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Prevalence of Group B Streptococcus colonisation and associated risk factors among women delivering at Kawempe Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)
Background: Colonization with Group B streptococcus (GBS) bacteria is common among
women of reproductive age, and at least one in every four expectant mothers is GBS colonized.
While GBS colonization may not present any ...
Test and treat policy: Effect on ART initiation and retention and health system barriers and facilitators to implementation in AHF Uganda Cares Clinics in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)
Background: The ‘Test and Treat’ policy was introduced by the WHO in 2015 as a measure to extend the benefits of ART to all HIV positive patients and, in a bid to enable the achievement of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 2030 ...
Missed Opportunities for Vaccination in children aged 0-23 months attending outpatient services in Wakiso Health Centre IV, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-11-30)
ABSTRACT
Background: Missed opportunities are a hurdle for achieving full immunization coverage and by reducing it we can increase coverage in a cost-effective manner, improve health service delivery and promote synergy ...
Glycaemic response to selected carbohydrate source foods and factors that influence food choice among patients with diabetes mellitus in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Morbidity and mortality in DM are attributed to poor glycaemic control. Nutrition therapy is a cornerstone in the management of DM ...
Malaria diagnosed in an urban setting strongly associated with recent overnight travel: A case–control study from Kampala, Uganda
(2020)
Malaria is frequently diagnosed in urban Kampala, despite low transmission intensity. To evaluate the association between recent travel out of Kampala and malaria, we conducted a matched case–control study. Cases were ...
Competency of Midwives in assisting vaginal breech births in lower-level health facilities of Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2022-11-01)
Background: Globally, term breech delivery has attracted much debate as the presentation is
associated with fetal morbidity and mortality. The policy to deliver all term breech presenting
fetus by caesarian section is ...
Formulation and evaluation of Anti-acne gel containing extracts of Curcuma longa L and Azadirachta indica A. Juss
(Makerere university, 2022)
Background: Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous units characterized by seborrhoea, formation of comedones, erythematous papules, and pustules and less frequently by nodules, cysts and scaring. Skin ...
The effect of Covid-19 and its mitigation measures on access to PMTCT services in north central region Uganda: a mixed methods study
(Makerere University, 2022-11-09)
Background: The Corona virus disease pandemic (COVID-19) and its mitigation measures presented a unique experience for the health system and HIV care programs in Uganda. Nationwide control measures implemented from April ...
Prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress among women attending postnatal and infant vaccination clinics at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction: Disorders of mental health during pregnancy and after childbirth is a global problem. Postnatal psychological distress is a higher burden in low and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. ...
Incidence of acute kidney injury among high-risk adult patients undergoing iso-osmolar contrasted computed tomography scans at three selected centers in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022)
Introduction: With the increased need for medical imaging in Uganda, the use of iodinated contrast media (CM) has increased greatly. Whether iso-osmolar contrast media (IOCM) is safe for use in high-risk adult patients in ...