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Factors associated with adherence to Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) among HIV positive adolescents and young persons in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-30)
ABSTRACT
Introduction: HIV epidemic is one of the biggest public health issues the world has ever seen in recent history. In the last three decades, HIV has spread rapidly and affected all sectors of society: young people ...
Functional characteristics of intensive care units in Uganda and their 28 day patient mortality- a multicenter prospective cohort study (#nct03511742).
(2018-10-20)
Background; Despite advances in critical care, the ICU mortality in Uganda remains high, with sepsis and trauma as the major contributors. There is paucity of literature regarding ICUs characteristics, disease burden and ...
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, ...
Risk factors for intrauterine growth restriction among women delivering at Mulago National and Naguru Regional Referral Hospitals: A case-control study
(Makerere University, 2018)
Introduction: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is an important cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality with long term health implications for the survivors. It affects approximately 30 million newborns per year ...
Factors associated with use and disposal practices of mosquito nets in Rwanyamahembe sub-county, Mbarara district,Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-07)
Background
Long lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are considered the most cost effective means of preventing malaria worldwide. In Uganda, the Ministry of Health (MOH) embarked on universal distribution of LLINs to control ...
Bacterial species and antibacterial resistance among post caesarean section surgical site infections at Mulago hospital Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-04)
The emerging multidrug resistant strains and changing antimicrobial resistance pose a challenge in treating infections from Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) following caesarean sections.(C/S) However, there is limited data ...
Effects of community Led Total Sanitation Program in Pallisa District, Uganda: Seven years of Implementation (2011-2017)
(2018-07-30)
Introduction: Globally 2.4 billion people are still without access to improved sanitation and 946
million people still practice open defecation and as result approximately 1.5 million children
under the age of five die ...
Factors affecting the job performance of health workers in public health facilities of Tororo District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-23)
Background: Human resource costs are one of the top most costs in health care facilities, however, comparatively little effort is invested to follow up their performance to ensure value for money for the Health system and ...
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 ...
Utilization of oral health services and barriers among HIV patients visiting public and private health facilities in Kampala Capital City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-12-12)
Introduction: The greatest burden of oral diseases is offered by the destitute and socially relegated
populaces like People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHAs). This eventually hints to discomfort and
anguish, wearying of ...