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Developing a prediction model to detect the likelihood of early-stage breast cancer using machine learning techniques at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2021-06-02)
Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women worldwide, with over one million cases occurring annually. It is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in the world. In Uganda, it is ...
Incident hypertension in a cohort of HIV-infected individuals at Ndola teaching hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01-07)
BACKGOUND: Available data on the association between antiretroviral therapy (ART) and hypertension is inconclusive and mainly from studies carried out in the developed countries. This study aimed to determine the incidence ...
Determinants for utilization of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services in Njeru municipality – Buikwe district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-08-04)
Background: Sexual and reproductive health challenges among adolescents can significantly be prevented by the use of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services (ASRHS). There was a gap in research when it came to ...
Predictors of early presentation for cancer of the cervix patients at Uganda Cancer Institute and Kawempe national Refferal hospital: a case control study.
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
Introduction:
Over 570,000 new cases of cancer of the cervix and 311,000 occur annually worldwide. In Uganda over 6000 are diagnosed annually, however only 20% of these women are diagnosed with early stage cervical cancer. ...
Nutritional status and associated factors among inmates at Fort Portal prison Kabarole district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-09-14)
Introduction: Globally, more than 11 million people were incarcerated in prisons in 2016. Uganda has got a total prison population of approximately 54,059 inmates including pre-trial detainees or remand inmates. Inmates ...
Effect of mixed mycobacterium tuberculosis infection on the performance of rapid molecular diagnostic test among patients initiating MDR-TB treatment at Mulago National TB treatment
(Makerere University, 2021-04-26)
Introduction: Performance of rapid molecular diagnostic test in detecting drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is key in controlling the infection and treatment response of TB. Presence of mixed MTB infection ...
Prevalence, bacteriological quality and factors associated with consumption of packaged drinking water in Juba city, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Background: In Juba City, manufacturers tend to re-use packaging material, as they struggle to meet the daily high demand for drinking water. The scarcity of safe water for drinking means that a substantial proportion of ...
Assessing the capacity of HIV treatment clinics to manage hypertension and diabetes in HIV patients : a case of Kiryandongo district, Midwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05-28)
Background: Both HIV and Non Communicable diseases are major public health problems in developing countries like Uganda. Throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, epidemiological studies have reported an increasing burden of Non ...
Women’s experiences of living with involuntary childlessness at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-19)
Involuntary childlessness is a global phenomenon that has a negative impact on the couple or the family involved. The experiences of women living with involuntary childlessness have not been well documented in the literature, ...
Predictors of re-engagement into care of HIV exposed infants at Nakaseke hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-09-06)
Background: In 2019, about 54% of HIV-exposed Infants (HEI) received HIV care worldwide. However, up to 30% of these children are reported as lost-to-follow-up (LTFU) from HIV care annually. Despite this, little has been ...