Browsing by Author "Kamacooko, Onesmus"
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Caring for a Stroke Patient: The Burden and Experiences of Primary Caregivers in Uganda: A qualitative Study
Namale, Gertrude; Kawuma, Rachel; Nalukenge, Winifred; Kamacooko, Onesmus; Yperzeele, Laetitia; Cras, Patrick; Ddumba, Edward; Newton, Robert; Seeley, Janet (WILEY , 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, USA, NJ, 07030, 2019-07-15)Aim: We assessed the burden and experiences of caregivers looking after stroke patients in Kampala, Uganda. Design: We conducted a qualitative cross‐sectional study between May 2018–July 2018 among primary caregivers of ... -
Predictors of 30-day and 90-day Mortality Among Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Stroke Patients in Urban Uganda: A Prospective Hospital-Based Cohort Study
Namale, Gertrude; Kamacooko, Onesmus; Makhoba, Anthony; Mugabi, Timothy; Ndagire, Maria; Ssanyu, Proscovia; Ddamulira, M. John Bosco; Yperzeele, Laetitia; Cras, Patrick; Ddumba, Edward; Seeley, Janet; Newton, Robert (BioMed Central Ltd, 2020-10-08)Background: We report here on a prospective hospital-based cohort study that investigates predictors of 30-day and 90-day mortality and functional disability among Ugandan stroke patients. Methods: Between December 2016 ... -
Predictors of Loss to Follow up Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending a Private Not For Profit Urban Diabetes Clinic in Uganda – A Descriptive Retrospective Study
Tino, Salome; Wekesa, Clara; Kamacooko, Onesmus; Makhoba, Anthony; Mwebaze, Raymond; Bengo, Samuel; Nabwato, Rose; Kigongo, Aisha; Ddumba, Edward; Mayanja, N. Billy; Kaleebu, Pontiano; Newton, Rob; Nyerinda, Moffat (BMC, 2019-08-23)Background: Although the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing in Uganda, data on loss to follow up (LTFU) of patients in care is scanty. We aimed to estimate proportions of patients LTFU and document ... -
Risk Factors for Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Stroke in Sub-Saharan Africa
Namale, Gertrude; Kamacooko, Onesmus; Kinengyere, Alison; Yperzeele, Laetitia; Cras, Patrick; Ddumba, Edward; Seeley, Janet; Newton, Robert (HINDAWI LTD , ADAM HOUSE, 3RD FLR, 1 FITZROY SQ, LONDON, ENGLAND, W1T 5HF, 2018-05-31)Introduction. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), there is a significant burden of ischemic stroke (IS) and hemorrhagic stroke (HS), although data on risk factors for each type are sparse. In this systematic review we attempt to ...