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Demographics, referral patterns and outcome of neural tube defect patients in Southwestern Uganda
(Research square, 2023)
Purpose: In Uganda, the burden of neural tube defects (NTDs) poses a serious neurosurgical and public health challenge; however, published data on this patient population is lacking. We sought to characterize the NTD patient ...
Artesunate and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine combinations for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Uganda: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
(ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 2003)
Drug-resistant malaria is spreading in Africa. The few available drugs might be safeguarded if combined
with an artemisinin derivative. We investigated the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of 2 combinations of
artesunate ...
Associations between mass media exposure and birth preparedness among women in southwestern Uganda: a community-based survey
(Global Health Action, 2014-01-09)
Background: Exposure to mass media provides increased awareness and knowledge, as well as changes in attitudes, social norms and behaviors that may lead to positive public health outcomes. Birth preparedness (i.e. the ...
Beliefs about health and illness: a comparison between Ugandan men and women living with Diabetes Mellitus
(International Nursing Review, 2008)
Background: The diabetes mellitus (DM) pandemic greatly affects developing countries. Self-care is an important part of management, guided by beliefs about health and illness. Dissimilarities in health-related behaviour ...
Enablers And Barriers To Utilisation Of Available Formal Support By Institutionalised Individuals With Alzheimer’s Disease And Related Dementias In Rural South Western Uganda: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
(Research square, 2019)
Background: The world’s population is ageing resulting in a larger number of people living with dementia. Prevalence of dementia for persons aged above 60 years is expected to increase. There is paucity of information ...
A qualitative exploratory interview study on birth companion support actions for women during childbirth
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022)
Background: The World Health Organization recommends that women are supported continuously throughout labor by a companion of their choice. And, that companions have clearly designated roles and responsibilities to ensure ...
Health-care seeking behaviour and the use of traditional medicine among persons with type 2 diabetes in south-western Uganda: a study of focus group interviews
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2015-01-29)
Introduction: Health-care seeking behaviour is important as it determines acceptance of health care and outcomes of chronic conditions but it has been investigated to a limited extent among persons with diabetes in developing ...
Healthcare-seeking behaviour and management of type 2 diabetes: From Ugandan traditional healers’ perspective
(International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2016)
Background: Healthcare-seeking behaviour has been investigated to a limited extent in persons with diabetes, and the way traditional healers manage diabetes still needs exploration.
Aim: To explore healthcare-seeking ...
Health-care seeking behaviour among persons with diabetes in Uganda: an interview study
(BMC International Health and Human Rights, 2011)
Background: Healthcare-seeking behaviour in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) has been investigated to a limited extent, and not in developing countries. Switches between different health sectors may interrupt glycaemic ...
Improving Midwifery Care in Ugandan Public Hospitals: The Midwives’ Perspective
(International journal of health professions, 2014)
Background: A serious shortage of nurses and midwives in public hospitals has been reported in Uganda. In addition, over 80% of the nurses and midwives working in public hospitals have been found to have job stress and ...