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Evaluation of survival models in examining factors associated with antenatal visits initiation among pregnant women in Nebbi district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01-19)
Introduction and background: The timing of antenatal (ANC) visits initiation is paramount in ensuring optimal maternal health outcomes. Both parametric and semi-parametric survival analysis models have been used to identify ...
Incidence and factors associated with late sputum culture conversion among multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients on treatment at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-03-25)
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the most common causes of death from an infectious disease. Late sputum culture conversion of Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients poses a risk for poor treatment ...
Prevalence, radiological and clinical presentation of lumbar spondylolisthesis among patients with lower back pain at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-09)
Introduction: Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a major cause of morbidity worldwide. In 2018, 39 million people were found to have LS worldwide. In Uganda, a study done in Mulago hospital in 2005 revealed that 4.9% of all lower ...
Influence of contraceptive attributes on women's contraception choices and associated factors
(Makerere University, 2021-05)
Introduction: Contraceptive choices are integral in the provision of family planning services and plays an important role in women’s reproductive rights (Agyei-Baffour, 2015). Contraceptive decision making is very complex ...
Diagnostic accuracy of focused assessment with ultrasonography for trauma (fast) performed by medical officers at Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-02-01)
Introduction:
Trauma remains the single most important cause of morbidity in the developing world and results in preventable loss of lives and years of productive life lost for the entire world population. Blunt abdominal ...
Risk factors for fresh stillbirths among women delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital - a case control study.
(Makerere University, 2021-12-23)
Background
Each year thousands of newborn babies were being born dead. Stillbirth was among the contributors of perinatal mortality and poor obstetrics outcome in developing countries including Uganda. Various investigators ...
Prevalence and factors associated with undernutrition among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at Kawempe Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021)
Background: Maternal undernutrition in Africa remains a challenge and is associated with poor pregnancy outcomes such as anemia, poor fetal development, preterm delivery and low birth weight leading to increased infant ...
Prevalence and factors associated with Modern Contraceptive use among Postnatal Mothers attending Mukongola general referral Hospital, in South-Kivu, Dr Congo
(Makerere University, 2021-11-01)
Introduction: Reproductive health is currently considered a priority area worldwide and family planning is one of its essential elements. There is generally limited acceptance of the use of modern contraceptives in sub-Saharan ...
Prevalence of abnormal kidney function, clinical characteristics and 90-days outcomes among patients admitted on medical wards of Masaka regional referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-11-08)
Background: Kidney disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In Uganda, majority of patients with kidney disease are referred to national referral hospitals with kidney failure. Although a lot has ...
Obstructed labour in Eastern Uganda: risk factors, electrolyte derangements, and effect of bicarbonate on obstetric outcomes
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Introduction: To achieve the sustainable development goal (SDG #3) targets by 2030, there is need for quality and evidence-based information on the prevention and treatment of OL because it is a preventable cause of ...