School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.)
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Prevalence and factors associated with corneal related blindness among patients attending Mbale Regional Hospital Eye Clinic
(Makerere University, 2014-10)Background: Corneal related blindness (CRB) is blindness in an eye as a result of corneal disease. Its distribution and predisposing factors vary from one region of the world to another and Uganda is among heavily burdened ... -
A need to accelerate health research productivity in an African University: the case of Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
(Health Research Policy and Systems, 2017)Background: In the last decade, Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) has taken strides in research and training to improve healthcare through collaborative training and research programs. However, ... -
The clinical utility of cystatin c in assessing renal function among HIV/AIDS patients on ART at Mildmay Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-04)Background: The risk of death form renal disease among HIV positive individuals can be reduced by early detection and appropriate monitoring. Measurement of glomerular filtration rates is the gold standard assessing renal ... -
Patient and health facility factors associated with prolonged decision-delivery interval of emergency caesarian sections done at Tororo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-03-17)Background: The continents of Africa and Asia account for 95% of maternal deaths and around 90% of newborn deaths worldwide. The high maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality ratios in Uganda and other low- and ... -
Prevalence of neuropsychiatric adverse events and associated factors among adult patients on Dolutegravir attending Mulago ISS clinic.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Introduction: Dolutegravir (DTG) is a second-generation integrase strand transfer inhibitor that is recommended by World Health Organization for use as the preferred first line and second line anti-retroviral regimen ... -
Open Tibia Fractures: Prevalence and patterns among patients presenting with major osseous injuries at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-07-04)Introduction: Open tibia fractures are common presentations in musculoskeletal injuries. Despite the high burden, the specifics about the prevalence and patterns that could inform appropriate planning and resource mobilization ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with viral suppression among HIV positive young adults receiving antiretroviral therapy in KCCA Clinics
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Introduction: Over 30% of all new HIV infections globally are estimated to occur among young adults aged 15 to 24 years. Despite improving access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), young adults have been reported to have low ... -
Preceptors’ nursing and midwifery students’ experience of clinical placements at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-05-05)Background: Clinical placement training is a back bone of nursing training. The competencies acquired through clinical environment training have a greater role in their lifelong learning and practices. Therefore, the ... -
Prevalence and patterns of floating knee injury among patients with major musculoskeletal injuries seen at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-06)Introduction; Floating knee injury result from high energy trauma and are usually associated with injuries to other body parts. Therefore, performing a thorough evaluation to assess the associated injuries reduces missed ... -
Incidence and factors associated with late sputum culture conversion among multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients on treatment at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-03-25)Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the most common causes of death from an infectious disease. Late sputum culture conversion of Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients poses a risk for poor treatment ... -
Patterns and short term outcome of non-operative management of pediatric wrist fractures seen at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-06-10)Background: Management for most pediatric wrist fractures is non-operative with closed reduction and immobilization. At Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH), the prevalence of pediatric wrist fractures among pediatric ... -
Intern doctors' perceptions of their hospital learning environment in Uganda: a multi center study
(Makerere University, 2022-04-14)BACKGROUND: Globally, internship training occurs in a learning/working environment in which there is a rift with regards to setting an equilibrium between the education and clinical services arm and hence the need for ... -
Prevalence, radiological and clinical presentation of lumbar spondylolisthesis among patients with lower back pain at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-09)Introduction: Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a major cause of morbidity worldwide. In 2018, 39 million people were found to have LS worldwide. In Uganda, a study done in Mulago hospital in 2005 revealed that 4.9% of all lower ... -
HIV risk and factors associated with use of novel prevention interventions among female students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), aged 15-24 years, account for 1 in 4 new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa. Female university students are members of this key population. Female university students ... -
Uptake of assisted partner notification and associated factors among HIV positive persons with severe mental illness at Butabika National Mental Referral Hospital Uganda – a cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2022-04-01)Introduction: People with severe mental illnesses (SMI) have a greater HIV prevalence than the general population. In order to identify more than 95 percent of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the community, World Health ... -
Risk factors for fresh stillbirths among women delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital - a case control study.
(Makerere University, 2021-12-23)Background Each year thousands of newborn babies were being born dead. Stillbirth was among the contributors of perinatal mortality and poor obstetrics outcome in developing countries including Uganda. Various investigators ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with late antenatal booking among pregnant women at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-12-24)Introduction: Booking early for antenatal is associated with earlier detection and management of pregnancy complications which in turn improves pregnancy outcomes. Yet the majority of pregnant women book late for ANC. The ... -
Facilitators and barriers of self-disclosure of HIV status among adolescents aged 10-19 years in Makerere University Joint Aids Program
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Introduction: By the end of 2018 there were about 37.9 million people living with HIV globally. Adolescents account for about 5 per cent of these people and about 10 per cent of new adult HIV infections. In Uganda, 1.4 ... -
Predictors of early mortality among children under 5 years of age at the Pediatric wards, Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: In-hospital Pediatric mortality rates are high throughout Sub- Saharan Africa, with most deaths occurring within 48 hours of admission to the hospital. Whereas disease targeted in-hospital child mortality has ... -
Sonographic estimation of liver volume of healthy students in Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020)Introduction: The liver is one of the largest organs in the body with multiple functions and hence knowledge of the normal size is paramount in predicting the liver function. Sonography is one of the most frequently requested ...
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