Browsing Journal Article by Author "Okedi, X Francis"
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Awareness of Breast Disease Among Female Undergraduate Students in Kampala, Uganda: A Descriptive, Cross-sectional Study
Okedi, X Francis; Lule, Herman; Wachaya, David; Kyamanywa, Patrick (The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA), 2020)Introduction: Uganda has recognized the importance of breast disease as a public health issue and has implemented efforts to increase awareness, early detection, and improved treatment. However, there are few published ... -
Health facilities’ readiness for safe surgical care provision in Uganda and the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo during Ebola and COVID-19 era
Sikakulya, Franck K; Ssebuufu, Robinson; Longombe, Albert Ahoha Ona; Okedi, X Francis; Ilumbulumbu, Michel Kalongo; Valimungighe, Moise Muhindo; Furaha, Nzanzu Blaise Pascal; Vahwere, Bienfait Mumbere; Mambo, Simon Binezero; Mulumba, Yusuf; Muyisa, Anderson Muhindo Muhasa; Sonia, Fatuma Djuma; Sekabira, John; Fualal, Jane O; Kyamanywa, Patrick (BMC , Campus, 4 Crinan St, London, England, N1 9XW, 2021)Objective This study aimed to assess health facilities’ readiness to provide safe surgical care during Ebola and COVID-19 era in Uganda and in the Eastern DR Congo. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in ... -
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
Vahwere, Bienfait Mumbere; Sikakulya, Franck K; Ssebuufu, Robinson; Soria, Jorge; Okedi, X Francis; Abdullah, Shaban; Kyamanywa, Patrick (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 ...