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Prevalence and factors associated with splenomegaly among children aged 5 to 17 years with Sickle Cell Anemia attending Mulago Hospital, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018)Background: The spleen is one of the main organs to be affected in Sickle cell anemia, this has been attributed to its complex anatomy and prominent reticuloendothelial functions. The spleen usually becomes palpably enlarged ... -
Prevalence of chronic pain and associated factors among children with cerebral palsy attending the Child Neurology and Rehabilitation clinics at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2018)Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of physical disability in childhood occurring in 1,8–2,3 cases per 1000 children in developed countries, in Uganda the prevalence of cerebral palsy is 2,7 per 1000 ... -
The prevalence, patterns and factors associated with ocular manifestations of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia at Mulago National Referral Hospital
Introduction Up to 25% of patients with severe pre-eclampsia and 50% of patients with eclampsia have visual symptoms of clinical significance, while 1-3% of affected patients remain with irreversible blindness due to ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with depressive illness in patients with tuberculosis in Mulago Hospital
Background: Depression is a major cause of the global disease burden and globally affects 350-400 million persons making it the largest contributor to years lived with disability. Among patients with chronic physical ... -
Determinants of intimate partner violence among pregnant teenagers in Lira District
Introduction Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy has emerged as a serious contributor to maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, it has negative health consequences like unwanted pregnancy, sexually ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with hookworm infestation among pregnant women attending their first antenatal visit at Ogur Health Center, Lira District
Background: Hookworm infestation is associated with adverse health outcomes for both the baby and mother. Fetal effects include; intrauterine growth retardation, physical and mental growth retardation; whereas the mother ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of postpartum depression among HIV infected mothers in Mulago Hospital
Introduction According to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally, the prevalence of postpartum depression in the general population of women is estimated at 13%. However, the estimated prevalence for developing ... -
Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Medical Photography among Postgraduate Students at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2017)BACKGROUND Medical Photography is concerned with taking images that are beneficial to medical practice. As a specialized area of photography, it entails the documentation of clinical presentation of patients, medical and ...