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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 ...
Performance of MUAC and associated factors in the prediction of acute malnutrition among children 6-59 months at Mulago hospital, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2018-10-12)
Background: Malnutrition remains a worldwide challenge and accounts for about 35% of all
deaths among children under 5 years in the world. To address the burden of acute malnutrition,
weight-for-height (WHZ) and Mid-Upper ...
Clinicians’ malaria diagnostic practices among patients presenting with fever in Kampala : an area of declining malaria transmission
(Makerere University, 2020-01)
Uganda fever management guidelines recommend that all cases of fever should have a laboratory diagnosis for malaria before treatment. We sought to evaluate the clinicians’ malaria diagnostic practices, associated factors, ...
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 ...
Accuracy of lung ultrasound in diagnosing respiratory distress syndrome in very low birth weight neonates at Kawempe national referral hospital and Mulago specialized women and neonatal hospital
(Makerere Univeristy, 2022-11)
ABSTRACT
Introduction
Globally, prematurity and its complications, including low birth weight are a leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 years. In Uganda, neonatal deaths represent 42% of under 5 deaths; ...
The prevalence and spectrum of brain mri findings among children with seizure disorders as seen at two imaging centres in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-21)
Background: Epilepsyis one of the most common neurological conditions in children worldwide. It is a common occurrence in childhood as it is associated with developmental delay and causes a lot of distress to care givers ...
Respectful Maternity Care: Perspectives of Midwives at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-07-23)
Introduction
Lack of RMC among pregnant women, especially intrapartum period has emerged as a serious contributor to pregnant women refusing to access maternity services hence poor maternal and child health outcomes. ...
Knowledge, perceptions and factors associated with acceptability of Pre-exposure prophylaxis in HIV Key-Populations, Kampala District.
(2019-06-30)
Introduction: Globally, the incidence of HIV was 1.8 million new infections in 2018. In Uganda, HIV incidence was 52,000 new infections in 2016, 64% of whom were key populations. WHO recommends use of PrEP in key populations ...