Research Articles: Recent submissions
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Prevalence of cryptosporidiosis and hygiene practices among HIV/AIDS patients in southwest Uganda
(Dove Medical Press Limited. T, 2019)Purpose: To determine the prevalence of Cryptosporidium by age, sex, and duration on anti retroviral therapy (ART) and establish hygienic malpractices that may predispose to infection. Methods: We enrolled 138 HIV/AIDS ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of helicobacter pylori infection among children aged 1 to 15 years at Holy Innocents children’s hospital, Mbarara, south western Uganda
(Hindawi Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2019-03-07)Background. Helicobacter pylori infection afects more than half of the world’s population.Te infection is generally acquired during childhood but can remain asymptomatic, with long-term clinical sequelae including gastritis, ... -
A Pilot RCT Evaluating InThistoGether, an mHealth HIV Prevention Program for Ugandan Youth
(AIDS and Behavior, 2021)Despite data suggesting that older adolescence is an important period of risk for HIV acquisition in Uganda, tailored HIV prevention programming is lacking. To address this gap, we developed and tested nationally, ... -
Rhesus blood group haplotype frequencies among blood donors in southwestern Uganda
(Journal of blood medicine, 2018)Aim/objective: The study was undertaken to determine the Rhesus blood group system and Rhesus haplotype frequencies among blood donors at Mbarara Regional Blood Bank. Materials and methods: We included ethylene-diamine ... -
Multisite Validation of Cryptococcal Antigen Lateral Flow Assay and Quantification by Laser Thermal Contrast
(Emerging infectious diseases, 2014-01)Cryptococcal meningitis is common in sub-Saharan Africa. Given the need for data for a rapid, point-of-care cryptococcal antigen (CRAG) lateral flow immunochromatographic assay (LFA), we assessed diagnostic performance of ... -
Microalbuminuria and Traditional Serum Biomarkers of Nephropathy among Diabetic Patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in South Western Uganda
(Journal of Diabetes Research, 2019-12-16)Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a common finding in diabetic patients. Microalbuminuria is the earliest clinical evidence of DN. Early detection of microalbuminuria is very important; it allows timely interventions ... -
Rare Late Presentation of Severe Congenital Hemophilia A in an Adult Ugandan Soldier Following Elective Circumcision
(Authorea Preprints, 2021)Severe hemophilia symptoms usually start in infancy. Affected individuals require coagulation factor routinely to live a normal life. A 25-year old active-duty soldier was diagnosed with severe congenital hemophilia A after ... -
Prevalence, Morphological Classification,And Factors Associated With Anemia Among Pregnant Women Accessing Antenatal Clinic At Itojo Hospital, South Western Uganda
(Journal of blood medicine, 2019)Purpose: The study aimed to determine the prevalence, morphological classification, and risk factors of anemia among pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinic at Itojo hospital, Ntungamo district, southwestern Uganda. ... -
Regulation of medical diagnostics and medical devices in the East African community partner states
(BMC health services research, 2014)Background: Medical devices and in vitro diagnostic tests (IVD) are vital components of health delivery systems but access to these important tools is often limited in Africa. The regulation of health commodities by National ... -
Prevalence of infected chronic wound isolates and their Minimum inhibitory concentrations against third generation cephalosporins at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Research square, 2021)Background: Globally, the burden of infected chronic wounds is likely to increase due to the rising levels of bacterial resistance to antibiotics and non-communicable diseases such as Diabetes mellitus and cancer. Furthermore, ... -
Validity of hemoglobin A1c for diagnosing diabetes among people with and without HIV in Uganda
(International journal of STD & AIDS, 2019)Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is facing a growing co-epidemic of chronic HIV infection and diabetes. Hemoglobin A1c (A1c) may underestimate glycemia among people living with HIV (PLWH). We estimated the validity of A1c to ... -
Out-of-pocket payment for surgery in uganda
(PLOS ONE, 2017-10-31)Background and objectives It is Ugandan governmental policy that all surgical care delivered at government hospitals in Uganda is to be provided to patients free of charge. In practice,however, frequent stock outs and ... -
Frequency and Factors Associated with Hyperglycaemia First Detected during Pregnancy at Itojo General Hospital, South Western Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Journal of Diabetes Research, 2020)Background. Hyperglycemia in pregnancy complicates up to 30% of pregnancies in Africa, and this poses a major risk to both the mother and fetus. Although recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), universal screening ... -
Etiology of urogenital discharges and their antibiograms in HIV/AIDS positive patients at Bwizibwera Health Centre IV: Mbarara District- Uganda
(Journal Issues, 2014)The study aimed at establishing the etiology of urogenital discharges and their antibiograms in HIV/AIDS positive patients attending the HIV/AIDS clinic at Bwizibwera health center IV in Mbarara district, Uganda. This was ... -
Hepatitis B Infection among Commercial Sex Workers in Lyantonde Town, Central Uganda: Prevalence, Knowledge and Practices
(International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2020)Aims: The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B infection among female commercial sex workers in Lyantonde town. Study Design: A cross sectional study was conducted. Place and Duration of Study: ... -
The Etiology and Antibiogram of Bacterial Causes of Conjunctivitis among Patients Attending the Eye Clinic at Rugarama Hospital in South Western Uganda
(Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal, 2014-07-17)Background: Bacterial Conjunctivitis is a common eye condition that causes discomfort and is very irritating. It is a common condition in children and adults and can be caused by various bacterial agents. Objective: To ... -
Technical results from a trial of the FREO2 Low-Pressure Oxygen Storage system, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(PLoS ONE, 2021-03-09)Increased access to reliable medical oxygen would reduce the global burden of pneumonia. Oxygen concentrators have been shown to be an effective solution, however they have significant drawbacks when used in low-resource ... -
HPV-Chlamydial Coinfection, Prevalence, and Association with Cervical Intraepithelial Lesions: A Pilot Study at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
(Journal of cancer epidemiology, 2019)Background. Human Pappilloma Virus (HPV) is the necessary cause of cervical cancer. A number of risk factors are believed to influence the role of HPV in the development of cervical cancer. This is so becausemajority of ... -
The utility of ‘home-made’ reagent red blood cells for antibody screening during pre-transfusion compatibility testing in Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2021)Background: The WHO recommends that pre-transfusion testing should include ABO/RhD grouping followed by screening for red blood cell (RBC) alloantibodies using the indirect antiglobulin test (IAT). However, in Uganda, ... -
Red blood cell alloimmunization in sickle cell disease patients in Uganda
(Transfusion, 2010)BACKGROUND: Blood transfusion is an integral part in the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. Alloimmunization is a recognized complication of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions with consequences including ...