School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.)
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Prevalence and factors associated with malaria misdiagnosis among children in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015)Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda especially among children under five years of age. Reliable diagnosis is essential to reduce this burden. World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines recommend ... -
The quality of life among women with cervical cancer treated with chemo-radiation at Mulago radiotherapy unit
(Makerere university, 2015-05)Introduction: Chemo-radiation therapy still remains the most applicable method in the management of patients with advanced cancer of the cervix in Mulago hospital. However, the side effects associated with the treatment ... -
Factors associated with the utilization of cervical cancer screening services among HIV positive women recieving care at Makerere University Joint AIDS Programme
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Abstract Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes cervical cancer as a Human Immunodeficiency Virus [HIV] defining illness. Cervical cancer is preventable and screening enables early detection of ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with vitamin D deficiency among children with sickle cell Anaemia admitted at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Background: In Uganda, there is a high burden of sickle cell anaemia (SCA) across all regions. Children with SCA are prone to micronutrient deficiencies including vitamin D. Despite the availability of sunshine throughout ... -
Modified malement with early vascular control versus modified retropubic prostatectomy in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia - a randomised controlled trial.
(Makerere University, 2015-05)Background BPH is the most common benign tumor in men and its incidence varies with age, its >45% for men above 50 years globally. Internationally the Gold standard surgical management of severe symptomatic BPH is TURP, ... -
QUALITY OF LIFE, PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PROLONGED INDWELLING URINARY CATHETERIZATION AT MULAGO NATIONAL HOSPITAL
(Makerere University, 2019-06-11)Introduction: In the United States, 15% to 25% of hospitalized patients and 11% of home care patients have indwelling urinary catheters with their inappropriate use in acute care hospitals ranging from 21% to 63%. In ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Helicobacter pylori Infection in adults attending medical outpatient unit at Aden Abdulle Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia
(2016-10)Background: H. pylori is known to be a highly prevalent infection among persons in developing countries. It is an established etiologic agent for acute and chronic gastritis and a predisposing factor in peptic ulcer ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Hepatitis B Virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic in Mulago Hospital
(2019-06-19)Background. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. Worldwide, about two billion people are exposed to Hepatitis B virus and an estimated 257 million people ... -
Time to pulmonary tuberculosis relapse and its association with chest radiograph in Kawempe division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2017-11-20)Introduction: In Uganda, 5.19% of new tuberculosis cases are relapses with a prevalence and incidence of 0.159% and 0.161% respectively. Few studies have assessed factors that act as biomarkers for relapse at the initial ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Insomnia sleep disorder among HIV positive adults attending Entebbe Hospital HIV outpatient clinic
(2018-08-16)Introduction: The global burden of insomnia is high in the general population but much higher in those affected by HIV. Untreated insomnia is prognostic of HIV outcomes and increases the risk for psychological comorbidity ... -
ROTAVIRUSES IN UGANDA: MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY AND POTENTIAL OF ZOONOTIC TRANSMISSION
(2018-11-12)Introduction Rotaviruses are a major cause of diarrhoea in children and young animals. To decrease the burden and mortality due to rotavirus diarrhoea in children, rotavirus vaccination was introduced into the Uganda ... -
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE USE AMONG ADULT PLWHA ATTENDING HIV CLINIC IN TORORO HOSPITAL, EASTERN UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2018-09-07)Abstract Background Substance use is known to have detrimental effects on health of individuals and families. SubSaharan African is a home to nearly 70% of Global HIV Infection and increasing substance use in this region ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among children aged 0 to 6 months attending the immunization unit at Benadir Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia
(2019-01-24)Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) refers to the most favorable way of receiving only breast milk directly from the breast or expressed. World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the practice of exclusive breastfeeding ... -
Serum Album as a marker of burns injury severity and Hospital stay at Mulago National Refferal Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-12)Severe burns have been shown to lower serum albumin levels. Burns of TBSA as low as 10% have significant hyper catabolic, hyper metabolic and inflammatory process which lead to reduced albumin production and increased ... -
Functional characteristics of intensive care units in Uganda and their 28 day patient mortality- a multicenter prospective cohort study (#nct03511742).
(2018-10-20)Background; Despite advances in critical care, the ICU mortality in Uganda remains high, with sepsis and trauma as the major contributors. There is paucity of literature regarding ICUs characteristics, disease burden and ... -
Long Term Outcome of Bowel Function after Surgical Management of Anorectal Malformations at Mulago, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-06-07)Background: Anorectal Malformation (ARMs) is the commonest congenital anomaly seen at Paediatric Surgery Unit (PSU), Mulago Hospital, hence many patients undergo corrective Surgery for this condition. Knowledge about the ... -
Health related quality of life among prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy treated in Mulago hospital and Uganda cancer institute.
(Makerere University, 2018-06-12)BACKGROUND: The incidence of prostate cancer in Uganda increases by 5.2% annually. Majority of patients are diagnosed with advanced disease that is only managed with palliation using Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT). ... -
Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and associated factors among HIV infected patients attending the Mulago ISS Clinic
(Makerere University, 2017-10-12)Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide by 2020. Data from Africa indicate that the prevalence of COPD is high (4% to 25%). We sought to determine its ... -
Correlation between serum glucose profiles and injury severity among admitted trauma patients at Mulago hospital.
(2018-07-16)INTRODUCTION: Blood glucose is highly sensitive to cellular injury secondary to trauma and possesses all properties of an ideal serum marker of systemic injury. Blood glucose levels are positively correlated with severity ... -
Accuracy of Spectral Doppler in evaluation of diastolic dysfunction in hypertensive patients in Mulago Hospital Complex
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2018)ABSTRACT Background: Hypertension is major risk factor for heart failure, coronary artery disease, kidney injury and stroke worldwide. Uncontrolled hypertension leads to structural changes in the heart which eventually ...
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