Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "CHILDREN"
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IMMEDIATE OUTCOMES OF CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL ANEMIA AND FEVER MANAGED AS OUT PATIENTS AT MULAGO HOSPITAL SICKLE CELL CLINIC
(Makerere University, 2019-09-18)Background: Fever is a common presentation of children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA). Outpatient management of selected patients with SCA and fever is safe, effective and reduces hospital admissions in high income ... -
MALNUTRITION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN GULU DISTRICT
(Makerere University, 2019-11-27)Background: Malnutrition and disability are areas of public health importance that require focus nationally and globally. Children with disability are at risk of malnutrition because they face several challenges such as ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with autism spectrum disorder symptoms among children attending the pediatric neurology clinic of Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-07-16)Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by pervasive abnormalities in reciprocal social interactions, patterns of communication and repetitive, stereotyped, restrictive ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with pneumonia and hospitalization in children below 5 years with sickle cell disease at Mulago hospital.
(2018-11-29)Introduction. A 33% Streptococcal pneumoniae carriage rate has been reported in children with SCD in Mulago hospital. Use of penicillin prophylaxis and pneumococcal vaccine showed 85% and 68% reduction of invasive pneumococcal ... -
Pulmonary arterial hypertension in children with adenoid and or tonsillar hypertrophy attending ear, nose and throat clinic at Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-09-12)Background to the study Adenotonsillar hypertrophy, a common child hood condition, is the leading cause of upper airway obstruction in children. This may results into a devastating and fatal complication of pulmonary ...