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Prospective Study to Explore Changes in Quality of Care and Perinatal Outcomes after Implementation of Perinatal Death Audit in Uganda
(BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2020-01-22)Objective To assess the effects of perinatal death (PND) audit on perinatal outcomes in a tertiary hospital in Kampala. Design Interrupted time series (ITS) analysis. Setting Nsambya Hospital, Uganda. Participants Live ... -
Prospects for Africa's socioeconomic development despite marginalisation
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2012)This paper discusses the external and internal factors hindering holistic and sustainable socioeconomic development in Africa. The factors are identified as: 1) marginalization engineered by manipulation of market forces, ... -
Prosthetic thrombosis and pregnancy on warfarin: Debate on mechanical mitral valve replacement in sub-Saharan Africa based on a case report
(Elsevier - International Journal of Cardiology, 2014)Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most common cardiovascular disease in children and young adults in the world. Echocardiographic screenings have documented a large prevalence of RHD in sub-Saharan Africa; there is, ... -
Prune-Belly Syndrome: A Case Report from Rwanda
(The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA), 2012-07)Background: Prune-Belly syndrome, Eagle-Barret syndrome and triad syndrome, all refer to congenital anomalies involving abdominal musculature, urinary tract and testicles. The syndrome consists of a triad of abdominal ... -
Psychological Distress and Associated Factors Among Hospital Workers in Uganda During the COVID-19 Lockdown–A Multicentre Study
(Elsevier Science Inc , Ste 800, 230 Park Ave, New York, USA, NY, 10169, 2022)Objective To assess the prevalence of psychological distress (PD), and its associated demographic, psychosocial, hospital and health-related factors among hospital workers in Uganda during the COVID-19 related ... -
Public Private Partnership for health in Uganda: will HSSP II deliver on the expectations?
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2007-04)At the inception of Uganda's second 5-year Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP II), this paper traces the history of the public - private partnership for health (PPPH) in Uganda, giving its justification and mandate. It ... -
Pyomyositis in Nodding Syndrome (NS) Patient - A Case Report
(African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)., 2013-10-23)We report a case of Pyomyositis in a 13-year-old boy diagnosed using WHO surveillance definition of Probable Nodding syndrome. Complete blood count showed Leukocytosis with immature granulocytes and atypical lymphocytes. ... -
Qualitative Evaluation of the Outcomes of Care and Treatment for Children and Adolescents With Nodding Syndrome and Other Epilepsies in Uganda
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2019-04-30)Background: In 2012, the Ugandan Government declared an epidemic of Nodding Syndrome (NS) in the Northern districts of Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo and Pader. Treatment guidelines were developed and NS treatment centres were ... -
Qualitative Study of Roles of Religious Leaders in Promoting Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights in Iganga Municipality, Uganda
(Science Publishing Corporation, 2021)Young people in adolescent stage are very vulnerable. Sexual and reproductive health choices they make as they transition from childhood to adulthood determine a lot about their well-being. The objective of the study was ... -
Quality and use of Health Information Systems Data in the Eastern Province of the Republic of Rwanda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2012)KARENGERA INNOCENT (2012-M121-10009) Quality and use of Health Information Systems Data in the Eastern Province of the Republic of Rwanda Health data is continuously generated in the primary health facilities and fed in ... -
The quality and use of maternal health care in Oyam district, Uganda:
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2009-04-01)Despite the availability of technically sound approaches, maternal mortality and other reproductive health problems persist in Uganda and other developing countries. Utilisation of maternal health services remains very ... -
The Quality and Use of Maternal Health Care in Oyam District, Uganda: A baseline survey for an intervention
(Department of Health Sciences of Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-11-15)Despite the availability of technically sound approaches, maternal mortality and other reproductive health problems persist in Uganda and other developing countries. Utilisation of maternal health services remains very ... -
Quality and Use of Routine Healthcare Data in Selected Districts of Eastern Province of Rwanda
(International Journal of Public Health Research, 2016-05-03)Strengthening of Health Management Information System (HMIS) is becoming an unavoidable task for most health systems in the World. As part of the strengthening (of HMIS), it is imperative that stakeholders undertake periodic ... -
Quality of Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care in Health Centre IVs of Ankole Region.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2012)KYOMUHENDO GAUDY (2012-M121-10018) Quality of Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care in Health Centre IVs of Ankole Region Whereas access to and the volume of services have expanded, there is serious concern ... -
Quality of Life of Adult Individuals With Intestinal Stomas in Uganda: A Cross Sectional Study
(MAKERERE UNIV, FAC MED , PO BOX 7072, KAMPALA, UGANDA, 2021-03-01)Introduction: Intestinal stomas remain important life-saving surgical options in a wide range of gastrointestinal pathologies globally. Living with a stoma has potential to impair the patient’s quality of life, often with ... -
The Quality of Work Life of Nurses in Hospitals of Buikwe District.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2012)CHEPTOYEK VICTOR (2012-M121-10006) The Quality of Work Life of Nurses in Hospitals of Buikwe District This study looked into the Quality of Work Life (QWL) of nurses in all the hospitals of Buikwe district. Nurses as the ... -
Rabbit intensification systems in Rwanda: feeding influence and growth
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2023-02-24)A study was conducted in Northern Province of Rwanda, from the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Busogo Campus located in Musanze district to evaluate the effect of feed type on rabbit growth in rabbit ... -
A Randomised Placebo-Controlled Safety and Acceptability Trial of PRO 2000 Vaginal Microbicide Gel in Sexually Active Women in Uganda
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2010)Abstract Objectives To determine the safety of 0.5% and 2% PRO 2000 gel in terms of local and systemic adverse events (AE) and the acceptability of gel use. Design A randomised placebo-controlled trial among healthy, ... -
A Randomized Controlled Safety and Acceptability Trial of Dextrin Sulphate Vaginal Microbicide Gel in Sexually Active Women in Uganda
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005-06-27)Objective: To assess the safety of dextrin sulphate (DS) gel compared to placebo gel in terms of local and systemic adverse events, and to determine the acceptability of dextrin sulphate gel. Design: A 4-week randomized ... -
Rapid diagnostic tests versus clinical diagnosis for managing people with fever in malaria endemic settings (Review)
(JohnWiley & Sons, Ltd., 2014)In 2010, theWorld Health Organization recommended that all patients with suspected malaria are tested for malaria before treatment. In rural African settings light microscopy is often unavailable. Diagnosis has relied on ...