College of Health Sciences (CHS): Recent submissions
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Predicting suicidality in people living with HIV in Uganda: A machine learning approach
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Background Suicidality is a major risk factor for future suicide attempts and completed suicide. People living with HIV (PLWH) are at a higher risk of fatal suicide attempts compared to the general population due to the ... -
Impact of blended learning on the academic performance of pharmacology students of Victoria University, Kampala: Quasi experimental study
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: - As technology advances, innovative teaching-learning practices are advancing in higher education globally. The 21st century skills require stakeholders of higher education to be acquainted with the emerging ... -
Extended spectrum beta lactamase gram negative bacteria contamination of inanimate objects in Paediatric wards at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Uganda
(2024)Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global crisis that endangers the efficacy of antibiotics and also the treatment provided. Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) resistance among beta lactams especially ... -
Malaria prevalence and associated factors among pregnant women attending their first antenatal care in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda affecting mostly children under 5 years of age and pregnant mothers. In the post COVID-19 era, malaria incidences have been reportedly rising ... -
Functional and radiological outcomes of closed ankle fractures managed non-operatively among adults at Mulago National Referral Hospital six months post-injury
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction Non-operative management is a common approach for treating closed ankle fractures at Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) due to its potential benefits, including shorter hospital stays and the absence ... -
Fetal anomaly scan rates, information collected, and prenatal referral patterns among pregnant women at Kawempe Hospital: A prospective observational study
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Congenital anomalies account for approximately 5% of global neonatal mortality and 8% of under-five mortality, with 90% of these deaths occurring in LMICs. The disparities between HICs and LMICs are largely due ... -
Experiences and factors associated with the use of mHealth among health care workers to provide health services in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Despite the potential benefits of mHealth, its adoption remains a big challenge in developing countries such as Uganda. Additionally, limited data exist on the utilization of mHealth among health workers to ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and Factors associated with Hyperglycaemia among Youth (15-24 years) on Dolutegravir attending selected HIV clinics in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Background: Noncommunicable diseases are increasingly causing higher mortality and morbidity among HIV patients due to extended lifespan, drug effects and unhealthy lifestyles. Dolutegravir is linked to adverse effects ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge and practices of rift valley fever prevention among refugee households keeping animals in the Basecamp of Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a mosquito borne viral zoonotic disease in Africa and the Arab world associated with outbreaks during heavy rains and prolonged flooding, a phenomenon that has been observed in areas ... -
.COVID-19 vaccination uptake and associated factors among employees of sugar corporation of Uganda limited (scoul) in Lugazi, Buikwe District.
(Makerere University, 2024-10-18)Background With over 200 COVID-19 vaccines in development, medical professionals emphasize the critical role of vaccination in combating the pandemic. Despite the proven efficacy of vaccines, hesitancy remains a significant ... -
Length of hospital stay, in-patient mortality, and factors associated with mortality among HIV- associated cryptococcal meningitis patients at tertiary hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Abstract Introduction: Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) remains the second most common and lethal opportunistic infection among People Living with HIV (PLWHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, patients are managed on single ... -
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 ...