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Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinic in fort portal regional referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-08-12)
Around 15% of pregnant women are expected to develop life-threatening complications during
pregnancy, at delivery or post-partum. In Asia and Africa, nearly one tenth of all maternal deaths
are associated with hypertensive ...
Dietary patterns and their association with blood pressure control among hypertensive patients aged 18+ years attending care at Kiruddu General Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-09-27)
Introduction: Uncontrolled hypertension is one of the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Optimal blood pressure can be achieved by putting in place strategies that encourage ...
Physical activity and associated factors among hypertensive patients aged 18-45 years attending care at Kiruddu hospital. A hospital based cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) is widely acknowledged as the most common cardiovascular
affecting over 31.1% of the adults aged 20 years and older across the globe, and 26.4% of adults
aged 18-64 years in Uganda. ...
Nutritional Status and Blood Pressure Levels of Makerere University Students aged 19 to 25 years
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
The double burden of malnutrition is an arising issue for developing countries. Furthermore,
the burden of non-communicable diseases is developing among the young population. This
study assessed the nutritional status ...
Adherence to dietary recommendations among hypertensive patients aged 45 to 60 years at Jinja regional referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-11-02)
Hypertension (HTN) is widely acknowledged as the most common cardiovascularaffecting over 31.1% of the
adults aged 20 years and older across the globe, and 26.4% of adults aged 18-64 years in Uganda. Diet is one
of the ...
The prevalence and risk factors associated with hypertension among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Adjumani general hospital, Adjumani district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-02)
The purpose of this study was to establish the prevalence of hypertension among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at Adjumani General Hospital in Adjumani District, West Nile Sub-region. Data was collected from ...