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Training Needs Assessment for the East African Centre of Excellence in Oncology
(Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS), 2019-02)The East African Centre of Excellence in Oncology (EACO), formerly the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) was originally founded as a collaborative research institution. The Institute holds a global legacy of providing the ... -
The prevalence and factors associated with umbilical arterial doppler abnormalities in women with pre-eclampsia at Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2015-06)Introduction: Umbilical artery Doppler velocimetry detects fetuses at risk of asphyxia from IUGR before changes in the CTG and biophysical score are evident. This has made it a primary fetal surveillance tool in pre-eclampsia ... -
Factors associated with empathy among midwives working in obstetrics and gynecology department of Mulago hospital Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-08)Introduction: Empathy is an essential component of a caring relationship and especially critical to the provision of quality midwifery care. It enables health care professionals to identify and understand patient‘s ... -
Awareness and practices of preconception care among women attending antenatal care at Rushere community hospital, kiruhura district
(2015-08)Background: Preconception care (PCC) has been shown to be effective in improving the health of mothers and pregnancy outcomes in developed countries. The aim of this study was therefore to describe the awareness and practices ... -
Youth Friendliness and Utilization of Reproductive Health Services provided by the University of Nairobi
(Makerere University, 2019)Background: The period ages 10-24 (youth) is associated with physical and psychological changes which come with various social and developmental challenges. One of the major challenges that youth face is in the area of ... -
Performance of viral load as a marker for cryptococcal antigenemia screening among anti-retroviral therapy experienced human immunodeficiency virus infected patients at Baylor Uganda
(2019-11-29)Background: Approximately 15% of all HIV-related deaths globally are attributable to Cryptococcal meningitis. Cryptococcal antigen (CRAG) screening and subsequent pre-emptive therapy can reduce the risk of Cryptococcal ... -
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 ... -
Ketamine-Midazolam versus Morphine-Midazolam for continuous sedation of critically ill patients in intensive care units in Uganda. A randomized controlled trial.
(2019-10-29)Introduction: Critically ill patients experience pain, discomfort and anxiety, which require sedation to facilitate life-saving procedures such as mechanical ventilation. Ketamine poses an attractive and readily available ... -
Risk factors for hyperemesis gravidarum among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Kawempe Hospital : A case-control study
(Makerere University, 2019-10-21)Introduction: Hyperemesis gravidarum is the most severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. The occurrence of HG varies in different areas, affecting approximately 0.5%-4.8% of pregnant women. HG is the commonest ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with positive visual inspection with acetic acid among women with high risk human papilloma virus at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-04)Introduction: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer related death in Uganda among both women and men. Currently, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends screening with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) testing ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) positive cervical lesions among women attending antenatal at Kawempe Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Background: Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and curable cancers if detected early. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of gynaecologic cancer death among women in Uganda. There are various cervical cancer ... -
INTER-OBSERVER AGREEMENT IN BI-RADS CLASSIFICATION OF BREAST MASSES AMONG ULTRASONOGRAPHY PERFORMERS AT MULAGO NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(2019)Background: Breast ultrasound is an invaluable tool in breast imaging for detection and characterization of breast masses. Using the Breast Imaging Reporting And Data System (BI-RADS) lexicon for lesion differentiation ... -
Improving estimation of prevalence of hepatic encephalopathy among liver disease patients on the gastroenterology ward at Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-10-14)Background: Liver disease is a major cause of morbidity and death worldwide. Hepatic encephalopathy is a common complication of liver disease. It has significant impact on a patient's quality of life and recently has been ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with placental malaria among women in Lira Regional Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-10-01)ABSTRACT Introduction: Malaria has a stable perennial transmission across most parts of Uganda. Placental malaria is associated with adverse maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes. The magnitude and the factors associated ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with raised Intraocular Pressure among Hypertensive Patients attending the Hypertension Clinic in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(2019-08)ABSTRACT Introduction: Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world, accounting for 8% of all blind people (WHO, 2012) and systemic hypertension is thought to increase the risk of development of ... -
Quality of life in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy at Uganda cancer institute, a cross sectional study.
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Background: Data from Uganda Cancer Institute indicate that annual incidence of breast cancer stands at 3.7% and breast cancer ranks third constituting 8.2% of all cancers diagnosed in Uganda (Wabinga H. R.et al, 2014). ... -
Prevalence of lower limb deep vein thrombosis and associated factors among Breast Cancer patients on chemotherapy at Uganda cancer institute
(2019-05)Background Cancer and its treatments are well recognized risk factors for venous thromboembolism. Evidence suggests that VTE risk depends on; stage of cancer, age of patient, type of chemotherapy, surgery, immobilization ... -
Assessment of medication errors at the in-patient wards of Arua Regional Referral Hospital, Arua District, Uganda
(2019-05)Background: A medication error is interpreted as an avoidable circumstance which may affect the drug end user while the medication is in his/her custody or even in the care of the healthcare professional. Medication error ... -
Prevalence of relapse of alcohol use disorder and the association with self-efficacy and perceived social support in Butabika Hospital
(2019)Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a problem globally and Uganda has one of the highest per capita alcohol consumption rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Relapse is a distressing aspect in the treatment of AUD and it is ... -
Postoperative mortality and associated factors among children with intestinal obstruction in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(2019)Introduction: Intestinal obstruction (IO) is a common paediatric surgical emergency worldwide. The incidence of IO is 1 in 2000 live births in newborns and 1 in 5000 in children greater than 2 years of age. The leading ...
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