School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.)
Recent Submissions
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Prevalence of and factors associated with post-partum hemorrhage following cesarean section among mothers delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of severe maternal morbidity and mortality; accounting for 27.1% of maternal deaths worldwide, ranging from 8% in developed countries to 32% in Northern ... -
Birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant mothers with previous uterine scar attending Kawempe National Referral Hospital-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by mitigating the three delays of obtaining maternal and Neonatal care. Previous uterine scar increases ... -
Prevalence and outcomes of gastrectomy at Mulago National Referral Hospital; A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Gastrectomy is a surgical procedure performed for various conditions of the stomach and duodenum. Despite its widespread use, there needs to be more data reporting in-hospital outcomes associated with gastrectomy ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis among post tuberculosis lung disease patients at Makerere University Lung Institute
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: As of 2021, there were around 10.6 million incident cases of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, listing it as the leading cause of infectious-related death worldwide. Despite receiving a microbiological cure, ... -
Knowledge and Practices in difficult airway management among anaesthesia providers in Uganda: A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Difficult airway scenarios can occur in the operating theatre as an anticipated or unanticipated event. Knowledge on airway management coupled with preparation, planning, communication and teamwork are ... -
Prevalence, factors associated and outcomes of critical illness among high-risk postpartum mothers at a Ugandan tertiary hospital. A prospective observational study
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Despite improving trends, there remains a high global burden of maternal mortality, which is almost invariably preceded by some form of critical illness. Timely recognition and appropriate intervention may ... -
Uptake and factors associated with uptake of human papillomavirus vaccination among adolescent girls aged 13-18 years seeking health services at Kiswa Health Center III
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: HPV is a highly prevalent sexually transmitted infection with a significant role in the cause of cervical cancer. In Uganda, the cervical cancer age-standardized incidence rate is estimated to be 56.2 per 100,000 ... -
Costs of tuberculosis care and associated factors among patients with HIV or diabetes mellitus comorbidities attending selected health facilities in Kampala from a societal perspective
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction In Uganda, the Tuberculosis (TB) burden among Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients is still high and increasing significantly among DM patients due to the looming DM epidemic. Although TB drugs and ... -
Effect of perioperative blood transfusion on complications following emergency non-trauma laparotomy: A prospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Blood transfusion may be required in the management of patients undergoing emergency non-trauma laparotomy. However, retrospective cohort studies involving patients undergoing emergency laparotomy have ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with suicidality among the elderly attending non-psychiatric wards at Mulago National Referral Hospital and Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2023-09-11)Background: The elderly are especially vulnerable to suicide. Older adults are at a substantially higher risk of dying by suicide compared to the younger age categories for a number of reasons including the fact that they ... -
Prevalence of acute postoperative pain and factors affecting its control in adult patients following intramedullary nailing for isolated femur fracture at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) describes pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with actual or potential tissue damage." ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with ocular burns among patients with burns in the Burns Unit at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere, 2023)Introduction: Ocular burns are a significant cause of morbidity and visual impairment with potentially devastating long-term consequences in the burn patient. Mulago National Referral Hospital Eye Clinic frequently ... -
Early outcomes and associated factors following laparoscopic fundoplication in Kampala Metropolitan Area-Uganda: A multicentre retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Laparoscopic fundoplication has become the gold standard surgical option for PPI-refractory GERD and symptomatic hiatus hernia. A plethora of western studies have demonstrated favorable outcomes following ... -
Perceptions of medical students and lecturers on the long case practices as formative assessment in internal medicine clerkship at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction; The long case is used to assess medical student’s competence in carrying out clinical tasks and is a good tool for formative assessment. In formative assessment, it is intended to provide feedback on ... -
Medical laboratory students' practice and perception of peer feedback during hospital placement at Luwero General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Peer feedback also known as Peer assessment in educational contexts is defined as information provided to a learner by a fellow learner to reduce the gap between current performance and a desired goal. The ... -
Prevalence of dementia and associated factors among Ugandan adults aged 60 years and above attending care at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor
(Makerere University, 2022-07-26)Background: Dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people globally. Currently, over 55millions people are living ... -
Nursing students’ experiences of caring for dying patients: A phenomenological study at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Nursing education cannot exist without clinical practice. Research shows that, clinical practice puts much pressure on nursing students to care for dying patients and their immediate families. Consequently, ... -
Perceptions towards E-learning among students at Mulago School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction E-learning is an innovative method of teaching that offers great opportunities to students(Lewis et al., 2014). There is a slow adoption of E-learning amongst students(Bigirwa, Ndawula, & Naluwemba, 2020). ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with condom use for dual protection among young people (18-24 years) in Oyam District, Northern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Globally, the burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains a high public health concern. It is estimated that more than 1 million STIs are acquired every day worldwide, the majority of which are ... -
HIV risk among male security guards in the Kampala Metropolitan Area: Theory, perception, and associated factors
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Despite being characterised among priority populations at high HIV risk in Uganda, male security guards' HIV risk and associated factors are not documented. Objective: To develop a grounded theory of HIV risk ...