School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.): Recent submissions
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Prevalence and associated factors of acute kidney injury among preterm neonates admitted at the special care unit of Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most common conditions among neonates hospitalized in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and is known to be associated with short- and long-term complications. Preterm ... -
Determinants and barriers of time to initiation of anti-tuberculosis treatment among children under 15 years at a Primary Health Care Center in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Globally, it is estimated that 1,200,000 children under 15 years developed tuberculosis disease and this accounted for 12% of the global disease burden in 2019. The WHO reports that the diagnosis of TB in ... -
Uptake and completion of tuberculosis preventive therapy, facilitators and barriers among children and adolescents with HIV at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Children and adolescents contribute 12% to the global TB burden each year. People living with HIV (PLHIV) are 20-37 times more likely to develop active TB disease from latent TB. Prevention of TB among children ... -
Health workers' knowledge, attitude and practices regarding guidelines for misoprostol use during induction of labor at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Globally, up to 33% of deliveries involve induction of labor, with misoprostol being used in 14.5-15.8% of these cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) supports the use of misoprostol for this purpose, and ... -
Performance evaluation of Fujilam in diagnosis of tuberculosis in children under 5 years with presumptive tuberculosis in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in children remains challenging due to the paucibacillary nature of the disease, non-specific symptoms of TB, and difficulty in collecting samples from the lower respiratory tract ... -
Prevalence, etiology and factors associated with the common causes of infertility among women seeking care at Kawempe National Referral Hospital and Mulago Specialized Women and Neonatal Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)INTRODUCTION: Infertility is a growing health concern affecting 12.6% of reproductive aged couples globally. While there are numerous causes and factors that contribute to infertility, the prevalence and specific causes ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of amblyopia among children seeking eye services at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Amblyopia is the leading cause of visual impairment in children, with a worldwide prevalence ranging between 0.13% and 12.9%. The burden of amblyopia among children in Uganda is not well documented, and the ... -
Prevalence, pattern and factors associated with ocular morbidity among stone quarry workers in the districts of Kampala and Mukono, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Stone quarry workers in Uganda are at increased risk of developing ocular morbidity as a result of their occupation, which could result in irreversible visual loss. With limited published studies among stone ... -
Facilitators and barriers of male partner involvement in antenatal care at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: The involvement of men in maternal and child health programs and services like antenatal care, is recognized globally to give better health outcomes and improved service delivery for both men, women and ... -
Prevalence, sonographic findings and factors associated with deep venous thrombosis among HIV in-patients at selected national referral hospitals, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)BACKGROUND: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is part of a spectrum of venous thromboembolism (VTE) which also includes pulmonary embolism (PE). Up to 50% of hospitalized individuals who develop PE have DVT and PE is said to be ... -
Determinants of adherence to tube thoracostomy protocol in chest trauma management at Mulago National Referral Hospital: a cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2024-02)Introduction and background: High complication rates and morbidity following procedures in trauma patients have been associated with insufficient compliance with standard guidelines/ protocols. Globally, studies have ... -
Adverse pregnancy outcomes and associated factors among teenage mothers delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital – A comparative study
(Makerere University, 2024-07-10)Introduction: Complications related to pregnancy and childbirth are considered the leading cause of death among teenage mothers in developing countries like Uganda. However, the extent to which the observed associations ... -
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 ...