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Intestinal Volvulus at St Francis Hospital, Kampala
(The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA), 2001)A review of sixty patients with intestinal volvulus was undertaken at St Francis Hospital, Nsambya, Kampala. Forty three (71.7%) of the patients presented with sigmoid volvulus while 12 (20°0) had ileosigmoid knotting. ... -
Intrapersonal factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women in fishing communities of Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District. a cross-sectional study
(Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023-03-30)The chances of developing cervical cancer in Uganda continue to rise especially in the fishing communities due to the relatively higher prevalence of inter-related personal risk factors. This study aimed to examine the ... -
Introduction - Radical Discipline.
(Folio, 2020-08-15)It has been a privilege to work on the Radical Discipline section of FOLIO Vol. 2, dedicated to endeavours that inform and (re)define architecture as a discipline in the context of sub Saharan Africa. ‘Radical’, in this ... -
Investigating the Comparability of A' level Subjects as a Basis for University Selection in Uganda
(West African Journal of Education, 2015-01-01)In order to gain access to universities in Uganda, all students sit a national examination at the end of A ‘Level, the scores of which determine their selection. For most university degree programmes, entry is determined ... -
Investigating the drivers of energy transitions between communities, local governments and non-governmental organisations.
(UNESCO, 2016)Embodied energy is an important consideration in discussions related to the sustainability of the construction sector. As part of this dialogue, this paper presents a developing country context of how these can values of ... -
Investigating the variation in student performance in the A'level examinations in Uganda:
(University of Twente, The Netherlands, 2014)Student performance in the A’Level national examinations in Uganda is the main criterion for selection for higher education, particularly university. About 2000 merit-based scholarships are available annually for the best ... -
Involvement of Parents in Sexuality and Reproductive Health Education of Adolescents and Associated Factors in Hoima Municipality, Uganda
(Texila American University,, 2020)Many adolescents often lack strong and stable relationships with their parents to openly discuss reproductive health concerns. Parents often have the power to guide children’s development in sexual health matters, ... -
Is DDT Safe? Considering Its Use For Malaria Control in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, Department of Health Sciences, 2004-08)The insecticide DDT has been very successfully used for many years in malaria control programmes around the world. We assess the validity of the allegations that DDT is harmful to human health and the environment and find ... -
Is General Surgery on the Verge of Demise?
(The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA), 2012)Although general surgery remains one of the most respected residencies available to medical students today, it is facing terrible pressures, including less attraction to surgery as a profession, increasing interest in ... -
Is HINARI Appropriate for Medical Students in the Developing World?
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011-12-30)The Health InterNetwork Access to Research Initiative (HINARI), which arose in response to medical literature needs in developing countries, gives online access to scientific information to a variety of institutions ... -
Is it (not) high time to introduce performance-based pay in Uganda’s health system?
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Is Nodding Syndrome an Onchocerca Volvulus-Induced Neuroinflammatory Disorder? Uganda’s Story of Research in Understanding the Disease
(Elsevier, 2016-04)Nodding syndrome is a devastating neurological disorder, mostly affecting children in eastern Africa. An estimated 10 000 children are affected. Uganda, one of the most affected countries, set out to systematically investigate ... -
Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty? A Qualitative Exploration on Treatment Practices and Perceived Barriers to Biomedical Care for Patients With Nodding Syndrome in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2015-08-29)Background Nodding syndrome has increasingly become an issue of public health concern internationally. The etiology of the disorder is still unknown and there are yet no curative treatments. We explored perceptions about ... -
Isolation, and molecular characterization of Brucella isolates in cattle milk in Uganda
(2015)Brucellosis is endemic in livestock and humans inUganda and its transmission involves amultitude of risk factors like consumption of milk frominfected cattle. To shed new light on the epidemiology of brucellosis in Uganda ... -
Isolation, cultivation and molecular characterization of a new Trypanosoma equiperdum strain in Mongolia
(2016)Background: Trypanosoma equiperdum causes dourine via sexual transmission in Equidae. T. equiperdum is classified under the subgenus Trypanozoon along with the T. brucei sspp. and T. evansi; however, the species classification ... -
Knowledge and Attitudes of Parkinson’s Disease in Rural and Urban Mukono District, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional, Community-Based Study
(Hindawi, 2015-11-25)Background. Parkinson’s disease (PD) negatively affects the quality of life. There is limited information on PD published from Africa. Lack of adequate knowledge poses a barrier in the provision of appropriate treatment ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge and Skills Retention Following Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment Plus Admission Course for Final Year Medical Students in Rwanda: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
(BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2014-06-12)Aim To determine whether, after the Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment plus Admission (ETAT+) course, a comprehensive paediatric life support course, final year medical undergraduates in Rwanda would achieve a high ... -
The knowledge and views of teachers in government educational institutions in Kampala district on the proposed social health insurance scheme in Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2009-04)The government of Uganda intends to introduce Social Health Insurance (SHI), starting with formal employees in the public and private sectors. For its successful implementation, key stakeholders need to be brought on board ... -
Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Risk Factors and Symptoms Among Women in a Refugee Settlement: A Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Uganda
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2020-12-03)Background: There are limited data on awareness of cervical cancer risk factors and symptoms among refugee populations living in Uganda. In this study, we sought to determine the awareness and knowledge of cervical cancer ...