Prospective Cohort Study
(International Urogynecology Journal, 2024)Introduction and Hypothesis: We aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors for post-operative urinary retention (POUR) following surgery for perineal tears, and to determine the time to normal voiding after POUR. ... -
Implementation and insights from the MedXMentor structured mentorship program for undergraduate health science students at Mbarara University, Uganda
(Discover Education, 2024)Background: Mentorship is essential for education and career development in health-related fields, yet Sub-Saharan African universities often lack structured programs. To address this, the MedXMentor program was established ... -
The Impact of Tourism and Research Activity on Ape Health
(Cambridge University Press, 2024)Apes have fascinated humans since antiquity: several ancient myths and legends mention their existence (Russon, 2004). Over time, scientists, philosophers and others have made comparisons between humans and apes in efforts ... -
Impact of Global Health Scholarship Programs in the Faculty of Medicine at Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(International Medical Education, 2024)In recognition of the critical role of residency programs in narrowing health care inequalities, Global Health scholarships were introduced at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in 2011. Since then, at ... -
Patterns and Factors Associated with Hearing Loss among Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(Asian Journal of Research in Surgery, 2024)Aims: To establish the patterns of hl and associated factors among type 2 DM (T2DM) patients so that intervention is affected Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and duration of study: Mbarara regional referral ... -
Greed or Grievance? Linking Revenue Sharing Implementation to Unauthorised Resource Use and Conservation Support at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
(International Journal of Advanced Research, 2024)Revenue sharing is considered a major incentive to promote Community Based Approaches to conservation of protected areas. The sharing of revenue from Protected Area resources is supported by conservationists to promote ... -
From Realizable Dreams to Sustainable Reality: An Empirical Study on the Relationship between Internship Experience and Future Career Prospects among Business Students
(Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 2024)The objective of this study is to establish the relationship between Internship Experience and Future Career Prospects among Business Students at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Using a quantitative approach ... -
Early contraceptive implant removal and associated factors among women attending public family planning clinics, Mbarara City, Southwestern Uganda: a crosssectional study
(Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, 2024)Background: Early implant removal not only results in method wastage and strains healthcare resources but also exposes women to the risk of unplanned pregnancies and associated complications if an alternative contraceptive ...