Mbarara University of Science and Technology Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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A cross-sectional assessment of the effects of select training modalities on vaccine cold chain management
(Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 2024)Background: Vaccines offer arguably the most cost-effective public health intervention. Vaccine supply chain management which is a critical building block faces many Human resources challenges mainly due to the special ... -
Self-assessment of Internal Quality Assurance Mechanisms: An Empirical Investigation
(The Arab Journal For Quality Assurance in Higher Education, 2023)This study examines the internal quality assurance mechanisms (IQAMs) at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Uganda through a self-assessment. A descriptive design and quantitative method are employed ... -
Comparative Evaluation of the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Methanol and Aqueous Crude Extracts of Apical leaves of Sida cuneifolia: An Ethnomedicinal Plan
(Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, 2023)Aims: This study aimed to assess and compare the yield, phytochemical compositions, and anti inflammatory properties of methanol and aqueous crude extracts derived from the Apical leaves of Sida cuneifolia. Study Design: ... -
Community Factors and Utilization of Monitoring and Evaluation Results: Evidence from Malaria Control Programs’ Implementation in Mukono District.
(International Journal of Technology and Management, 2018)The study aim was to investigate the community factors affecting utilization of monitoring and evaluation findings in implementation of malaria control programs in Mukono district, central Uganda. The study adopted a ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with potential drug-drug interactions in prescriptions presented at private pharmacies in Mbarara city, southwestern Uganda
(BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2023)Background: Drug-drug interactions (DDIs) influence the effectiveness of medication and thus determine the treatment outcomes of diseases managed with pharmacotherapy. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, severity, ... -
Evaluating the efficacy and safety of tumor treating fields versus laser interstitial thermal therapy in glioblastoma treatment: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal of Surgical Protocols and Research Methodologies,, 2023)Tumor Treating Field (TTF) is considered a new treatment option for glioblastoma. Studies in newly diagnosed GBM (ndGBM) patients have demonstrated a good safety profile and improved efficacy. On the other hand, Laser ... -
Effect of Implementation Factors on Monitoring & Evaluation Results Utilization: Evidence from the Malaria Control Programs in Mukono District, Central Uganda
(International Journal of Technology and Management Community, 2020)Empirical studies globally have revealed that utilization of findings from the Monitoring and Evaluation Function have been seen to be critical in projects especially in contributing to the success of interventions in ... -
Digital Determinants of Health: Health data poverty amplifies existing health disparities— A scoping review
(PLOS Digital Health, 2023)Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have an immense potential to transform healthcare as already demonstrated in various medical specialties. This scoping review focuses on the factors that influence ... -
Decision Factors and the Utilization Of Monitoring and Evaluation Findings in Programs Implementation: A Case of the Ugandan Malaria Control Program
(International Journal of Technology and Management,, 2020)Utilization-focused evaluation is based on the principle that an evaluation should be adjudicated by its utility. Therefore, no matter how technically sound and methodologically elegant, an evaluation is not truly good ... -
Comparing the efficacy of endoscopic endonasal versus microscopic transsphenoidal approach for the management of sellar and suprasellar tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis protoco
(Journal of Surgical Protocols and Research Methodologies, 2023)Managing sellar and suprasellar tumors is challenging due to their diverse origins and proximity to critical structures. The transsphenoidal surgical approach has become the preferred method, evolving from transcranial ... -
Using the Socio-ecological Model to Explain the Findings of Prevalence and Demographic Correlates of Alcoholic Beverage Consumption among Adolescents in Public Schools in Uganda
(Qeios, 2023)Introduction: Consumption of alcohol among the youth could be attributable to socio-demographic characteristics. This paper anchors on the socio-ecological model to expound on the prevalence and socio-demographic correlates ... -
The Relationship between Age at Initiation of Regular Drinking of Alcohol and Viral Suppression Status, and Depression Symptoms Among People Living with HIV in South-Western Uganda
(AIDS and Behavior, 2023)Alcohol use is an important factor in achieving and maintaining viral suppression and optimal mental health among persons with HIV (PWH), however, the effect of age at first regular drinking on viral suppression and ... -
The feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of real-time monitors and SMS on tuberculosis medication adherence in southwestern Uganda: Findings from a mixed methods pilot randomized controlled trial
(PLOS Global Public Health, 2023)We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial among patients initiating treatment for drug-sensitive tuberculosis (TB). Participants received real-time electronic adherence monitors and were randomized (1:1:1) to: (i) ... -
Self-harming behaviors and forensic systemrelated factors: an analysis of the Ontario review board database
(BMC psychiatry, 2023)Background: In Canada, ensuring public safety, and the safety and well-being of accused individuals under the jurisdiction of the provincial review board are very important. While previous studies have reported a significant ... -
Postgraduate medical trainees at a Ugandan university perceive their clinical learning environment positively but differentially despite challenging circumstances: a cross-sectional stud
(BMC Medical Education, 2023)Purpose: The clinical learning environment is an essential component in health professions’ education. Data are scant on how postgraduate trainees in sub‑Saharan Africa perceive their medical school learning environments, ... -
Patient-provider experiences with chronic non-communicable disease care during COVID-19 lockdowns in rural Uganda: A qualitative analysis
(Plos one, 2023)Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a growing health burden in Sub-Saharan Africa and especially Uganda, where they account for over one third of all deaths. During the COVID-19 pandemic, public health control measures ... -
Overview of processed excipients in ocular drug delivery: Opportunities so far and bottlenecks
(Heliyon, 2023-12-23)Ocular drug delivery presents a unique set of challenges owing to the complex anatomy and physiology of the eye. Processed excipients have emerged as crucial components in overcoming these challenges and improving the ... -
Male circumcision uptake and misperceived norms about male circumcision: Cross-sectional, population-based study in rural Uganda
(Journal of Global Health, 2023)Background: Over the past decade, 15 high-priority countries in eastern and southern Africa have promoted voluntary medical male circumcision for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) ... -
Impact of corona virus disease 2019 on antenatal care services in rural western Uganda; a retrospective study
(International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2023)Introduction: The Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak poses an important threat to public health but also unique challenges to healthcare workers. The pandemic has resulted into redirection of funds and attention by ... -
Electroretinography and suicidal behaviors: a systematic review
(BMC psychiatry, 2023)Background: Electroretinogram (ERG) is one of the tools used to investigate the electrophysiological underpinnings of mental health illnesses and major clinical phenomena (e.g., suicide) to improve their diagnosis and care. ...