School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.): Recent submissions
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Prevalence and factors associated with dyslipidemia among adult patients on dolutegravir based antiretroviral regimen at Mengo Hospital, A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Introduction: Dolutegravir (DTG) based anti-retroviral therapy (ART) regimen has been rolled out in Uganda as the preferred first- and second-line treatment option in the management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). ... -
Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of postoperative hypoxaemic respiratory failure following emergency surgical procedures; A prospective observational study
(Makerere University, 2022-06)Background: There is little data describing the burden of postoperative hypoxaemic respiratory failure (PHRF) in a low resource - setting such as Uganda. This study set out to determine the incidence, risk factors and ... -
Clinical, immunological, virological characteristics, and hospitalisation outcomes of patients admitted to Kiruddu Hospital with advanced HIV disease
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Introduction Nearly four decades after the first case of AIDS was described, the global number of AIDS related deaths is not declining as expected to meet elimination targets, especially in sub-Saharan Africa where the ... -
Association of surgical procedure start time and post operative outcomes following emergency abdominal surgery at Mulago National Referral Hospital - A five year retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: Emergency abdominal surgeries are among the high-risk procedures with unacceptably high morbidity and mortality rates in the whole world, despite advances in surgical techniques and intensive care services. ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with early postpartum anemia among women delivered by caesarean section at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Introduction Early postpartum anemia (48 hours after delivery) is a global problem with deleterious consequences. It remains unacceptably high despite various interventions. There is scarcity of data on the prevalence ... -
Prevalence, pattern and factors associated with liver enzyme elevation among HIV-infected patients admitted in Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12-18)Background: Globally, mortality and morbidity among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected patients have tremendously improved over the years in this post- Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy (HAART) era. However, ... -
Assessment of the quality of informed consent process for elective gynaecological and obstetric surgical procedures in Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Background: The WHO declaration on patients’ rights, the patient has to be fully informed about their health status and medical facts. Obtaining informed consent is to respect patient’s autonomy, therefore it’s more than ... -
Loss to follow-up and associated factors among adult people living with HIV at public health facilities in Wakiso District, Uganda: A retrospective cohort study
(BMC Health Services Research, 2019)Background: Loss to follow-up (LTFU) from care among people living with HIV (PLHIV) is thought to be more common in the public setting compared to the private health care. It is anticipated that the problem may become ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with anastomotic leak among patients with colorectal surgery at Mulago Hospital: A Retrospective study
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Background: Bowel anastomotic leakage has detrimental effects on both patients and healthcare providers in general. Up to 30% of colorectal cases experience colorectal anastomotic leaks, which increase morbidity and mortality ... -
Assessment of antimicrobial stewardship programs and barriers to effective implementation in Ugandan Intensive Care Units
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Background: Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are at the epicenter of the war against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Therefore, quality improvement strategies like Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) that mitigate AMR are ... -
Burnout prevalence and associated factors among anaesthesia providers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-06)Background: Burnout is an under looked, underestimated problem found among working professionals and thus under diagnosed. Anaesthesia is considered one of the most stressful medical specialties but there is a paucity of ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with malaria gametocyte carriage among school-aged children in Masaka District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Background: Despite the scale-up of malaria control measures, certain populations remain prone to malaria parasitemia. Malaria among school-aged children is often underrated since most infections are asymptomatic. However, ... -
HIV viral load suppression and associated factors among people with mental disorders at Butabika Hospital and Mulago ISS Clinics: A mixed methods study
(Makerere University, 2022-12)INTRODUCTION In 2017 Uganda adopted the universal test and treat (UTT) guidelines. According to the UTT guidelines, people who test positive for HIV should be immediately initiated on antiretroviral therapy (ART) regardless ... -
Intentions and associated factors to use postpartum contraceptives among pregnant women in the third trimester attending ANC at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere university, 2022-12)Introduction: Postpartum family planning (PPFP) is the initiation and use of family planning services in the first 12 months after birth to prevent an unexpected and imminent pregnancy. The postpartum period is important ... -
Prevalence, pattern and factors associated with ocular manifestations in malnourished children attending Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Introduction: Ocular manifestations are among a wide range of systemic manifestations associated with malnutrition. Children with malnutrition have micro-nutrient deficiencies which impair the body systems including ocular ... -
Prevalence, pattern and associated factors of retinopathy of prematurity in the neonatal units at Kawempe National Referral Hospital and Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Introduction: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is one of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness among preterm babies. With approximately 226,000 preterm babies born annually and an increase in their survival ... -
Awareness and attitudes towards emergency contraceptive pills among female non-medical undergraduate students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Introduction: Emergency Contraception (EC) refers to a group of birth control modalities that can prevent unplanned pregnancy, especially when used after unprotected intercourse within defined time limits. Approximately ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress among women attending postnatal and infant vaccination clinics at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Introduction: Disorders of mental health during pregnancy and after childbirth is a global problem. Postnatal psychological distress is a higher burden in low and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. ... -
Haematological recovery among people living with HIV after Cotrimoxazole prophylaxis discontinuation at Infectious Diseases Institute, An urban HIV Care Centre, in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)ABSTRACT Introduction: Co-trimoxazole (CTX) prophylaxis has been part of the minimum care package for HIV-infected patients in Africa since 2001. Both World Health Organization (WHO) and Uganda’s national HIV guidelines ... -
Health-workers' awareness, facilitators and barriers of HSV-2 screening and management of pregnant women at two national referral hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-15)Background Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2) is the leading cause of genital herpes in the world. It can have an asymptomatic presentation and so diagnosis can easily be missed. HSV-2 infection in pregnancy has poor ...