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Perceptions and lifestyle practices of hypertensive patients attending Lira regional referral hospital, Lira District, Northern Uganda
(2018-10-15)Introduction: Hypertension is the leading cause of death in adults. About 80% of all cardiovascular deaths in low and middle-income countries are attributed to hypertension. In Uganda, the prevalence is 20.2%- 30.5% among ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice of medical officers on diabetic retinopathy in Kampala District, Uganda
(2018-06-30)Background: Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus and it is among the preventable causes of blindness. Diabetic patients usually come for eye checkup at a late stage of diabetic retinopathy, ... -
Plasmodium falciparum gene mutations that confer resistance to Artemether-Lumefantrine at Kasangati Health Center IV Wakiso District-Uganda
(2018-12-04)Background: Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is the mainstay of efforts for treating Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Artemisinin and its derivatives are the most potent and rapidly acting anti-malarials. ... -
MODERN CONTRACEPTIVE UPTAKE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG HIV POSITIVE WOMEN ATTENDING SOROTI HOSPITAL, UGANDA
(2015-07)Introduction: In SSA about 60% of PHAs are reproductive age women. HIV+ women continue to have unplanned pregnancies due to low uptake of MFP methods. Unplanned pregnancies among PHAs are associated with increased paediatric ... -
The microbiome in the blood of HAART-Naive HIV positive patients
(2018-11)Introduction: Infection with HIV results in the loss of gut mucosal CD4 T cells of the Th17 subtype responsible for maintaining integrity of the mucosa well as antimicrobial immunity. This results in an upset in the balance ... -
Plasma levels of DDE/DDT and liver function in malaria control personnel 6 months after indoor residual spraying with DDT in Northern Uganda, 2008
(The South African Medical Journal, 2010-02)Objective. We investigated the relationship between plasma levels of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and liver function in malaria control personnel 6 months after one round of DDT indoor residual spraying (IRS). Method. ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of echinococcus granulosus infection in dogs in Moroto and Bukedea districts in Uganda
(Springer Netherlands, 2016)A cross sectional study was conducted in Moroto and Bukedea districts of Uganda from May to September 2013 to determine the prevalence and risk factors of Echinococcus granulosus infection in dogs. Fresh dog faecal samples ... -
Prevalence of cancerous and pre-malignant lesions of cervical cancer and their association with risk factors as seen among women in the regions of Uganda
(Sci Forschen, 2017-03)Introduction: Cervical cancer is the second cause of death among women in Uganda. Little is known about the prevalence and risk factors associated with cancerous and pre-malignant lesions of cervical cancer in the regions ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Insomnia sleep disorder among HIV positive adults attending Entebbe Hospital HIV outpatient clinic
(2018-08-16)Introduction: The global burden of insomnia is high in the general population but much higher in those affected by HIV. Untreated insomnia is prognostic of HIV outcomes and increases the risk for psychological comorbidity ... -
In vitro antifungal effect of combined extracts of Euphorbia hirta L. And Carica papaya L.
(2018)Trichophyton rubrum accounts for up to 69.5 % of all dermatophyte infections worldwide including ringworms (Tinea). High costs of treatment, drug resistance, side effects and increasing incidences of such fungal infections ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Diarrhoea among children under-five and household adaptation strategies in flash flood prone Bwaise II and III parishes, Kawempe Division, Kampala Uganda
(2018-11)Introduction: Diarrhoea remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among U5 in Uganda with prevalence of 20%. Bwaise has poor sanitation and hygiene coupled with frequent flash floods have increased prevalence of ... -
EVALUATION OF CD27 EXPRESSION AS A POTENTIAL BIOMARKER TO DISCRIMINATE ACTIVE FROM LATENT TUBERCULOSIS
(2017-11-16)There is no Gold standard test that can be used to differentiate Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) from Active Tuberculosis (ATB) with the current tests available. We investigate the use of CD27 expression on CD4 T cells ... -
Factors associated with missed opportunities in TB investigation in public facilities in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem in Uganda. The prevalence of TB in Uganda is 273/100,000. Despite the implementation of several interventions to increase TB case detection in Uganda such ... -
ROTAVIRUSES IN UGANDA: MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY AND POTENTIAL OF ZOONOTIC TRANSMISSION
(2018-11-12)Introduction Rotaviruses are a major cause of diarrhoea in children and young animals. To decrease the burden and mortality due to rotavirus diarrhoea in children, rotavirus vaccination was introduced into the Uganda ... -
COMPARISON OF ROUTINE VERSUS SELECTIVE SCREENING STRATEGIES FOR DEPRESSION AMONG PLHIV ATTENDING PRINCESS DIANA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTRE IV SOROTI
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Abstract Introduction: Depression is not usually screened for among PLHIV in Uganda in spite of the fact that depression is more common among PLHIV than in the general population. The study’s aim was to determine whether ... -
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE USE AMONG ADULT PLWHA ATTENDING HIV CLINIC IN TORORO HOSPITAL, EASTERN UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2018-09-07)Abstract Background Substance use is known to have detrimental effects on health of individuals and families. SubSaharan African is a home to nearly 70% of Global HIV Infection and increasing substance use in this region ... -
TIME TO VIROLOGIC FAILURE, AND SECOND LINE ART INITIATION AMONG HIV INFECTED PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN RECEIVING OPTION B PLUS PROPHYLAXIS STRATEGY, KAMPALA, UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2019-02-15)Background With the continued scale up of the World Health Organization(WHO) option B+ strategy in most of the Sub Saharan African (SAA) countries; there has been notable reduction in HIV related morbidity and mortality ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with malaria in children receiving systemic cancer chemotherapy at Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2018)Background: Although significant strides have been made towards prevention, malaria remains endemic in parts of Uganda and is still one of the top 5 causes of mortality among children aged under 5 years. The detection ... -
Factors associated with village health team members’ adherence to practice guidelines in Mella Sub County, Tororo District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-07-30)Background: Village Health Teams (VHTs), globally known as Community Health Workers (CHWs) were introduced into Uganda’s health system by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the year 2000. CHWs attained global recognition after ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among children aged 0 to 6 months attending the immunization unit at Benadir Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia
(2019-01-24)Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) refers to the most favorable way of receiving only breast milk directly from the breast or expressed. World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the practice of exclusive breastfeeding ...
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