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Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding schistosomiasis in Kitwara Parish Kiryandongo Sub County, Kiryandongo District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-04)
Background: Schistosomiasis is the most prevalent neglected tropical disease (NTD) in many developing countries, particularly in Africa which has about 90% of the world’s reported cases. It’s estimated that more than 200 ...
IUD contraceptive use among women of reproductive age: A qualitative study at the Family Planning Clinic of Nakaseke General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Uganda has a high Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) of 343 per 100000 live births. This could be due to unwanted pregnancies thus leading to major complications such as abortions, hemorrhage. However, to reverse this high ...
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 ...
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). ...
Evaluation of anti bacterial activity of ethanolic crude leaf extracts of mangifera indica L AND biden pilosa against methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus.
(Makerere University, 2019-05-23)
Background: 80% of the world population depended on natural herbal medicines for primary health care. In Uganda, the National Drug Authority and policy recognized medicinal herbs as being a vital component to saving human ...