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Factors affecting antiretroviral therapy initiation among tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infected patients at health facilities in Masaka district.
(2018-12-10)Background: Evidence shows that infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) increases the risk of tuberculosis (TB) infection following exposure to TB germs and HIV also promotes progression of TB infection to ... -
Prevalence and pattern of echocardiographic abnormalities among patients with end stage renal disease on Haemodialysis at Mulago National Referal Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-09)Background: Cardiovascular disease independent of the primary diagnosis is the most common cause of morbidity and premature mortality in patients on chronic haemodialysis. In Uganda, the prevalence of CKD is almost 16% and ... -
Performance of the tuberculosis specimen referral system in the South Western TB zone of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-02)Background: Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) stands at 12.5% in Uganda among the retreatment TB cases. In an effort to accelerate the WHO-recommended MDR-TB diagnosis and surveillance, the Uganda NTLP in 2008 ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with under nutrition among HIV exposed children 6 to 24 months attending antiretroviral therapy clinics in Kampala.
(2018-12-17)Introduction Under nutrition is the leading underlying factor of child mortality and morbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa. There is a critical window of opportunity for improving child nutrition; from pregnancy through the ... -
Prevalence and disposal of unused medicines among Households in Kawempe Division, Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-20)ABSTRACT Background: Presence of unused medicines in households can lead to harmful health incidents such as prolonged morbidity due to ingestion of sub-optimal doses, wrong treatment or poisoning and yet there is ... -
Factors associated with adherence to safe water chain practices among refugees in Pagirinya refugee settlement, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-19)Poor adherence to safe water chain practices is a major obstacle to consumption of safe drinking water by people around the world. It is also one of the leading con-tributors to various incidences of water-borne diseases. ... -
Cost Effectiveness analysis of GeneXpert Omni compared to GeneXpert MTB/Rif for point of care diagnosis of Tuberculosis among presumptive cases in Pingire health center III, Serere district
(Makerere University, 2018-11-12)Insufficient case detection is a persistent obstacle to furthering the WHO’s stated goal of eliminating TB by 2035. Introduction and implementation of Xpert MTB/Rif with improved sensitivity and turnaround time has provided ... -
Chest radiographic features and factors associated with smear negative, culture positive pulmonary Tuberculosis in Uganda: a population based study.
(2018-07-27)Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early, accurate detection and treatment of active cases is vital for good clinical outcomes and disease control. Although sputum ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with bacterial contamination of intraoperative salvaged blood in women with ruptured ectopic pregnancy at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-01-19)Introduction: Intra operative blood salvage in conditions like ruptured ectopic pregnancy can reduce the need for allogeneic blood which is scarce and expensive. Intra operative salvaged blood has been reported to be ... -
Quality of life of adult intestinal stoma patients in Uganda, A cross-sectional study at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-08-16)Introduction; Intestinal stomas remain important life-saving surgical options in a wide range of gastrointestinal pathologies globally. Knowledge of the effects of any medical or surgical intervention on the patients‘ ... -
Utilization of oral health services and barriers among HIV patients visiting public and private health facilities in Kampala Capital City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-12-12)Introduction: The greatest burden of oral diseases is offered by the destitute and socially relegated populaces like People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHAs). This eventually hints to discomfort and anguish, wearying of ... -
BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in selected exons in breast cancer patients attending Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-02)Breast cancer 1 (BRCA1) and Breast cancer 2 (BRCA2), mutation recognition is crucial for cancer risk assessment, identification of suitable breast cancer treatments, and personalised breast cancer prophylaxis in mutation ... -
Modern contraceptive use among sexually active adolescent girls (15-19 years) in Mubende District
(Makerere University, 2018-11-27)Introduction: Modern contraceptives are a critical component in the prevention of unintended adolescent pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV. They have the potential to inform the development of ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders amongst workers of Twangiza Gold Mine in South Kivu, The Democratic Republic of Congo
(2018-11-19)Background: Mining is a hazardous activity often associated with high rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). However, there is paucity of information on the prevalence and factors associated with WMSDs ... -
Hepatitis b vaccination status and associated factors among undergraduate students of Makerere university college of health sciences.
(2018-09-28)Introduction: Hepatitis B is a global health problem leading to approximately 780,000 deaths each year. In Uganda Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is highly endemic with a prevalence of 10%. Trainees in the health-related fields ... -
Eligible but not tested: Missed Opportunities for TB Diagnosis Using GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay in Health Centre IIIs, IVs and Hospitals in Tororo and Busia Districts in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)Background: Missed opportunities for TB diagnosis are associated with TB-related morbidity, mortality and continued transmission due to delayed or no treatment. GeneXpert is superior to the more common TB diagnostic tests ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among adolescent mothers in Kyenjojo District
(2018-11)Introduction: Breastfeeding is well established as the optimal method for ensuring healthy infant nutrition. However, many adolescents remain unaware of the role of breastfeeding in health promotion and disease prevention. ... -
Prevalence of otitis media with effusion and severity of hearing loss in children 2-12 years with Down's syndrome in Hill Preparatory Naguru
(2018-11-14)Introduction: Otitis media with effusion, is common in children with Down‟s syndrome.It causes conductive hearing loss, that affects their speech and language development .These could significantly hinder their psychosocial ... -
Contraceptive use and choice following abortion and associated factors among female youth in Nakawa and Kawempe Divisions, Kampala - Uganda
(2018-12-14)Back ground: In Uganda, female youth are most prone to unintended pregnancies. These result into unsafe clandestine abortions because of their ill preparedness for the consequences and the country’s restrictive abortion ... -
Determinants of women's support for voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention in fishing communitiess on shores of lake victoria, Uganda
(2018-12-14)Introduction: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is proven to reduce the risk of sexual transmission of HIV from women to men by 60%. Despite the achievements of Uganda’s VMMC rollout, the country has not met its ...
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