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Outcome of Urine cultures at the medical Microbiology laboratory of Makerere University college of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Background: Urinary tract infections(UTIs) are infections involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. They are among the most common infections in the world. UTIs have become the most common hospital-acquired ...
Molecular analysis of laboratory samples for Periodontopathogenic bacteria in rheumatoid arthritis patients in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Introduction
In different western countries, there have been several studies done in suspicion of a correlation of pathogenesis of two chronically disfiguring inflammatory conditions: periodontal disease (PD) and rheumatoid ...
Cytological abnormalities in ascitic fluids and their association with age and gender as seen in Pathology Department- Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
ABSTRACT
Background
The prevalence of ascites by estimation is approximately 75,000 per 100,000 individuals with cirrhosis in Western countries (Pedersen et al., 2015), with a vast distribution of etiology related to ...
Nutritional status among children aged 5-14 years in Rubirizi district: Distribution and associated factors.
(Makerere University, 2019-01)
Introduction; At the age of 5-18 years, children undergo a dynamic period of active physical growth and mental development yet research reveals that poor nutritional status affects this stage. This has profound short and ...
Life after fistula: experience of women after fistula repair at kibagabaga district hospital, Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Background: Obstetric fistula affects an estimated 2-3 million women globally, mostly in sub- Saharan Africa and Asia (WHO, 2014). Women with fistula tend to have both positive and negative experiences. While programs for ...
Frequency and types of malignant lesions among lymphadenopathy conditions presented at Pathology Department- Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Lymphadenopathy or adenopathy is an enlargement of the lymph nodes, in which they are abnormal in size, number, or consistency (King et al., 2014). Lymphadenopathy of an inflammatory type (the most common type) is ...
Parents experiences of caring for a preterm infant after discharge from neonatal intensive care unit of Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Introduction: The prevalence of preterm births in Uganda is estimated at 13.6 per 1000 live
births and 25% of these die due to complications of prematurity. Parenting a preterm infant after
discharge from the NICU is ...
GROUP VERSUS INDIVIDUAL ANTENATAL CARE: WOMEN’S SATISFACTION IN FOUR HEALTH CENTERS IN RWANDA
(Yvonne delphine Nsaba Uwera, 2019-07-30)
ABSTRACT
Background: Satisfaction with antenatal care can increase the use of antenatal care (ANC) services and subsequently lead to positive maternal and fetal outcomes. The group ANC model was recently introduced in a ...
Assessment of factors influencing access to safe water in Bugaaki Sub-county Kyenjojo district
(Makerere University, 2019-09)
Introduction: Water borne diseases are still common among people in Uganda. One of the reasons for the occurrence of these diseases is that majority of the people lack access to safe water which ...
Barriers and motivators to achieving open defecation free communities using community led total sanitation approach in Kisekka sub county, Lwengo District
(Makerere University, 2019-09)
Background: Inadequate hygiene and sanitation remain the leading contributors to morbidity and mortality in children and adults. One strategy for improving sanitation access is Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), in ...