Faculty of Medicine: Recent submissions
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Undergraduate Learning in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Ways Forward
(Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 2023)The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is in constant evolution, much like the virus, and we must learn to adapt our undergraduate education and learning strategies to enable students to complete their studies. ... -
High prevalence of malaria in pregnancy among women attending antenatal care at a large referral hospital in northwestern Uganda: A cross-sectional study
(Plos one, 2023)Background: Malaria in pregnancy contributes to substantial morbidity and mortality among women in Uganda. However, there is limited information on the prevalence and factors associated with malaria in pregnancy among ... -
Childhood trauma among adult patients with mental illness in south-western Uganda: A hospital-based study
(SSM-Mental Health, 2023)Introduction: Childhood trauma plays a central role in the long-term outcomes and quality of life of adults with mental disorders. Its burden among patients receiving mental health care in rural health facilities has not ... -
Problem Gambling Among Adolescents in Uganda: A Crosssectional Survey Study
(Journal of Gambling Studies, 2023)In recent years, gambling has evolved and grown substantially with new gambling activities and facilities being introduced, making gambling products and opportunities more available than ever before in Uganda. While the ... -
Malaria Prevalence and Associated Factors in Children Under Five Years in Dokolo District, Northern Uganda: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
(Annals of Epidemiology and Public Health, 2023)Introduction: Malaria remains a major public health problem affecting children <5 years because of the weak im¬mune system. Uganda set targets to control and eliminate malaria with interventions of most at-risk groups; ... -
Caregiver preferences for physically harsh discipline of children in rural Uganda
(Journal of Family Violence, 2023)Purpose: Physically harsh discipline is associated with poor developmental outcomes among children. These practices are more prevalent in areas experiencing poverty and resource scarcity, including in low- and middle-income ... -
Barriers and facilitators to oral hygiene for critically ill patients at a regional referral hospital in Uganda: A qualitative study
(Research square, 2023)Introduction: Critically ill patients may not take care of activities of daily living like oral care. Due to the complexity of care and need for close monitoring for critically ill patients, they are commonly admitted to ... -
Association between obesity and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: results from a case control study in south western Uganda
(BMC Women's Health, 2023)Background: Though obesity has been said to be associated with a number of malignancies including cervical cancer, its association with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is still a contentious issue. This study was ... -
Psychological distress in adolescents: prevalence and its relation to high‑risk behaviors among secondary school students in Mbarara Municipality, Uganda
(BMC psychology, 2023)Background: Psychological distress among adolescents negatively affects their academic performance, relationships with family and friends, and ability to participate fully in the community. Stressful life events in low-income ... -
Prevalence of violence towards men living with HIV/AIDS in rural communities of SouthWestern Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2022)Background: Violence towards HIV positive men is one of the silent barriers to utilization of HIV care services. HIV positive men are potential victims of violence from other people including women, and violence may interfere ... -
Prevalence and grade of diabetic peripheral neuropathy among known diabetic patients in rural Uganda
(Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare, 2022)Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most common complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). Approximately 50% of diabetic patients are estimated to develop DPN, depending on disease duration and diabetic ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Severe Depression Among Caregivers of Children With Sickle Cell Disease in Northern Uganda
(Research square, 2023)Background: Depression is a mental disorder characterized by depressed mood and affects more than 300 million people globally. Caregivers of children with Sickle cell disease (SCD) experience psychosocial distress which ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with reported adverse-events among patients on multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment in two referral hospitals in Uganda
(BMC Infectious Diseases, 2023)Background Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment involves toxic drugs that cause adverse events (AEs), which are life-threatening and may lead to death if not well managed. In Uganda, the prevalence of MDR-TB ... -
Non‑communicable disease burden among inpatients at a rural district hospital in Malawi
(Global Health Research and Policy, 2023)Background: The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is high in Malawi. However, resources and training for NCD care remain scarce, especially in rural hospitals. Current care for NCDs in the developing world focuses ... -
Local Ugandan Production of Stable 0.2% Chlorhexidine Eye Drops
(Translational Vision Science & Technology, 2023)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a protocol to prepare buffered chlorhexidine (CHX) eye drops (0.2% w/v) in the United Kingdom that can be reproduced at a production facility in Uganda. Buffered CHX eye ... -
Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19 Restrictions: A Study of 30 Countries From the I-SHARE Consortium
(Journal of interpersonal violence, 2023)Intimate partner violence (IPV) causes substantial physical and psychological trauma. Restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including lockdowns and movement restrictions, may exacerbate IPV risk and ... -
Improving Nurses Knowledge and Practices of Delirium Assessment at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital: A Quasi Experimental Study
(Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 2023)Background: Despite the recommendations for delirium assessment in clinical settings, it stills remain a serious clinical problem associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation, stress on the patient and family, and ... -
High PrEP uptake and objective longitudinal adherence among HIV-exposed women with personal or partner plans for pregnancy in rural Uganda: A cohort study
(PLoS Medicine, 2023)Background: In Uganda, fertility rates and adult HIV prevalence are high, and many women conceive with partners living with HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces HIV acquisition for women and, therefore, infants. ... -
Green tea silver nanoparticles improve physiological motor and cognitive function in BALB/c mice during inflammation
(Heliyon, 2023)Information on the basic changes associated with green tea small molecules in acute inflammation is deficient. The purpose of the study was to characterize and establish the effects of green tea silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) ... -
Screening HIV associated neurocognitive disorders using international HIV dementia scale: closing the gap through an educational intervention for healthcare workers
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2023)Introduction: the study assessed the effect of an educational intervention on healthcare workers´ knowledge regarding the use of the International HIV Dementia Scale (IHDS) in screening HIV-associate neurocognitive disorder ...