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Treatment for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Uganda
(Africa Health Journals, 2024-01)
Tuberculosis (TB) disease is a disease in humans
caused by mycobacteria tuberculosis complex which
comprises eight distinct but closely related organisms
– M. bovis, M. caprae, M. africanum, M. microti, M.
pinnipedii, ...
Comparative study of proportions of postoperative sepsis _ maternity versus general surgical ward
(Taylor and Francis, 2021-03-07)
Post-operative sepsis tends to complicate the recovery course of many
patients. Across the globe, the proportion of post-operative sepsis varied from 2.9%
to 30% in various studies. To determine mean proportion of ...
Determinants of caesarean section rates in private-not-for-profit healthcare facilities: St. Joseph’s Hospital_ Kitovu
(Taylor and Francis, 2021-06-27)
Caesarean delivery, often called a C-section, is the delivery of the baby
through incisions in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. Caesarean deliveries,
whether elective or medically necessary, have risen dramatically in ...
Peer influences to risky sexual behaviours among out-of-school adolescents in Kamuli Municipality
(Bioline International, 2021)
Adolescents engage in different deviant behaviours including
gambling, alcohol and substance abuse, violence acts and sexual behaviours.
These sexual behaviours have lasting reproductive health challenges,
increased ...
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 ...
Contraceptive uptake among postpartum mothers 15–49 years of age in Kalisizo Hospital, Kyotera District, Central Uganda
(Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021-03)
Per 1000 live births, 336 mothers die from pregnancy-related causes in Uganda; most
of which are preventable as 9,549 mothers’ lives were saved from 2015–2020 through reaching the
CIP mCPR goal. Use of contraception can ...
User provider perspectives to overcome the challenges of TB/HIV service integration at Mulago National Referral Hospital Kampala
(MAKERERE UNIV, FAC MED , PO BOX 7072, KAMPALA, UGANDA, 2021-03-01)
Abstract
Background: Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa have been closely related
and persistent, proving a considerable burden for healthcare provision. This has complicated ...
Barriers to enrolment of clients into community client led anti-retroviral therapy delivery (CCLAD) in selected health facilities in Kasese District, Uganda
(African Journals Online (AJOL), 2024-04-08)
Community Client Led Anti-retroviral therapy Delivery (CCLAD) Model has been associated with increased community participation and ownership, which leads to better treatment outcomes with reduced workload and increased ...
Factors associated with uptake of isoniazid preventive therapy among children under 5 years tuberculosis contacts in greater Kibaale, Uganda
(Science and Education Publishing, 2022-03-31)
Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) is a chemoprophylaxis which reduces the risk of the first episode of
TB occurring in people exposed to an infection or with latent infection and the risk of a recurrent episode of TB.
WHO ...
Factors associated with late antenatal enrolment among pregnant women aged 15-49 years at Masindi Hospital
(Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021-03)
Early ANC attendance is vital for early identification of pregnancy related
health risks to either mother or baby or both, and interventions instituted. This results in
good delivery outcomes.
The main objective of this ...