School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.)
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Prevalence and factors associated with erectile dysfunction among male hypertensive patients attending Mulago hospital hypertension clinic.
(Makerere University, 2019-12-12)Background: Uganda has a high prevalence of patients with hypertension with majority of the patients unaware of their condition and thus likely to present late with complications such as ED. Erectile dysfunction is common ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders among surgeons in Uganda, a cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2020-12-15)Background: Musculo-skeletal disorders (MSDs) involve the locomotor apparatus manifesting with pain, numbness and/or disability. Prevalence of work related MSDs in surgeons ranges from 8% to 70% with higher prevalence ... -
Retention in care and associated factors among elderly initiated on art at Mulago ISS clinic, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2020-11-25)Introduction: Retention on ART is essential for sustained viral suppression and reduced mortality among the elderly (≥60 years) initiated on ART. Elderly retention on ART is affected by sociodemographic, clinical, and ... -
Prevalence of maternal near misses, associated factors and capacity of lower-level public health facilities to offer related care in western Uganda Bunyoro Sub-Region
(Makerere University, 2021-03-03)Introduction: Maternal mortality remains a global challenge with maternal mortality ratio of 216/100,000 live births yet for every maternal death, there are more than 100 maternal near misses implying that the burden severe ... -
HIV viral load results turn around time and influencing factors in selected districts in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-22)Introduction: Uganda adopted a 90-90-90 strategy aimed at 90% of people living with HIV know their status, 90% of all diagnosed receive Anti Retro Viral (ARV) treatment, and 90% on Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) have ... -
Late gestation weight gain and dietary habits as risk factors for hypertension in pregnancy at Naguru hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Introduction: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in Ugandan women has been reported at 14.6 % and 4.2% respectively showing a heightened risk of excessive gestation weight gain (GWG). Excessive GWG increases the risk ... -
Prevalence of bacterial infections and utility of leucocytosis in predicting infections amongst adult sickle cell patients admitted to Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-08)Background: Bacteraemia occurs less in SCA patients above 10 years of age yet they are usually admitted in crisis with a higher leucocyte count compared to normal population. We set out to determine the prevalence of ... -
Treatment outcome and factors affecting time to recovery among children with severe acute malnutrition receiving outpatient therapeutic care in Nakivale refugee settlement
(Makerere University, 2021-02-17)Introduction: Outpatient therapeutic care (OTC) has been decentralized to the health centre level in Uganda. In order to facilitate assessment, care and support of children with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition ... -
Incidence, associated factors and complications of residual neuromuscular blockade among adult patients in the post anaesthesia care unit: a multicenter prospective observation study.
(Makerere University, 2021-01-11)Residual neuromuscular blockade (RNMB) is a major deterrent to use of Neuromuscular blocking drugs (NMBDs) during general anaesthesia. It is associated with potentially fatal Acute Respiratory Events (AREs) like upper ... -
Unknown identity as a determinant of unfavourable outcomes among trauma patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, a cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2019-08-07)Introduction: Trauma is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide with a disproportionate distribution in Low and Middle-Income countries (LMICs). Among trauma patients is a subset whose identity ... -
Association between serum bicarbonate and injury severity among major trauma patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018-09-03)Background: Injuries represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and more than 90% of injury deaths occur in Low and Middle income countries (LMICs). While the majority of injury related deaths ... -
Adherence to HIV care after pregnancy among mothers enrolled on the optionb+ program at Kisenyi HCIV: a retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2018-12-31)Introduction: In Sub Saharan Africa, new HIV infections among women of reproductive age and deliveries to HIV positive mothers were 570,000 and 1,200,000 respectively in 2014. HIV positive mothers risk transmitting HIV to ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with HIV testing among Young People in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Background HIV testing is the entry point for all HIV related care and treatment and reducing new infections but 30% of all new HIV infections occur among young people (15-24 years). HIV testing among young people in ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with multinodular goitre in patients attending Mulago hospital surgical outpatient department Thyroid clinic.
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)Introduction: Thyroid disease is estimated to affect 5% of the general population worldwide. Multinodular Goiter (MNG) is the commonest cause of Thyroid disease accounting for 15% of these patients. The burden of the ... -
Incidence and predictors of two months’ sputum non follow-up and patients’ perceived quality of care among tuberculosis patients, Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Introduction: The World Health Organization and Ministry of health recommend monitoring of tuberculosis patients on treatment for progress. Provision of sufficiently high tuberculosis care quality is necessary to achieve ... -
Awareness and attitudes towards intra uterine contraceptive device use among adult females seeking family planning services at Kiswa health centre iii.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-01)Introduction: The intra uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a long term reversible contraceptive method that can contribute to improving the reproductive health indices by prevention of unwanted pregnancies. In Uganda, ... -
Incidence rate and predictors of loss to follow-up of newly diagnosed adult cancer patients at uganda cancer institute.
(2019)Introduction: Loss to follow-up (LTFU) in cancer patients is a serious problem, yet there is little data on its incidence and on the underlying reasons. General objective: The study aimed to determine the incidence rate, ... -
Risk factors associated with cystic echinococcosis in humans in selected pastoral and agro-pastoral areas of Uganda
(International Journal of One Health, 2017)Aim: It was to determine the risk factors responsible of occurrence of cystic echinococcosis (CE) of humans in the pastoral and agro-pastoral (PAP) in Uganda. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted ... -
The prevalence, sonographic patterns and factors associated with brain injury in premature infants at Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019)Background: Preterm babies worldwide are estimated to be 11.1% of all live births with a rise noted every year, especially in developing nations. In low-resource settings and developing nations, prematurity is a leading ... -
Where is students’ research in evidenceinformed decision-making in health? Assessing productivity and use of postgraduate students’ research in lowand middle-income countries: a systematic review
(Health Research Policy and Systems, 2017)Background: Investing in research that is not accessible or used is a waste of resources and an injustice to human subject participants. Post-graduate students’ research in institutions of higher learning involves considerable ...
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