Mbarara University of Science and Technology Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Active tuberculosis disease among people living with HIV on ART whocompleted tuberculosis preventive therapy at three public hospitals in Uganda
(PloS one, 2024)Tuberculosis (TB) preventive therapy (TPT) reduces the incidence of TB among people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV). However, despite an increase in TPT uptake, TB/HIV coinfection remains stagnant in ... -
Pelvic Sonographic Findings, Their Relationship with Microorganisms Detected on Endocervical Swabs and Factors Associated with Sonographic PID among Women at Gynaecology Clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
(EAS Journal of Radiology and Imaging Technology, 2024)Aim: To study Pelvic sonographic findings, their relationship with microorganisms detected on endocervical swabs and factors associated with sonographic PID among women at Gynaecology clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral ... -
A rare case of a 5- year- old girl with Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome and a bleeding focal vulvar hemangioma in Uganda
(Clinical Case Reports, 2024)Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare congenital disorder marked by bone and soft tissue hypertrophy, port- wine stains, and varicosities. Cases in volving genital hemangiomas are rare. This report highlights a 5- ... -
Catha edulis (Vahl) Endl., a Potential Natural Remedy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus or a Complicating Factor: A Narrative Review
(Natural Product Communications, 2024)Catha edulis, commonly known as “Khat,” is a large shrub that is native to the Arabian Peninsula (particularly Yemen) and some African countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, and the plant is used traditionally ... -
Lichen Planus: Health Related Quality of Life, Dermoscopic Features and Clinical Variants in Uganda.
(2024)Background: Lichen planus is a chronic, lichenoid inflammatory disorder affecting skin, mucous and appendages that can negatively impact patients’ quality of life. The clinical variants and dermoscopic feature vary based ... -
The Effect of Gendered Power Relations on Socioeconomic Livelihoods of Female-Headed-Households in Mbarara District, Southwestern Uganda
(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS), 2024)This study examined the effect of gendered power relations on the socioeconomic livelihoods of female-headed households in Mbarara District, Southwestern Uganda. The study undertook a cross-sectional survey design with a ... -
Perturbations with bulk viscosity in modified chaplygin gas cosmology
(arXiv, 2024)In the present work, we investigate cosmological perturbations of viscous modified chaplygin gas model. Using 1 + 3 covariant formalism, we define covariant and gauge invariant gradient variables, which after the application ... -
Characterizing the relationship between psychosis and violence in the forensic psychiatric population: a systematic review
(CNS spectrums, 2024)Objective: The relationship between psychosis and violence is often construed focusing on a narrow panel of factors; however, recent evidence suggests violence might be linked to a complex interplay of biopsychosocial ... -
Challenges of deepening political commitment and long-term legitimacy in West African integration and the future of ECOWAS
(Cogent Social Sciences, 2024)Regional cooperation and integration are increasing globally with regional blocs working towards economic and political stability. in this paper, the non-situational concept of political commitment and the pathway of ... -
Optimization of in vivo antimalarial efficacy of combinations of aqueous leaf extracts of Artemisia annua L., Vernonia amygdalina Del, and Microglossa pyrifolia (Lam.) Kuntze using factorial design
(BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2024)Background: Malaria continues to be among the leading causes of mortality in Africa including Uganda, with the emergence of parasite resistance to the first-line therapeutics (Artemisinin- based Combination Therapy). To ... -
Administration patterns of magnesium sulphate for women with preeclampsia and immediate newborn outcomes in Kawempe National Referral Hospital-Uganda: a cohort study
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2024)Background: Preeclampsia is the second leading cause of maternal death in Uganda. WHO recommends using magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) to prevent and treat preeclampsia with severe features (PEC) and eclampsia. MgSO4 is used ... -
Effectiveness of preoperative bath using chloroxylenol antiseptic soap on the incidence of post emergency cesarean section surgical site infection at Mbarara Regional Referral hospital, Uganda: a randomized controlled trial
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2022)Introduction: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) constitute 15%-45% of hospital acquired infections in sub-Saharan Africa. Cesarean section (CS) increases the risk of developing sepsis by 5-20 times and is highest when the ... -
Environmental DNA barcoding reveals general biodiversity patterns in the large tropical rift Lake Albert
(Science of the Total Environment, 2024)Lake Albert, Africa’s seventh-largest lake and a biodiversity hotspot, faces significant environmental challenges, including unregulated anthropogenic pressure and a lack of comprehensive biological studies. To address the ... -
Design and simulation of a smart master switch system based on multi‑input XOR logic gate
(Discover Electronics, 2024)Mechanical switches have been the conventional way of controlling electrical energy in different electrical systems such as: lighting systems, socket systems, and circuit breakers, especially in domestic, hospital, and ... -
Perceived Human Resource Management Practices and Job Satisfaction of Teachers in Government-Aided Secondary Schools in Mbarara City, Uganda
(Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education, 2024)The study evaluated teachers' perceptions of Human Resource Management procedures and their level of job satisfaction in Mbarara City's government-aided secondary schools. Government policies formed the basis of Human ... -
Readiness to manage Ebola Virus Disease among emergency healthcare workers in Uganda: a nationwide multicenter survey
(BMC Health Services Research, 2024)Background: Emerging infectious diseases like the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) pose significant global public health threats. Uganda has experienced multiple EVD outbreaks, the latest occurring in 2022. Frontline healthcare ... -
Iatrogenic Female Genitourinary Fistula in Uganda: Etiology, Twelve-Year Trends, and Risk Factors for Development Following Cesarean Section
(International Journal of Women's Health, 2024)Purpose: To describe the magnitude and trend of the iatrogenic genitourinary fistula in Uganda, and the risk factors for development following the Cesarean Section (CS). Methods: A retrospective review of charts of women ... -
Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase Uropathogens Isolated from Refugees with Urinary Tract Infections in Nakivale Refugee Settlement Camp, Southwestern Uganda
(International STD Research & Reviews, 2024)The World Health Organization estimates one in four individuals has had at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) episode requiring treatment with an antimicrobial agent. At Nakivale refugee camp, the overwhelming number ... -
Investigating Security Awareness and Incident Reporting levels at Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Applied Sciences (IJIAS), 2024)Higher learning institutions confront heightened cyber threats due to the value of their data, necessitating a robust security culture. In addition to cyber threats, various security incidents cause danger to devices and ... -
Didactic Conditions for the Organization of Self-study and Self Assessment of Students in the Study of Biology
(EDUTEC: Journal of Education And Technology, 2024)Organizing self-study is essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many teachers and students are faced with the problems of remote learning of educational material. Therefore, it is advisable to create and highlight those ...
