School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections
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Prevalence of and factors associated with severe thrombocytopenia among women with pre-eclampsia seeking obstetric care in Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere university, 2025)Introduction: Severe thrombocytopenia, defined by a platelet count below 100,000/mm³, is asignificant haematological complication observed among women with pre-eclampsia. Preeclampsia, a disorder characterized by hypertension ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with intimate partner violence among women attending antenatal care at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2025-04-16)Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) against pregnant women remains a major public health problem in Africa and worldwide. IPV during pregnancy is an important risk factor for adverse health outcomes to women and ... -
Decision to delivery interval and associated factors among Lucas category 1 caeserean indications in Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Emergency caesareans often face delays to start in developing countries like Uganda. This leads to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality rates to be much higher in developing countries than in developed ... -
Missed opportunities for administration of low-dose aspirin to pregnant women at high risk of preeclampsia at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Evidence suggests low-dose aspirin (LDA) prophylaxis given between 11-16 weeks of gestation and stopped at 36 weeks may prevent or delay early onset preeclampsia in high-risk individuals and may reduce maternal ... -
Short-term side effects of chemoradiation and quality of life among women receiving chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer at Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: This study identified the types and prevalence of short-term side effects of chemoradiation and how they affect the quality of life of patients with cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of ... -
Blood pressure control and associated factors among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension in Tororo hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction: The co – existence of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), nephropathy, retinopathy and dyslipidemia. In sub Saharan Africa, it was predicted ... -
Factors associated with delay in seeking care for children under five years diagnosed with malaria attending Tororo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: In children, ability to diagnose malaria early and initiating treatment on time have been registered as a successful pathway towards controlling the malaria infection. This pathway breaks the chain of disease ... -
The prevalence and spectrum of brain MRI findings among children with developmental delay at selected hospitals in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2025-06-17)Background: Developmental delay denotes significant delay in one or more developmental domains. In children ages 3–17 years, the global burden of developmental delay is ~1 to 3%. Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) ... -
Level of job satisfaction and associated factors among health workers in hospitals in Mbarara District
(Makerere University, 2021)Background: The effectiveness of health care delivery systems is largely dependent on the commitment of human resources available to respond to the health needs of populations. However, job satisfaction among health ... -
Knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk factors among diabetic patients attending the non-communicable disease clinic at Tororo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Diabetic patients have a threefold risk of developing cardiovascular disease complications compared to the general population. According to world health organization diabetes mellitus accounts for over 20% of ... -
Prevalence of depression and associated factors among school-going adolescents with hearing impairment in Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Depression remains one of the most common and disabling mental disorders among adolescents globally. Well as its burden has been widely studied, little is still known about how it affects school-going adolescents ... -
Maternal near miss at Kawempe National Referral Hospital: risk factors and immediate perinatal outcomes
(Makerere University, 2025)Introduction: The maternal near misses (MNM) are used as a proxy for, and exceeds maternal deaths by upto 20 times, yet studying them is more advantageous at improving the quality of maternal and perinatal care. They have, ... -
Feasibility and factors affecting the diagnostic accuracy of a self-administered PHQ-9 for depression screening at Mukono Church of Uganda Hospital HIV Clinic
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Comorbid depression is three times more prevalent among people living with HIV in Uganda, yet its diagnosis is still a challenge due to multiple factors such as inadequate health care work force that results ... -
The prevalence and factors associated with depression among undergraduates at Makerere University who have experienced intimate partner violence
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Depression among university students is a growing public health concern, particularly in those who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). Understanding the prevalence and associated factors is crucial ... -
Intention to use immediate postpartum contraception and associated factors amongst mothers delivering from Kisenyi and Kawaala HC IVs
(Makerere University, 2025)Background:. The global prevalence of unintended pregnancies is about 41%, and 40% in low and middle-income countries. A study in Yumbe district indicated the prevalence of short birth intervals of 52.4%, from which 12% ... -
Frequency, course, outcomes and factors associated with delirium among adult patients admitted to Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Delirium is a neurocognitive disorder that commonly affects patients with cancer. Among patients with cancer admitted to oncology units, the prevalence varies from 18% to 33% and the incidence varies from 3.5% ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of erectile dysfunction among men attending the urology clinic at Mulago Hospital: a cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a significant public health concern affecting men’s quality of life and relationships. Despite its global burden, epidemiological data on ED in Uganda, particularly among men seeking ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Hypovitaminosis D among patients with colorectal cancer in Mulago National Referral Hospital and Uganda Cancer Institute (Uganda): A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2025)Introduction: The burden of colorectal cancer has increased in Uganda. Vitamin D has immunomodulatory effects that are not only protective against malignancies such as colorectal cancer but are also associated with reduced ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with shunt survival among hydrocephalus patients that underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery at Mulago National Referral Hospital: a retrospective cross-sectional study
(Makerere university, 2025-05)Introduction: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) surgery is one of the mainstay treatments for hydrocephalus patients. Some patients that undergo ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery experience eventful survival. However, ... -
Prevalence of needlestick injuries and factors associated with access of PEP among health workers at casualty Mulago National Referral Hospital-a cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Needle stick injuries (NSI) are accidental skin-penetrating puncture wounds from a hollow- bore needle containing another person's blood or body fluid. They are a very prevalent challenge among health workers ...
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