Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Adolescent pregnancy at antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation: a critical barrier to retention on ART
(Wiley Online Library, 2018)Introduction: Adolescence and pregnancy are potential risk factors for loss to follow-up (LTFU) while on antiretroviral therapy (ART). We compared adolescent and adult LTFU after ART initiation to quantify the impact of ... -
Issues with measuring hepatitis prevalence in resource-limited settings
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Molecular tests expedite the diagnosis of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in childhood
(Academia.edu, 2018)The diagnosis of paediatric tuberculosis (TB) is difficult, partly due to the low accuracy of traditional tests. Molecular TB tests can diagnose presumptive TB and drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) rapidly and may guide crucial ... -
Risk factors for and types of oesophageal cancer
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Characteristics and outcomes of admitted patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Uganda
(BMJ, 2020)Rationale: Detailed data on the characteristics and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa are limited. Objective: We determined the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients diagnosed ... -
Metabolic syndrome and 10-year cardiovascular risk among HIV-positive and HIV-negative adults: A cross-sectional study
(Wolters Kluwer, 2020)To determine the prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and compare 10-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among Kenyan adults with and without HIV infection.We conducted a cross-sectional study among ... -
Intimate partner violence and self-reported pre-exposure prophylaxis interruptions among HIV-negative partners in HIV serodiscordant couples in Kenya and Uganda
(Lippincott, 2018)Background: Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is effective for HIV prevention, and PrEP delivery studies are investigating ways to deliver PrEP with high adherence. However, in many settings with high HIV burden, intimate ... -
Tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) to prevent tuberculosis co-infection among adults with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis: A clinician's perspective
(Elsevier, 2020)As part of the END TB strategy, the World Health organization (WHO) recommends provision of tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) to all people at high risk of developing active TB disease. Patients with HIV-associated ... -
Prevalence and nature of potential drug-drug interactions among hospitalized HIV patients presenting with suspected meningitis in Uganda
(BMC, 2020)Background: Management of co-infections including cryptococcal meningitis, tuberculosis and other opportunistic infections in persons living with HIV can lead to complex polypharmacotherapy and increased susceptibility to ... -
Impact of banana bacterial wilt and it’s control practices on household incomes in South - Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Household income of banana producing households has since 2002 been faced with various constraints including Banana Bacterial Wilt (BXW or BBW) caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv musacearum. In 2013, BBW prevalence and ... -
The effect of financial development on economic growth in East Africa: empirical evidence from pooled mean group estimation technique
(Makerere University, 2025)This study examines the effect of financial development on economic growth in East Africa using the Pooled Mean Group (PMG) Estimator from 1991 to 2023. The findings revealed that financial development had a strong positive ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with clinical outcomes among patients hospitalized with chronic obstructive lung disease on the pulmonology wards at Kiruddu and Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: COPD is a chronic airway disease condition currently on the rise in many low middle-income countries (LMICs). This is attributed to poorly treated TB, asthma, cigarette smoking and air pollution among others. ... -
Predictors of mortality among severe traumatic brain injury patients admitted at Mulago Hospital. A retrospective cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2025)Introduction Severe traumatic brain injury (STBI) contributes significantly to death and disability especially in low and middle income countries. However, little is known about the mortality rate and its predictors ... -
Techno-economic evaluation of probable hydrogen production technologies for iron ore reduction
(Makerere University, 2025)The annual global production of crude steel is expected to reach 2.4 billion tons by 2040, with 73% of the process employing the blast furnace and basic oxygen converter route which emits large amounts of CO2. A potential ... -
Spatial decision support tool for selecting suitable sites for base transceiver stations: a case of Roke Telkom (SD-BTS)
(Makerere university, 2025)Telecom companies continuously seek to expand and enhance their networks for both strategic growth and regulatory compliance, requiring meticulous site selection for base stations (BTSs) to ensure optimal service quality ... -
Land suitability evaluation for coffee production in Omoro District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Coffee is one of the most traded commodities the world over, only second to oil and it is the largest revenue earner for Uganda. Despite the fact that Government of Uganda has expanded coffee production to non-traditional ...