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Climate for evidence-informed health systems: A print media analysis in 44 low- and middle income countries that host knowledge-translation platforms
(BioMed Central, 2011)Background: We conducted a print media analysis in 44 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Eastern Mediterranean in order to understand one dimension of the climate for evidence-informed health systems and to ... -
Clinical presentation of bipolar mania in HIV-positive patients in Uganda.
(American Psychiatric Publishing, 2009)Background: Secondary mania in HIV-positive individuals has been well documented; however, cases of bipolar mania in HIV infection occur, as well. Objective: This is the first controlled study of the demographic and clinical ... -
Co-trimoxazole resistance of streptococcus pnemoniae and commensal strptococci from Kampala, Uganda
(2007)Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (co-trimoxazole) is used frequently for people living with HIV/AIDS in Africa. In this study, the prevalence and mechanisms of resistance to sulfonamides and trimethoprim in commensal oral ... -
Coarctation of aorta presenting as acute haemorrhagic stroke in a 14- year old. A case report.
(Makerere University Medical School, 2008-12)Coarctation of the aorta is a relatively common defect. It may occur as an isolated defect or in association with a variety of other lesions, most commonly bicuspid aortic valve. The diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta ... -
Community effectiveness of malaria treatment in Uganda: a long way to Abuja targets
(Taylor & Francis, 2005)Introduction: At the Roll Back Malaria summit for African countries in Abuja, the heads of state committed to ensure that by the year 2005 at least 60% of those suffering from malaria would have access to effective treatment ... -
Community perception of intestinal schistosomiasis in Busia District of Uganda.
(Kenya Medical Association, 2007-02-02)Objective: To elicit and understand peoples’ perceptions of intestinal schistosomiasis that is a prerequisite for designing appropriate control strategies. Design: Cross-sectional study using six focus group discussions ... -
Community perceptions and factors influencing utilisation of health services in Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2009)Background: Healthcare utilization has particular relevance as a public health and development issue. Unlike material and human capital, there is little empirical evidence on the utility of social resources in overcoming ... -
Community-acquired pnemonia in Ugandan adults: short-term parenteral ampicilin therapy for bacterial pnemonia
(American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2001)A hospital-based prospective study of 99 patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) was carried out in Kampala, Uganda. We evaluated microbiological etiologies, clinical features and effectiveness of short-term ... -
A comparative study of the prevalence and clinical features associated with depression among HIV- positive and HIV- negative elderly patients in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2013)INTRODUCTION HIV/AIDS still remains a global health problem. Depression is a leading contributor to the burden of disease worldwide, a critical barrier to HIV care and as well as prevention and a common serious HIV ... -
Coping responses during pregnancy and early motherhood among adolescents in Central Uganda
(2008)This study was conducted to better understand adolescents' experiences and coping strategies during pregnancy and childbirth in order to meet their needs. It explored and analyzed adolescents' coping responses during these ... -
Coping responses during pregnancy and early motherhood among adolescents in Central Uganda.
(2008)This study was conducted to better understand adolescents' experiences and coping strategies during pregnancy and childbirth in order to meet their needs. It explored and analyzed adolescents' coping responses during these ... -
The costs and effectiveness of four HIV counseling and testing strategies in Uganda
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2009)Objective: HIV counseling and testing (HCT) is a key intervention for HIV/AIDS control, and new strategies have been developed for expanding coverage in developing countries. We compared costs and outcomes of four HCT ... -
Creation of virtual patients from CT images of cadavers to enhance integration of basic and clinical science student learning in anatomy
(Informa Healthcare Ltd., 2009)Objective: The goal of this study was to determine whether computerized tomographic (CT) images of cadavers could be used in addition to images from patients to develop virtual patients (VPs) to enhance integrated learning ... -
Discontinuation and modification of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-infected Ugandans prevalence and associated factors.
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007-03-16)Background: Data on discontinuation and modification of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) are scarce among sub-Saharan African populations. We sought to estimate the prevalence and to identify factors associated ... -
Discontinuation of cost sharing in Uganda
(World Health Organization, 2003-09-15)Objective: To assess the effects of ending cost sharing on use of outpatient services and how this was perceived by health workers and members of a health unit management committee. Methods: From 10 districts across Uganda, ... -
Domestic violence as risk factor for unwanted pregnancy and induced abortion in Mulago hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Blackwell Publishing, 2006)Objective: To compare pregnancy intention and domestic violence among women with induced and spontaneous abortion. Method: Case-control study in Mulago Hospital, Uganda, from September 2003 to June 2004 of 942 women seeking ... -
Domestic violence during pregnancy and risk of low birth-weight and maternal complications: a prospective cohort study at Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Blackwell Publishing, 2006-10)Objectives: To investigate whether domestic violence during pregnancy is a risk factor for antepartum hospitalization or low birthweight (LBW) delivery. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted in Mulago hospital, ... -
Early-onset versus late-onset HIV-related secondary mania in Uganda
(American Psychiatric Publishing, 2008)Background: First-episode secondary mania in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has been described among samples of predominantly Caucasian, HIV-positive male patients in developed countries. Objective: The goal ... -
Early-onset versus late-onset HIV-related secondary mania in Uganda.
(2008)Background: First-episode secondary mania in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has been described among samples of predominantly Caucasian, HIV-positive male patients in developed countries. Objective: The goal ... -
EBV, HHV8 and HIV in B cell non Hodgkin lymphoma in Kampala, Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2010)Background: B cell non Hodgkin lymphomas account for the majority of lymphomas in Uganda. The commonest is endemic Burkitt lymphoma, followed by diffuse large-B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). There has been an increase in incidence ...