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High HIV-1 prevalence, risk behaviours, and willingness to participate in HIV vaccine trials in fishing communities on Lake Victoria, Uganda.
(BioMed Central, 2013)Abstract Introduction: HIV epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa are generalized, but high-risk subgroups exist within these epidemics. A recent study among fisher-folk communities (FFC) in Uganda showed high HIV prevalence ... -
High Incidence of HIV-1 infection in a general population of fishing communities around Lake Victoria, Uganda
(PLOS ONE, 2014)Background: High HIV-1 incidence rates were reported among persons in fisherfolk communities (FFC) in Uganda who were selected for high risk behaviour. We assessed the incidence of HIV-1 and associated risk factors in a ... -
High prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care: a cross-sectional study in two hospitals in northern Uganda
(BMJ, 2014)Objective: To determine the prevalence of the hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection and hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) positivity among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in two referral hospitals in northern ... -
Human pelvis height is associated with other pelvis measurements of obstetric value.
(Association of Anatomical Societies of Africa, 2015)In low resource settings, perinatal death remains a major challenge, yet some of the key anthropometric measures used for screening have been found to be inappropriate. These calls for additional anatomically related ... -
Informed consent practices for surgical care at university teaching hospitals; A case in a low resource setting.
(BioMed Central, 2014)Abstract Background Informed consent in medical practice is essential and a global standard that should be sought at all the times doctors interact with patients. Its intensity would vary depending on the invasiveness ... -
Intermittent use of sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine for malaria prevention: A cross-sectional study of knowledge and practices among Ugandan women attending an urban antenatal clinic.
(Malaria Journal, 2014)Abstract Background: The WHO recommends supervised administration of sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) as intermittent preventive treatment for malaria (IPTp) during pregnancy. Logistical constraints have however favoured ... -
The intricate relationship between a medical school and a teaching hospital: A case study in Uganda.
(Education for Health, 2014)ABSTRACT Background: The relationship between medical schools and teaching hospitals is full of opportunities but also challenges even though they have complementary goals that could enhance each other. Although medical ... -
Investing in community-based education to improve the quality, quantity, and retention of physicians in three African countries.
(Education for Health, 2013)Context: Th e Medical Education Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is a $US 130 million program funded by the United States government supporting 13 African medical schools to increase the quantity, quality, and retention of ... -
Knowledge and perception of stroke: A population-based survey in Uganda.
(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 practices of Ugandan men regarding prostate cancer.
(Elsevier, 2013)Abstract Background: The incidence of prostate cancer in Uganda is one of the highest recorded in Africa. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Uganda. Objective: This study assessed the current knowledge, ... -
Mental health literacy among secondary school students in North and Central Uganda: a qualitative study
(WCPRR, 2014)Objectives There has been limited effort to explore young people’s perceptions about mental illness in Uganda. For mental health programs targeting young people to succeed, it is important to incorporate their understanding ... -
Mind the gaps: A qualitative study of perceptions of healthcare professionals on challenges and proposed remedies for cervical cancer help-seeking in post conflict Northern Uganda.
(BioMed Central, 2013)Abstract Background: There are limited data on perceptions of health professionals on challenges faced by cervical cancer patients seeking healthcare in the developing countries. We explored the views of operational level ... -
Missed opportunities in the diagnosis and management of protein energy malnutrition among children under 5 years in Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Academic Journals, 2013)Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) is one of the leading causes of death among children below 5 years in Uganda. It develops after acute childhood illnesses despite children having received treatment from health facilities. ... -
Modern contraceptive use among women in Uganda: an analysis of trend and patterns (1995-2011)
(African Population Studies, 2014)There is an extensive body of literature concerning modern contraceptive use among women in Uganda. A questionable aspect however is whether the impact of factors associated with modern contraceptive use has remained the ... -
Musculoskeletal disorder risk factors among nursing professionals in low resource settings: a cross-sectional study in Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2014)Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) constitute one of the main occupational hazards among health care workers. However, few epidemiological studies on work related MSD among nursing professionals have been carried ... -
Perceptions of quality of life among Ugandan patients living with HIV: a qualitative study
(BioMed Central, 2014)Background: Ugandans have endured the HIV epidemic for three decades. Now, with the availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and early diagnosis, those living with HIV can live longer and can enjoy the same life ... -
Periportal fibrosis, liver and spleen sizes among S. mansoni mono or co-infected individuals with human immunodeficiency virus-1 in fishing villages along Lake Victoria shores, North-Western, Tanzania.
(BioMed Central, 2015)Abstract Background: The pathogenesis of S. mansoni infection involves chronic inflammatory responses to parasite eggs which can be associated with a characteristic periportal fibrosis (PPF) and the progression to severe ... -
Pertussis prevalence and its determinants among children with persistent cough in urban Uganda.
(PLOS ONE, 2015)Background We determined prevalence of pertussis infection and its associated host and environmental factors to generate information that would guide strategies for disease control. Methods In a cross-sectional study, ... -
Predictors of contraceptive adherence among women seeking family planning services at Reproductive Health Uganda, Mityana Branch.
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2015)Poor adherence is one of the main causes of unintended pregnancies among women of reproductive age.The purpose of this study was to establish the predictors of contraceptive adherence. A total of 211 women were enrolled ... -
Predictors of unknown HIV serostatus at the time of labor and delivery in Kampala, Uganda.
(Elsevier Ireland, 2013)Objective: To determine factors associated with an unknown HIV serostatus among pregnantwomen admitted in labor to Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda. Methods: In total, 665 pregnant women admitted to Mulago Hospital were ...