School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.): Recent submissions
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Comparative study of lung ultrasound patterns of clinically diagnosed severe pneumonia and acute chest syndrome among pediatric sickle cell anemia patients at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Acute chest syndrome (ACS) and severe pneumonia are both common potentially lethal conditions among sickle cell anemia (SCA) pediatric patients. However, both conditions are clinically and radiographically ... -
Quality of life among perimenopausal women aged 40 – 55 attending to patients: A cross sectional study at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.p
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: Experiencing menopausal symptoms had persistently remained a public health challenge through attributing to increased morbidity and less productivity among the perimenopausal women. Menopausal symptoms had ... -
Primiparous women's preparedness and lived experiences of episiotomy at St. Mary's Hospital, Lacor, Gulu, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Episiotomies are still widely performed globally with 40% of primiparous women at St. Mary’s Hospital, Lacor undergoing the procedure. There is a paucity of data on whether primiparous women understand the ... -
Darunavir and rilpivirine steady state trough plasma concentrations with and without progestin contraceptive implant and HIV virologic outcomes among Ugandan women living with HIV.
(Makerere University, 2024)Background Through sustained viral suppression and prevention of unintended pregnancies, effective antiretroviral drugs like rilpivirine (RPV) and darunavir (DRV), and contraceptives like the progestin implant, can ... -
Utilization, associated factors and health workers' perceptions of non-pneumatic anti-shock garment in managing obstetric hemorrhage at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)INTRODUCTION: Obstetric hemorrhage stands as the foremost contributor to global maternal mortality accounting for 27% of the deaths. Particularly postpartum hemorrhage accounts for 70,000 deaths annually. The highest number ... -
Incidence, risk factors and outcomes of post-anaesthetic complications: A prospective cohort study in Mulago Adult Post-anesthesia Care Unit
(Makerere University, 2024)Abstract Background: Post-anaesthetic complications in the post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) are common and significantly impact patient outcomes often leading to increased morbidity, prolonged PACU stay, and unplanned ... -
Patterns of postoperative feeding and their association with In-hospital outcomes among emergency laparotomy patients in MNRH: A prospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2024-09-07)Background: Emergency laparotomy in sub-Saharan Africa is a common place procedure with relatively poorer outcomes of surgery compared to Elective laparotomy. Mortality following emergency abdominal surgery in low-income ... -
Attrition and associated factors among patients on chronic antihypertensive therapy at Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Attrition among patients on chronic antihypertensive therapy (AHT) is a significant problem that can lead to serious health consequences, including uncontrolled blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, ... -
Aetiologic profile, outcomes and associated factors for Infantile obstructive jaundice cases managed at a tertiary hospital in Uganda: A retrospective study
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The care for children with infantile obstructive jaundice (IOJ) remains a significant challenge in low-resource settings such as in Uganda. These patients often present late with significant complications of ... -
Childhood acute burn injury and outcome associated factors among patients admitted at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital: A retrospective study.
(Makerere University, 2024-10-04)Background: Burns are a significant cause of injury affecting a number of children worldwide, causing significant morbidity and mortality especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Consequently, burns lead to physical, social, ... -
Time to sputum culture conversion and associated factors among drug resistant tuberculosis patients treated with Bedaquiline at Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Sputum culture conversion in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is considered the most important interim indicator of the effectiveness of anti-TB treatment for drug resistant disease. Bedaquiline ... -
Healthcare worker treatment practices for severe malaria for children Aged 6 Months to 12 years at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Malaria remains an important public health concern, it is estimated that 3.2 billion people are at of risk contracting malaria annually. In Uganda, malaria is among the leading causes of illness and death. ... -
Prevalence, healthcare workers' perspectives and factors associated with hemodialysis adequacy among adult kidney failure patients at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Introduction: Kidney failure in Uganda is among the top 10 causes of death. Hemodialysis (HD) substitutes the natural work of the kidney thereby prolonging patients’ survival while improving their quality of life. An optimal ... -
Mapping and developing an Interprofessional education and collaborative practice framework for Health professional students within an African international elective learning environment
(Makerere University, 2024-09-02)The current global burden of disease, which includes emerging and re-emerging diseases, calls for interprofessional partnerships, even beyond one's country of practice. However, there are hardly any opportunities in Africa ... -
Correlation of Alberta stroke program early CT score among ischemic stroke patients and their outcomes at selected centres in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Introduction; Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally and contributes significantly to morbidity. It is important to know the etiology of stroke as secondary stroke prevention management differs. Neuroimaging ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of hepatitis d antibody among hepatitis b-infected adults with decompensated cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in Kiruddu Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-09-04)Introduction: Chronic viral hepatitis B (HBV) remains a leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite concerted effort to eliminate as a public health threat by 2030, data on its coinfection with Hepatitis D infection ... -
Experiences and perceptions of misoprostol use for induction of labor among health workers in kampala, uganda; a qualitative study
(Makerere University, 2024-07)Background: Induction of labor remains a crucial intervention to reducing the burden of high• risk pregnancies. Misoprostol is one of the relatively cheaper and effective drugs used to induce labor in low resource countries, ... -
Prevalence, management and in-hospital outcomes of gunshot injuries at Mulago National Referral Hospital, a 5-year retrospective study
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Gunshot injuries have been shown to be on the rise world over. In Africa, these are thought to be fueled by the proliferation of small arms resulting from political conflicts, as well as misuse of legal firearms ... -
Incremental yield of three serial lateral flow lipoarabinomannan assays in the diagnosis of tuberculosis among HIV-positive inpatients at Kiruddu Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Background: Lateral flow urine-TB Lipoarabinomannan (LF urine-TB LAM) testing has proven beneficial in diagnosing TB among patients with advanced HIV disease. However, the yield of a single spot test remains suboptimal, ... -
Accuracy of the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in predicting thirty-day all-cause mortality among patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia in Uganda a nested cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) contributes to approximately 3 million deaths globally. The assessment of severity plays a crucial role in effectively managing CAP and accurately predicting mortality outcomes. ...