Faculty of Medicine: Recent submissions
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Going beyond the means: Exploring the role of bias from digital determinants of health in technologies
(PLOS Digital Health, 2023)Background: In light of recent retrospective studies revealing evidence of disparities in access to medical technology and of bias in measurements, this narrative review assesses digital determinants of health (DDoH) in ... -
Efficacy of midwife‑led role orientation of birth companions on maternal satisfaction and birth outcomes: a randomized control trial in Uganda
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2023)Background: The World Health Organization recommends birth companionship for all women in labor. There is insufficient evidence on birth companionship in low-income settings and it is not clear if role orientation impacts ... -
Artemisia afra infusions clinical benefits as a complementary treatment to “WHO” approved drugs against tuberculosis
(Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal, 2022)In the past few years, the number of people infected with pulmonary tuberculosis has increased.1Today, it kills thousands in Africa alone, millions worldwide and the numbers keep on increasing due to COVID-19 (WHO, 2021). ... -
Molecular Detection of Cryptosporidium Species in Wildlife and Humans at the Wildlife-Human Interface around Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
(Parasitologia, 2023)To date, information on Cryptosporidium spp. infection status among people and wild animals living at the wildlife-human interface such as Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) is scarce. The aim of this study is to document ... -
Effect of two counseling interventions on self-reported alcohol consumption, alcohol biomarker phosphatidylethanol (PEth), and viral suppression among persons living with HIV (PWH) with unhealthy alcohol use in Uganda: A randomized controlled trial
(Drug and alcohol dependence, 2023)Purpose: To test the efficacy of two interventions to reduce alcohol use and increase viral suppression compared to a control in persons with HIV (PWH). Methods: In a three-arm (1:1:1) randomized controlled trial (N = ... -
Retinopathy among women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy attending hospitals in Mbarara city, south-western Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(BMJ open, 2023)Objective: Retinopathy is one of the complications occurring among women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. We sought to determine the prevalence and factors associated with retinopathy among women with hypertensive ... -
GC-FID and GC-MS profiling and in vitro antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
(Natural Resources for Human Health., 2023)Chenopodium ambrosioides is widely used in traditional medicines to manage several health conditions. This study aimed to investigate the chemical composition of the n-hexane fraction and the in vitro antidiabetic and ... -
Neuroendocrine- induced hyponatremia in patients with traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta- analysis of the epidemiology, factors and prognosis
(Journal of Surgical Protocols and Research Methodologies, 2023)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common brain dysfunction due to an external force as opposed to disease-induced brain damage. TBI is a leading global cause of high morbidity and mortality rates in the neurosurgical ... -
Variation of antioxidant and antibacterial activities of ethanolic extracts of propolis in three bee-keeping agro-ecological zones of Uganda
(African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2023)Propolis is a resinous plant material collected by bees to defend their colony. This study evaluated the antibacterial and antioxidant activities of ethanolic extracts of Ugandan propolis in three bee-keeping agro-ecological ... -
Microbial and physical evaluation of selected cough syrups sold at peripheral drug outlets in Bushenyi District, South Western Uganda
(African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2023)Syrups, being non-sterile liquid pharmaceutical formulations, are prone to microbial contamination. The most common microbial contaminants are bacteria and fungi. Contamination of oral liquid pharmaceuticals makes them ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake of Post-Partum Family Planning Among Mothers 0- 6 Weeks Postpartum at Kiryandongo Hospital. A Cross-Sectional Study.
(Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023)Background: Postpartum period is a critical time to address the unmet family planning needs and reduce the risk of too-soon pregnancies, maternal and child morbidity, and mortality. The study was conducted to determine the ... -
Advanced abdominal ectopic pregnancy and the role of antenatal ultrasound scan in its diagnosis and management
(Radiology Case Reports, 2023)Abdominal pregnancy is a very rare form of ectopic gestation in which implantation occurs in the peritoneal cavity. It accounts for about 1% of all ectopic pregnancies and is associated with a higher risk of morbidity and ... -
The recent outbreak of dengue in Bangladesh is a public and global threat to the international communities; what should we do to mitigate it?
(International Journal of Surgery: Global Health, 2023)Dengue fever, formerly known as tropical influenza or red fever, is a viral infection transmitted to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes of the species Aedes Aegypti. (1) This mosquito-borne illness is widely spread ... -
Sexual violence and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: a 2020 nationwide cross-sectional survey
(Archives of public health, 2023)Background: Sexual violence against women is a global public health issue with both short- and long-term effects on the physical and mental health of women. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of sexual violence ... -
Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol Use Disorder among Adolescents in Ibanda District, South Western Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Open Journal of Social Sciences, 2023)Background: Alcohol use disorder ranks as the most prevalent mental disorder globally. However, studies on alcohol use disorder among adolescents in rural areas in sub-Saharan Africa are scarce. Despite having public health ... -
Physicochemical, phytochemical and pharmacognostical parameters of a herbal plant Dracaena steudneri Engl.
(Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, 2023)Dracaena steudneri Engl. (family Dracaenaceae) has been used in managing various health conditions. This study evaluated its pharmacognostic, physicochemical and phytochemical parameters. The physicochemical analysis was ... -
Differences in Symptom Severity and Quality of Life among Patients with Cancer Using Conventional Therapies with/ without Herbal Medicines in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2023)Objective: Patients with cancer experience numerous symptoms related to cancer and treatment side effects that reduce their quality of life (QOL). Although herbal medicine (HM) is used to manage such symptoms by patients ... -
Assessing the Quality and Effectiveness of Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizers Commercially Available in Mbarara City
(Natural Products Chemistry & Research, 2023)Alcohol based hand sanitizers are currently recommended for routine use in curbing the spread of the serious infectious diseases like COVID-19. This survey examined hand sanitizers marketed in Mbarara city with regards to ... -
Addressing the childhood cancer crisis in sub-Saharan Africa
(The Lancet Oncology, 2023)Sub-Saharan Africa is facing a childhood cancer crisis. Annually, nearly 90% of the more than 100 000 children who develop cancer in sub-Saharan Africa die. By contrast, 85% of paediatric patients with cancer survive in ... -
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 ...