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Interventions for managing the movement of health workers between public and private organizations in low- and middle-income countries
(Wiley, 2012)
Health workers migrate between the public and the private sector due to many factors including seeking better pay, job security, better working conditions and career opportunities (McCoy 2008; Nguyen 2008; Schrecker 2004). ...
Viridans streptococci group: Antibiotic susceptibility profiles, cotrimoxazole prophylaxis and the molecular basis of cotrimoxazole resistance in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
This thesis is about studies on the viridians streptococci group (VSG). It focused on two
main bacterial species groups, the mutans and the mitis groups of commensal bacteria, which are commonly neglected. These bacteria ...
Efficacy of glutamine supplementation on the outcome of children admitted with persistent diarrhea to Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012-07)
Background: Globally, 1.8 million children die annually as a consequence of diarrhea most of these being due to persistent diarrhea. Persistent diarrhea contributes to about 50% of all diarrhea–related mortality even though ...
Assessment of availability of antimalarials and providers’ knowledge on malaria and antimalarials in private pharmaceutical outlets of Bushenyi District
(Makerere University, 2010-07)
Introduction: Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality and the cause of significant economic losses in Uganda and Bushenyi District. As a response to increasing levels of antimalarial resistance National ...
Stroke in children with sickle cell anaemia in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)
Background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a leading cause of child morbidity and mortality affecting 4% of all newborns in Uganda. Over 7000 SCA patients are registered in Mulago hospital. Stroke is a catastrophic complication ...
Anti-mycobacterial activity and acute toxicity of Erythrina abyssinica, Cryptolepis sanguinolenta and Solanum incanum
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
Tuberculosis (TB) kills approximately two million people annually. Efforts to treat the disease have been made much more difficult due to development of drug resistant TB strains (MDR and XDR TB) and co-infection with HIV ...
Knowledge, attitudes and risk perception of Genital Herpes among people aged 15-49 years in Kayunga District
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
Background: Genital herpes has an epidemiological synergistic relationship with HIV.
Therefore there is need to curb its spread through design of appropriate messages, dispelling myths and misconceptions by targeting the ...
The effect of one versus two Praziquantel treatments on Schistosoma Monsoni morbidity and re-infection along Lake Victoria in Uganda
(2011-02)
Schistosomiasis is a debilitating disease and the most widespread water-borne parasitic disease. It affects approximately 4 million people in Uganda and 13% of the population are at risk of infection. Schistosomiasis control ...
Quality of post natal care services provided to mothers living with HIV at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of postnatal care services provided to mothers living with HIV at Mulago Hospital. The objectives of the study were; to assess the perception of HIV+ mothers on accessibility ...
Effect of ringer’s lactate on maternal and neonatal ph in caesarean section at Mulago Hospital, a randomized trial
(Makerere University, 2012-07)
Objective: To compare the effect on mean maternal and neonatal pH, and 24-hour postoperative morbidity, following intraoperative RL vs. NS in caesarean section at Mulago Hospital.
Design: A parallel double blind randomized ...