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Prevalence and risk factors of gallstone disease in patients undergoing ultrasonography in Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)
BACKGROUND: Gallstone disease (GSD) is still the most prevalent medical condition in the pancreatobiliary system. It is a global problem and remains a common cause of surgical intervention, contributing substantially to ...
Health related quality of life and associated factors in children with Sickle Cell disease aged 8-17 years, attending Sickle Cell Clinic, Mulago Hospital
(2018)
Introduction: Childhood sickle cell disease is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and most of the deaths occur in resource-limited settings. Sickle cell is associated with some complications such as stroke, ...
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. ...
Health Related Quality of Life of Children with Intestinal stomas, a cross-sectional study at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-03)
Background: In Uganda, like elsewhere on the globe, hundreds of children end up receiving stomas as part of their surgical care. It is also of paramount importance to know the effect of any medical/surgical intervention ...
Prevalence and factors associated with Insomnia among Older Persons Attending Medical Outpatient Clinics at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
Background: Chronic sleep problems are very common among older persons with insomnia being the most
common. It is often under-diagnosed and is often a symptom of other health problems. The population of older
persons in ...
Prevalence and patterns of ankle joint injuries amongst patients with musculoskeletal trauma at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Introduction: At Mulago National Referral Hospital, ankle joint injuries are common however, the magnitude of the problem they present and their specific clinical and radiological features which would aid in planning their ...
Prevalence of hearing loss among children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus attending Paediatric Diabetic Clinic, Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Introduction
Hearing loss is one form of disability experienced by children with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). As one of the complications, it has been reported more commonly in diabetic children than in non diabetic ...
Patients’ satisfaction with post abortion care services in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Background: Post Abortion Care (PAC) is one of the important strategies to save lives in patients with incomplete abortion. Statistics in Mulago Hospital Obs/Gyn. Department show a steady increase of patients seeking for ...