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Knowledge and Perception of Stroke: A Population-Based Survey in Uganda
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014)
Purpose. This study, designed to complement a large population survey on prevalence of stroke risk factors, assessed knowledge
and perception of stroke and associated factors. Methods. A population survey was conducted ...
Community Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Epilepsy in Rural and Urban Mukono District, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Elsevier, 2016-01)
Introduction: The lack of adequate knowledge poses a barrier in the provision of appropriate treatment and care of patients with epilepsy within the community. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge of ...
Prevalence of Hypertension Among Post Stroke Patients in Africa: A Case-Control Study (P04.069)
(LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS , TWO COMMERCE SQ, 2001 MARKET ST, PHILADELPHIA, USA, PA, 19103, 2016-02-08)
Objective: To determine whether the level of blood pressure (BP) control in post stroke patients is related to patient knowledge of hypertension.
Background Stroke is the 2nd leading cause of death worldwide with 2/3 of ...
Caring for a Stroke Patient: The Burden and Experiences of Primary Caregivers in Uganda: A qualitative Study
(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 ...
Nsambya Community Home-Based Care Complements National HIV and TB Management Efforts and Contributes to Health Systems Strengthening in Uganda: An Observational Study
(HINDAWI LTD , ADAM HOUSE, 3RD FLR, 1 FITZROY SQ, LONDON, ENGLAND, W1T 5HF, 2014-03-06)
Community Home-Based Care (CHBC) has evolved in resource-limited settings to fill the unmet needs of people living with
HIV/AIDS (PLHA). We compare HIV and tuberculosis (TB) outcomes from the Nsambya CHBC with national ...
Implementation of the WHO 2011 Recommendations for Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) in Children Living With HIV/AIDS: A Ugandan Experience
(LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS , TWO COMMERCE SQ, 2001 MARKET ST, PHILADELPHIA, USA, PA, 19103, 2016)
Background: Intensified tuberculosis (TB) case finding and isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) are strongly recommended for
children who are HIV infected. Data are needed to assess the feasibility of the WHO 2011 intensified ...
Mentorship Needs at Academic Institutions in Resource-Limited Settings: A Survey at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(BMC , CAMPUS, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON, ENGLAND, N1 9XW, 2011-07-29)
Background: Mentoring is a core component of medical education and career success. There is increasing global emphasis on mentorship of young scientists in order to train and develop the next leaders in global health. ...
Consensus Recommendations on Sulfonylurea and Sulfonylurea Combinations in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – International Task Force
(Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2018)
For decades, sulfonylureas(SUs) have been important drugs in the antidiabetic therapeutic armamentarium. They have been used as monotherapy as well as combination therapy. Focus on newer drugs and concerns about the risk ...
EADSG Guidelines: Insulin Storage and Optimisation of Injection Technique in Diabetes Management
(PMC, 2019-02-27)
To date, insulin therapy remains the cornerstone of diabetes management; but the art of injecting insulin is still poorly understood in many health facilities. To address this gap, the Forum for Injection Technique and ...
Euthymia in Diabetes
(Springer Nature, 2019-04-22)
Aim: To develop an evidence-based expert group opinion on various types of euthymia associated with diabetes mellitus (DM) and its management.
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic syndrome characterized by diverse ...