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A 10-Year Risk of Cardiovascular Disease among Patients with Severe Mental Illness at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Southwestern Uganda
(BioMed Research International, 2020-07-24)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Patients with severe mental illness (SMI) are at a higher risk for developing CVD and have a higher risk for harboring factors related ... -
The 2024 Pediatric Sepsis Challenge: Predicting In-Hospital Mortality in Children With Suspected Sepsis in Uganda
(Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 2024)The aim of this “Technical Note” is to inform the pediatric critical care data research community about the “2024 Pediatric Sepsis Data Challenge.” This competition aims to facilitate the development of open-source algorithms ... -
24 h mortality and its predictors among road traffic accident victims in a resource limited setting; a multicenter cohort study
(BMC surgery, 2023)Introduction: The incidence of road traffic accidents (RTAs) is on the rise contributing to the global burden of mortality as a major global health threat. It has been estimated that 93% of RTAs and more than 90% of the ... -
Abdominal Injury at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 2008)Background: Trauma poses a major public health challenge in Africa. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence, patterns and predisposing factors of abdominal injury in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH). Methods: ... -
Abdominal pregnancy with a live newborn in a low-resource setting: A case report
(A case report. Case Reports in Women's Health, 2023)Abdominal pregnancy is defined as pregnancy anywhere within the peritoneal cavity, exclusive of tubal, ovarian, or broad ligament locations. It is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy with high morbidity and mortality for both ... -
Ability of HIV-1 Nef to downregulate CD4 and HLA class I differs among viral subtypes
(Retrovirology, 2013)Background: The highly genetically diverse HIV-1 group M subtypes may differ in their biological properties. Nef is an important mediator of viral pathogenicity; however, to date, a comprehensive inter-subtype comparison ... -
Abnormal obstetric shock index and associated factors among immediate postpartum women following vaginal delivery at a tertiary hospital in southwestern Ugand
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2024)Background: Early recognition of haemodynamic instability after birth and prompt interventions are necessary to reduce adverse maternal outcomes due to postpartum haemorrhage. Obstetric shock Index (OSI) has been recommended ... -
ABO and Rh Antigen Distribution Among Pregnant Women in South Western Uganda
(Journal of Blood Medicine, 2022-06-22)Introduction: ABO and Rh are the major blood group systems in Transfusion Medicine, the ABO system based on two red cell antigens (A, B) while the Rh has about 50 antigens of which five are highly clinically significant ... -
ABO and Rhesus (D) blood group distribution among blood donors in rural south western Uganda:
(BMC Res Notes, 2016)Background: In Uganda, geographical distribution of blood groups and Rhesus (D) factor varies across the country. The aim of this study was to examine the distribution of these groups among voluntary blood donors in rural ... -
Absconding among admitted patients with bipolar affective disorder diagnosis in Uganda
(BMC Psychiatry, 2023)Background: Hospitalization is often necessary for individuals with Bipolar affective Disorder (BAD) during severe manic or depressive episodes, as well as for stabilizing treatment regimens. However, a significant proportion ... -
Abundance of megalin and Dab2 is reduced in syncytiotrophoblast during placental malaria, which may contribute to low birth weight
(Scientific Reports, 2016)Placental malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum contributes to ~200,000 child deaths annually, mainly due to low birth weight (LBW). Parasitized erythrocyte sequestration and consequent inflammation in the placenta are ... -
Acceptability and feasibility of long-term, realtime electronic adherence monitoring of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among young women in Kenya: A mixed methods study
(PloS one, 2024)Real-time electronic adherence monitoring involves “smart” pill boxes that record and monitor openings as a proxy for pill taking and may be useful in understanding and supporting PrEP use; however, acceptability and/or ... -
Acceptability and Feasibility of Real-Time Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Interventions in Rural Uganda: Mixed-Method Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
(JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 2018)Background: Wireless electronic adherence monitors can detect antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence lapses and trigger interventions in real time, thus potentially avoiding unnecessary HIV viremia. Evidence about the ... -
Acceptability of a new 4-in-1 Abacavir/ Lamivudine/Lopinavir/Ritonavir paediatric fixed-dose combination: the caregiver–child dyads’ perspective
(Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, 2023)Background: Worldwide, 1.7 million children younger than 15 years were living with HIV in 2021. Only 52% of them had access to antiretrovirals (ARVs). Lack of age-appropriate ARV formulations (i.e. easy to swallow for young ... -
Acceptability of Phone-Based Communication Intervention by Healthcare Workers as an Adjunct to Routine Referral Form: A Qualitative Study in South Western Uganda
(Open Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2023-02-27)Introduction: A functional maternal referral system should encompass a feasible communication system between health facilities. In Uganda, the current paper-based patient referral form is associated with inadequate patient- ... -
Acceptance of HIV testing among women attending antenatal care in south-western Uganda: risk factors and reasons for test refusal
(AIDS care, 2008)A problem commonly encountered in programs for prevention of mother-to-childtransmission (PMTCT) of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa is low rates of HIV test acceptance among pregnant women. In this study, we examined risk factors ... -
Acceptance of the coronavirus disease- 2019 vaccine among medical students in Uganda
(Tropical medicine and health, 2021)Background: COVID-19 is still a major global threat for which vaccination remains the ultimate solution. Uganda reported 40,751 cases and 335 deaths as of 9 April 2021 and started its vaccination program among priority ... -
Access to and Quality of Primary Healthcare: a Multi-Country Qualitative Case Study in West and East Africa
(Research square, 2020)Background: Universal health coverage is one of the Sustainable Development Goal targets known to improve population health and reduce financial burden. There is little qualitative data on access to and quality of primary ... -
Access to Breast Cancer Diagnostic Devices in the East African Community: Moving the Needle
(Ascopubs, 2020)Globally, two million women develop breast cancer each year. Low-income countries bear a disproportionate burden as a result of systems strapped by limited resources. Inadequate access to diagnostic services is widely ... -
Access to family planning services and associated factors among young people in Lira city northern Uganda
(BMC Public Health, 2024)Background: Access to family planning services among young people is crucial for reproductive health. This study explores the access and associated factors among young people in Lira City, Northern Uganda. Methods and ...