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Pain assessment following open hemorrhoidectomy under local anesthesia versus saddle block: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
(BMC Springer Nature, 2023-05-12)There is disparity in evidence on pain assessment post open hemorrhoidectomy (OH) using local anesthesia and its use in developing countries compared to developed countries. Therefore, we conducted this study to assess ... -
Rural trauma team development training amongst medical trainees and traffic law enforcement professionals in a low-income country: a protocol for a prospective multicenter interrupted time series
(National Library of Medicine - PubMed Central, 2024-02-08)Road traffic injuries and their resulting mortality disproportionately affect rural communities in low-middle-income countries (LMICs) due to limited human and infrastructural resources for postcrash care. Evidence from ... -
Local anesthesia versus saddle block for open hemorrhoidectomy: cost-analysis from a randomized, double blind controlled trial
(BMC Springer Nature, 2023-11-22)Despite the benefits attributed to the use of local anesthesia (LA) for open hemorrhoidectomy (OH) in developed countries, this technique is still not considered as the first line technique in low-income countries such ... -
Feasibility of rural trauma team development amongst medical trainees and traffic law enforcement professionals in a low-income country: a prospective multi-centre study of interrupted time series of interventional training
(Research Square Preprints, 2023-10-05)Research shows that trauma team formation could potentially improve effectiveness of injury care in rural settings. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of the use of rural medical trainees and road ... -
Factors associated with severity and anatomical distribution of diabetic foot ulcer in Uganda: a multicenter cross-sectional study
(BMC Springer Nature, 2023-03-10)Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a devastating complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) that is associated with increased mortality, morbidity, amputation rate and economic burden. This study aimed at identifying the ... -
Effect of rural trauma team development on outcomes of motorcycle related injuries: a protocol for a multi-center cluster randomized controlled clinical trial (The MOTOR trial)
(medRxiv preprint, 2023-12-09)Injury is a global health concern whose mortality disproportionately impact low-income countries. Compelling evidence from high-income countries show that rural trauma team development courses (RTTDC) increase clinicians’ ... -
Injury characteristics, severity and thirty-day mortality of non-sexual assault related injuries in Uganda
(SSRN - Elsevier, 2023-02-06)Non-sexual assault is increasingly becoming a global public health concern in the context of human rights advocacy. The objective of this study was to determine the injury characteristics, severity and factors associated ... -
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. ... -
Design of a Novel Online, Modular, Flipped-classroom Surgical Curriculum for East, Central, and Southern Africa
(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications , Wolters Kluwer India Pvt Ltd , A-202, 2nd Flr, Qube, C T S No 1498a-2 Village Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai, India, Maharashtra, 400059, 2022)Objective: We describe a structured approach to developing a standardized curriculum for surgical trainees in East, Central, and Southern Africa (ECSA). Summary Background Data: Surgical education is essential to ... -
Interventions to Reduce Pedestrian Road Traffic Injuries: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials, Cluster Randomized Controlled Trials, Interrupted Time-series, and Controlled Before-after Studies
(Public Library Science, 1160 Battery Street, Ste 100, San Francisco, Usa, Ca, 94111, 2022)Background Road traffic injuries are among the top ten causes of death globally, with the highest burden in low and middle-income countries, where over a third of deaths occur among pedestrians and cyclists. Several ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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: ... -
Building trauma and EMS systems capacity in Rwanda: lessons and recommendations
(Ubiquity Press Ltd , Unit 3.22, East London Works, 65-75 Whitechapel Road, London, England, E1 1du, 2021)Background: Surgical capacity building has gained substantial momentum. However, care at the hospital level depends on improved access to emergency services. There is no established model for facilitating trauma and EMS ... -
Opportunities for surgical research in the Covid-19 era
(Annals of African Surgery, 2021)The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on 11 March 2020 (1). This was followed by near total disruption of all sectors, including the health sector, that will have lasting impact. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
State of Pedestrian Road Safety in Uganda: A Qualitative Study of Existing Interventions
(Makerere Univ, Coll Health Sciences,Sch Med , Po Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda, 00000, 2021)Background: Pedestrians in Uganda account for 40% of road traffic fatalities and 25% of serious injuries annually. We explored the current pedestrian road traffic injury interventions in Uganda to understand why pedestrian ... -
What are the key leadership competencies required by Medical School Deans in Uganda? a qualitative cross-sectional study
(Makerere Univ, Coll Health Sciences,Sch Med , Po Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda, 00000, 2021)Background: Effective leadership is vital for organizational growth and sustainability. Globally, medical schools are faced with leadership challenges due to the pace of globalization, technological advances, reduced funding ... -
Factors that influenced access and utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services among Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: an online cross-sectional survey
(Research Square, 2021)Background The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted health care access in many countries. The aim of this study was to explore factors that influenced access and utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services among ...