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Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication: An Interview Analysis of Southwest Ugandan Patients’ Perspectives
(Annals of Global Health., 2020)
Background: Hypertension is a significant cardiovascular disease (CVD) and driver to CVD disorders in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a major independent risk factor for heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure. Per¬sons living ...
Caregiver’s perspectives on the Central Nervous System infection illness trajectory among older persons with dementia in Northern Uganda a qualitative community-based study
(BMC Geriatrics, 2022-10-27)
Background: Few studies have explored the Central Nervous System (CNS) infection illness trajectory among older persons with dementia in sub-Saharan African (SSA) settings. This study explored the Caregiver’s perspectives ...
Stigma and Discrimination of HIV/AIDs Recipients of Care in Western Uganda: Experiences and Roles of Expert Clients
(HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, 2022)
Purpose: Stigma and discrimination (SAD) remains a major challenge facing HIV/AIDs management in most countries of subSaharan Africa. Expert clients can potentially play a role in the fight against SAD. Our study explored ...
Providing Education and Tools Increases Nurses’ and Midwives’ Assessment for Puerperal Sepsis in a Regional Referral Hospital in South Western Uganda
(International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2022)
Background: Puerperal sepsis causes at least 75,000 maternal deaths every year, mostly in low-income countries. Early identification of sepsis and initiation of sepsis care bundles are crucial the survival of patients. ...
An Evaluation of Antibiotic Prescription Rationality at Lower Primary Healthcare Facilities in Three Districts of South-Western Uganda
(Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2022)
Purpose: Antimicrobial resistance is now one of the leading five causes of death globally. This study evaluated the rationality of antibiotic prescriptions at lower primary care levels in three districts of Southwestern ...
Association of Body Mass Index with Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction Among Ambulatory Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Rural Uganda: A Cross Sectional Study.
(Research Square, 2021-12-10)
Background: Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) is a recognized complication of diabetes mellitus which precedes and is a risk factor for heart failure. We aimed to determine the prevalence of LVDD and its ...
Changes in Immune Activation During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period in Treated HIV Infection .
(Hivma, 2021-05-12)
Background. Pregnant women with HIV (PWWH) have high postpartum morbidity and mortality from infections like tuberculosis. Immunologic changes during pregnancy and postpartum periods may contribute to these risks, particularly ...
Antibiotic prescription rationality and associated in‑patient treatment outcomes in children under‑five with severe pneumonia at Bwizibwera health center IV, Mbarara District, South‑Western Uganda
(Pneumonia, 2022)
Background: Pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five. Antibiotic treatment must be started immediately in children with pneumonia. The irrational use of antibiotics may increase morbidity ...
Antibiotic prescription rationality and associated in‑patient treatment outcomes in children under‑five with severe pneumonia at Bwizibwera health center IV, Mbarara District, South‑Western Uganda
(Pneumonia, 2022)
Background: Pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five. Antibiotic treatment must be started immediately in children with pneumonia. The irrational use of antibiotics may increase morbidity ...
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 ...