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Clinical presentation and in-hospital outcome of patients with myocardial infarction admitted in Mulago hospital
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2004-05)Background Myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide with decreasing incidence in developed countries and increasing incidences in developing countries, Uganda inclusive. This increasing ... -
Risk factors for hypertension and frequency of target organ damage in hypertensive adults in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2015-05)Background: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for premature death and disability worldwide. Epidemiologic data on risk factors for hypertension among adults in urban Uganda is currently lacking. Objectives: ... -
The quality of life among women with cervical cancer treated with chemo-radiation at Mulago radiotherapy unit
(Makerere university, 2015-05)Introduction: Chemo-radiation therapy still remains the most applicable method in the management of patients with advanced cancer of the cervix in Mulago hospital. However, the side effects associated with the treatment ... -
Factors associated with the utilization of cervical cancer screening services among HIV positive women recieving care at Makerere University Joint AIDS Programme
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Abstract Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes cervical cancer as a Human Immunodeficiency Virus [HIV] defining illness. Cervical cancer is preventable and screening enables early detection of ... -
Establishment of a transformation and regeneration protocol for Uganda’s passion fruit using gus reporter gene
(Makerere university, 2014-10)Declining yields from passion fruit farming due to a number of problems ranging from pests, diseases, environmental stress, low yields, have initiated widespread enterprise abandonment by farmers. Crop improvement efforts ... -
Incidence and predictors of treatment failure to second line Antiretroviral treatment in a young people living with HIV clinic
(Makerere University, 2015)Background: Second line (PI) based regimens are still very expensive in most developing nations yet will be needed soon by the high number of people on ART due to treatment failure. We asked whether socio-demographic, ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with vitamin D deficiency among children with sickle cell Anaemia admitted at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Background: In Uganda, there is a high burden of sickle cell anaemia (SCA) across all regions. Children with SCA are prone to micronutrient deficiencies including vitamin D. Despite the availability of sunshine throughout ... -
The effect of fortified breast milk on weight gain in preterm infants admitted in the NICU at Arusha, Tanzania.
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Background: Breast milk is recommended as the ideal nutrition support for enteral feedings of preterm infants. However, it does not meet all preterm nutritional requirements. Developed countries have demonstrated the ... -
Modified malement with early vascular control versus modified retropubic prostatectomy in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia - a randomised controlled trial.
(Makerere University, 2015-05)Background BPH is the most common benign tumor in men and its incidence varies with age, its >45% for men above 50 years globally. Internationally the Gold standard surgical management of severe symptomatic BPH is TURP, ... -
Factors associated with diagnostic and referral delay of patients with epidemic kaposi sarcoma for care at the Uganda Cancer Institute, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2013-07)Background: Epidemic Kaposi sarcoma (EKS) is the most prevalent cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. In Uganda, EKS patients generally present with advanced stage disease, which is associated with poor treatment response and ... -
Nutrition status of children under five years in tobacco growing and non-tobacco growing households in Kiryandongo district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-11)Introduction and background: Globally 300 million children under 5years suffer from under-nutrition, which varies from region to region. A tobacco growing rural area in Malawi reported under nutrition like in Kiryandongo ... -
Outcome and factors associated with mortality of neonates with surgical conditions at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2015)Background: Surgery of neonates is a major challenge worldwide and especially in low and middle income countries where mortality due to surgical conditions has remained high. In developed countries, there has been remarkable ... -
Quality of post abortion care services in Public Health facilities in Kampala – Uganda
(2018-10)Introduction Complications occurring after unsafe abortion contribute to maternal mortality and morbidity in low income countries and are recognized by the international community as an important public health problem. In ... -
QUALITY OF LIFE, PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PROLONGED INDWELLING URINARY CATHETERIZATION AT MULAGO NATIONAL HOSPITAL
(Makerere University, 2019-06-11)Introduction: In the United States, 15% to 25% of hospitalized patients and 11% of home care patients have indwelling urinary catheters with their inappropriate use in acute care hospitals ranging from 21% to 63%. In ... -
The impact of traditional marriage on church marriage among the Acholi in Gulu Cathedral Parish, in the Light of Familiaris Consortio
(Makerere University, 2015-05)Among the Acholi marriage known as nyom is an heterosexual union of a man and a woman following the precepts of the Acholi culture to enable them be officially recognized as husband and wife. The venue for the Acholi ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Helicobacter pylori Infection in adults attending medical outpatient unit at Aden Abdulle Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia
(2016-10)Background: H. pylori is known to be a highly prevalent infection among persons in developing countries. It is an established etiologic agent for acute and chronic gastritis and a predisposing factor in peptic ulcer ... -
Assessment of quality of care for women with postpartum Haermorrhage in Hoima district : A client perspective
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Background: Quality of care for postpartum hemorrhage plays an important role in the reduction of maternal mortality. The Ministry of Health shows in its performance report 2015-2016, that postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Hepatitis B Virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic in Mulago Hospital
(2019-06-19)Background. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. Worldwide, about two billion people are exposed to Hepatitis B virus and an estimated 257 million people ... -
Adherence among Female Sex Workers taking oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06-17)Title: Adherence among female sex workers taking oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in Kampala, Uganda. Background: Globally, Sub-Saharan Africa remains most severely affected with highest HIV prevalence rates. Oral ... -
Time to pulmonary tuberculosis relapse and its association with chest radiograph in Kawempe division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2017-11-20)Introduction: In Uganda, 5.19% of new tuberculosis cases are relapses with a prevalence and incidence of 0.159% and 0.161% respectively. Few studies have assessed factors that act as biomarkers for relapse at the initial ...
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