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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 ...
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 ...
A cross sectional study evaluating screening using maternal anthropometric measurements for outcomes of childbirth in Ugandan mothers at term.
(BioMed Central, 2015-06-02)
Background: Birth related newborn and maternal mortality/morbidity remains high in most of sub-Saharan Africa
compared to the rest of the world. In this low income region there is a need for valid, low cost, easy to use ...
Has Uganda experienced any stalled fertility transitions? Reflecting on the last four decades (1973–2011)
(BioMed Central, 2015)
Background: Persistent high fertility is associated with mother and child mortality. While most regions in the world
have experienced declines in fertility rates, there are conflicting views as to whether Uganda has entered ...
Promising Perceptions, Divergent Practices and Barriers to Integrated Malaria Prevention in Wakiso District, Uganda: A Mixed Methods Study
(PLOS One, 2015)
Background
The World Health Organization recommends use of multiple approaches to control malaria.
The integrated approach to malaria prevention advocates the use of several malaria prevention
methods in a holistic ...
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among neonates admitted with Neonat al Septicemia at Mulago Hospital Acute Care Unit
(Makerere University, 2015)
Background: Neonatal septicemia is an emergency; globally, In Mulago there is an increase in microbial resistance to the commonly used drugs. This is associated with increased morbidity and mortality which can be prevented ...
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 ...
Utilization of intra-operative blood salvage in management of women with acute ruptured ectopic pregnancies in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015-04)
Background: Intra-operative blood salvage is a scientific technique known to reduce the need for an allogenic transfusion and associated risks of infectious and non-infectious complications and time required to acquire ...
The prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in patients with Sickle Cell Anamia at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015)
Introduction:
Musculoskeletal System (MSK) disorders are common manifestation of sickle cell anaemia (SCA). These disorders may include avascular necrosis (AVN), osteomyelitis, leg ulcers or septic arthritis. Early diagnosis ...
Evaluation of germ tube test and in-house biochemical tests against the biomeureux api 20c for speciation of candida
(Makerere University, 2015-11)
Background: Candida species are one of the causers of lower genital tract infections of women. Although Candida albicans is the commonest, other species have emerged yet they are less susceptible to azole antifungals and ...