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Use of stored serum from Uganda for development and evaluation of Human Immunodeficiency Type 1 Testing Algorithm involving Multiple Rapid immunoassays
(American Society for Microbiology, 2005-10)
We report the development and evaluation of a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 testing algorithm consisting of three rapid antibody detection tests. Stored serum samples from Uganda were utilized with a final algorithm ...
Contraceptive use and timing of first pregnancy among young women attending jinja hospital in eastern Uganda.
(2005)
Introduction/Objectives: The timing of first pregnancy among young women has an impact on the life of the mother, the children and the health indicators of a country. Early timing of first pregnancy (conceiving the first ...
Contraceptive knowledge, attitude and practice among secondary school adolescents in Kalungu sub-county, Masaka District.
(2005-07)
Introduction: There is a high rate and early sexual activity among adolescents in Uganda. These contribute greatly to adolescents multiple problems, which include among others, unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortions, early ...
Prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among Makerere University medical students
(African Health Sciences, 2005)
Background: Medical students in the course of their clinical work are at risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection or transmitting it to their patients. HBV immunization for medical students in Uganda is recommended ...
Rolling out antiretrovirals in Africa: there are still challenges ahead
(Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2005-08)
In their article “Lessons Learned from Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Africa,” Akileswaran et al. [1] review the effectiveness of HAART programs in Africa. They report positive health outcomes, including high ...
Bridging the health gap in Uganda: the surgical role of the clinical officer
(Africa Health Sciences, 2005)
Introduction: A scarcity of trained medical personnel impedes Uganda's ability to deliver healthcare effectively. The role of the Clinical Officer (CO) was established to assist the provision of primary healthcare to rural ...
Interpretation of tuberculin skin-test results in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in children
(African Health Sciences, 2005)
Introduction: The tuberculin skin test is one of the most valuable tests for demonstrating tuberculous infection in both symptomatic and asymptomatic children. However, its application is often undermined by difficulties ...
The community knowledge, attitude and practices in the control of schistosomiasis in sub-counties bordering lake Victoria, Busia District Uganda.
(2005)
Background: In Uganda schistosomiasis is distributed country wide along the main water bodies especially in lakes. Objectives: The study was aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of the people concerning ...
Incidence of post-operative wound infections and bacterial antibiotic sensitivity patterns amongst elective orthopaedic surgery patients at Mulago hospital
(2005-06)
Infections is an uncommon, but occasionally a devastating complication of orthopaedic surgery. If infection occurs, the patients are at risk of loosing their newly found mobility, loose their independence, be hospitalised ...