Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Author "Bimenya, G. S."
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Blood pressure profiles among Makerere University undergraduate students
Bimenya, G. S.; Byarugaba, S. W.; Mayito, J.; Kahiigi, S.; Mugabe, K.; Makabayi, R.; Ayebare, E.; Wanzira, H.; Muhame, M. (Makerere University Medical School, 2005)Introduction: The purpose of this study was to set reference values for spot blood pressure and its derivatives among Makerere University undergraduate students. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study. Materials ... -
Determination of LDL-cholesterol: direct measurement by homogeneous assay versus Friedewald calculation among Makerere University undergraduate fasting students
Bimenya, G. S.; Kasolo, J.; Okwi, A. L.; Othieno, E.; Ochieng, J.; Kalule, B.; Kalungi, S. (International Formulae Group, 2010)The treatment of patients for coronary heart disease risk requires knowledge of the plasma lipid levels. Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) levels make a strong basis for therapeutic decisions. Although there are ... -
Female genital tuberculosis in Uganda
Othieno, E.; Odida, M.; Gemagaine, G.; Okwi, A.; Bimenya, G. S.; Wandabwa, J. (African Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences., 2008)A retrospective clinico-pathological study of 39 cases of female genital tuberculosis (FGTB) observed from 1976 – 1986 was conducted in the Department of Pathology, Medical School, Makerere University. The frequency of ... -
Initial attempt to establish population reference values for blood glucose and lipids in Makerere University undergraduate students
Bimenya, G. S.; Byarugaba, W.; Kalungi, S.; Mayito, J.; Mugabe, K.; Makabayi, R.; Ayebare, E.; Wanzira, H.; Muhame, M. (Makerere University Medical School, 2006-12)The purpose of this study was to establish blood glucose and lipid profile of Makerere University undergraduate students. Study design: This was a cross-sectional study. Materials and methods: A total of 183 students ... -
Medical audit on problem analysis and implementing changes at the health unit level.
Nzarubara, G. R.; Ochieng, J.; Ibingira, C. B. R.; Bimenya, G. S.; Najjuka, C. F.; Kasolo, J.; Turyabahika, J.; Masilili, G. M. (Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa, 2007)Background: Decentralization is one of the reforms the Uganda government adopted to improve public services delivery. However, human resource numbers and capacities in local governments remain below the required level and ... -
Plasma levels of DDT/DDE and liver function in malaria control personnel prior to DDT in-door residual spray in Northern Uganda, 2008
Bimenya, G. S.; Okwi, A. L.; Olwa, F.; Habalurema, M.; Okot, J. P.; Lugemwa, M. (African Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2010)Where 20 million Ugandans are debilitated by malaria in a year, there is continued need of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) for vector control while further research is implemented to clarify the health impact of ...