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Stool-based xpert ultra testing for pulmonary tuberculosis in children in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-25)
Background.. Globally, the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in children is challenging principally
because of the paucibacillary nature of TB in children and the difficulty in obtaining good quality
sputum samples. More ...
Investigation of a haemorrhagic febrile illness in Nakaseke District, Central Uganda: A case series report
(African Journal of Parasitology Research, 2020-02-05)
Persons in Nakaseke and neighbouring districts within Central Uganda suffered from a haemorrhagic febrile
illness. Four tested positive for the Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) virus, five for the Rift Valley
Fever ...
Prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders among surgeons in Uganda, a cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2020-12-15)
Background: Musculo-skeletal disorders (MSDs) involve the locomotor apparatus
manifesting with pain, numbness and/or disability. Prevalence of work related MSDs
in surgeons ranges from 8% to 70% with higher prevalence ...
Histological Demonstration of the Organisms Causing Human Tungiasis in Eastern Uganda
(Journal of Cytology & Histology, 2020)
Background: Tungiasis, a neglected tropical ecto-parasitic disease, has resurged in Sub-Saharan Africa, causing public concern and at times confusing diagnosis. In October 2010, following widespread human disease within ...
Tuberculosis screening and associated factors among patients in the outpatient department of Moyo hospital, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-02-26)
Introduction: There is evidence that many TB patients present at health facilities but they are
not identified, resulting in missed cases. Globally, about 4.3 million TB patients were not
diagnosed or reported by the ...
Intentions and associated factors to use postpartum contraceptives among pregnant women in the third trimester attending ANC at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere university, 2022-12)
Introduction:
Postpartum family planning (PPFP) is the initiation and use of family planning services in the first 12 months after birth to prevent an unexpected and imminent pregnancy. The postpartum period is important ...
Dual contraceptive utilization and associated factors among women living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction: Dual contraceptive utilization (DCU) maximizes the prevention of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections including HIV infection. In Uganda DCU among women living with HIV (WLHIV) is low. ...
Evaluating Initiatives to support evidence-informed health system policy-making in Cameroon and Uganda: Case studies of EVIPNet Cameroon and REACH-PI Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Background: During the last twenty years, fostering evidence informed health system policymaking (EIHSP) in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) has been a priority for national and global health players with the aim ...
Regular STI and HIV screening intentions and practices among sex workers in Uganda: the effect of text message reminders and peer education
(Makerere university, 2022-12-06)
Background: Sex workers are a bridge population; up to 15% of HIV infections and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the general female adult population are attributable to sex work. Secondly, in sub-Saharan ...
Spectrum of rheumatic diseases and health related quality of life in two tertiary Rheumatology clinics in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)
Background: The prevalence of rheumatic diseases has increased exponentially globally due to increasing urbanization and lifespan with these diseases constituting a major impact on both quality of life and life expectancy. ...