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Youth Friendliness and Utilization of Reproductive Health Services provided by the University of Nairobi
(Makerere University, 2019)
Background: The period ages 10-24 (youth) is associated with physical and psychological changes which come with various social and developmental challenges. One of the major challenges that youth face is in the area of ...
K13-propeller gene polymorphisms in Plasmodium falciparum parasite population in malaria affected countries: a systematic review of prevalence and risk factors
(Malaria Journal, 2019)
Background: Efficacy of artemisinin (ART) agents, a critical element of current malaria control efforts is threatened by emergence and spread of resistance. Mutations in pfkelch13 gene associated with ART-resistance evolved ...
Prevalence of lower limb deep vein thrombosis and associated factors among Breast Cancer patients on chemotherapy at Uganda cancer institute
(2019-05)
Background Cancer and its treatments are well recognized risk factors for venous thromboembolism. Evidence suggests that VTE risk depends on; stage of cancer, age of patient, type of chemotherapy, surgery, immobilization ...
Prevalence of relapse of alcohol use disorder and the association with self-efficacy and perceived social support in Butabika Hospital
(2019)
Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a problem globally and Uganda has one of the highest per capita alcohol consumption rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Relapse is a distressing aspect in the treatment of AUD and it is ...
Quality of life in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy at Uganda cancer institute, a cross sectional study.
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Background: Data from Uganda Cancer Institute indicate that annual incidence of breast cancer stands at 3.7% and breast cancer ranks third constituting 8.2% of all cancers diagnosed in Uganda (Wabinga H. R.et al, 2014). ...
Improving estimation of prevalence of hepatic encephalopathy among liver disease patients on the gastroenterology ward at Mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-10-14)
Background: Liver disease is a major cause of morbidity and death worldwide. Hepatic encephalopathy is a common complication of liver disease. It has significant impact on a patient's quality of life and recently has been ...
Ketamine-Midazolam versus Morphine-Midazolam for continuous sedation of critically ill patients in intensive care units in Uganda. A randomized controlled trial.
(2019-10-29)
Introduction: Critically ill patients experience pain, discomfort and anxiety, which require sedation to facilitate life-saving procedures such as mechanical ventilation. Ketamine poses an attractive and readily available ...
Prevalence and factors associated with raised Intraocular Pressure among Hypertensive Patients attending the Hypertension Clinic in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(2019-08)
ABSTRACT Introduction: Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world, accounting for 8% of all blind people (WHO, 2012) and systemic hypertension is thought to increase the risk of development of ...
Postoperative mortality and associated factors among children with intestinal obstruction in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(2019)
Introduction: Intestinal obstruction (IO) is a common paediatric surgical emergency worldwide. The incidence of IO is 1 in 2000 live births in newborns and 1 in 5000 in children greater than 2 years of age. The leading ...
Performance of viral load as a marker for cryptococcal antigenemia screening among anti-retroviral therapy experienced human immunodeficiency virus infected patients at Baylor Uganda
(2019-11-29)
Background: Approximately 15% of all HIV-related deaths globally are attributable to Cryptococcal meningitis. Cryptococcal antigen (CRAG) screening and subsequent pre-emptive therapy can reduce the risk of Cryptococcal ...