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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 ... -
Estimating the burden of road traffic crashes in Uganda using police and health sector data sources
(BMJ Publishing Group , British Med Assoc House, Tavistock Square, London, England, Wc1h 9jr, 2021)Background In many low-income countries, estimates of road injury burden are derived from police reports, and may not represent the complete picture of the burden in these countries. As a result, WHO and the Global Burden ... -
Developing research potential and building partnerships: a report of the fundamentals of surgical research course at the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa
(Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science , 525 B St, Ste 1900, San Diego, USA, CA, 92101-4495, 2021)Background Approximately a decade after the inaugural Fundamentals of Surgical Research Course (FSRC) at the West African College of Surgeons meeting (2008), the Association for Academic Surgery expanded the course offering ... -
Factors influencing utilization of postnatal care Services among postnatal mothers who delivered from China-Uganda Friendship Hospital, Kampala District
(Bioline International, 2021)Only 13% of women in Africa attend postnatal care appointments. Despite the availability of postnatal care services at China Uganda Friendship Hospital Naguru (CUFHN), utilization of PNC services remains low. Specifically, ... -
A case of abdominal cocoon syndrome: a rare cause of small bowel obstruction at Aber Hospital in Northern Uganda
(Science Publishing Corporation, 2021)Abdominal cocoon syndrome (ACS) is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction characterized by partial or complete encasement of small bowel loops in a thick fibro-collagenous sac. It poses diagnostic difficulties due to the ... -
Lived experiences of women who underwent induced abortion: a qualitative study of Rakai District, Uganda
(Science Publishing Corporation, 2021)Induced abortion is one where products of conception are expelled before 28 weeks of gestation. The process can be safe or unsafe. Safe termination of pregnancy is performed by skilled persons using appropriate tools ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of sesame seed production and export trends; challenges and strategies towards increasing production in Uganda
(EDP Sciences, 2021-01-01)Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the most ancient oilseed crops cultivated for its edible oil and uses in food. Sesame seeds are very nutritious and confer health benefits. However, its potential production in ... -
Conceptual Framework to Guide Early Diagnosis Programs for Symptomatic Cancer as Part of Global Cancer Control
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2021-01-06)Diagnosing cancer earlier can enable timely treatment and optimize outcomes. Worldwide, national cancer control plans increasingly encompass early diagnosis programs for symptomatic patients, commonly comprising awareness ... -
Anticipated Help Seeking Behaviour and Barriers to Seeking Care for Possible Breast and Cervical Cancer Symptoms in Uganda and South Africa
(National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 2021-01-14)Objectives: Breast and cervical cancers are leading causes of cancer morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Most women present with advanced-stage disease and have poor outcomes. This study aimed to describe ... -
Symptom Appraisal, Help-seeking and Perceived Barriers to Healthcare Seeking in Uganda: An Exploratory Study Among Women With Potential Symptoms of Breast and Cervical Cancer
(BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2021-01-19)Objective We assessed the process of recognising abnormal bodily changes, interpretations and attributions, and help-seeking behaviour among community-based Ugandan women with possible symptoms of breast and cervical cancer, ... -
Stigma mastery in people living with HIV: gender similarities and theory
(SPRINGER HEIDELBERG , TIERGARTENSTRASSE 17, HEIDELBERG, GERMANY, D-69121, 2021-01-26)Aims This study aimed to determine the prevalence of, factors associated with, and to build a theoretical framework for understanding Internalsed HIV-related Stigma Mastery (IHSM). Methods A cross-sectional study nested ... -
Leadership is critical in mainstreaming sustainability in professional education
(Building and Cities, 2021-01-28)Mark Olweny (University of Lincoln) comments on the B&C special issue EDUCATION & TRAINING: MAINSTREAMING ZERO CARBON. Leadership in Global South demonstrates the positive transformation of architectural education. The ... -
Intelligence oversight systems in Uganda: challenges and prospects
(Routledge, 2021-02-11)This paper highlights deficiencies in Uganda’s national security civilian intelligence services’ oversight systems and their implications for the democratic governance of the security sector. It argues that the intelligence ... -
Understanding Health-seeking and Adherence to Treatment by Patients With Esophageal Cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute: A Qualitative Study
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2021-02-18)Background: In the low- and middle-income countries, most patients with esophageal cancer present with advanced stage disease and experience poor survival. There is inadequate understanding of the factors that influence ... -
Evaluating the Impact of Weather and Climate Information Utilization on Adoption of Climate-Smart Technologies Among Smallholder Farmers in Tambacounda and Kolda Regions, (Senegal)
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2021-02-28)Senegal is subjected to climate change and unstable weather conditions of the Sahel zone causing adverse negative effects on the agricultural sector and biodiversity. Weather and climate information is one of the requirements ... -
Contraceptive uptake among postpartum mothers 15–49 years of age in Kalisizo Hospital, Kyotera District, Central Uganda
(Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021-03)Per 1000 live births, 336 mothers die from pregnancy-related causes in Uganda; most of which are preventable as 9,549 mothers’ lives were saved from 2015–2020 through reaching the CIP mCPR goal. Use of contraception can ... -
Factors associated with late antenatal enrolment among pregnant women aged 15-49 years at Masindi Hospital
(Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021-03)Early ANC attendance is vital for early identification of pregnancy related health risks to either mother or baby or both, and interventions instituted. This results in good delivery outcomes. The main objective of this ... -
Factors associated with postnatal care services uptake by young mothers aged 15 – 24 years at Mukono General Hospital, Uganda
(Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021-03)Postnatal period is the time shortly after birth of the baby and extending up to six weeks. This period is recognized as very critical for survival of both the mother and the baby. Recent guidelines recommend four postnatal ... -
Factors influencing uptake of IPTp3+ among pregnant women attending ANC in Mawokota North health sub district, Mpigi District, Uganda
(Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021-03)Annually, approximately 125 million pregnancies occur globally in malaria endemic areas. 25 million pregnant women are at risk for malaria which accounts for over 10,000 maternal and 200,000 neonatal deaths annually. WHO ...