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The effect of one versus two Praziquantel treatments on Schistosoma Monsoni morbidity and re-infection along Lake Victoria in Uganda
(2011-02)
Schistosomiasis is a debilitating disease and the most widespread water-borne parasitic disease. It affects approximately 4 million people in Uganda and 13% of the population are at risk of infection. Schistosomiasis control ...
Acceptability of masking and patient separation to control nosocomial Tuberculosis in Uganda: a qualitative study
(J Public Health, 2011)
Objectives: This study explored the acceptability of cough etiquette, wearing masks and separation by tuberculosis (TB) suspects and TB patients in two districts in Uganda.
Design: The study was conducted in Mukono and ...
Tuberculosis knowledge, attitudes and health-seeking behaviour in rural Uganda
(International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2011)
OBJECTIVES: To assess tuberculosis (TB) knowledge, attitudes and health-seeking behaviour to inform the design of communication and social mobilisation interventions.
SETTING: Iganga/Mayuge Demographic Surveillance Site, ...
Prevalence, types and associated factors of anxiety disorders among HIV positive patients attending Taso HIV Clinic, Mulago, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
Introduction. HIV/AIDS has been reported in all regions of the world with Sub-Saharan Africa being the worst affected. In Uganda, the prevalence of HIV infection is 6.4% for persons aged 15-49 years. Co-morbidity between ...
Unmet obstetric needs in post-conflict settings in Kitgum and Pader Districts, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-11)
Introduction: The two decades of civil war of the Lord’s Resistant Army rebels led to the displacement of over 1.6 million people in internally displaced persons camps in Northern and Eastern Uganda. Displacement greatly ...
Evaluation of hypoglycemic activity of selected medicinal plants from Central Uganda in alloxan induced diabetic rats
(Makerere University, 2011)
Background: In Uganda diabetes mellitus affects 1.7% of the general population. It is a chronic condition that requires prolonged treatment in specialized health facilities, especially the use of oral hypoglycemic agents ...
Clinical presentation and bacteriology of Diabetic Foot Ulcers at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011)
Background
Diabetic foot ulcer is common cause of morbidity and mortality in Mulago hospital. Peripheral neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease are the major risk factors for diabetic foot ulceration and the severity ...
Prevalence and associated factors of tuberculosis infection among medical and veterinary undergraduate students in Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-04)
Introduction: Uganda ranks 16th on the list of 22 high-burden tuberculosis (TB) countries in the world. Medical students are likely to have an increased exposure to TB infection due to their training in hospitals compared ...
Uterotonic efficacy of oxytocin 2.5 versus 10 units during caesarean section at mulago hospital: a double blinded clinical trial.
(Makerere University, 2011)
Introduction: Oxytocin is routinely administered during Caesarean section Delivery (C/S) to initiate and maintain adequate uterine tone (UT) and reduce blood loss after placenta delivery. Oxytocin is however associated ...
Prevalence of fungal colonization and infection of burn wounds among inpatients and associated factors at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
Background: Burn injuries are on increase worldwide including Uganda. Infections are the commonest cause of morbidity and mortality in burn patients. The prophylactic use of antibiotics in burn patients has reduced bacterial ...