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Optimal number of samples required to diagnose tuberculosis by sputum culture among adult HIV infected smear negative suspects in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-07)
Background; The World Health Organization recommended sputum culture among smear negative HIV infected TB suspects; but the number of samples to be examined is still unspecified. A study was set out to determine the ...
Criterion based audit on clinical management of critically ill mothers admitted to the High Dependency Unit, Labour Ward, Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012-07)
Introduction: MMR still remains unacceptably high and is a major global health challenge. To achieve MDG5 targets by 2015 will require not only sustained and urgent emphasis on improved pregnancy and delivery care throughout ...
Capacity of private health failities to care for newborns in Jinja District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-05-22)
Uganda has a high neonatal mortality rate (NMR) at 27 per 1000 live births. One of the reducing trategies for NMR is to ensure that health facilities have adequate capacity to care for newborns. 13% of mothers in Uganda ...
Prevalence, immediate outcome and factors associated with early onset Hypothermia in neonates admitted to the Special Care Unit, Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2009-05)
Hypothermia has been recognized as an independent risk factor for death in neonates for the last 40 years, regardless of the gestational age and weight. It is common in developing countries, affecting more than half of all ...
Position of pedicle screw in free hand spine surgery at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014-05)
Background: Posterior spine stabilization using pedicle screws and rod instrumentation surgery is on the increase in Uganda. However, most of the pedicle screws are placed using the “freehand” technique due to unavailability ...
Factors influencing consistence condom use among Barmaids in Kawempe Division.
(Makerere University, 2013-08)
Introduction:
Barmaids are a group of employees who work in alcohol selling venues. Their job is to serve alcohol and other beverages to customers. They are a group of people at high risk of acquiring and transmitting ...
The effect of consuming groundnut (Arachis Hypogaea) on serum testosterone levels and lipid profile in male rats
(Makerere University, 2011-11)
Introduction: Groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea) have been used by people for nutritional, medicinal, and recreational purposes. Researchers have reported groundnuts being rich in nutrients such as zinc, monounsaturated fats ...
The sensitivity and specificity of pleural fluid MTB-specific elispot assay among adults with suspected tuberculous pleurisy compared to pleural biopsy in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2009)
Introduction and rationale: Pleural effusions are a common reason for admission in Mulago hospital and tuberculosis is the most common infectious cause. The diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion with standard analysis ...
Factors associated with initiation of Cotrimoxazole Prophylaxis among people living with HIV in Busia District
(Makerere University, 2012-11)
Introduction: HIV/AIDS remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality and much of this morbidity and mortality is due to opportunistic infections some of which can be prevented using cotrimoxazole. In Busia ...
A comparative assessment of the conventional and the community based system of solid waste management in Kisenyi II Parish, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2010-08)
Introduction:
Worldwide, solid waste management (SWM) is a challenge to many urban areas and concerns related to it continue to grow. In Uganda, SWM is the responsibility of local governments and Kampala City Council ...