Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Non-communicable diseases"
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Access to anti-hypertensive and anti-diabetic medications amongst people living with HIV in Soroti District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Background: Access to anti-diabetic and anti-hypertensive medicines is one of the factors that needs to be addressed so as to ensure continuous availability of affordable quality of care to HIV clients living with ... -
The epidemiology of hypertension in Uganda: Findings from the national non- communicable diseases risk factor survey
(Public Library of Science, 2015)Background: Hypertension is an important contributor to global burden of disease and mortality, and is a growing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. However, most sub-Saharan African countries lack detailed ... -
Knowledge and attitudes of bar attendants towards secondhand smoke and compliance with smoking regulations in bars in Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University, 2014-11)Introduction/background: Smoking increases the risk of non-communicable diseases, not only to smokers but also for second-hand smokers. Second-hand smoke may adversely affect health and aggravate illness. Tobacco use ... -
Knowledge of, attitudes towards and factors associated with diabetes mellitus prevention practices among adults (18-35 years) in Kampala Central Division, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-01)Introduction: Non Communicable Diseases including Diabetes are the leading cause of mortality in the world In Uganda in 1972, only 254 people were diagnosed. In 2009, the prevalence was at about 1.5 million. This emerging ... -
Prevalence and determinants of undiagnosed hypertension among adult residents of Mbarara City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Most cardiovascular illnesses acquired in adult life are related to hypertension, yet many individuals do not seek medical check-up for it until the symptomatic stage. The purpose of this study was to estimate ... -
Prevalence, pattern and factors associated with liver enzyme elevation among HIV-infected patients admitted in Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12-18)Background: Globally, mortality and morbidity among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected patients have tremendously improved over the years in this post- Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy (HAART) era. However, ... -
Prevalence, patterns and factors associated with ocular manifestations of type 1 diabetes mellitus among children and adolescents attending Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background; Diabetes mellitus is a growing public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, Uganda inclusive, with an annual incidence of 6% in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, 3% in many countries and 77% in the European ... -
Tobacco use among youths and associated factors in Wakiso district, Uganda: A cross-sectional study.
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Background Tobacco use increases the risk of death from many diseases, including ischemic heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, and other fatal and non-fatal diseases. Efforts ...