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Willingness to donate samples for biobank research: factors associated, attitudes and perceptions of patients in Kiruddu General Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-03-31)
Background: There is a high unmet demand for human biospecimens in Africa for research. In response to this need, a biobank was established in Uganda with support from the human heredity and health in Africa (H3Africa) to ...
Patient and health facility factors associated with prolonged decision-delivery interval of emergency caesarian sections done at Tororo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-03-17)
Background: The continents of Africa and Asia account for 95% of maternal deaths and around 90% of newborn deaths worldwide. The high maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality ratios in Uganda and other low- and ...
Typical diagnostic reference levels for common indications for computed tomography scans among adult patients in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Background: As the number of CT scan examinations performed in Uganda has increased tremendously so has the medical exposure to ionizing radiation along with the risk of developing cancer. The ICRP recommends Indication ...
Prevalence of non-adherance to anti-tuberculosis drugs, loss to follow up and associated factors among tuberculosis patients in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity with about 10.4 million new TB cases globally. In Uganda, Long term treatment for TB may predispose to non- adherence as well as loss to follow ...
Factors associated with diagnostic and pre-treatment intervals among breast cancer patients at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)
Background: Most breast cancer (BC) patients in Uganda are diagnosed with advanced stage disease (stage III and IV) and experience poor outcome including survival. There is limited data on the factors that are associated ...
Ocular findings, prevalence of visual impairment and associated factors in chronic kidney disease patients at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)
Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing public health problem worldwide with a higher prevalence documented in developing countries. CKD results in multiple body organ dysfunction thus contributing significantly ...
Deep neck space infections among patients attending Mulago National Referral Hospital: clinical presentation, bacterial etiology and antimicrobial susceptibility
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Introduction: Deep neck space infection (DNSI) is inflammation often with abscess collection within the potential fascial spaces in the head and neck region. Their occurrence has been falling since the advent of antibiotics ...
A criterion-based audit on the use of surgical safety Checklist among obstetrics and gynaecology patients undergoing emergency operations at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-10-11)
Background: Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) is 19 item document that was implemented by WHO in 2007 to enhance communication between surgical team members and it was adopted by MOH Uganda in 2011 to enable reduction in ...
Prevalence and factors associated with life threatening complications of abortion among patients admitted at the Gynaecology Emergency Ward of Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-08-10)
Background: This study aimed at determining the prevalence and factors associated with life threatening complications of abortion among patients admitted at the emergency gynecology ward of KNRH. Life threatening complications ...