School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.): Recent submissions
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Communication difficulties in children with learning disabilities aged 3-14 years having Down’s syndrome at Kampala School for the Physically Handicapped
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction: In Uganda, Communication difficulties in children with learning disabilities having down syndrome are existent in the communities. These difficulties are among the most common of childhood disabilities, ... -
Communication difficulties in school aged with learning difficulties having cerebral palsy at Kampala School for the physically handicapped
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Purpose; To investigate communication difficulties in school aged children with learning difficulties having cerebral palsy. Methods; 25 children aged 6-11 years with learning difficulties having cerebral palsy were ... -
Challenges faced by cancer patients during their course of radiotherapy treatment at radiotherapy department of Uganda Cancer Institute Mulago
(Makerere University, 2022-09-08)Background: Cancer is a condition in which cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled proliferation. Radiotherapy is one of the treatment strategies for cancer that involves irradiating the tumor beds with high-voltage radiation ... -
Awareness and knowledge of risks associated with ionizing radiation among patients presenting at the radiology department of Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Background Many outpatient and inpatient departments broadly utilize imaging during assessment and have become a standard procedure in the field of medicine. However, there are increasing concerns recently expressed that ... -
Challenges faced by cancer patients during their course of radiotherapy treatment at Radiotherapy Department of Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: Cancer is a condition in which cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled proliferation. Radiotherapy is one of the treatment strategies for cancer that involves irradiating the tumor beds with high-voltage radiation ... -
Communication difficulties in children with Cerebral Palsy who are aged 2-7years and having learning disability at Katalemwa Cheshire home for Rehabilitation services
(Makerere University, 2022-09-10)TITLE: Communication difficulties in children with Cerebral Palsy who are aged 2-7 years and having learning disability at Katalemwa Home for Rehabilitation. AIM: To determine the receptive and expressive language skills ... -
Awareness and Attitudes Regarding Breast Cancer and Breast Self-examination Among Female Students at Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2022-08-17)Background Although there are huge efforts to increase the level of breast cancer awareness, breast self-examination (BSE) is still poorly practiced across Uganda. This baseline study was aimed at assessing the awareness ... -
Factors leading to late reporting of breast cancer patients for diagnosis and treatment at Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Back ground. Delay in seeking proper diagnosis and treatment in breast cancer patient’s leads to an increased morbidity and mortality. Objective of the study. The aim of this study was therefore to identify the factors ... -
Knowledge and practices of radiographers in radiation protection during pediatric plain chest X-ray examinations at Mulago National Specialized Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-09-07)Introduction: Medical chest x-ray imaging has led to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous medical conditions in Pediatric patients. Given the longer life expectancy in pediatrics than adults, predisposition ... -
Knowledge of imaging modalities among undergraduate medical students at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Introduction: Imaging is a critical and growing component of modern medical diagnosis and practice. The role of radiological imaging in health care and medicine is rapidly expanding worldwide, yet knowledge about radiological ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices about cardiopulmonary resuscitation among radiography students at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Title: Knowledge, attitudes and practices about cardio-pulmonary resuscitation among radiography students, at Makerere University College of Health sciences. Background: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a vital ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of clinical imaging guidelines for chest x-ray examinations among final year medical students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Background: Chest X-ray (CXR) is the most frequently performed radiological investigation around the globe. In Uganda, chest X-ray examinations contribute more than 20% of all radiological investigations done annually in ... -
Factors associated with adherence to radiation protection among radiography students at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Background: Radiation protection refers to reduction of unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure with the intent of minimizing its harmful effects on medical staff and patients. Radiography students are at high risk of ... -
Sonographic findings among pregnant women presenting with per-vaginal bleeding at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-08-25)Introduction: Vaginal bleeding has been noticed as the major problem experienced by pregnant women associated with consequences like abortions, preterm birth, low birth weight, intrauterine fetal deaths, intrauterine growth ... -
Home-based oral morphine exposure,oral morphine self-medication,and use of other controlled drugs by caregivers of sickle cell paediatric patients and associated factors at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background SCD affects about 20,000 babies in Uganda per year. Its painful crisis is managed with analgesia like opioids. Opioid medicine like oral morphine is currently administered by caregivers of sickle cell paediatric ... -
Radiation protection monitoring among radiographers in selected hospitals around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021)Introduction: The benefit of radiation in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients has been of enormous advantage in the treatment of diseases in the health sector. However, the production of scatter radiation ... -
Communication difficulties in children below 12 years with cerebral palsy at katelemwa Cheshire home for rehabilitation services Kampala
(Makerere university, 2021-02-03)Communication difficulties in children below 12 years with cerebral palsy at Katelemwa Cheshire rehabilitation services Uganda Purpose of the study: The general objective for the study was to find out the communication ... -
The prevalence and factors associated with abortion among pregnant mothers attending ultrasound department at Lira Regional Referral Hospital: A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background; Abortion is one of the prevalent negative reproductive outcomes among women around the world, which is a great challenge that affects maternal health promotion. In the recent years no documentary evidence has ... -
Methods, challenges and staffing requirements for medical record management in the radiology department of Mulago National Referral Hospital (Uganda).
(Makerere University, 2020-05)Medical records are a vital asset in ensuring that hospitals are run effectively and efficiently. They support clinical decision-making, provide evidence of policies and support the hospitals in cases of litigation. This ...