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Clinical presentation and in-hospital outcome of patients with myocardial infarction admitted in Mulago hospital
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2014-05)Background Myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide with decreasing incidence in developed countries and increasing incidences in developing countries, Uganda inclusive. This increasing ... -
Risk factors for hypertension and frequency of target organ damage in hypertensive adults in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2015-05)Background: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for premature death and disability worldwide. Epidemiologic data on risk factors for hypertension among adults in urban Uganda is currently lacking. Objectives: ... -
Incidence and predictors of treatment failure to second line Antiretroviral treatment in a young people living with HIV clinic
(Makerere University, 2015)Background: Second line (PI) based regimens are still very expensive in most developing nations yet will be needed soon by the high number of people on ART due to treatment failure. We asked whether socio-demographic, ... -
The effect of fortified breast milk on weight gain in preterm infants admitted in the NICU at Arusha, Tanzania.
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Background: Breast milk is recommended as the ideal nutrition support for enteral feedings of preterm infants. However, it does not meet all preterm nutritional requirements. Developed countries have demonstrated the ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice of medical officers on diabetic retinopathy in Kampala District, Uganda
(2018-06-30)Background: Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus and it is among the preventable causes of blindness. Diabetic patients usually come for eye checkup at a late stage of diabetic retinopathy, ... -
Plasma levels of DDE/DDT and liver function in malaria control personnel 6 months after indoor residual spraying with DDT in Northern Uganda, 2008
(The South African Medical Journal, 2010-02)Objective. We investigated the relationship between plasma levels of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and liver function in malaria control personnel 6 months after one round of DDT indoor residual spraying (IRS). Method. ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of echinococcus granulosus infection in dogs in Moroto and Bukedea districts in Uganda
(Springer Netherlands, 2016)A cross sectional study was conducted in Moroto and Bukedea districts of Uganda from May to September 2013 to determine the prevalence and risk factors of Echinococcus granulosus infection in dogs. Fresh dog faecal samples ... -
Prevalence of cancerous and pre-malignant lesions of cervical cancer and their association with risk factors as seen among women in the regions of Uganda
(Sci Forschen, 2017-03)Introduction: Cervical cancer is the second cause of death among women in Uganda. Little is known about the prevalence and risk factors associated with cancerous and pre-malignant lesions of cervical cancer in the regions ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Diarrhoea among children under-five and household adaptation strategies in flash flood prone Bwaise II and III parishes, Kawempe Division, Kampala Uganda
(2018-11)Introduction: Diarrhoea remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among U5 in Uganda with prevalence of 20%. Bwaise has poor sanitation and hygiene coupled with frequent flash floods have increased prevalence of ... -
COMPARISON OF ROUTINE VERSUS SELECTIVE SCREENING STRATEGIES FOR DEPRESSION AMONG PLHIV ATTENDING PRINCESS DIANA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTRE IV SOROTI
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Abstract Introduction: Depression is not usually screened for among PLHIV in Uganda in spite of the fact that depression is more common among PLHIV than in the general population. The study’s aim was to determine whether ... -
Comparison of routine versus selective screening strategies for depression among PLHIV attending Princess Diana Memorial Health Centre iv Soroti.
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Abstract Introduction: Depression is not usually screened for among PLHIV in Uganda in spite of the fact that depression is more common among PLHIV than in the general population. The study’s aim was to determine whether ... -
Factors associated with use of modern contraceptives among female adolescents 15-19 years in Rubaga Division slums of Kampala- Uganda: A cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2018)Introduction: Avertable pregnancies and maternal deaths continue to occur predominantly in Sub-Saharan Africa where use of the effective modern contraceptive methods is still low due to a number of barriers. Female ... -
Assessment of factors associated with district health facility preparedness towards cholera epidemics: A case of Namayingo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Background: African countries are prone to epidemics due to poor preparedness. Uganda adopted the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy to effectively respond to epidemics. Despite having an IDSR, ... -
Predictors of contraceptive use among students of Gulu University
(Makerere University, 2018-10)Introduction: Worldwide contraceptive prevalence among young people is estimated at 64%. In Uganda, contraceptive prevalence among sexually active unmarried women aged 20-24years is 55.6%. Objective: To establish prevalence ... -
Factors associated with practices towards diarrhoea prevention among caretakers of children under five years in Lwengo district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-23)ABSTRACT Introduction: Diarrhoea remained the second leading cause of death among children under five years globally. It killed more young children than Aids, malaria and measles combined. Uganda remained among the ... -
Factors affecting availability of artemisinin-based combination therapy in private drug outlets in Tororo district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-19)Background: Uganda has a high malaria burden, with reported 30 to 50 percent malaria-related outpatient visits. However, about 60% of patients seek treatment from private drug outlets. In response to this challenge, the ... -
Determinants for late antiretroviral therapy initiation among diagnosed HIV positive individuals in Alebtong District, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2018-11-08)Background: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) greatly reduces Human Immuno-deficiency Syndrome (HIV) related morbidity and mortality among HIV patients. However, global ART coverage for adults was only 38% and 46% by the end ... -
Prevalence and pattern of echocardiographic abnormalities among patients with end stage renal disease on Haemodialysis at Mulago National Referal Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-09)Background: Cardiovascular disease independent of the primary diagnosis is the most common cause of morbidity and premature mortality in patients on chronic haemodialysis. In Uganda, the prevalence of CKD is almost 16% and ... -
Prevalence and disposal of unused medicines among Households in Kawempe Division, Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-20)ABSTRACT Background: Presence of unused medicines in households can lead to harmful health incidents such as prolonged morbidity due to ingestion of sub-optimal doses, wrong treatment or poisoning and yet there is ... -
Factors associated with adherence to safe water chain practices among refugees in Pagirinya refugee settlement, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-19)Poor adherence to safe water chain practices is a major obstacle to consumption of safe drinking water by people around the world. It is also one of the leading con-tributors to various incidences of water-borne diseases. ...
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