School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections: Recent submissions
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Knowledge attitudes and practices among healthcare workers on hepatitis B birth dose vaccination at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a global public health challenge, with approximately 257 million people worldwide affected with chronic infections, with the highest in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The majority ... -
Indication based typical diagnostic reference level for barium swallow examination at three centres in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: There is reduction in the utilization of barium examination which is attributable to concerns regarding the excessive exposure of ionizing radiations. Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) are employed in ... -
Surgical site Infections and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among patients undergoing abdominal surgery at Mulago National Referral Hospital: A prospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality among post-operative patients. The care for these patients is further compromised by the ever-increasing antimicrobial resistance. ... -
Prevalence, practices and challenges of home management of pain among children with sickle cell anaemia attending Mulago Sickle Cell Clinic
(Makerere University, 2024)BACKGROUND The most problematic aspect of managing sickle cell disease is the pain caused by vaso-occlusion . Despite a good follow-up of the patients, the vaso-occlusive crises remain unpredictable and have an uncertain ... -
Diagnostic accuracy of anomaly screening ultrasound scan in sex identification of the fetus, at two selected centers in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The role of ultrasound scan in obstetric is unquestionably paramount. Over the years the use of ultrasound has evolved to a more sophisticated role such as sex identification. Sex identification remains a ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with missed opportunities for tuberculosis diagnosis among children under 15 years attending Kitgum General Hospital Outpatient Department
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Childhood TB remains a leading cause of death globally. In 2020, 1.1 million children fell ill with TB, but only 36.5% were reported to the WHO. An estimated 3 million TB cases are missed annually by healthcare ... -
Cerebral dominace and side of stroke among patients attending Neuro-Clinics in Uganda: A cross sectional study of Mulago and Kirudu National Referral Hospitals
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Non-dominant hemispheric strokes have been associated with more severe stroke, longer recovery time and much slower return of functional activity compared to the dominant side. During activity Functional MRI ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among head and neck cancer patients at the Uganda Cancer Institute Mulago
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Undernutrition is a major source of morbidity and mortality in cancer patients. These patients are susceptible to nutritional depletion due to the physical and metabolic effects of cancer, as well as anticancer ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with non-screening of siblings of children attending the Sickle Cell Clinic of Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited hemoglobinopathy caused by an abnormal Haemoglobin S and is characterized by recurrent pain episodes and chronic anemia, progressive organ damage, and poor ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with postpartum Haemorrhage among Human Immunodeficiency Virus infected women delivered at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background PPH is the leading cause of maternal mortality in Uganda and globally. In Uganda some studies have investigated HIV infection as a risk factor for PPH but very few of these studies have been conducted in ... -
Utilization of postnatal services among postpartum mothers at Kawempe national referral hospital, Uganda. A study of attendance patterns at 24 hours, 6 days and 6 Weeks post partum
(Makerere University, 2024-07)Introduction: The postnatal care (PNC) is care given to the mother and her newborn baby immediately after birth and for the first 42 days of life. This allows women to discuss with their providers healthy behaviors such ... -
Mammographic findings and BI-RADS concordance in women attending a community outreach program in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: The incidence and mortality of breast cancer in Uganda are on the rise. The Improving Breast Cancer Care Coordination (IBCCC) program was initiated to bring breast cancer screening and diagnostic services ... -
Utilization and factors associated with family-based index case testing for paediatric and adolescent HIV diagnosis in Mukono General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Children in resource-limited settings remain undiagnosed and at substantial risk for HIV/AIDS-related mortality and morbidity. Identification of HIV-positive children is critical to their survival. Family-based ... -
Health facility preparedness for provision of maternal health services to women with disability in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: In Uganda, the prevalence of people with disabilities is 16.5% of the total population with women accounting for more than half of the number. Women with disability continue to encounter barriers in accessing ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with treatment abandonment among children undergoing cancer therapy at Uganda Cancer Institute.
(Makerere University, 2024-09-02)Background: Treatment abandonment (TA) is a major contributor to treatment failure and poor treatment outcomes for children with cancer in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, there is limited literature on ... -
Prevalence, factors associated and coping mechanisms of low self-esteem among adolescents with sickle cell disease attending Mulago National Referral Hospital Sickle Cell Clinic
(Makerere University, 2024-09-11)Background: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a chronic genetic disorder affecting about 112 per 100,000 live births globally, with adolescents being a vulnerable population. Beyond the physical symptoms, SCD has a profound ... -
Adolescent mothers' experiences and support needs during the care of their preterm babies at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2024-09-12)Background: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admission following preterm delivery is associated with physical and emotional challenges to mothers due to the uncertainty of neonatal outcomes and prolonged duration of ... -
Survival rate and determinants among extremely low birth weight Preterms at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-08-28)Introduction: The magnitude of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) preterm survival is unknown in Uganda and yet preterm related complications are a major contributor to neonatal mortality in the country. The neonatal period ... -
Trends of new onset type 1 Diabetes Mellitus among children at Mulago and Nsambya Diabetes Clinics: Pre and during the COVID 19 era, a six-year experience.
(Makerere University, 2024-09-11)Background: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is one of the most common chronic and debilitating diseases in pediatric age, but few studies on its epidemiology exist, especially in low-income countries. Recently, there has ... -
Poor functional performance and associated factors among Cerebral Palsy children with Epilepsy attending Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-09-11)Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation, that are attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occured in the developing ...