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Beliefs and perceptions of women towards bilateral tubal ligation; a qualitative study at Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-04)Introduction: Globally, the uptake of bilateral tubal ligation, a permanent method of contraception remains very low despite being the most effective contraceptive method. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding ... -
Bronchoscopy is useful for diagnosing smear-negative tuberculosis in HIV-infected patients
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A comparative study of the prevalence and clinical features associated with depression among HIV- positive and HIV- negative elderly patients in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2013)INTRODUCTION HIV/AIDS still remains a global health problem. Depression is a leading contributor to the burden of disease worldwide, a critical barrier to HIV care and as well as prevention and a common serious HIV ... -
Incidence and immediate outcomes of in-hospital cardiac arrest in Healthcare institutions on the Mulago hill
(Makerere University, 2024-10-28)Background: In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is an acute event that can occur to any hospitalized patient. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality and constitutes a significant healthcare burden worldwide. ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of preconception care amongst healthcare providers at kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-12-09)Introduction: Preconception care aims to enhance a healthy physical, mental, and emotional well-being of a woman or couple before conception and has been endorsed by WHO to improve maternal outcomes. Despite acknowledged ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of hepatitis d antibody among hepatitis b-infected adults with decompensated cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in Kiruddu Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-09-04)Introduction: Chronic viral hepatitis B (HBV) remains a leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite concerted effort to eliminate as a public health threat by 2030, data on its coinfection with Hepatitis D infection ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with acute kidney injury among women with preeclmapsia with severe features in Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-12-11)Background: Preeclampsia is one of the most common cause of pregnancy related Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) accounting for up to 30% of global cases. However, there is limited research conducted in Uganda on prevalence and ... -
Prevalence, healthcare workers' perspectives and factors associated with hemodialysis adequacy among adult kidney failure patients at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Introduction: Kidney failure in Uganda is among the top 10 causes of death. Hemodialysis (HD) substitutes the natural work of the kidney thereby prolonging patients’ survival while improving their quality of life. An optimal ...