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Immediate post-abortion intra-uterine devices uptake and associated factors at the emergency gynecology unit of Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-10)
Introduction:
The immediate post-abortion period is challenging as the woman can get pregnant as early as the 8th day. Therefore, providing an effective long acting method of contraception during this period reduces the ...
Determinants of compliance of mothers to referrals for skilled delivery attendance by village health teams in Abim district, Uganda
(2018-11-26)
ABSTRACT
Background: Although maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Uganda has reduced from 438 to 336 per 100,000 live births over the last six years, MMR in Karamoja region remains high at 750 per 100,000 live births. These ...
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 ...
Prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders amongst workers of Twangiza Gold Mine in South Kivu, The Democratic Republic of Congo
(2018-11-19)
Background: Mining is a hazardous activity often associated with high rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). However, there is paucity of information on the prevalence and factors associated with WMSDs ...
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 ...
Prevalence and pattern of echocardiographic abnormalities among patients with end stage renal disease on Haemodialysis at Mulago National Referal Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-09)
Background: Cardiovascular disease independent of the primary diagnosis is the most common cause of morbidity and premature mortality in patients on chronic haemodialysis. In Uganda, the prevalence of CKD is almost 16% and ...
Assessment of quality of care for women with postpartum Haermorrhage in Hoima district : A client perspective
(Makerere University, 2018-11)
Background: Quality of care for postpartum hemorrhage plays an important role in the reduction of maternal mortality. The Ministry of Health shows in its performance report 2015-2016, that postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a ...
Prevalence of chronic pain and associated factors among children with cerebral palsy attending the Child Neurology and Rehabilitation clinics at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018)
Background:
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of physical disability in childhood occurring in 1,8–2,3 cases per 1000 children in developed countries, in Uganda the prevalence of cerebral palsy is 2,7 per 1000 ...
Prevalence of anemia and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-07-28)
Background: In Uganda, anemia among pregnant women is estimated at 38% and it has numerous causes but iron deficiency is thought to be the leading cause. Anemia during pregnancy has been associated with poor maternal and ...
Mortality among children under five years admitted for routine care of severe acute malnutrition: A prospective study from Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)
Background:
Mortality among children admitted to the malnutrition unit at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda has reduced according to a recent randomised control trial. Anecdotal reports from the unit, however, report high ...