Mbarara University of Science and Technology Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An evaluation of obstetrical data collection at health institutions in Mbarara Region, Uganda and Benue State, Nigeria
(The Pan African Medical Journal, 2024)Obstetrical decision-making relies on comprehensive sources of accurate data. The breadth and completion rates of obstetrical data captured at health institutions in low-to-middle income countries (LMICs) are not well ... -
Clinical efficacy of chloroquine or sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine in children under five from south- western Uganda with uncomplicated falciparum malaria
(Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2002)We conducted a 14-day study (during March- May 1998) to assess the efficacy of chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) for treating uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Uganda. Overall treatment failure ... -
Endoscopically diagnosed hookworm infestation in an adult with chronic iron infestation in an adult with chronic iron deficiency anaemia
(South Sudan Medical Journal, 2024)Despite advances in hookworm control and prevention campaigns, the prevalence remains high in sub-Saharan Africa. Iron deficiency anaemia is a major complication in those with prolonged infection, a high hookworm burden, ... -
Mathematical Modelling of Tuberculosis and Hepatitis C Coinfection Dynamics with No Intervention
(Journal of Mathematics, 2024)In this study, a deterministic tuberculosis (TB)-hepatitis C (HCV) coinfection mathematical model with no intervention is analysed purposely to examine the dynamics of TB HCV coinfection so as to find conditions for reducing ... -
Validation of equatorial electrojet derived from Swarm observations using ground based magnetometers
(Advances in Space Research, 2023)This paper presents the analysis of the Equatorial electrojet (EEJS) and Counter equatorial electrojet (CEJS) at quiet times (Kp63) deduced from the absolute scalar magnetometers (ASM) of the Swarm satellites. The EEJS and ... -
The Distance and Peculiar Velocity of the Norma Cluster (ACO3627) Using the Near-infrared J- and Ks-band Fundamental Plane Relations
(The Astrophysical Journal, 2021)We report distance measurements for the Norma cluster based on the near-infrared J- and Ks-band fundamental plane (FP) relations. Our simultaneous J- and Ks-band photometry analyses were performed using 31 early-type ... -
Relationship between the Traffic Parameters and Road Traffic Accidents using Fuzzy Logic Designer in Matlab: A Case Study of Uganda’s Road Traffic Accident
(International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics, 2021)Road traffic accidents in Uganda continue to increase with increasing parameters like population, cars owned. The accidents mainly increase due to driver errors. Strictness on the driving lessons in driving schools have ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Severe Depression Among Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Disease in Northern Uganda
(Qeios, 2023)Depression is a mental disorder characterized by low mood and affects more than 300 million people globally. Caregivers of children with Sickle cell disease (SCD) experience psychosocial distress which predisposes them to ... -
Prevalence of burnout among university students in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(PloS one, 2021)Background: Burnout is common among university students and may adversely affect academic performance. Little is known about the true burden of this preventable malady among university students in low-and-middle-income ... -
Empowering Global AMR Research Community: Interactive GIS dashboards for AMR data analysis and informed decision making
(Wellcome Open Research, 2024)Background: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a critical global public health concern, demanding effective tools for research, data analysis, and decision-making. This study proposes a groundbreaking approach to empower ... -
Khat (Catha edulis) and ethanol co-dependence modulate seizure expression in a pentylenetetrazol seizure model
(Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2011)Ethnopharmacological relevance: Khat is a plant with psychostimulant properties whose parts, mainly leaves and twigs, are chewed for its euphoriant effects. Khat use and ethanol abuse are increasingly becoming global health ... -
HIV-Related Stigma Among Pregnant Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives in Southwestern Uganda
(HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, 2024)Background: The HIV epidemic disproportionately affects adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa, with adolescent girls facing heightened vulnerability. Despite advancements in antiretroviral therapy, HIV-related stigma remains ... -
Knowledge, awareness and practices of healthcare workers regarding antimicrobial use, resistance and stewardship in Zambia: a multi-facility cross-sectional study
(JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, 2024)Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a threat to public health globally. Despite its consequences, there is little information about the knowledge, awareness, and practices towards AMR among healthcare workers ... -
Cost-effectiveness of village health worker-led integrated community case management (iCCM) versus health facility based management for childhood illnesses in rural southwestern Uganda
(Malaria Journal, 2024)Background: In Uganda, village health workers (VHWs) manage childhood illness under the integrated community case management (iCCM) strategy. Care is provided for malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhoea in a community setting. ... -
Oral Lipid Nanocrystal Amphotericin B for Cryptococcal Meningitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2023)Background: Amphotericin B is the gold standard treatment for severe mycoses. A new orally delivered, less-toxic formulation of amphotericin has been developed. Methods: In our randomized clinical trial, we tested oral ... -
Sero-antigen prevalence of lymphatic filariasis and risk factors of podoconiosis in Busiriba sub-county, Kamwenge district, Southwestern Uganda, August–September 2018
(BMC Research Notes, 2024)Objective: Given the neglected nature of filariasis, especially in Uganda where data are scarce, this cross-sectional study aimed to determine the sero-antigen prevalence of lymphatic filariasis and risk factors associated ... -
Burden of alcohol and other substance use and correlates among undergraduate students at Busitema University in rural Eastern Uganda after COVID‑19 lockdown
(Scientific reports, 2024)Use of alcohol and other substances remains a major health concern among higher learning institutions. This study aimed at assessing the prevalence of alcohol and other substance use among students at Busitema University ... -
Prevalence of cervical intraepithelial lesions and associated factors among women attending a cervical cancer clinic in Western Uganda; results based on Pap smear cytology
(SAGE Open Medicine, 2024)Introduction: There are high incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer among females in East Africa. This is exacerbated by limited up-to-date data on premalignant lesions and associated factors in this setting. In ... -
Distinct cytokine profiles in late pregnancy in Ugandan people with HIV
(Scientific Reports, 2024)During pregnancy, multiple immune regulatory mechanisms establish an immune‑tolerant environment for the allogeneic fetus, including cellular signals called cytokines that modify immune responses. However, the impact of ... -
Customization and acceptability of the WHO labor care guide to improve labor monitoring among health workers in Uganda. An iterative development, mixed method study
(PLOS Global Public Health, 2024)Cognisant of persistently high maternal and perinatal mortality rates, WHO called for adoption and evaluation of new adaptable and context-specific solutions to improve labor monitoring and health outcomes. We aimed at ...