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Molecular epidemiological surveillance of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 gene deletions in plasmodium falciparum parasite populations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01-31)
Background: The emergence of Plasmodium falciparum parasites lacking the histidine-rich protein 2 and 3 (pfhrp2 and pfhrp3) threatens the usefulness of histidine-rich protein 2 rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). However, data ...
Chest radiographic features and factors associated with smear negative, culture positive pulmonary Tuberculosis in Uganda: a population based study.
(2018-07-27)
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early, accurate detection and treatment of active cases is vital for good clinical outcomes and disease control. Although sputum ...
High burden of hepatitis B infection in Northern Uganda: results of a population-based survey.
(BMC Public Health, 2013-08)
Background: Worldwide 2 billion people are exposed to hepatitis B infection, 350 million have chronic infection,
65 million in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda is highly endemic with 10% national prevalence of hepatitis B ...
Urologic complications among women with advanced cervical cancer at a tertiary referral hospital in Uganda
(2011-08)
Objective: To determine the prevalence of and factors associated with urologic complications among women
with advanced cervical cancer before treatment in Uganda. Methods: In total, 283 women with histologically
confirmed ...
Children will always be children’: Exploring perceptions and experiences of HIV-positive children who may not take their treatment and why they may not tell
(Routledge Informa Ltd, 2014-07-21)
HIV-positive children and young people may face substantial social barriers to maintaining appropriate levels of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) during childhood and adolescence. In this paper, we focus on these ...
Underweight and mortality among children 0 to 60 months hospitalized with malaria in regions of varying malaria endemicity in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-10)
Background:
Malaria and underweight have contributed to high morbidity and mortality in children. The two conditions have the potential to co-exist, but their relationship is not well understood in Uganda. The objective ...
Prevalence of helicobacter pylori associated gastritis in patients with dyspepsia presenting to Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2014-05)
Introduction: More than half of the world’s population is infected with Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori), the primary cause of chronic gastritis. Chronic gastritis is associated with peptic ulcer and in advanced stages with ...
Depression with pain co morbidity and factors associated among HIV positive patients
(Makerere University, 2014-03)
This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of depression with pain co morbidity among HIV positive patients. Three-hundred and seventy three adult ambulatory HIV/AIDS patients were randomly recruited ...
Prevalence and factors associated with delay in seeking healthcare by caregivers of children less than five years with severe pneumonia at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)
Background: Globally, pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of under-five mortality In Uganda, pneumonia accounts for 16% of childhood deaths. Child mortality and complications from pneumonia can be reduced by prompt ...
Patient and health facility factors associated with prolonged decision-delivery interval of emergency caesarian sections done at Tororo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-03-17)
Background: The continents of Africa and Asia account for 95% of maternal deaths and around 90% of newborn deaths worldwide. The high maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality ratios in Uganda and other low- and ...