Faculty of Medicine: Recent submissions
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Comparing field‑collected versus remotely‑sensed variables to model malaria risk in the highlands of western Uganda
(Malaria Journal, 2023)Background: Malaria risk is not uniform across relatively small geographic areas, such as within a village. This heterogeneity in risk is associated with factors including demographic characteristics, individual behaviours, ... -
Community perceptions and practices on quality and safety of drinking water in Mbarara city, south western Uganda
(PLOS Water, 2023-05-30)Availability of clean drinking water is a universal human right. The quality of water differs across communities. When the quality is good, community members are the primary beneficiaries but they are also the first ones ... -
Paenibacillus spp infection among infants with postinfectious hydrocephalus in Uganda: an observational case-control study
(The Lancet Microbe, 2023)Background: Paenibacillus thiaminolyticus is a cause of postinfectious hydrocephalus among Ugandan infants. To determine whether Paenibacillus spp is a pathogen in neonatal sepsis, meningitis, and postinfectious hydrocephalus, ... -
Burden of alcohol and other substance use and correlates among undergraduate students at Busitema University in rural Eastern Uganda after COVID-19 lockdown
(Research square, 2023)Use of alcohol and other substance remains a major health concern among higher learning institutions. This study aimed at assessing prevalence of alcohol and other substance use among students at Busitema University in ... -
Maternal adverse childhood experiences, child mental health, and the mediating effect of maternal depression: A cross-sectional, population-based study in rural, southwestern Uganda
(American Journal of Biological Anthropology, 2023-05-08)Objectives: This study aimed to examine the intergenerational effects of maternal adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and child mental health outcomes in rural Uganda, as well as the potentially mediating role of maternal ... -
Editorial: Hopelessness and suicide among children and adolescents in low and middle income countries
(Frontiers in Sociology, 2023-06-01)Although suicide is a potentially preventable condition, it has remained global leading cause of death. The factors associated with death by suicide are similar to those identified in persons with suicidal ideation and ... -
Depression among Bangladeshi diabetic patients: a cross-sectional, systematic review, and meta-analysis study
(BMC psychiatry, 2023)Abstract: Aim This study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depression among diabetic patients in a cross-sectional sample and perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the extant studies to ... -
Trial of Labour after Caesarean Section in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Authorea Preprints, 2023-01-14)Background: Intrapartum decision-making for women with a previous caesarean section (CS) is complex due to competing risks of trial of labour after cesarean (TOLAC) and elective repeat CS (ERCS). Objective: Determine rates ... -
Effects of Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Studies
(Journal of Alzheimers Disease & Parkinsonism, 2023)Background: The most prevalent cause of dementia, which is a significant cause of disability in the elderly, is Alzheimer's disease (AD). A large number of novel treatments have been approved to treat AD, but to date none ... -
Level of satisfaction with the learning environment and transition to employment among health professions graduates at a Ugandan medical school
(Research Square, 2023-06-16)Background: To ensure training quality, medical training institutions must provide adequate learning environment and prepare trainees for work but there is research paucity on the subject. We determined the level of ... -
Quality of Life of Children After Completion of Surgical Treatment for Anorectal Malformation: A Single-Centre Cross-Sectional Study in South- Western Uganda
(Research square, 2023)Background: Anorectal malformations (ARMs) range from minor abnormalities such as imperforate anus to complex forms such as cloaca, and are often associated with other anomalies and residual functional stooling problems. ... -
Problematic use of the internet, smartphones, and social media among medical students and relationship with depression: An exploratory study
(Plos one, 2023)Background: Students in sub-Saharan African countries experienced online classes for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. For some individuals, greater online engagement can lead to online dependency, which can ... -
Mortality after hospital discharge among children younger than 5 years admitted with suspected sepsis in Uganda: a prospective, multisite, observational cohort study
(The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 2023)Background: Substantial mortality occurs after hospital discharge in children younger than 5 years with suspected sepsis, especially in low-income countries. A better understanding of its epidemiology is needed for effective ... -
Management of children with danger signs in integrated community case management care in rural southwestern Uganda (2014–2018)
(International Health, 2023-05-16)Background: In integrated community case management (iCCM) care, community health workers (CHWs) pro- vide home-based management of fever, diarrhea and fast breathing for children aged < 5 y. The iCCM protocol recommends ... -
Barriers and facilitators to cognitive impairment screening among older adults with diabetes mellitus and hypertension by primary healthcare providers in rural Uganda
(Frontiers in Health Services, 2023-05-30)Background: The burden of non-communicable diseases and cognitive impairment exhibit a linear rise in sub-Saharan Africa due to the increase in life expectancy. Non-communicable diseases like diabetes mellitus and hypertension ... -
Thirty-Day Outcomes of Young and Middle-Aged Adults Admitted with Severe COVID-19 in Uganda: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(Infection and Drug Resistance, 2023)Background: There is scarcity of data regarding young and middle-aged adults hospitalized with severe Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Africa. In this study, we describe the clinical characteristics and 30-day ... -
Adverse drug reactions and associated factors in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: A retrospective review of patient medical records at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(SAGE Open Medicine, 2023)Objectives: The World Health Organization pragmatic guidelines recommend shorter duration drug regimens with newer, more efficacious agents for treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. However, adverse drug reactions ... -
Utilization of a novel mobile application, “HBB Prompt”, to reduce Helping Babies Breathe skills decay
(PLOS Global Public Health, 2023)Background: Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) is a newborn resuscitation training program designed to reduce neonatal mortality in low- and middle-income countries. However, skills decay after initial training is a significant ... -
Depression, suicidality, substance-use and associated factors among people living with HIV the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda
(Plos one, 2023)Background: Mental disorders are common in people living with HIV (PLHIV) but they are often unrecognized and untreated. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the already limited mental health services in low ... -
Cryptococcus neoformans Genotypic Diversity and Disease Outcome among HIV Patients in Africa
(Journal of Fungi, 2022)Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis, a disease with poor patient outcomes, remains the most prevalent invasive fungal infection worldwide, accounting for approximately 180,000 deaths each year. In several areas of sub-Saharan ...