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Assessing the association between disclosure of HIV Sero status and contraceptive utilization among HIV positive women at AIDS Information Centre Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2010-12)
Background
Disclosure of HIV sero status is associated with improved sexual behavior. However there is limited information on the association between HIV sero status disclosure and contraceptive utilization among HIV+ ...
Depression symptoms and cognitive function among individuals with advanced HIV infection initiating HAART in Uganda
(BMC Psychiatry, 2010)
Background: Among patients with HIV infection, depression is the most frequently observed psychiatric disorder. The presence of depressive symptoms and cognitive dysfunction among HIV patients has not been well studied in ...
Histological findings of striated muscle biopsies from patients with endomyocardial fibrosis in Mulago Hospital: A pilot study
(Makerere University, 2010-04)
Introduction: Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is globally rare, but is commonly seen in some countries like Uganda, India, Nigeria and Mozambique. It is strongly associated with poverty, dietary deficiencies, certain ethnicities ...
Describing the quality of a logistics and supplies management systems at Kisasi and Kitende Health Centre IIs under Namirembe Diocese, Church of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-02)
Logistics and supplies management system is management system that ensures or fulfils the six rights by delivering the right products the right quantities, at the, in right time, in the right condition, for the right cost ...
The effect of the basic care package on morbidity among HIV/AIDS patients seen at Mildmay Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010)
Introduction: There are inexpensive interventions incorporated into the HIV basic care package, which have proven to be effective in reducing morbidity among persons with and without HIV.
Objective: To assess the effect ...
Willingness of Entebbe Municipality residents to participate in future phase III HIV vaccine trials.
(Makerere University, 2010-07)
Background: Although Phase III HIV vaccine trials are being planned, availability of information is limited on willingness to participate (WTP) among residents in urban areas.
Objectives: To determine the level of and ...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and venous thromboembolism
(2010)
Introduction: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) consists of two related conditions: deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Several risk factors for VTE have been identified and although each of them does not ...
Knowledge and practices regarding infection control among care-seekers in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-11)
Introduction: According to WHO, the risk of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) is 2-20 times higher in developing than in developed countries. While quite a number of studies have focused on the health worker, fewer have ...
Acceptability and satisfaction of male partners with antenatal clinic-based HIV testing for PMTCT at Old-Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)
Introduction: Despite benefits of and strategies to increase male partner participation in
AHCT at Old-Mulago ANC, their attendance has remained very low (15.8% tested). It is not clear whether they accept AHCT and how ...
Health-related quality of life among antiretroviral therapy (ART) experienced and ART naїve adults attending an urban HIV clinic in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)
Introduction: Antiretroviral therapy has reduced HIV/AIDS related mortality. However, unlike in developed countries, little is documented about it’s the impact on Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in developing ...