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Prevalence of pterygium and associated factors in patients attending Mulago Eye Clinic
(Makerere University, 2019)
Background:
Pterygium is a common ocular surface disorder considered to be brought about by ultraviolet radiation, among other risk factors. The geographical pooled prevalence has been estimated at 10.2% with significant ...
The incidence of, and factors associated with extra uterine growth restriction among preterm infants in Kiwoko Hospital, Uganda
(2019)
Background: Premature birth is the leading cause of under 5 mortality globally and is frequently associated with Extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR).Although the vast majority of mortality due to preterm birth occurs ...
Neonatal hypothermia: prevalence and assessment of warm chain practices in Lira Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Background: Neonatal hypothermia remains a worldwide issue across all climates and all levels of income. Newborn hypothermia is associated with serious complications and should be avoided. In Uganda, the exact prevalence ...
Prevalence of and risk factors for hypertension among Makerere University teaching staff.
(Makerere University, 2018-05-18)
Introduction. Hypertension is a disease of global health importance and affects one third of the world’s population. Its burden is on the increase in Low and Middle-Income Countries as compared to high income countries and ...
Knowledge, attitudes and utilization of premarital sickle cell disease screening among primigravida mothers at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015-09)
Background: Sickle cell anemia remains the most frequent and traumatizing genetic disease which continues to devastate the families of sickle cell patients both mentally and economically in Uganda with an average of 33,000 ...
Resumption of sexual intercourse after childbirth; perspectives and experiences of men in Mogogo Parish, Kakiri Sub-County, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
Background: Resumption of sexual intercourse early after childbirth is a concern to women and their partners as it's associated with dyspareunia, vaginal dryness, bleeding, fatigue and puerperal sepsis. Intercourse resumption ...
A case control study on maternal serum 25- hydroxyvitamin D3 levels and the risk of very early onset neonatal sepsis in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015-06)
INTRODUCTION
Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin-D3 levels in pregnancy have been associated with an
increased risk of adverse fetal outcomes including an increased risk of early-onset-neonatalsepsis
in the full-term infant. ...
Antimicrobial susceptibility of 3rd generation Cephalosporins-resistant escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter spp isolates carried in the gut of patients on admission to Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)
Background: Resistance to 3rd and 4th generation cephalosporin is on an increase worldwide. These cephalosporins are used in management of severe infections caused by Enterobacteriaceae. The main objective of the study was ...
Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among pregnant women in Lamwo District Northern Uganda
(2019-07-27)
Background Maternal malnutrition is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and infants. It’s estimated that approximately 32 million pregnant women suffer from anemia worldwide and 5%-20% ...
Prevalence and factors associated with Ocular Morbidity among prisoners of Luzira Prison
(2019-08)
Introduction: Ocular morbidity is a spectrum of eye diseases which includes both visually impairing and non-visually impairing conditions experienced by a population. Globally, ocular morbidity has emerged as a major ...