Browsing by Subject "Hypertension"
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Acceptability of healthy lifestyle recommendations for blood pressure reduction, and its associated factors, among hypertensive people living with HIV in a tertiary HIV clinic in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Hypertension is a significant public health problem with a prevalence ranging between 11% and 29% among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Uganda. Healthy lifestyle recommendations are essential in the prevention ... -
Assessing the capacity of HIV treatment clinics to manage hypertension and diabetes in HIV patients : a case of Kiryandongo district, Midwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05-28)Background: Both HIV and Non Communicable diseases are major public health problems in developing countries like Uganda. Throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, epidemiological studies have reported an increasing burden of Non ... -
The association of Carotid Doppler Ultrasound findings and cognitive state in the elderly in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-04)Background Carotid artery disease which includes carotid artery stenosis, plaques, clots and increased intima media thickness, have been reported by many studies to be associated with dementia. Dementia is an end stage ... -
Attrition and associated factors among patients on chronic antihypertensive therapy at Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Attrition among patients on chronic antihypertensive therapy (AHT) is a significant problem that can lead to serious health consequences, including uncontrolled blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, ... -
Availability, functionality and access of blood pressure machines at the points of care in public primary care facilities in Tororo District, Uganda
(African Online Scientific Information Systems, 2021)Background: Early diagnosis of hypertension prevents a significant number of complications and premature deaths. In resource-variable settings, diagnosis may be limited by inadequate access to blood pressure (BP) machines. ... -
Blood pressure profiles among Makerere University undergraduate students
(Makerere University Medical School, 2005)Introduction: The purpose of this study was to set reference values for spot blood pressure and its derivatives among Makerere University undergraduate students. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study. Materials ... -
Coarctation of aorta presenting as acute haemorrhagic stroke in a 14- year old. A case report.
(Makerere University Medical School, 2008-12)Coarctation of the aorta is a relatively common defect. It may occur as an isolated defect or in association with a variety of other lesions, most commonly bicuspid aortic valve. The diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta ... -
Development and evaluation of a predictive model for hypertension among adults screened at Uganda Heart Institute: An application of a decision tree algorithm
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: Hypertension is a common global health illness that often leads to severe and life time threatening diseases such as heart failure and other severe conditions if left untreated. Hypertension diagnosis and ... -
The epidemiology of hypertension in Uganda: Findings from the national non- communicable diseases risk factor survey
(Public Library of Science, 2015)Background: Hypertension is an important contributor to global burden of disease and mortality, and is a growing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. However, most sub-Saharan African countries lack detailed ... -
Factors associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy among pregnant women in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2015-11-18)Introduction: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) include chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and chronic hypertension with superimposed pre-eclampsia. These disorders are associated ... -
Factors associated with the level of adherence to hypertension self-management practices among older persons at Tororo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: The risk of hypertension increases with age. The number of hypertensive older persons in Uganda and the rest of the world has risen. Hypertension self-management practices have been proven beneficial in ... -
Health related quality of life of patients with low back pain undergoing physiotherapy at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-05)Background Low back pain remains a big problem and affects activities of daily living. Physiotherapy remains the main stay of conservative management for patients with LBP. The health related quality of life (HRQOL) of ... -
Hypertension in adolescents in day secondary schools in Kampala: prevalence and associated factors.
(2012)Background Hypertension is the 3rd leading cause of mortality worldwide. Hypertension in adults has its origin in childhood and adolescence. Hypertension; previously thought to be a problem mostly of adults is fast becoming ... -
The incidence and associated factors of hypertensive retinopathy among hypertensive patients attending mulago hospital.
(2005)BACKGROUND Elevated arterial pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, may well be the most important public health problem in developed countries today. It is widespread, asymptomatic, readily detectable, and usually ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practice of patients regarding hypertension in the hypertensive clinic new Mulago Hospital
(2007-06)Hypertension is a common disorder and powerful risk factor for death and disability from heart disease and kidney failure. Worldwide, it affects an estimated 690 million persons and it is the major risk factor for stroke. ... -
Late gestation weight gain and dietary habits as risk factors for hypertension in pregnancy at Naguru hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Introduction: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in Ugandan women has been reported at 14.6 % and 4.2% respectively showing a heightened risk of excessive gestation weight gain (GWG). Excessive GWG increases the risk ... -
Lifestyle and Health:Understanding the prevalence of hypertension among the elderly persons in Kiruddu Referral Hospital, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-11)This study examined health and lifestyle of the elderly persons with hypertension in Kiruddu Referral Hospital in Kampala district. It assessed the prevalence and trend of hypertension, examined how individual lifestyle ... -
Markov chain prediction of the recurrence of common diseases in a community and their corresponding proportions
(Makerere University, 2012-09)Multi-state Markov models have been used to analyze the recurrence times, the average first passage times and proportions of individuals who are likely to suffer from common diseases in the long run with in the community. ... -
Maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnant women admitted with hypertension in Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)Back ground Hypertensive disorders are major complications of pregnancy with an increased incidence in developing countries. They are responsible for adverse maternal outcomes such as altered mode of delivery, abnormal ... -
MOS HIP: McMaster outcome study of hypertension in pregnancy
(Elsevier, 2001-05-08)Background: The offspring of women with hypertension during pregnancy are at increased risk of low birth weight, preterm birth, diseases of prematurity and death. The risk of developing these outcomes among women with ...