Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Risk factors"
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Awareness of breast cancer risk factors and early detection measures and associated factors among nurses and midwives at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2009-05)Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women, and second cause of cancer death in the world, with more than one million cases occurring worldwide annually. The chance of a woman having invasive ... -
Domestic violence as risk factor for unwanted pregnancy and induced abortion in Mulago hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Blackwell Publishing, 2006)Objective: To compare pregnancy intention and domestic violence among women with induced and spontaneous abortion. Method: Case-control study in Mulago Hospital, Uganda, from September 2003 to June 2004 of 942 women seeking ... -
Factors associated with preterm births at Mulago Hospital, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2013-11)Introduction: Preterm birth is one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality worldwide. It accounts for 35 percent of all neonatal deaths worldwide and underlies the other causes of neonatal deaths especially infections. ... -
Frequency of and risk factors for HIV dementia in an HIV clinic in sub-Saharan Africa
(American Academy of Neurology, 2007)Objective: To measure the frequency and associated risk factors of HIV dementia in an HIV clinic in Kampala, Uganda. Methods: We systematically sampled 78 HIV-seropositive (HIV ) patients from an ambulatory HIV ... -
Incidence and risk factors for acute transfusion reactions among children aged 0 - 17 years receiving transfusions at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-10-17)Background: Blood transfusion is a commonly performed procedure among children especially in emergency settings. According to WHO, up to 65% of transfusions are given to children below 5 years in low-income countries. ... -
Incidence and risk factors for short-term poor outcomes among term infants admitted with birth asphyxia at Arua Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Background: Birth Asphyxia is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as ― "the failure to initiate and sustain breathing at birth". Millions of child deaths and stillbirths are attributable to it, yet limited ... -
Musculoskeletal disorder risk factors among nursing professionals in low resource settings: a cross-sectional study in Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2014)Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) constitute one of the main occupational hazards among health care workers. However, few epidemiological studies on work related MSD among nursing professionals have been carried ... -
Musculoskeletal disorder risk factors among nursing professionals in low resource settings: a cross-sectional study in Uganda.
(BMC Nursing, 2014)Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) constitute one of the main occupational hazards among health care workers. However, few epidemiological studies on work related MSD among nursing professionals have been carried ... -
Obstructed labour in Eastern Uganda: risk factors, electrolyte derangements, and effect of bicarbonate on obstetric outcomes
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Introduction: To achieve the sustainable development goal (SDG #3) targets by 2030, there is need for quality and evidence-based information on the prevention and treatment of OL because it is a preventable cause of ... -
Poverty, life events and the risk for depression in Uganda
(Springer-Verlag, 2009-11-16)Background: Understanding the determinants of major depression in sub-Saharan Africa is important for planning effective intervention strategies. Objective: To investigate the social and life-event determinants of major ... -
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 of Cancerous and Pre-malignant Lesions of Cervical Cancer and their Association with Risk Factors as seen among women in the Regions of Uganda
(Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Medicine, 2017)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 ... -
Risk factors for and types of oesophageal cancer
(Elsevier, 2004-12-04)In his Comment, Alastair Munro (Aug 14, p 566) mentions that the potential influence of histology has been largely ignored in clinical trials of oesophageal cancer. He notes that the frequency of adenocarcinoma is rising, ... -
Risk factors for bronchial asthma exacerbations in patients presenting to Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012-05)Introduction: Asthma is a worldwide problem with an estimated 300 million people currently affected and a global prevalence ranging from 1% to 18%. Although asthma symptoms tend to be more prevalent in more affluent ... -
Risk factors for fresh stillbirths among women delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital - a case control study.
(Makerere University, 2021-12-23)Background Each year thousands of newborn babies were being born dead. Stillbirth was among the contributors of perinatal mortality and poor obstetrics outcome in developing countries including Uganda. Various investigators ... -
Risk factors for infant mortality in Iganga District.
(2009-10)Uganda has a high infant mortality rate of 76/1000 live births and in Iganga District, it was reported to be 120/1000 live births, which was much higher compared to the national average. OBJECTIVE: Determine factors ... -
Risk factors for neonatal mortality in Busia district, Uganda.
(2007-12)INTRODUCTION: Uganda is one of the developing countires with a high neonatal mortality rate (NMR). In a resource poor country, improving a neonatal outcome requires simple preventive measures and prompt newborn care. ... -
Risk factors for perinatal mortality in Arua Regional Referral Hospital, West Nile, Uganda
(East African Public Health Association, 2008-12-03)Background: In low-income countries, the majority of neonatal deaths occur during the perinatal period. The fourth millennium development goal of reducing child mortality cannot therefore be met without substantial reduction ... -
Risk factors for Preterm Premature Rupture of membranes among Pregnant Women admitted to Kawempe National Referral Hospital: A Case-Control Study
(Makerere University, 2023-10-10)Background: Preterm premature rupture of membranes complicates approximately 2%–4% of all pregnancies, accounting for 40% of all spontaneous preterm births and 18–20% of perinatal deaths. Globally, the prevalence of PPROM ...