Mbarara University of Science and Technology Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Genetic diversity in Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein 1 and 2 coding genes and its implications in malaria epidemiology: a review of published studies from 1997–2007
(Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, 2009-04)A major characteristic of human malaria parasites is their genetic diversity and an increasing number of studies have been reported on the epidemiology of Plasmodium falciparum, mainly focusing on the polymorphism of ... -
Evaluation of the Deki Reader™, an automated RDT reader and data management device, in a household survey setting in low malaria endemic southwestern Uganda
(Malaria journal, 2017)Background: Early diagnosis of suspected malaria cases with a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) has been shown to be an effective malaria control tool used in many resource‑constrained settings. However, poor quality control and ... -
Appetite Suppressing Activity of Rumex Usambarensis Leaf and Stem Aqueous Extract in Wistar Albino Female Rats: an in vivo Experimental Study
(Journal of Experimental Pharmacology, 2024)Background: The burden of obesity and overweight associated morbidity and mortality is increasing in epidemic proportions worldwide. Suppression of appetite is one of the mechanisms that has been shown to reduce weight. ... -
Antimicrobial treatment practices among Ugandan children with suspicion of central nervous system infection
(PLoS One, 2018)Acute central nervous system (CNS) infections in children in sub-Saharan Africa are often fatal. Potential contributors include late presentation, limited diagnostic capacity and inadequate treatment. A more nuanced ... -
Global health electives: Ethical engagement in building global health capacity
(Medical Teacher, 2020)Purpose: Little is known about the impact medical trainees undertaking global health electives (GHEs) have on host institutions and their communities in low-and middle-income countries. The goal of this study was to explore ... -
Diagnostic performance of fecal Helicobacter pylori antigen test in Uganda
(BMC gastroenterology, 2022)We evaluated the diagnostic performance of a qualitative stool antigen test (SAT) in individuals with dyspepsia in rural Uganda using the polymerase chain reaction-based 16S ribosomal RNA assay (16S rRNA) for nucleotide ... -
CD4-T-Lymphocyte Reference Ranges in Uganda and Its Influencing Factors
(Laboratory Medicine, 2011)Background: Given the importance of CD4-T-lymphocyte monitoring in HIV/ART management, we established CD4/CD8 reference ranges in Uganda and studied factors associated with CD4/CD8 in a normal population. Methods: Blood ... -
Experiences of Sexuality Education Educators in Secondary Schools of Mbarara Municipality, Uganda
(Eastern African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2024)While schools in Uganda have sexuality education implementation programs in place, adolescents enrolled in school continue to have considerable concerns about sexuality. This indicates that there is still a gap in the ... -
Asymptomatic Plasmodium Infections in Children in Low Malaria Transmission Setting, Southwestern Uganda
(Emerging infectious diseases, 2016)Asurvey of asymptomatic children in Uganda showed Plasmodium malariae and P. falciparum parasites in 45% and 55% of microscopy-positive samples, respectively. Although 36% of microscopy-positive samples were negative by ... -
Partition distribution of selected organochlorine pesticides in water, sediment pore water and surface sediment from uMngeni River, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
(Water sA, 2018)Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) were analysed in surface water, pore water and surface sediment samples collected from the uMngeni River, which is one of the largest rivers in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with inappropriate anti- diabetic medication therapy among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at the medical and surgical wards of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Plos one, 2022)Background: Inappropriate Anti-Diabetic Medication Therapy (IADT) refers to a drug-related problem and includes ‘ineffective drug therapy’, ‘unnecessary drug therapy’, ‘dosage too high’, and ‘dosage too low’. This study ... -
Risk Assessment of Personal Care Products, Pharmaceuticals, and Stimulants in Mgeni and Msunduzi Rivers, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
(Frontiers in Water, 2022)In this work, environmental occurrence and risk assessment of pharmaceuticals, personal care products (PPCPs), and stimulants are presented. A quantitative technique isdescribedforultrasonic-assistedsolid-phaseextraction ... -
Exploring Effective Approaches: Integrating Mental Health Services into HIV Clinics in Northern Uganda
(HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, 2024)Background: Integrating mental health services into HIV clinics is recognized as a promising strategy. However, the literature reveals gaps, particularly in the unique context of Northern Uganda, where factors such as ... -
Collaboration or Contravention? Ramifications For Effective Participatory Decision-Making in Collaborative Forest Management at Echuya Central Forest Reserve, South Western Uganda
(East African Journal of Forestry & Agroforestry, 2024)Participatory decision-making has been extensively adopted worldwide as an essential mechanism and a good governance principle to reach a consensus in natural resource management. However, in most communities, local people ... -
Evaluation of the Mutagenic Potential of Artavol® Using the Ame’s Test
(European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2024)Background: The worldwide increase in the use of herbal medicinal - products calls for their safety testing to protect the public from unintended hazardous effects. However, most are not tested, putting the public at risk. ... -
Association between biomarkers of inflammation and dyslipidemia in drug resistant tuberculosis in Uganda
(Lipids in Health and Disease, 2024)Background: Active tuberculosis (TB) significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association between inflammation biomarkers ... -
Spectrum and Trends of Cancer in Southwestern Uganda from 2012 to 2021
(EA Health Research Journal, 2024)Background: Cancer has become a global public health challenge and the number one cause of premature death. The incidence is increasing globally and more rapidly in low and middle-income countries despite the gross ... -
Comparison of Starch from Locally Grown Food Crops as a Pharmaceutical Excipient: A Systematic Review
(African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2024)Starch is a widely used material with various applications in many starch based industries like pharmaceuticals, food and textiles, breweries and distillers due to its adhesive, gelling, thickening, swelling and film forming ... -
The Mediating Effect of Taxpayer Perception in the Relationship between Tax Education and Income Tax Filing Compliance among Small Taxpayers in Mbarara City
(International Journal of Entrepreneurship, 2024)This study is about establishing the mediating role of taxpayer perception in the relationship between tax education and income tax filing compliance among small taxpayers in Mbarara city. Materials and Methods: The study ... -
Organizational structure, capacity and reach of organizations involved in alcohol prevention: An assessment of stakeholders across five countries in East Africa
(International Journal of Alcohol and Drug Research, 2024)Aims: East African countries, classified as low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), are disproportionately harmed by alcohol consumption, and many countries lack strategies to address and prevent alcohol harm. This study ...