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Prevalence and factors associated with Acute Otitis Media among febrile children aged below 5 years attending Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-03)
Background: Acute Otitis Media is a common disease among young children
worldwide. It has potential complications which can affect the development of children.
It is under-diagnosed in Mulago hospital owing to the ...
Reporting levels of village health teams: barriers, facilitators and associated factors in Nakapiripirit district.
(Makerere University, 2018-10-05)
Introduction: Developing skilled Community Health Workers programs that are incorporated with efficient Community Health Information Systems is fundamental for the efficiency of the programs, event notification, as well ...
Perception and utilization of insecticide treated nets in Nakiwogo Fishing Village in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-09)
Malaria is a major public health problem that contributes highly to morbidity and mortality worldwide, yet it is preventable and treatable. Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) have been shown to be the most cost effective ...
The clinical utility of cystatin c in assessing renal function among HIV/AIDS patients on ART at Mildmay Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-04)
Background: The risk of death form renal disease among HIV positive individuals can be reduced by early detection and appropriate monitoring. Measurement of glomerular filtration rates is the gold standard assessing renal ...
Prevalence and factors associated with corneal related blindness among patients attending Mbale Regional Hospital Eye Clinic
(Makerere University, 2014-10)
Background: Corneal related blindness (CRB) is blindness in an eye as a result of corneal
disease. Its distribution and predisposing factors vary from one region of the world to another and Uganda is among heavily burdened ...
Group B streptococcal colonization as a risk factor for poor neonatal outcomes among pregnant women in labour at Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-06-11)
Background
Maternal ano-vaginal Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization has been implicated as the
cause of fulminant GBS disease in neonates. Despite the proven evidence that vertical
transmission of GBS results ...
Prevalence and factors associated with viral suppression among HIV positive young adults receiving antiretroviral therapy in KCCA Clinics
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
Introduction: Over 30% of all new HIV infections globally are estimated to occur among young adults aged 15 to 24 years. Despite improving access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), young adults have been reported to have low ...
Drug resistant tuberculosis in Karamoja region: prevalence, patterns and associated factors
(Makerere University, 2018-10-05)
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health problem in Uganda
especially in Karamoja. Drug-resistance has been a major setback in fighting this infectious
disease. The prevalence of MDR among new cases ...
A need to accelerate health research productivity in an African University: the case of Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
(Health Research Policy and Systems, 2017)
Background: In the last decade, Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) has taken strides in
research and training to improve healthcare through collaborative training and research programs. However, ...
Health related quality of life among prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy treated in Mulago hospital and Uganda cancer institute.
(Makerere University, 2018-06-12)
BACKGROUND: The incidence of prostate cancer in Uganda increases by 5.2% annually. Majority of patients are diagnosed with advanced disease that is only managed with palliation using Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT). ...