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Comparison of models for analysis of time to loss to follow up and associated risk factors among patients receiving tuberculosis treatment from Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains the top infectious killer worldwide. In Uganda, incidence of TB was reported at 200 per 100,000 people per year. Loss to follow up (LTFU) on TB treatment was 13% in Uganda and 10% in ...
A discrete choice experiment to predict factors associated with enrollment to a National Health Insurance Scheme among people in formal employment in Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)
Introduction: Despite significant healthcare needs, Uganda is the only East African country without an operational National Health Insurance Schemes (NHIS). Since March 2020, discussions have been ongoing about the proposed ...
Deep neck space infections among patients attending Mulago National Referral Hospital: clinical presentation, bacterial etiology and antimicrobial susceptibility
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Introduction: Deep neck space infection (DNSI) is inflammation often with abscess collection within the potential fascial spaces in the head and neck region. Their occurrence has been falling since the advent of antibiotics ...
Modeling determinants of time to death among low birth weight infants born between 2010 and 2021 in the Iganga-Mayuge population cohort: Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Introduction: Low birth weight (LBW) is a major predictor of mortality and morbidity. In Uganda, it was reported that LBW neonates were 3.8 times more likely to die compared to those of normal weight (Arunda et al., 2018). ...
Prevalence of modern contraceptive use and associated factors among continuing undergraduate students at Makerere University
(Makerere Univeristy, 2023)
Background
Globally, the rates of unplanned pregnancies are highest among students in tertiary institutions despite the increased knowledge of modern and emergency contraceptives. Some of the attributable causes of those ...
Prevalence and factors associated with unplanned pregnancies among pregnant women attending Antenatal Clinic at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction: Unplanned pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy which is a sum of mistimed pregnancy (pregnancy wanted at a later time) and unwanted pregnancy (pregnancy which is not wanted at all) It is a fundamental health ...
Assessment of long-term outcomes among ICU survivors from Uganda's Intensive Care Units: A prospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Post-Intensive Care Unit (ICU) survivors still experience higher mortality than the general population and often require long-term costly specialised rehabilitation or palliative care, such as occupational ...
Factors associated with level of knowledge on pre-eclampsia among pregnant women attending care at Tororo General Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
Background: Pre-eclampsia, (PE) is the second direct leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, complicating an average of 5% and upto 15% pregnancies in developed & developing countries including Uganda. In Uganda ...
Exclusive breastfeeding failure, severe acute malnutrition and associated factors among infants aged 6 to 12 months at Mulago National Referral Hospital: A case control study
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background:
Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) is a persistent global burden responsible for over one million young child deaths each year. One percent of Ugandan children under 5 years are severely wasted and those aged ...
The National Diagnostic Reference Levels for digital diagnostic and screening mammography in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction: Mammography is the most effective screening modality for breast cancer due to the early detection of breast lesions. Breast tissue is highly sensitive to radiation. The risk of radiation-induced breast cancer ...