Browsing Mother Kevin Postgraduate Medical School by Author "Ddumba, Edward"

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    • Caring for a Stroke Patient: The Burden and Experiences of Primary Caregivers in Uganda: A qualitative Study 

      Namale, Gertrude; Kawuma, Rachel; Nalukenge, Winifred; Kamacooko, Onesmus; Yperzeele, Laetitia; Cras, Patrick; Ddumba, Edward; Newton, Robert; Seeley, Janet (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 ...

    • Community Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Epilepsy in Rural and Urban Mukono District, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study 

      Kaddumukasa, Mark; Kakooza, Angelina; Kayima, James; Kaddumukasa, N. Martin; Ddumba, Edward; Mugenyi, Levi; Furlan, Anthony; Lhatoo, Samden; Sajatovic, Martha; Katabira, Elly (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 ...

    • A Cross-Sectional Population Survey on Stroke Knowledge and Attitudes in Greater Kampala, Uganda 

      Kaddumukasa, Mark; Kayima, James; Nakibuuka, Jane; Mugenyi, Levi; Ddumba, Edward; Blixen, Carol; Welter, Elisabeth; Katabira, Elly; Sajatovic, Martha (Informa UK Limited, 2017-05-19)
      Background: Stroke is a neurological condition with rapidly increasing burden in many low- and middle income countries. Africa is particularly hard-hit due to rapid population growth, patterns of industrialization, adoption ...

    • A Descriptive Epidemiological Study on Stroke in Kampala, Uganda: A Hospital Based Study 

      Nakibuuka, Jane; Nyakoojo, Abwooli; Namale, Alice; Blondin, Nicholas A.; Ddumba, Edward (Pan African Association of Neurological Sciences, 2012)
      Background Basic stroke features are hardly known in sub-Saharan countries, and no data are available in Uganda. Objective To characterize patients presenting with clinical stroke to Mulago Hospital. Design Descriptive ...

    • Early Mortality and Functional Outcome After Acute Stroke in Uganda: Prospective Study With 30 day Follow-up 

      Nakibuuka, Jane; Sajatovic, Martha; Nankabirwa, Joaniter; Ssendikadiwa, Charles; Furlan, J. Anthony; Katabira, Elly; Kayima, James; Kalema, Nelson; Byakika‑Tusiime, Jayne; Ddumba, Edward (BioMed Central Ltd, 2015-08-25)
      Identification of early outcomes post stroke and their predictors is important in stroke management strategies. We prospectively analysed 30-day outcomes (mortality and functional ability) after stroke and their predictors ...

    • Effect of a 72 Hour Stroke Care Bundle on Early Outcomes After Acute Stroke: A Non Randomised Controlled Study 

      Nakibuuka, Jane; Sajatovic, Martha; Nankabirwa, Joaniter; Ssendikadiwa, Charles; Kalema, Nelson; Kwizera, Arthur; Byakika-Tusiime, Jayne; Furlan, J. Anthony; Kayima, James; Ddumba, Edward; Katabira, Elly (PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE , 1160 BATTERY STREET, STE 100, SAN FRANCISCO, USA, CA, 94111, 2016-05-04)
      Background Integrated care pathways (ICP) in stroke management are increasingly being implemented to improve outcomes of acute stroke patients. We evaluated the effect of implementing a 72 hour stroke care bundle on early ...

    • Effect of HIV-1 Infection on Malaria Treatment Outcome in Ugandan Patients 

      Byakika-Kibwika, Pauline; Ddumba, Edward; Kamya, Moses (MAKERERE UNIV, FAC MED , PO BOX 7072, KAMPALA, UGANDA, 2007-11-09)
      Background: Malaria and HIV-1 infection cause significant morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. HIV-1 increases risk for malaria with the risk increasing as immunity declines.The effect of HIV-1 infection on ...

    • Global Medical Education Partnerships to Expand Specialty Expertise: A Case Report on Building Neurology Clinical and Research Capacity 

      Kaddumukasa, Mark; Katabira, Elly; Salata, A. Robert; Costa, A Marco; Ddumba, Edward; Furlan, Anthony; Kakooza-Mwesige, Angelina; Kamya, R Moses; Kayima, James; Longenecker, T Chris; Mayanja-Kizza, Harriet; Mondo, Charles; Moore, Shirley; Pundik, Svetlana; Sewankambo, Nelson; Simon, I Daniel; Smyth, A Kathleen; Sajatovic, Martha (BMC , CAMPUS, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON, ENGLAND, N1 9XW, 2014-12-30)
      Background: Neurological disorders are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan African, but resources for their management are scarce. Collaborations between training institutions in developed and ...

    • Knowledge and Attitudes of Parkinson’s Disease in Rural and Urban Mukono District, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional, Community-Based Study 

      Kaddumukasa, Mark; Kakooza, Angelina; Kaddumukasa, N. Martin; Ddumba, Edward; Mugenyi, Levi; Sajatovic, Martha (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 

      Nakibuuka, Jane; Sajatovic, Martha; Katabira, Elly; Ddumba, Edward; Byakika-Tusiime, Jayne; Furlan, J. Anthony (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, Attitudes and Perceptions of Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Rural and Urban Uganda 

      Kaddumukasa, Mark; Kayima, James; Kaddumukasa, N. Martin; Ddumba, Edward; Mugenyi, Levi; Pundik, Svetlana; Furlan, J. Anthony; Sajatovic, Martha; Katabira, Elly (SPRINGERNATURE , CAMPUS, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON, ENGLAND, N1 9XW, 2015-12-26)
      Background: Information regarding the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases such as stroke is largely unknown among the vulnerable communities. This analysis, which is part of a larger U.S. National Institute of ...

