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Health related quality of life and associated factors in children with Sickle Cell disease aged 8-17 years, attending Sickle Cell Clinic, Mulago Hospital
(2018)
Introduction: Childhood sickle cell disease is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and most of the deaths occur in resource-limited settings. Sickle cell is associated with some complications such as stroke, ...
Respectful Maternity Care: Perspectives of Midwives at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-07-23)
Introduction
Lack of RMC among pregnant women, especially intrapartum period has emerged as a serious contributor to pregnant women refusing to access maternity services hence poor maternal and child health outcomes. ...
Health Related Quality of Life of Children with Intestinal stomas, a cross-sectional study at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-03)
Background: In Uganda, like elsewhere on the globe, hundreds of children end up receiving stomas as part of their surgical care. It is also of paramount importance to know the effect of any medical/surgical intervention ...
Prevalence and factors associated with Insomnia among Older Persons Attending Medical Outpatient Clinics at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
Background: Chronic sleep problems are very common among older persons with insomnia being the most
common. It is often under-diagnosed and is often a symptom of other health problems. The population of older
persons in ...
Prevalence and patterns of ankle joint injuries amongst patients with musculoskeletal trauma at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Introduction: At Mulago National Referral Hospital, ankle joint injuries are common however, the magnitude of the problem they present and their specific clinical and radiological features which would aid in planning their ...
Prevalence of hearing loss among children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus attending Paediatric Diabetic Clinic, Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Introduction
Hearing loss is one form of disability experienced by children with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). As one of the complications, it has been reported more commonly in diabetic children than in non diabetic ...
Patients’ satisfaction with post abortion care services in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Background: Post Abortion Care (PAC) is one of the important strategies to save lives in patients with incomplete abortion. Statistics in Mulago Hospital Obs/Gyn. Department show a steady increase of patients seeking for ...
Prevalence and factors Associated with Obesity Among Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma Attending Mulago Hospital and Uganda Cancer Institute.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-24)
Background Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common subtype of leukemia
accounting for 80% of cases globally. Acute lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) is the second
most common type of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) ...
Prevalence And Factors Associated with Iron Deficiency Among Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia at Mulago Hospital Sickle Cell Clinic
(Makerere University, 2022-12-01)
Background: Iron deficiency (ID) accounts for an estimated 42% of the global anemia burden.
In Uganda alone national estimates of 53% have been reported. Equally Uganda has a
significant sickle cell disease burden with ...
Prevalence and factors associated with anastomotic leak among patients with colorectal surgery at Mulago Hospital: A Retrospective study
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Background: Bowel anastomotic leakage has detrimental effects on both patients and healthcare providers in general. Up to 30% of colorectal cases experience colorectal anastomotic leaks, which increase morbidity and mortality ...