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Factors associated with birth asphyxia among term singleton births at two referral hospitals in Northern Uganda: A cross sectional study
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022)
Background: Birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality worldwide. In Uganda, it accounts
for 28.9% of all neonatal deaths. With a view to inform policy and practice interventions to reduce adverse ...
Birth asphyxia in Northern Uganda: Associated factors, intrapartum practices and the predictive value of lactate
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Introduction: Birth asphyxia is responsible for approximately 24% of all neonatal deaths globally, with an even higher share in Uganda. Birth asphyxia is associated with immediate neurological and long-term neurodevelopmental ...
Evaluation of preclinical safety of combined extracts of Taraxacum officinale, Zingiber officinale AND Vernonia amygdalina
(2023-01-20)
The use of herbal medicines for treatment of different disease has been in existence for a long time in human
history. Although herbal medicines are considered safe by the public, some herbal medicines have known
toxicity ...
Prevalence and factors associated with chronic kidney dysfunction among women attending antenatal clinic at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12-22)
Introduction: Chronic kidney dysfunction (CKD) is currently estimated to affect 3% of women of child bearing age worldwide. Pregnant women with chronic kidney dysfunction adapt poorly to gestational changes in renal blood ...
Antibacterial activity, safety and chemical composition of crude extracts of selected wild edible Marasmius species of Mushroom from central Uganda (a nested study)
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Background: Mushrooms are evenly distributed worldwide and are mainly used for food,
medicine and for commercial purposes. But few of the species have been investigated for medicinal potential, safety and chemical compounds ...
Administration patterns of magnesium sulphate for women with preeclampsia and immediate newborn outcomes in Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Pre-eclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. In Uganda, the MOH adopted the WHO recommendation of using MgSO4 to prevent and treat pre-eclampsia with ...
Lived experiences of women infected with Covid-19 during pregnancy at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Aim: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people in all aspects of their lives. Infected pregnant women may have a traumatic experience, however little is known about their experiences. The aim of the study was to explore ...
Preclinical safety and efficacy evaluation of combined Indigofera spicata Forssk and Indigofera trita Linn.f extract in abnormal uterine bleeding using albino rats
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Background: This study aimed at justifying folk use of a combination of the plants Indigofera Spicata Forssk and Indigofera Trita Linn.f in the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding. Objectives: The overall objective was ...
Choice of mode of delivery and associated factors among pregnant women with one previous scar at two public hospitals in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-10-23)
Background; There is unnecessarily increasing rate of cesarean sections in Uganda despite a success rate of 60-80% for women delivering vaginally after a cesarean section. This has led to increased health costs and associated ...
Prevalence and factors associated with impaired maternal infant bonding among mothers attending the young child clinic at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-10-25)
Introduction: Impaired maternal-infant bonding has a negative impact on the mother-infant relationship and can also affect the social, emotional, and cognitive development of a child. In Uganda, there is a paucity of ...