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Use of face masks to limit the spread of the COVID-19 among western Ugandans: Knowledge, attitude and practices
(PLOS One, 2021-03-24)
The world is grappling with an ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic using preventive measures such as personal hygiene, face masks, restrictions on travel and gatherings in communities, in addition to a race to find a vaccine. ...
The double burden of Ebola and COVID-19 viral infections and the readiness for safe surgical care provision in Uganda and the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: an online cross-sectional survey
(Research Square, 2021)
Objective: This study aimed at highlighting the extent to which Uganda and the Eastern DR Congo are
ready for safe surgical care provision during the double burden of Ebola and COVID-19.
Methods: An online cross-sectional ...
Surgery of COVID-19-infected patients in Africa: a scoping
(Annals of African Surgery, 2021)
Objective: The aim of this scoping review was to highlight the nature and scope of research and publications about surgery in COVID-19-infected patients in Africa in order to inform guidelines
applicable in Africa. Methods: ...
Health facilities’ readiness for safe surgical care provision in Uganda and the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo during Ebola and COVID-19 era
(BMC , Campus, 4 Crinan St, London, England, N1 9XW, 2021)
Objective
This study aimed to assess health facilities’ readiness to provide safe surgical care during Ebola and COVID-19 era in Uganda and in the Eastern DR Congo.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted in ...
Prevalence and factors associated with cancellation and deferment of elective surgical cases at a rural private tertiary hospital in Western Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(African Field Epidemiology Network-Afenet , Po Box 12874, Kampala, Uganda, 00000, 2021)
Introduction: the cancellation of elective surgery is still a worldwide challenge and this is associated
with emotional and economical trauma for the patients and their families as well as a decrease in
the efficiency ...
Enterocutaneous fistula due to a strangulated Ritcher’s femoral hernia: a case report
(Authorea, 2021)
Richter’s hernia has a misleading presentation with absence of typical intestinal obstructive symptoms leading to delay in making a diagnosis, tendency to strangulation and eventual spontaneous fistula formation. This ...