Faculty of Medicine: Recent submissions
Now showing items 1801-1820 of 1992
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Microalbuminuria and Retinopathy among Hypertensive Nondiabetic Patients at a Large Public Outpatient Clinic in Southwestern Uganda
(International Journal of Nephrology, 2018-06-06)Background. Routine testing of microalbuminuria and retinopathy is not done among patients with high blood pressure in resource limited Settings. We determined the prevalence of microalbuminuria and retinopathy and their ... -
Lost Opportunities to Reduce Periconception HIV Transmission: Safer Conception Counseling By South African Providers Addresses Perinatal but not Sexual HIV Transmission
(Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes, 2014)Introduction: Safer conception strategies create opportunities for HIV-serodiscordant couples to realize fertility goals and minimize periconception HIV transmission. Patient–provider communication about fertility goals ... -
Childhood trauma, major depressive disorder, suicidality, and the modifying role of social support among adolescents living with HIV in rural Uganda
(Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, 2021-01-23)Background: Childhood trauma is associated with mental health problems among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa, but little is known about potential moderating factors. Methods: We enrolled 224 ... -
Mortality and loss to follow-up among tuberculosis and HIV co-infected patients in rural southwestern Uganda
(The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2012-08-02)BACKGROUND: We describe the presentation and outcome of care among patients with tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection from a prospective observational cohort in Uganda. METHODS: We analysed ... -
Integration of HIV-Sexual Reproductive Health Services for Young People and the Barriers at Public Health Facilities in Mbarara Municipality, Southwestern Uganda: A Qualitative Assessment
(International Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2019-04-10)Background. Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and HIV risk behaviors for young people are intertwined. This rationalizes the need for integration of HIV and SRH services within the health care system, especially in ... -
Influence of the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPfAR) on career choices and emigration of health-profession graduates from a Ugandan medical school: a cross-sectional study
(BMJ Open, 2013-05-29)Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the current work distribution of health professionals from a public Ugandan medical school in a period of major donor funding for HIV programmes. We explore the hypothesis ... -
Increasing incidence of pregnancy among women receiving HIV care and treatment at a large urban facility in western Uganda
(Reproductive Health, 2014-12-06)Background: Antiretroviral treatment restores physical functioning and may have an impact on fertility desires. Counseling is given to HIV positive women to create awareness and to provide information on pregnancy and ... -
The burden of chronic rhinosinusitis and its effect on quality of life among patients re-attending an otolaryngology clinic in south western Uganda
(BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders, 2018)Background: Worldwide, the burden of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is variable, but not known in Uganda. CRS has significant negative impact on quality of life (QOL) and as such QOL scores should guide adjustments in treatment ... -
Identification of gaps for implementation science in the HIV prevention, care and treatment cascade; a qualitative study in 19 districts in Uganda
(BMC Res Notes, 2016-04-14)Background: Over the last 20 years, countries in sub Saharan Africa have made significant strides in the implementation of programs for HIV prevention, care and treatment. Despite, the significant progress made, many targets ... -
The role of improved pre-transfusion testing in the prevention of delayed serologic transfusion reactions among blood recipients in Uganda: a Randomized Controlled Trial (IPAT Study)
(ISBT Science Series, 2019)Background and objectives: The goal of pre-transfusion testing (PTT) is to provide patients with beneficial and safe transfusions. In Uganda, PTT includes ABO/RhD typing plus room temperature (RT) saline cross-matches ... -
(I Always Worry about What Might Happen Ahead): Implementing Safer Conception Services in the Current Environment of Reproductive Counseling for HIV-Affected Men and Women in Uganda
(BioMed Research International, 2016)Background. We explored healthcare provider perspectives and practices regarding safer conception counseling for HIV-affected clients. Methods. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 38 providers (medical and ... -
Students’ perspectives of undergraduate research methods education at three public medical schools in Uganda
(The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016)Introduction: in this study we used a model of adult learning to explore undergraduate students’ views on how to improve the teaching of research methods and biostatistics. Methods: This was a secondary analysis of survey ... -
Supervised versus unsupervised antimalarial treatment with six-dose artemether-lumefantrine: pharmacokinetic and dosage-related findings from a clinical trial in Uganda
(Malaria Journal, 2006)Background: A six-dose antimalarial regimen of artemether-lumefantrine (A/L) may soon become one of the most widely used drug combination in Africa, despite possible constraints with adherence and poor absorption due to ... -
Long-distance truck drivers and the increasing risk of COVID-19 spread in Uganda
(International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020)Objective: To examine the patterns of COVID-19 transmission in Uganda. Methods: We reviewed ten weeks of press releases from the Uganda Ministry of Health from the day when the first case was announced, March 22, through ... -
Supervised versus unsupervised intake of sixdose artemether-lumefantrine for treatment of acute, uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Mbarara, Uganda: a randomised trial.
(Lancet, 2005)Background: The six-dose regimen of artemether-lumefantrine is effective and is among combination therapies prioritised to replace antimalarials that no longer work in Africa. However, its effectiveness has not been assessed ... -
Lay workers in directly observed treatment (DOT) programmes for tuberculosis in high burden settings: Should they be paid? A review of behavioural perspectives
(African Health Sciences, 2002-08)The current global tuberculosis (TB) epidemic has pressured health care managers, particularly in developing countries, to seek for alternative, innovative ways of delivering effective treatment to the large number of TB ... -
Towards 90-90-90 Target: Factors Influencing Availability, Access, and Utilization of HIV Services—A Qualitative Study in 19 Ugandan Districts
(BioMed research international, 2018)UNAIDS has set a new target 90-90-90 by 2020. To achieve this target, current programs need to address challenges that limit access, availability, and utilization of HIV testing and treatment services. Therefore, the aim ... -
Toxicity of four herbs used in erectile dysfunction;Mondia whiteii,Cola acuminata,Urtica massaica, and Tarenna graveolensin male rats
(African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2015)In Sub-Saharan Africa, herbal medicines are commonly used for prevention or treatment of illnesses, including erectile dysfunction. Contemporary medicines used to manage erectile dysfunction are not only inaccessible to ... -
Treatment success and mortality among adults with tuberculosis in rural eastern Uganda: a retrospective cohort study
(BMC Public Health, 2020)Background: Successful treatment of tuberculosis leads to clinical and public health benefits such as reduction in transmission, complications, and mortality among patients. However, data are limited on treatment outcomes ... -
Treatment success rate among adult pulmonary tuberculosis patients in sub- Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(BMJ Open, 2019)Objectives To summarise treatment success rate (TSR) among adult bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis (BC-PTB) patients in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Design We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Google Scholar and ...