School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections: Recent submissions
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A retrospective chart review study comparing in-hospital morbidity and mortality associated with laparoscopic versus open surgery amongst colorectal cancer patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Colorectal cancer is a common cancer worldwide that causes significant morbidity and mortality. It relatively has a lower prevalence in Africa but with an increasing incidence. Surgery is the mainstay of ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with psychosis among adult patients with epilepsy at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)BACKGROUND Many studies have shown that the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among people with Epilepsy (PWE) appears higher than that in the general population. Psychosis is highest in patients with epilepsy at about ... -
Using a criterion based audit to assess impact of Lucas classification of urgency of caesarean section on pregnancy outcomes at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Global caesarean section (C-section) rates have increased from around 7% in 1990 to 21% in 2023. In Uganda, the C-section rate stands at 6% and 11% among first-order births indicating a high incidence of primary ... -
Prevalence of late post-traumatic seizures and factors associated with their development in depressed skull fractures at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background Depressed skull fractures (DSF) are a common problem among head injured patients presenting at Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) and they are sometimes associated with post traumatic seizures (PTS). ... -
The burden of urinary tract infections among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus: bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Among the many comorbidities seen in patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), urinary tract infections (UTIs) is currently a major cause of morbidity and increases the risk of decompensation to DKA and ... -
Performance evaluation of the Uganda National Algorithm for Diagnosis of tuberculosis in children at Mulago National Referral Hospital-Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background Diagnosing childhood tuberculosis (TB) is a challenge, this led the Uganda national tuberculosis control program (NTLP) to develop a clinical treatment decision algorithm for children. However, there is limited ... -
Maternal clinical outcomes and quality of life after treatment for postpartum hemorrhage at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: In sub-Saharan Africa PPH is still a challenge and accounts for 30 % to 50% of maternal deaths (Lancaster et al., 2020). In Uganda the incidence from six health facilities is reported to be 9% and 7.4 %. PPH ... -
Prevalence of un-operated umbilical hernias and factors leading to non-operation among primary school children in Mulago Parish, A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction Un-operated umbilical hernias are common among school going children in Mulago parish. Complications include incarceration, intestinal obstruction and strangulation. This affects their concentration at school ... -
Exclusive breastfeeding failure, severe acute malnutrition and associated factors among infants aged 6 to 12 months at Mulago National Referral Hospital: A case control study
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) is a persistent global burden responsible for over one million young child deaths each year. One percent of Ugandan children under 5 years are severely wasted and those aged ... -
Prevalence and associated factors for vaso occlusive episode in children with sickle cell anaemia at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-09-11)Background: Sickle cell Anaemia (SCA) is characterized by a number of complications of which pain or vaso-occlusive crisis is most common and severe often requiring Emergency department (ED) visists for pain management. ... -
Prevalence, severity and factors of rotavirus diarrhoea in children presenting at Kampala City Council Authority health facilities post vaccine introduction
(Makerere University, 2023)INTRODUCTION: Diarrhoea is the second most common cause of fatal childhood diseases, estimated to cause approximately half a million deaths among children aged <5 years annually. Rotavirus infection is the commonest cause ... -
Availability, functionality and access of blood pressure machines at the points of care in public primary care facilities in Tororo District, Uganda
(African Online Scientific Information Systems, 2021)Background: Early diagnosis of hypertension prevents a significant number of complications and premature deaths. In resource-variable settings, diagnosis may be limited by inadequate access to blood pressure (BP) machines. ... -
The National Diagnostic Reference Levels for digital diagnostic and screening mammography in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Mammography is the most effective screening modality for breast cancer due to the early detection of breast lesions. Breast tissue is highly sensitive to radiation. The risk of radiation-induced breast cancer ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with depression among women seeking post-abortion care services at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Literature has shown that women experiencing an abortion have psychological distress and some are consequently diagnosed with affective disorders including depression. However, despite the many women with ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Peripheral Neuropathy among adolescents and young adults with diabetes mellitus at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction Adolescents and young adults have poor adherence to diabetes treatment and recommendations which predispose them to diabetic complications. Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication which can progress ... -
Adverse maternal outcomes among mothers with obstetric hemorrhage referred to Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Globally, obstetric hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality. The risk of adverse maternal outcomes is high among mothers referred from lower health facilities, therefore, a mother referred with ... -
Factors associated with the level of adherence to hypertension self-management practices among older persons at Tororo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: The risk of hypertension increases with age. The number of hypertensive older persons in Uganda and the rest of the world has risen. Hypertension self-management practices have been proven beneficial in ... -
Incidence and risk factors for short-term poor outcomes among term infants admitted with birth asphyxia at Arua Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Background: Birth Asphyxia is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as ― "the failure to initiate and sustain breathing at birth". Millions of child deaths and stillbirths are attributable to it, yet limited ... -
Time to discharge and its predictors among preterm neonates admitted to the neonatal unit of Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Background: Preterm babies are physiologically immature with poor temperature stability, respiratory distress and intracranial hemorrhages which may compromise their survival. Admission for special newborn care is essential ... -
Maternal antibody in milk after Group B streptococcus vaccination in Uganda: MAMA study
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Introduction: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among newborns worldwide. The available strategies to control GBS disease in low to middle-income countries have met several ...