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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 ...
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 ...
The prevalence and presentation of hypothenuria and proteinuria among adolscents and adults attending the sickle cell clinic in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2012)
Introduction: The presentation of SCD nephropathy is varied ranging from asymptomatic to include a defect of urine concentration, abnormal proximal and distal tubular function and nephrotic syndrome to overt renal failure. ...
Awareness of occupational hazards and use of safety measures among road-side welders in Jinja Town
(Makerere University, 2011-11)
Background: About 2.6 billion people worldwide spend one-third of their adult life in hazardous work environments. These hazards are most common in the informal sector which is inadequately supervised and lacks occupational ...
Bacteriological quality analysis of herbal cosmetics sold in Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-07)
The use of herbal cosmetics is popular in Uganda. Despite the increase in consumer trust for these products, the bacteriological quality of herbal cosmetics sold in Kampala has remained unknown. Regulatory polices on herbal ...
Factors associated with participation of private medical practitioners in integrated disease surveillance in Butaleja District
(Makerere University, 2010-07)
Background: Communicable diseases are the commonest cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing world, and their proper control requires effective surveillance. Although Private Health Practitioners (PHPs) attend ...
Clinical features and histological grades of penile carcinoma in patients seen at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
Background: Globally the incidence of penile carcinoma is relatively low and that of Uganda has been noted to be highest at 4.4/100,000 men, involving both the young and the elderly in Mulago. This has been associated with ...