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Scope of work and factors associated with pharmacist practice in public and private hospitals in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Background: For a long time, Uganda had a small number of pharmacists. Hospitals operated without them because pharmacy training in Uganda only started in 1988, and the numbers that trained from outside Uganda were too ... -
Delayed definitive treatment among trauma patients attending oral and maxillofacial surgery unit of Mulago hospital, Uganda: prevalence and associated factors
(Makerere University, 2022-02-17)Background, Oral and maxillofacial (OMF) trauma or injuries are common presentations in hospital emergency rooms and account for about 50% of all deaths globally. The definitions of delayed definitive treatment of OMF ... -
Development of standardized herbal antidiabetic formulation from bioactive extracts of Galega officinalis
(Makerere University, 2023-03)Diabetes mellitus is a chronic illness that has continued to affect the entire population worldwide. Conventional interventions have been long used; however due to their various limitations there is need for more and a ... -
Prevalence, and computed tomographic findings of cervical spine injury among adult head trauma patients at tertiary hospitals in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-22)Trauma are one of the neglected key areas in the healthcare management system yet they account for 9% of global death which is equivalent to almost twice the burden of HIV, and T.B combined. Cervical spine injuries of ... -
Women’s perceptions of male involvement in antenatal, child birth and postnatal care in Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-10-14)Background: Male involvement in Maternal-Child health services has been considered to be an effective strategy in addressingmaternal child health problems since 1990s. However, in sub-Saharan Africa, male involvement has ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with impaired maternal infant bonding among mothers attending the young child clinic at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-10-25)Introduction: Impaired maternal-infant bonding has a negative impact on the mother-infant relationship and can also affect the social, emotional, and cognitive development of a child. In Uganda, there is a paucity of ... -
Choice of mode of delivery and associated factors among pregnant women with one previous scar at two public hospitals in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-10-23)Background; There is unnecessarily increasing rate of cesarean sections in Uganda despite a success rate of 60-80% for women delivering vaginally after a cesarean section. This has led to increased health costs and associated ... -
Preclinical safety and efficacy evaluation of combined Indigofera spicata Forssk and Indigofera trita Linn.f extract in abnormal uterine bleeding using albino rats
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Background: This study aimed at justifying folk use of a combination of the plants Indigofera Spicata Forssk and Indigofera Trita Linn.f in the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding. Objectives: The overall objective was ... -
Lived experiences of women infected with Covid-19 during pregnancy at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Aim: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people in all aspects of their lives. Infected pregnant women may have a traumatic experience, however little is known about their experiences. The aim of the study was to explore ... -
Administration patterns of magnesium sulphate for women with preeclampsia and immediate newborn outcomes in Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Pre-eclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. In Uganda, the MOH adopted the WHO recommendation of using MgSO4 to prevent and treat pre-eclampsia with ... -
Pelvic sonographic and hysterosalpingographic findings among women with secondary infertility in Kawempe – Mulago National Referral Hosp
(Makerere University, 2020)Background: Infertility is an increasing concern in the spectrum of reproductive health diseases especially in developing countries attributed to increasing rates of PID. Pelvic USS and HSG are the most frequently requested ... -
Adherence to infection control standards among surgical senior house officers in operating rooms of Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Background: Hospital acquired infections (HAI) are on the rise and pose a serious concern for patients, attendants, and health workers. Studies show that 5% to 10% of hospitalized patients in developed countries and 25% ... -
Antibacterial activity of selected medicinal plants used for the management of chicken diseases by poultry farmers in Najjembe Sub-County, Buikwe District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-04-06)Background: The use of conventional antibiotics in the management of chicken diseases has accelerated the development of antibiotic resistance. Plants are a source of new novel antibiotics that are effective and cheap. ... -
Assessment of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance markers in plasmodium falciparum samples collected from Kasagati Health Centre IV in 2016
(Makerere University, 2018)Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP), commonly referred to as fansidar is an anti-folate drug that was introduced in Uganda in 2000 as a first-line treatment of uncomplicated malaria. It’s use was short lived as point mutations ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with chronic kidney dysfunction among women attending antenatal clinic at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12-22)Introduction: Chronic kidney dysfunction (CKD) is currently estimated to affect 3% of women of child bearing age worldwide. Pregnant women with chronic kidney dysfunction adapt poorly to gestational changes in renal blood ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with low birth weight among neonates in Soroti Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-01-10)Background: Low birth weight is an important marker of maternal health and neonatal health. It is an indicator of morbidity and mortality as well as adult-onset of chronic conditions. Therefore, the present study was ... -
Antibacterial activity, safety and chemical composition of crude extracts of selected wild edible Marasmius species of Mushroom from central Uganda (a nested study)
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Background: Mushrooms are evenly distributed worldwide and are mainly used for food, medicine and for commercial purposes. But few of the species have been investigated for medicinal potential, safety and chemical compounds ... -
Evaluation of preclinical safety of combined extracts of Taraxacum officinale, Zingiber officinale AND Vernonia amygdalina
(2023-01-20)The use of herbal medicines for treatment of different disease has been in existence for a long time in human history. Although herbal medicines are considered safe by the public, some herbal medicines have known toxicity ... -
Maternal health literacy and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Mukono General Hospital, Mukono District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Health literacy is a continuously evolving concept that has been observed to promote health care service utilization and health behaviour during pregnancy. Maternal health literacy (MHL) during pregnancy requires acquisition ... -
Lived experiences of women with maternal near-miss at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)Background: An experience of maternal near-miss and its subsequent management is physically and emotionally distressing which raises negative feelings and emotions and poor maternal and fetal outcomes. The emergency ...
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