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Short inter-pregnancy interval among pregnant women with previous cesarean scar(s) at Kawempe National Referral Hospital: prevalence and associated factors
(Makerere University, 2021)
Background: It is recommended by the WHO that women with a cesarean section should delay conception for at least 2 years (24 months) in order to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. This period does not only give time ...
Market survey and antimicrobial evaluation of selected medicinal plants used for treatment of common skin infections in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-08-12)
Skin infections are the 4th leading cause of nonfatal disease burden worldwide. Approximately
34% of all global occupational diseases encountered are skin infections. The infections affect
populations of all ages in ...
Prevalence, bacterial spectrum and antibacterial susceptibility patterns of urinary tract infections among decompensated Cirrhosis patients in Kiruddu National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Background: Liver cirrhosis is a major public health problem and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally. In 2017 decompensated liver cirrhosis was estimated to affect 10.6 million people globally and 28,877 ...
Prevalence of symptomatic urinary tract infection, microbial isolates and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Kawempe National Referral Hospital..
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infection in women worldwide with an estimated 150 million cases diagnosed with UTI globally per year. It is a major health problem reported among 20% of the ...
Lung functioning and health-related quality of life among adult patients with completed treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis at two urban referral hospitals in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-18)
Introduction: Patients with tuberculosis may have residue lung damage that results in chronic respiratory diseases as evidenced by lung function abnormalities and altered health-related quality of life. The prevalence of ...
Factors associated with virological non-suppression among HIV-positive patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Uganda, Komamboga Health Centre, Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2021-11-29)
Introduction
The United Nations program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) 2020 A third goal targets to have 90% of all clients on Antiretroviral therapy (ART) virally suppressed by 2020. Uganda is below this target by 10%. The urban ...
Clinical-pathologic characterisation and survival of children with Urinary Bladder Tumors at Uganda Cancer Institute.
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
Introduction: Pediatric bladder tumors are rare worldwide and their clinical-pathological characteristics differ from those in adults. In Uganda, these characteristics have not been studied in this age group yet survival ...
Prevalence and factors associated with early discontinuation of long-acting reversible contraceptives among women using long - acting reversible contraceptives at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Background: Level of unmet need, fertility rate and unwanted pregnancies is high especially in developing countries despite government’s efforts to improve the vital statistics. Long acting reversible methods offer effective ...
Analysis of the effect of adjustments on the forecast accuracy of antiretroviral medicines in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
Background: Outputs from the quantifications are used to advocate and allocate funding, as well as develop supply plans with the aim of ensuring availability of medicines. However, the actual consumption is not always equal ...
Pharmaceutical waste burden and disposal practices among private pharmacies in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-08-19)
Background: In the absence of their timely and safe disposal, pharmaceutical waste poses serious detrimental health and environmental implications. Pharmaceutical waste also presents opportunities for diversion and repackaging ...