School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collection: Recent submissions
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Communication difficulties in children of ages 3-17 years with motor speech disorders caused by cerebral palsy in the paediatric ward 15 in Mulago National Referral Hospital Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Uganda just like other countries has a high number of people having motor speech disorders caused by cerebral palsy but still records a small number as most of the population goes unnoticed due to several factors inclusive ... -
Knowledge of MRI safety among radiography students at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a developing imaging modality in Uganda with about 10 MRI scanners in the country with more expected according to the country’s development plan for the next 5 years. Makerere University ... -
Knowledge and attitudes of midwives and nurses towards sonography in pregnancy at Kawempe national referral hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Ultrasound use has become a part of routine obstetric care in Uganda today. In its 2016 antenatal care (ANC) recommendations for pregnant women, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends one ultrasound (US) scan before ... -
Knowledge and attitude among female undergraduates towards utilization of mammography in early detection of breast cancer at Makerere university, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Even though early detection and diagnosis of this disease can reduce mortality considerably, several studies have shown that more than 92% of women are unaware ... -
Assessment of level of patients' satisfactions towards radiological services and associated factors at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Despite relatively high national coverage of imaging services, patients continue to flock for imaging care in Kampala. It is assumed that this is a reflection of their perception of the quality or the ... -
Radiography students' satisfaction with clinical training at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2020-09)The acquisition of quality clinical experience within a supportive and pedagogically adjusted clinical learning environment is a significant concern for educational institutions. The quality of clinical learning usually ... -
To evaluate the implementation of infection control measures in the radiology department at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Very little information, exists about infection control at the radiology Department of Mulago National referral hospital. This is majorly attributed to lack or limited research in regard to the subject matter. However, ... -
Awareness of prostate cancer among male students at Makerere University Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-05)Prostate cancer ranks among the deadliest cancers among men. However, there is very little information regarding PCa in the general public with most diagnoses made accidentally or at a late stage. This study is aimed at ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and challenges of health professionals towards pain management among cancer patients at Uganda cancer institute
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Introduction The study was conducted to assess Knowledge, attitudes and practices of health professionals towards pain management among patients at Uganda cancer institute Objectives of the study The main objectives of ... -
Knowledge and practices towards screening of cervical cancer among female students at Makerere University College of Health Sciences between the age of 18-45 years, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Title: Knowledge and practices towards cervical cancer screening among the female students, at Makerere University College of Health sciences. Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide ... -
Knowledge and practices of radiation protection among radiographers in mulago national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-04-16)Introduction. Medical radiation workers are potentially at a risk of unwanted ionizing radiation exposures. The use of radiation protection equipments, distance, and barriers to reduce the risk of exposure to ionizing ... -
Communication difficulties in children aged one to twelve years having Down Syndrome at Angel’s Centre for Children with special needs.
(Makerere University, 2022-08-30)Uganda just like other countries has a high number of people having Down syndrome but still records a small number as most of the population goes unnoticed due to several factors inclusive of stigmatization, poor screening ... -
Prevalence of comorbidities and food allergies amongst asthmatic children below 5 years attending Kawolo General Hospital (KGH) Buikwe District-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background: Asthma causes more serious impacts in children, like increasing the number of hospital admissions, reduced quality of life of the child and reduced number of school days. The presence of comorbidities and ... -
Determination of rejection rate and factors associated with rejection of conventional plain X-ray films at the Department of Radiology, Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-11-28)Background: Reject plain X-ray film analysis can be used as a quality indicator and is an important tool in localizing areas where optimization is required. Reduction in the number of rejects is important because it ... -
Communication difficulties in children aged three to fourteen years having autism spectrum disorder with learning disability at Hearts Home, Uganda, Buziga
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Objective:to find out the communication difficulties in children aged 3-14 years having ASD with learning disability at Hearts home Uganda, Buziga Method: a descriptive cross sectional study was carried out at Hearts home ... -
Prevalence of communication difficulties among school going children with down syndrome at Hill Preparatory School Naguru
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Background The purpose of the study is to examine the prevalence communication difficulties among school going children with learning in Down syndrome at hill preparatory school Naguru Objectives 1. To determine the ... -
Identifying challenges faced by undergraduate radiography students of Makerere University during their clinical rotations at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Background: The education of radiography in Africa has lagged behind the rest of the world, despite nearly starting at around the same time. In Radiography, clinical rotations are of paramount importance in the acquisition ... -
Communication difficulties in students with learning disability who attend Kampala School of the Physically Handicapped.
(Makerere University, 2022)The study was to find out the communication difficulties in students with learning disabilities who attend Kampala School for The Physically Handicapped. The study was cross sectional where students with learning disability ... -
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 ...