Faculty of Medicine: Recent submissions
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Psychological distress among healthcare professionals in Mbarara, following the 2022 Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Uganda: a mixed methods study
(BMC psychiatry, 2024)Background: The 2022 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak occurred at a time when Uganda was still battling the social and psychological challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic; placing health care professionals (HCPs) at a much ... -
Mid–Upper Arm Circumference Is a Strong Predictor of Mortality Among Ugandan Adults With HIV-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis: A Prospective Cohort Study
(Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2024)Background: Mortality among adults diagnosed with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis remains high (24%–40%). We hypothesized that nutritional state, as measured by mid–upper arm circumference (MUAC), is a potentially ... -
Maternal HIV infection drives altered placental Mtb-specific antibody transfer
(Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023)Introduction: Placental transfer of maternal antibodies is essential for neonatal immunity over the first months of life. In the setting of maternal HIV infection, HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) infants are at higher risk ... -
Level of Satisfaction with the Learning Environment and Transition to Employment among Health Professions Graduates at a Ugandan Medical School
(Advances in Public Health, 2024)Background: To ensure training quality, medical training institutions must provide an adequate learning environment and prepare trainees for work but there is research paucity on the subject. We determined the level of ... -
Late Stage at Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer and Its Correlates at a Large Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Cureus, 2024)Background: The stage of disease at diagnosis is one of the major determinants of survival in women with cervical cancer. Most women with cervical cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) present to hospitals ... -
The Impact on Public Health and Economy Using Lockdown as a Tool against COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa: A Perspective
(Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Reviews, 2020)Background: Since the spread of Corona Virus Disease 19 (COVID-19) most African countries have embarked on a system of either total or partial lockdown and have used it as a tool for curbing the spread of COVID-19. This ... -
International facets of the ‘chain of survival’ for out-of-hospital and in-hospital cardiac arrest – A scoping review
(Resuscitation Plus, 2024)Background: The “chain of survival” was first systematically addressed in 1991, and its sequence still forms the cornerstone of current resuscitation guidelines. The term “chain of survival” is widely used around the world ... -
Incidence of and Risk Factors for Post‑Operative Urinary Retention Following Surgery for Perineal Tears Among Ugandan Women: A Prospective Cohort Study
(International Urogynecology Journal, 2024)Introduction and Hypothesis: We aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors for post-operative urinary retention (POUR) following surgery for perineal tears, and to determine the time to normal voiding after POUR. ... -
Implementation and insights from the MedXMentor structured mentorship program for undergraduate health science students at Mbarara University, Uganda
(Discover Education, 2024)Background: Mentorship is essential for education and career development in health-related fields, yet Sub-Saharan African universities often lack structured programs. To address this, the MedXMentor program was established ... -
Impact of Global Health Scholarship Programs in the Faculty of Medicine at Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(International Medical Education, 2024)In recognition of the critical role of residency programs in narrowing health care inequalities, Global Health scholarships were introduced at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in 2011. Since then, at ... -
Patterns and Factors Associated with Hearing Loss among Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(Asian Journal of Research in Surgery, 2024)Aims: To establish the patterns of hl and associated factors among type 2 DM (T2DM) patients so that intervention is affected Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and duration of study: Mbarara regional referral ... -
Early contraceptive implant removal and associated factors among women attending public family planning clinics, Mbarara City, Southwestern Uganda: a crosssectional study
(Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, 2024)Background: Early implant removal not only results in method wastage and strains healthcare resources but also exposes women to the risk of unplanned pregnancies and associated complications if an alternative contraceptive ... -
Models to predict expansive intracranial hematomas occurrence for adult traumatic brain injury patients presenting at Accident and Emergency Department at Mulago National referral Hospital in Uganda
(Journal of Global Neurosurgery, 2024)Background: A timely and accurate surgical decision regarding expansive intracranial hematomas (EIH) is crucial in clinical practice and patient outcomes, particularly in resource-limited settings. Although several predictive ... -
Diagnostic Utility of GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay in EPTB Detection in Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded Tissue Biopsies in South Western Uganda
(Pathology and Laboratory Medicine International, 2024)Purpose: Formalin-fixed tissue biopsies submitted to the Histopathology Laboratory were explored for possible use in the GeneXpert MTB/Rifampicin assay for EPTB diagnosis, therefore this study aimed to determine the ... -
Death after cure: Mortality among pulmonary tuberculosis survivors in rural Uganda
(International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2024)Objectives: To determine the incidence of mortality and its predictors among pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) survivors treated at a rural Ugandan tertiary hospital. Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of data ... -
Filicide in Africa: a systematic review
(BMC Public Health, 2024)Background: Filicide, the act of a parent or parental figure killing their child, has been reported in various African countries. However, there is a lack of comprehensive reviews on the prevalence and associated factors ... -
Effect of metabolic syndrome and its components on the risk and prognosis of cervical cancer: A literature review
(Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 2024)Despite the global implementation of preventive strategies against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection, the incidence of invasive cervical cancer rose by nearly 1.3-fold, from 471,000 annual cases in 2000 to 604,000 cases ... -
Effectiveness of Jena DM® Herbal Formulation as Complementary Therapy to Conventional Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Quasi-Experimental Study
(Cureus, 2024)Background: There is vast preclinical evidence that indicates that extracts from several Artemisia plant species have significant antidiabetic benefits. However, clinical evidence is limited to this effect. Objective: We ... -
A Comparison Analysis on Remdesivir, Favipiravir, Hydroxychloroquine, Chloroquine and Azithromycin in the Treatment of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) - A Review
(World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020)Background: This comparative study is to ascertain the efficacy and results proven drug used in the management of the novel corona virus disease 19 since most patients admitted are recovering while there is no clinically ... -
Coping strategies, challenges and potential interventions among adult patients with HIV and mental illness comorbidity in southwestern Uganda
(Global Public Health, 2024)HIV and mental illness comorbidity presents significant healthcare challenges, especially in low- and middle-income countries where healthcare systems often address individual conditions rather than comorbidities. This ...