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Outcome of Urine cultures at the medical Microbiology laboratory of Makerere University college of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Background: Urinary tract infections(UTIs) are infections involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. They are among the most common infections in the world. UTIs have become the most common hospital-acquired ...
Molecular analysis of laboratory samples for Periodontopathogenic bacteria in rheumatoid arthritis patients in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Introduction
In different western countries, there have been several studies done in suspicion of a correlation of pathogenesis of two chronically disfiguring inflammatory conditions: periodontal disease (PD) and rheumatoid ...
Cytological abnormalities in ascitic fluids and their association with age and gender as seen in Pathology Department- Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
ABSTRACT
Background
The prevalence of ascites by estimation is approximately 75,000 per 100,000 individuals with cirrhosis in Western countries (Pedersen et al., 2015), with a vast distribution of etiology related to ...
Nutritional status among children aged 5-14 years in Rubirizi district: Distribution and associated factors.
(Makerere University, 2019-01)
Introduction; At the age of 5-18 years, children undergo a dynamic period of active physical growth and mental development yet research reveals that poor nutritional status affects this stage. This has profound short and ...
Life after fistula: experience of women after fistula repair at kibagabaga district hospital, Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Background: Obstetric fistula affects an estimated 2-3 million women globally, mostly in sub- Saharan Africa and Asia (WHO, 2014). Women with fistula tend to have both positive and negative experiences. While programs for ...
Frequency and types of malignant lesions among lymphadenopathy conditions presented at Pathology Department- Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Lymphadenopathy or adenopathy is an enlargement of the lymph nodes, in which they are abnormal in size, number, or consistency (King et al., 2014). Lymphadenopathy of an inflammatory type (the most common type) is ...
Prevalence of risky Sexual Behaviors and Associated Factors among HIV Positive Adults on ART at Wakiso Health Centre IV.
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Introduction
Risky sexual behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS is a public health concern because of risk of HIV transmission, acquiring resistant strains and STIs. The main objective of this study was to ...
Road traffic noise exposure, awareness and practices of traffic police towards noise in Central Division, Kampala district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-15)
Background: Road traffic noise contributes more than 55% of total environmental noise in urban areas. In cities like Kampala, road traffic noise is the biggest cause of community noise especially near busy roads with higher ...
Knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding aetiology and prevention of diarrhea among mothers of children under five years in Namuwongo slum, Makindye Division, Kampala District
(2019-05)
Introduction: Globally, diarrheal diseases are the second leading cause of death among children under five years old. In Uganda, diarrhea was ranked the sixth among the top ten causes of under-five child morbidity and ...
EFFECTS OF HIV STATUS DISCLOSURE TO MALE PARTNERS ON WOMENS’ UTILIZATION OF PMTCT SERVICES AT A PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITY IN KAMPALA DISTRICT
(Makerere University, 2019-10-01)
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of HIV status disclosure to male partners on the utilization of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) service among mothers at a public ...