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Randomized controlled trial of a rapid diagnostic test in home-based management of endemic malaria in Bugiri District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-02)
Introduction: Malaria is endemic in Uganda, and is the commonest cause of morbidity and mortality of children under-fives. The Government of Uganda is implementing Home Based Management of Fever (HBMF) Strategy.
Objective: ...
Species and antifungal susceptibility of Candida causing Vulvovaginal candidiasis among pregnant mothers attending the antenatal clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2013-05)
Background:
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a fungal infection of the female lower genital tract- the vagina and vulva caused by candida species. It is estimated that 40% of healthy asymptomatic women have Candida as ...
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 ...
Ectopic pregnancy; incidence and its common characteristics among women admitted in Emergency Gynecological ward at Mulago Hospital, Kampala.
(Makerere University, Kampala - Uganda, 2013-04)
Introduction: There has been a global trend increase in Ectopic pregnancy rate over the past decade with Uganda not an exception (Ola ER et al 1999).This is due to changes in distribution patterns of the various known risk ...
Efficacy of oral water soluble contrast medium (gastrografin) compared with standard conservative treatment in management of adhesive small bowel obstruction at mulago national hospital.
(Makerere University, 2013-06)
Background: Adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) is an important cause of hospital admission, repeated admission and its treatment is still controversial. Emergency surgery is mandatory when strangulation or complete ...
Association between androgen deprivation and serum insulin levels among Ugandan men with advanced prostate cancer in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2013)
Background: In Uganda, cancer of the prostate is now the commonest malignancy in the male, most patients presenting with advanced disease for which the standard treatment remains androgen ablation (ADT), usually by surgical ...
Client-provider interactions in provider-initiated and voluntary HIV counseling and testing services in Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2013)
Background: Provider-initiated HIV testing and counselling (PITC) is based on information-giving while voluntary
counselling and testing (VCT) includes individualised client-centered counseling. It is not known if the ...
The efficacy of methylene blue compared to air in the assessment of anastomotic integrity: A randomized controlled trial.
(Makerere University, 2013)
Background: Anastomotic leak is the most dreaded postoperative complication following bowel surgery because it causes significant morbidity and mortality with resultant increase in duration of hospital stay and cost of ...
Prevalence and factors associated with iodine deficiency among goiter patients in Rubkona, Guit and Koch communities in South Sudan.
(Makerere University, 2013-11)
Background: WHO 2004 global health report, estimated that 30% of the world’s 6 billion people live in iodine-deficient areas. Over 80% of these cases were found to occur in low and middle income countries. With wide spread ...
Attitude and practice towards female genital cutting among Somali immigrant community in Kampala-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013)
Introduction: Female genital cutting (FGC) has lifelong adverse social and health consequences on women, and its prevention will not only enhance the health of children and women, but also promote gender equality. Like ...