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Prevalence and predictors of adverse drug reactions to first line antiretroviral therapy among adolescents at ISS Clinic-Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-05-24)
Background: HIV/AIDs remains a major threat to the health sector impacting negatively on the social and economic development of the community. With the advent of HAART there has been a reduction on AIDS related mortality. ...
Prevalence of and risk factors for hypertension among Makerere University teaching staff
(Makerere University, 2019-10-08)
Introduction. Hypertension is a disease of global health importance and affects one third of the
world’s population. Its burden is on the increase especially in Low and middle-income countries
as compared to high income ...
Prevalence and forms of work place abuse among nurses and midwives working within and around Kampala
(2019-05)
Introduction. Globally work place abuse has been documented among nurses and midwives and its associated with decrease in the quality of nursing care provided in hospitals. However, there is limited information and data ...
Acceptance of antimicrobial stewardship programs in community pharmacies in kampala city.
(makerere, 2019-05-23)
Background: Increasing Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) hastens a post-antibiotic era and so underscores the need for rational and judicious use of antibiotics. World Health organization (WHO) points out antimicrobial ...
Cytological evaluation of nipple discharges among symptomatic patients who attended FNAC Clinic of Pathology Core Laboratory Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2019)
Background: Nipple discharge (ND), refers to a secreted fluid from the breast and it is the third most common breast disease symptom and complaint following mastaglia and breast lump. Its most often associated with a benign ...
Experiences and coping mechanisms of very young adolescents who had unwanted pregnancy at Naguru hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-07-24)
Background: Unwanted pregnancy a major reproductive health problem in the whole country. This was due to its severe consequences to both the mother and the unborn foetus.
Objectives: To explore the experiences and coping ...
Prevalence, management and outcomes of postpartum hemorrhage in women delivering in Arua Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019)
Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) is commonly defined as a blood loss of 500 ml or more within 24 hours after birth(WHO, 2014). Globally, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality(Say et al., 2014). ...
Assessment of level of patient satisfaction with Radiological services at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Background: Patient satisfaction is an important commonly used indicator for measuring the quality in healthcare. It affects clinical outcomes, patient retention, and medical malpractice claims. Patient satisfaction surveys ...
Prevalence of benign conditions of the thyroid gland as detected by the Pathology Department among patients attending FNAC Clinic Pathology Department Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Background: Benign thyroid disorders are common in Africa. Benign disorders are usually due to environmental toxins such as exposure to radiation, due to genetics, diet, stress, local trauma or injury, inflammation or ...
Parameters for grading the toxic severity of test chemicals : a review article in the advancement of unknown drugs into the clinic
(Advances in Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology Research, 2019)
Grading of toxic severity of a test chemical is a routine procedure in experimental toxicology to support regulatory policy in categorisation and harmful labeling decisions. Harmful labeling decision is usually made on the ...