    • Poor Drug Adherence and Lack of Awareness of Hypertension Among Hypertensive Stroke Patients in Kampala, Uganda: A Cross Sectional Study 

      Mugwano, Isaac; Kaddumukasa, Mark; Mugenyi, Levi; Kayima, James; Ddumba, Edward; Sajatovic, Martha; Sila, Cathy; DeGeorgia, Michael; Katabira, Elly (SPRINGERNATURE , CAMPUS, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON, ENGLAND, N1 9XW, 2016-01-02)
      Background: Raised blood pressure (BP) remains an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as stroke. Adherence to therapeutic recommendations especially antihypertensive drugs is important in BP control. ...

    • Post-Stroke Depression Among Stroke Survivors Attending Two Hospitals in Kampala Uganda 

      Gyagenda, Ogavu Joseph; Ddumba, Edward; Odokonyero, Raymond; Kaddumukasa, Mark; Sajatovic, Martha; Smyth, Kathyleen; Katabira, Elly (MAKERERE UNIV, FAC MED , PO BOX 7072, KAMPALA, UGANDA, 2015-12)
      Background: The burden of stroke worldwide is increasing rapidly. There is paucity of data on post-stroke depression (PSD) among stroke survivors in Uganda, despite the high prevalence of PSD reported elsewhere. Methods: ...

    • Poststroke Hypertension in Africa 

      Kaddumukasa, Martin; Ddumba, Edward; Duncan, Pamela; Goldstein, B. Larry (LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS , TWO COMMERCE SQ, 2001 MARKET ST, PHILADELPHIA, USA, PA, 19103, 2012-09-25)
      Background and Purpose—Little is known about the frequency of hypertension and related knowledge in Africans who have had a stroke. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of hypertension, its control, ...

    • Predictors of 30-day and 90-day Mortality Among Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Stroke Patients in Urban Uganda: A Prospective Hospital-Based Cohort Study 

      Namale, Gertrude; Kamacooko, Onesmus; Makhoba, Anthony; Mugabi, Timothy; Ndagire, Maria; Ssanyu, Proscovia; Ddamulira, M. John Bosco; Yperzeele, Laetitia; Cras, Patrick; Ddumba, Edward; Seeley, Janet; Newton, Robert (BioMed Central Ltd, 2020-10-08)
      Background: We report here on a prospective hospital-based cohort study that investigates predictors of 30-day and 90-day mortality and functional disability among Ugandan stroke patients. Methods: Between December 2016 ...

    • Predictors of Loss to Follow up Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending a Private Not For Profit Urban Diabetes Clinic in Uganda – A Descriptive Retrospective Study 

      Tino, Salome; Wekesa, Clara; Kamacooko, Onesmus; Makhoba, Anthony; Mwebaze, Raymond; Bengo, Samuel; Nabwato, Rose; Kigongo, Aisha; Ddumba, Edward; Mayanja, N. Billy; Kaleebu, Pontiano; Newton, Rob; Nyerinda, Moffat (BMC, 2019-08-23)
      Background: Although the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing in Uganda, data on loss to follow up (LTFU) of patients in care is scanty. We aimed to estimate proportions of patients LTFU and document ...

    • Prevalence and Incidence of Neurological Disorders Among Adult Ugandans in Rural and Urban Mukono District; A Cross-Sectional Study 

      Kaddumukasa, Mark; Mugenyi, Levi; Kaddumukasa, N. Martin; Ddumba, Edward; Devereaux, Michael; Furlan, Anthony; Sajatovic, Martha; Katabira, Elly (BMC , CAMPUS, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON, ENGLAND, N1 9XW, 2016-11-17)
      Background: The burden of neurological diseases is increasing in developing countries. However, there is a prominent scarcity of literature on the incidence of neurological diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. This study was ...

    • Prevalence and Types of Cognitive Impairment Among Patients With Stroke Attending a Referral Hospital in Uganda 

      Mukisa, Robert; Ddumba, Edward; Seggane, Musisi; Kiwuwa, M Steven (Pan African Association of Neurological Sciences, 2011)
      Background Cognitive impairment is associated with short and long term adverse outcomes in stroke patients that may impair functional recovery during their rehabilitative process. Aims This study determined the prevalence, ...

    • Prevalence of Hypertension Among Post Stroke Patients in Africa: A Case-Control Study (P04.069) 

      Kaddumukasa, Martin; Goldstein, Larry; Duncan, Pamela; Ddumba, Edward (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 ...

    • Risk Factors for Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Stroke in Sub-Saharan Africa 

      Namale, Gertrude; Kamacooko, Onesmus; Kinengyere, Alison; Yperzeele, Laetitia; Cras, Patrick; Ddumba, Edward; Seeley, Janet; Newton, Robert (HINDAWI LTD , ADAM HOUSE, 3RD FLR, 1 FITZROY SQ, LONDON, ENGLAND, W1T 5HF, 2018-05-31)
      Introduction. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), there is a significant burden of ischemic stroke (IS) and hemorrhagic stroke (HS), although data on risk factors for each type are sparse. In this systematic review we attempt to ...