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Carrier state of streptococcus pneumoniae in the nasopharnyx of Sickle Cell Children in Mulago Hospital - Kampala, Uganda.
(2001-04-13)
Introduction: Invasive pneumococcal disease has been recognised as a serious complication of homozygous sickle cell (SS) disease since the first description of this association (Wollstein & Kriedel, 1928). In Uganda there ...
Comparison of two communities affected by cholera in kasese district.
(2008-01)
INTRODUCTION:
Some sub-counties in kasese district, namely Karambi and Bwera have experienced frequent cholera out-breaks since the year 2000 to date. On the other hand, Malibu, Hima, Kukoki and Bugoye sub counties have ...
Evaluation of the community based directly observed treatment for tuberculosis-short implimentation in Rukungiri district, Uganda
(2005-02)
The Community Based Directly Observed Treatment Short course program for tuberculosis has been proved to be one of the most effective of all health interventions, but its performance in Rukungiri district was still poor ...
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of hair salon operators on infection control measures in Busia district, uganda.
(2007)
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND: Barbering and hairdressing pose particular public health if they are not conducted in a safe and hygienic manner. These risks that include the transmission of infectious diseases such as ...
Prevalence of risky sexual behavior and associated factors among young adults in rural Mwanza Region
(Makerere University, 2009-06)
Introduction: HIV/AIDS is a global challenge which has been termed a development crisis as well as a health crisis. Risky sexual behavior in rural communities puts young adults into the risk of acquiring STIs/HIV. Hence, ...
Reasons, methods used and decision-making for pregnancy termination among adolescents and older women in Mulago hospital, Uganda
(Kenya Medical Association, 2005-11)
Objective: To explore the methods, reasons and decision-making process for termination of pregnancy among adolescents and older women, in Mulago hospital, Kampala, Uganda. Design: Comparative study. Subjects: Nine hundred ...
The effects of enhanced access to antiretroviral therapy: a qualitative study of community perceptions in Kampala city, Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2008)
Introduction: Since 2001, Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) has been integrated as part of the Uganda National Program for Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care and Support. If patients take Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) as prescribed, ...
Quality of nurse led care for people living with HIV/AIDS attending the infectious diseases clinic, Mulago hospital.
(2008-11)
INTRODUCTION:
The Infectious Diseases Clinic (IDC) has a nurse led model of care through which stable and/or asymptomatic HIV patients are managed. To enhance patient quality of life, it is important to ensure that these ...
Contraceptive use among women refugees in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyenjojo District, South Western Uganda
(2009-05)
Today Uganda hosts an estimated 230,000 refugees in 12 districts. There are 16,000 refugees in Kyaka II settlement in Kyenjojo district in Western Uganda. Family Planning supplies and services for refugees in Kyenjojo ...
Factors associated with clinic non-attendance among HIV infected adolescents at the Mildmay Centre in Wakiso District Uganda
(2009-10)
Health seeking behaviour among adolescents is poor yet they face many health challenges including unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV infection. The Mildmay Centre currently provides care ...