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Prevalence and patterns of floating knee injury among patients with major musculoskeletal injuries seen at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-06)
Introduction; Floating knee injury result from high energy trauma and are usually associated
with injuries to other body parts. Therefore, performing a thorough evaluation to assess the
associated injuries reduces missed ...
Molecular epidemiological surveillance of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 gene deletions in plasmodium falciparum parasite populations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01-31)
Background: The emergence of Plasmodium falciparum parasites lacking the histidine-rich protein 2 and 3 (pfhrp2 and pfhrp3) threatens the usefulness of histidine-rich protein 2 rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). However, data ...
Prevalence and factors associated with delay in seeking healthcare by caregivers of children less than five years with severe pneumonia at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)
Background: Globally, pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of under-five mortality In Uganda, pneumonia accounts for 16% of childhood deaths. Child mortality and complications from pneumonia can be reduced by prompt ...
Patient and health facility factors associated with prolonged decision-delivery interval of emergency caesarian sections done at Tororo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-03-17)
Background: The continents of Africa and Asia account for 95% of maternal deaths and around 90% of newborn deaths worldwide. The high maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality ratios in Uganda and other low- and ...
Gall bladder disorders at sonography among children with sickle cell disease at Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-24)
Background: Gall bladder disorders (GBDs) are common in sickle cell disease (SCD) due to chronic hemolysis. Cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, gall bladder sludge and choledocholithiasis are among the most frequent forms of ...
Predictors of early mortality among children under 5 years of age at the Pediatric wards, Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)
Background: In-hospital Pediatric mortality rates are high throughout Sub- Saharan Africa, with most deaths occurring within 48 hours of admission to the hospital. Whereas disease targeted in-hospital child mortality has ...
Preceptors’ nursing and midwifery students’ experience of clinical placements at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-05-05)
Background: Clinical placement training is a back bone of nursing training. The competencies
acquired through clinical environment training have a greater role in their lifelong learning and
practices. Therefore, the ...
Glycaemic response to selected carbohydrate source foods and factors that influence food choice among patients with diabetes mellitus in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Morbidity and mortality in DM are attributed to poor glycaemic control. Nutrition therapy is a cornerstone in the management of DM ...
Prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress among women attending postnatal and infant vaccination clinics at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction: Disorders of mental health during pregnancy and after childbirth is a global problem. Postnatal psychological distress is a higher burden in low and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. ...
Assessment of antimicrobial stewardship programs and barriers to effective implementation in Ugandan Intensive Care Units
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Background: Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are at the epicenter of the war against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Therefore, quality improvement strategies like Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) that mitigate AMR are ...