Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Kampala"
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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; ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ...