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Comparison of bacteria isolated from surface swabs to bacteria isolated from core tonsilar tissue of patients undergoing tonsillectomy at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015)Introduction and background; Tonsillitis is a common condition among ENT patients, with raw data showing up to 10 patients with tonsillitis seen daily in the Mulago hospital ENT OPD. The throat swab has been the main ... -
Comparison of wet mount microscopy and PCR against culture for the diagnosis of trichomonas vaginalis among symptomatic females at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2014-08-08)Background: Trichomonas vaginalis (TV)is a protozoan parasite that causes infection in the human urogenital tract. It is a common cause of vaginitis in women, associated with a frothy, malodorous, greenish vaginal discharge. ... -
Consistent condom use among sexually active adult HIV positive clients attending Mbarara Regional Refferal Hospital HIV clinic
(Makerere University, 2014-07)Background: Though condom use is a proven effective method to prevent Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission, there is limited or no documented information about condom use practices among HIV-infected clients in ... -
A cost effectiveness analysis of pulmonary tuberculosis case finding strategies among high risk communities in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2017)Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is still a major global health risk and Sub-Saharan Africa carries the greatest TB burden. Prompt identification and treatment of new TB cases are important in TB control. To improve TB case ... -
A cost effectiveness analysis of quinine or artemisinins in management of severe malaria in pregnancies at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)Introduction: Malaria kills one million people each year in the world. It accounts for up to 40% of all outpatient attendances, 20% of all admissions and 14% of all in-patient deaths in Uganda. Among pregnant women, it ... -
Current practice of midwives and their perception of care offered during labour and delivery at Mulago National Hospital Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-05)Background: Maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality are a concern in reproductive health. A number of studies have shown that most maternal deaths occur during labor, delivery and within the first four hours yet these ... -
Delayed presentation and diagnosis of patients with primary malignant musculoskeletal tumours seen at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015)Background: Malignant musculoskeletal tumours are comparatively rare tumours and delays in diagnosis and treatment are common. Several factors have been associated with delayed presentation of patients with tumours. These ... -
Depression with pain co morbidity and factors associated among HIV positive patients
(Makerere University, 2014-03)This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of depression with pain co morbidity among HIV positive patients. Three-hundred and seventy three adult ambulatory HIV/AIDS patients were randomly recruited ... -
Depression, psycho-social covariates and glycemic control among people with Type II Diabetes at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2014-03)Co morbid depression among people with Type II diabetes is twice as prevalent as in the general population. Moreover, there is scanty literature on depression among people with Type II diabetes in the context of Uganda. ... -
Descriptive study on prevalence of bacteremia and the profiles of antimicrobial resistance among febrile patients admitted to the medical emergency ward of Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-04)Introduction: Bacteremia is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in the developing world. In Uganda, antibiotic susceptibility testing is not routinely done among patients suspected to have sepsis. This ... -
Determinants and time to blood transfusion among thermal burn patients admitted to Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2014)Background: Blood transfusion is common practice among thermal burn patients due to significant alteration in haematological parameters associated with burns. Whereas it’s beneficial and the most effective method to treat ... -
Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers less than 25 years attending the immunization clinic at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2016)Introduction and background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends Exclusive Brest Feeding (EBF) for six months. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding is still low and the duration of breastfeeding is also ... -
Determinants of food intake among lactating mothers in Butambala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)Introduction: Lactating mothers in Butambala district form of part the 15.5% underweight women (BMI<18.5) in central Uganda, and this is attributed to maternal and socio-economic factors. This study therefore assessed the ... -
Determinants of health related quality of life in smear positive and smear negative adult tuberculosis patients in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)Introduction/background: Smear negative Tuberculosis has been on the rise since the HIV epidemic and is associated with poor clinical outcomes. There is limited information regarding health related quality of life(HRQoL) ... -
Developing a real-time PCR technique for Mycobacteria Tuberculosis strain typing using 15-Loci MIRU-VNTR based on high resolution melting - Step one
(Makerere University, 2015-08)Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health concern worldwide, with more than 2 billion people with latent infection. The precise identification of bacterial pathogens at the strain level is essential for ... -
Diabetes and pre-diabetes among HIV-positive persons aged 18 years and above in Kabarole District: Prevalence and associated factors
(Makerere University, 2016)Background: The relationship of HIV-AIDS and NCDs is a complex web that includes; the effect of ART therapy and its associated metabolic disorders, nutritional counselling given to HIV/AIDS patients and the lifestyle ... -
Diagnostic accuracy of modified allen test in evaluating adequacy of hand collateral arterial blood circulation among diabetics at Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-06)Background: Diabetes mellitus is common and on the increase globally. The associated accelerated macro-vascular angiopathy impairs blood flow in medium sized arteries including hand collateral arteries among others with ... -
Diagnostic accuracy of Tzanakis score in acute appendicitis in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015-05)Background: Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis is not always a straight forward process; sometimes its presentation is so atypical even for the most experienced surgeon leading to false positives of (15% to 37.6%) and false ... -
Diagnostic reference levels for lumbar spine x-ray examinations in eight x-ray health units in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-05)Introduction Lumbar spine plain radiography contributes relatively high doses of radiation compared to a chest x-ray; 10mGy for AP and 30mGy for lateral projections according to IAEA and European commission on radiation ... -
Drug substitution in community pharmacies in Kampala city, Uganda. A descriptive study
(Makerere University, 2014-11)Background In Sub-Saharan Africa where Uganda lies, half of the population lacks reliable access to essential medicines and out of pocket expenditure by patients is as high as 34%. Generic drug substitution, if implemented ...