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Molecular characterization and prevalence of shiga toxigenic e. Coli isolated from children under 5 years in the molecular laboratory, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2020-12-14)
Background: Foodborne infections are a public health concern Worldwide. Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is one often most important strain of threat in the food system particularly in children where diarrheal ...
Molecular characterization and prevalence of shiga toxigenic E. Coli isolated from children under 5 years in the Molecular Laboratory, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
Background: Foodborne infections are a public health concern Worldwide. Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is one often most important strain of threat in the food system particularly in children where diarrheal ...
Factors associated with uptake of second polymerase chain reaction among HIV exposed infants in Kisenyi H/C IV: Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2020-10)
Introduction: Uptake of 2nd PCR has been identified as a key obstacle to the diagnosis of HIV transmission among HIV Exposed Infants during breastfeeding, early access to HIV treatment, and linkage to care. Because uptake ...
Diet and fluid regulations: knowledge, practices, and challenges among patients with chronic kidney disease at Mulago National Referral Hospital-Kiruddu
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Background; Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a slow, progressive irreversible deterioration in renal function. Effective management of CKD depends largely on patients engaging with their diet and fluid regulation. In Uganda, ...
Prevalence and factors associated with needlestick and sharps injuries among cleaning staff in Mulago Specialized National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Background: Needle Stick and Sharps Injuries (NSSIs) are major occupational health hazards among cleaning staff in the healthcare sector yet up to now, there is limited documentation on their occurrence among health facility ...
Cytological patterns of salivary gland lesions on fine needle aspiration as seen in the Pathology Department of Makerere University Medical School
(Makerere University, 2020-12-14)
Introduction:
Salivary gland lesions are some of the lesions patients present with to the Makerere University Medical School Pathology department. The lesions can be cystic, inflammatory or neoplastic. A histological study ...
Assessment of inpatient parenteral antibiotic use in Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-12-01)
Background. Parenteral antibiotic use is a complex system that involves the prescribers, dispensers, nurses and the patients. This is influenced mainly by factors such as prescribing criteria and experience, essential ...
Assessment of fire safety preparedness among primary day schools in Old Kampala Parish of Central Division, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Background: Fire outbreaks in schools are a major public health concern because they threaten the safety and well being of students. These outbreaks lead to disastrous effects like death, injuries, damage of millions worth ...
Assessment of body mass index (BMI) and physical activity of Undergraduate students in Makerere University, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Background
Physical activity levels of university students have in recent years been low but with most of the students having a normal Body Mass Index (BMI). The factors determining these physical activity levels influence ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women towards obstetric ultrasound at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-11-20)
Introduction: Prenatal sonography is very important for quality patient management and effective service delivery in diagnostic radiology during the antenatal period (ANP). Obstetric ultrasonography in antenatal care (ANC) ...