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Gross appearance of sputum and factors associated with genexpert outcome among smear-negative adult presumptive tuberculosis patients at Mulago Hospital Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2015-08)
Background: The introduction of GeneXpert in the diagnostic algorithm of TB was envisaged to cause improvements in the diagnosis. Although some factors that influence its performance including HIV status, sputum volume ...
Patterns and factors associated with electrolyte derangement among women with obstructed labour in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015-04)
Background: Electrolyte derangement is one of the most common complications of obstructed labour and is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries such as Uganda. At ...
Factors associated with the use of immediate postpartum intrauterine contraceptive devices among postpartum women at Muhima Hospital
(2019-07-30)
Background: In Rwanda, the unmet need for modern contraceptives is high, especially in the extended postpartum period. In Rwanda, most women would want to space the next pregnancy and yet the majority of them leave the ...
Complementary feeding practices and nutritional status of children 6 to 23 months in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2015)
Introduction: Proper complementary and breast feeding practices result into 63% reduction in child mortality. In Uganda, 60% of child mortality rates are directly or indirectly caused by malnutrition. However, efforts ...
Prevalence and factors associated with client satisfaction with intrapartum care at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2014-04)
Introduction:
Patient satisfaction is an important measure of quality of care and can be used to assess whether services are of an acceptable standard. It enables health care providers to identify gaps and encourages ...
Prevalence and patterns of musculoskeletal deformities in adult stroke patients at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015-10)
Musculoskeletal deformities following stroke cause significant disability among stroke survivors.Deformities such as equinovarus, claw toes, etc. are amenable to surgical correction resulting in improved functional outcome. ...
Plasmodium falciparum gene mutations that confer resistance to Artemether-Lumefantrine at Kasangati Health Center IV Wakiso District-Uganda
(2018-12-04)
Background: Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is the mainstay of efforts for treating Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Artemisinin and its derivatives are the most potent and rapidly acting anti-malarials. ...
Rationale for referral and pregnancy outcomes of women referred during labor in Soroti Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Introduction: Maternal referral during labor has been found to be associated with poor pregnancy outcomes. Globally, 15% of pregnancies that develop life-threatening complications required referral to higher health centers. ...
Prevalence and factors associated with dry eye syndrome in adult patients presenting at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015)
Introduction:
Dry eye syndrome is a disease of tears and ocular surface that results in symptoms of ocular discomfort and visual disturbance with potential to damage to the ocular surface. There is limited published ...
Factors associated with male involvement in antenatal HIV counseling and testing in Kitgum District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-11)
Background: Male involvement in antenatal HIV counseling and testing increases the use of PMTCT interventions in resource limited settings. Male involvement is also associated with reduced mother to child transmission of ...