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Longitudinal changes in cd4+ and cd8+t cell phenotype and activation marker expression among cryptococcal meningitis patients initiating on anti retroviral therapy
(Makerere University, 2017-12-04)
Introduction: Since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART), the prognosis for HIV-1 patients has improved immensely with CD4+T cell recovery and viral suppression. Early initiation of ART has been associated with ...
Characterization of extended spectrum βlactamases elaborated in enterobacteriaceae in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2017-08-23)
Background: Extended spectrum β-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) have been identified as a major cause of both community and facility associated infections and are closely linked to faecal carriage in the ...
Risk factors associated with cystic echinococcosis in humans in selected pastoral and agro-pastoral areas of Uganda
(International Journal of One Health, 2017)
Aim: It was to determine the risk factors responsible of occurrence of cystic echinococcosis (CE) of humans in the pastoral
and agro-pastoral (PAP) in Uganda.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted ...
Factors associated with mortality among patients who absconded from Jinja children’s hospital
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2013-06)
Prevalence and factors associated with use of traditional medicine among HIV positive clients in Mubende District, Uganda
(2012-03)
Introduction: Traditional Medicine is widely used in Uganda and Sub-Saharan African in general.There are proven adverse interactions between some herbal medications and ARV drugs hence the practice of concurrent use of the ...
Patient Satisfaction with Services at Dental out Patient Department- Mulago Hospital, Uganda.
(Makerere university, 2017-09-01)
Introduction:
Patient satisfaction is crucial in the evaluation of the overall quality of dental healthcare, and is an important indicator in improving the quality of dental care. Patient satisfaction surveys are essential ...
Acceptability of modified directly observed therapy for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and associated factors among HIV patients in Arua Hospital
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
Introduction: Combination ART has led to dramatic reductions in morbidity and mortality among patients with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Successful treatment with ART requires the patient to maintain consistent adherence to the ...
Breastfeeding practice and associated factors among infants 1-11 months born to HIV positive mothers attending postnatal care at Nsambya Hospital
(Makerere University, 2017-01)
Introduction:
Breastfeeding practice significantly reduces the risk of malnutrition and infectious diseases especially in the first year of life. Although the HIV pandemic has hindered breastfeeding, WHO recommends it ...
Self-medication practices by caretakers for children under five years in Tororo District.
(Makerere University, 2013)
BACKGROUND Majority of caretakers in Uganda prefer to initiate treatment for children with common childhood illness at home. Inappropriate and unregulated use of medicinal agents by self-medication has been widely attributed ...
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of bacteria isolated from open fracture infections at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Introduction.
Infections are a common complication of open fractures; they are associated substantially with prolonged hospital stay, leading to higher treatment cost, morbidity and mortality, particularly when the ...