Browsing by Author "Rachel, Luwaga"
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Exploring parental understanding of child sexual abuse and prevention as a measure for HIV prevention in Rwampara district
Aloysious, Kamukama; Rachel, Luwaga; Rodrick, Tugume; Margaret, Kanyemibwa; Betrace, Birungi; Obed, Ndyamuhika; Diana, Ampire; Timothy, Nduhukire; Deborah, Lowell Shindell (PLOS ONE, 2022-06-30)Background Worldwide, more than 95 million children are sexually abused each year with children in sub-Saharan Africa experiencing sexual assault at higher rates than those in more devel oped areas. In Uganda, 20% of ... -
Predictors of in-hospital mortality among under-five children with severe acute malnutrition in South-Western Uganda
Nduhukire, Timothy; Atwine, Daniel; Rachel, Luwaga; Byonanebye, Joseph E. (PLOS ONE, 2020)Background Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) affects about 13 million under-five children (U5), with an estimated one million dying every year. In this study we aimed at determining the in hospital mortality and its ... -
Providing education and tools increases nurses’ and midwives’ assessment for puerperal sepsis in a regional referral hospital in South Western Uganda
Rachel, Luwaga; Esther, Beebwa; Joseph, Ngonzi; Timothy, Nduhukire; Laura, Brennaman (Elsevier, 2022)Background: Puerperal sepsis causes at least 75,000 maternal deaths every year, mostly in low-income countries. Early identification of sepsis and initiation of sepsis care bundles are crucial the survival of patients. ...