Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Issue Date "2008-05"
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Acceptability of cervical cancer screening using visual inspection with acetic acid and lugol's iodine among women attending the family planning clinic in mulago hospital.
(2008-05)BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is the commonest malignancy among women in Uganda. Over 80% of patients diagnosed with cervical cancer in Mulago hospital present with advanced disease. Cytology based screening services are ... -
Factors associated with complications in women presenting with abortion in Mulago Hospital Emergency Gynecological ward
(2008-05)Abortion complications are a common cause of maternal morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. Maternal mortality from abortion is well studied, but other abortion complications are not documented, especially in ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Hepatitis B among children admitted in Mulago hospital.
(2008-05)INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B (HBV) is a major health problem worldwide. About 2 billion people are exposed to hepatitis B all over the world, with an estimated 350 million people being carriers. The prevalence ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with risk of HIV occupational exposure and PEP utilization among healthcare workers in Mwanza referral hospitals-Tanzania.
(2008-05)INTRODUCTION: It is estimated that about 40 million people are living with HIV/AIDS globally, and of these, two thirds are in sub Saharan Africa. In Tanzania the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among adults is 7%. The increasing ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with teenage pregnancy among prime gravidas in Butaleja district, Uganda.
(2008-05)INTRODUCTION: Teenage pregnancy is one of the significant factors contributing to the high maternal and infant mortality rates in Uganda hence an obstacle to realization of MDG (Millennium Development Goals) 4 and 5. The ... -
Psychosocial functioning amon bipolar 1 disorder patients in remission phases as seen in mulago and butabika hospitals in uganda.
(2008-05)INTRODUCTION: Bipolar disorder is a common lifelong psychiatric illness, which may carry severe impairment of patients’ general functioning. In 1990, the world health organisation reported that bipolar disorder is the 6th ...