Faculty of Medicine: Recent submissions
Now showing items 921-940 of 1992
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The clinical presentation and outcome of Mooren’s ulcer at Ruharo Eye Centre, Southwestern Uganda; a hospital based retrospective study
(Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa, 2016-12)Objective: To describe the clinical presentation, management, and treatment outcomes of Mooren’s ulcer in Uganda. Methods: We reviewed records of all patients diagnosed with Mooren’s ulcer at Ruharo Eye Centre from January ... -
Simulation-based surgical education for glaucoma versus conventional training alone: the GLAucoma Simulated Surgery (GLASS) trial. A multicentre, multicountry, randomised controlled, investigator-masked educational intervention efficacy trial in Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe
(British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021-01-25)Background/Aim Glaucoma accounts for 8% of global blindness and surgery remains an important treatment. We aimed to determine the impact of adding simulation-based surgical education for glaucoma. Methods We designed a ... -
Risk Factors of Microbial Keratitis in Uganda: A Case Control Study
(Ophthalmic epidemiology, 2020)Purpose: Microbial keratitis (MK), is a frequent cause of sight loss worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors of MK in Uganda. Methods: Using a nested ... -
Predictors of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia and Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma among Ugandan Patients: A Hospital‑based Study
(Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018)Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the predictors of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) and conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) among Ugandan patients. Materials and Methods: Patients presenting for ... -
Intense Simulation-Based Surgical Education for Manual Small-Incision Cataract Surgery
(JAMA Ophthalmology, 2020-11-05)Importance: Cataracts account for 40% of cases of blindness globally, with surgery the only treatment. Objective: To determine whether adding simulation-based cataract surgical training to conventional training results ... -
Improving survival of retinoblastoma in Uganda
(British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015-01-21)Background: Diagnostic delay results in relatively high mortality among children with retinoblastoma in Uganda, where treatment was limited to surgery and, for some, radiotherapy. In order to improve outcomes, a simple ... -
How to make fluorescein strips
(Community Eye Health Journal, 2018)Fluorescein strips are an essential diagnostic tool in eye care. They are useful for performing a number of procedures, such as measuring intraocular pressure, assessing dry eye and detecting corneal abrasions. Unfortunately, ... -
Diurnal intraocular pressure fluctuation in black adult primary open angle glaucoma patients attending Ruharo Eye Centre, South- Western Uganda
(Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa, 2014-07)Objective: To study the general diurnal intraocular pressure (IOP) fluctuation in black adult patients with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma attending Ruharo Eye Centre; to determine their IOP fluctuation range and determine ... -
Delay Along the Care Seeking Journey of Patients with Microbial Keratitis in Uganda
(Ophthalmic epidemiology, 2019)Purpose: To describe the care seeking journey and causes of delay among patients with Microbial Keratitis in Uganda. Methods: A prospective cohort of patients presenting with microbial keratitis at the two main eye units ... -
Outcome of intravitreal Avastin® injections in patients with macular oedema in Uganda: a cohort study
(Eye, 2022)Background: To determine the outcome of Intravitreal Avastin (IVA) injections in patients with Macular Oedema (MO) in Uganda. Methods: We prospectively recruited patients presenting with MO at the Department of Ophthalmology ... -
The Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Bacterial Profile of Cesarean Surgical Site Infections at a University Teaching Hospital in South Western Uganda
(International Journal of Women’s Health Care, 2020-02-04)Introduction: The single most important risk factor for post-partum maternal infection is Cesarean section (C/S) with a 5-20-fold greater risk for infection compared to a vaginal delivery. Post Cesarean wound infection is ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Hydatidiform Mole among Patients Undergoing Uterine Evacuation at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
(Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2018)Objective: We sought to determine the prevalence of and factors associated with hydatidiform molar gestations amongst patients undergoing uterine evacuation at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH), Mbarara, Uganda. ... -
Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Its Associated Factors Among Women Attending the Gynecology Outpatient Clinic at a Tertiary Hospital in Southwestern Uganda
(International Journal of Women’s Health, 2022-04-28)Purpose: To determine the prevalence, clinical stage at presentation and factors associated with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) among women attending the gynecology outpatient clinic at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital ... -
Factors Associated With Severe Maternal Outcomes at a Regional Referral Hospital in South-Western Uganda: A Case-Control Study
(Int J Women’s Health Care, 2020-02-13)Background: The Sustainable Development Goal target is to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. Maternal morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa remains high ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of HIV Testing Services among Boda-Boda Riders in Kabarole District, Southwestern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(BioMed Research International, 2021)Background: HIV testing is an important step for entry and linkage into HIV care. Utilization of HIV testing services among transport workers may be challenging, because of the mobile nature of their jobs. We assessed ... -
High prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a hospital-based cross-sectional study in Southwestern Uganda
(Pan African Medical Journa, 2021-06-21)Introduction: most patients with diabetes mellitus are prone to uncontrolled blood pressures despite effective medical therapies; only about 30% of hypertensive patients have their blood pressures controlled. Poor control ... -
Intrapersonal predictors of internalized stigma among school going adolescents living with HIV in southwestern Uganda.
(Kirabira, J., Ashaba, S., Favina, A., Maling, S., Nansera, D., & Zanoni, B. C. (2022). Intrapersonal predictors of internalized stigma among school going adolescents living with HIV in southwestern Uganda.medRxiv ., 2022-06-02)Background: HIV is one of the most stigmatized conditions globally significantly affecting the quality of life of people living with HIV. Stigma particularly affects adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) due to challenges ... -
Length of stay of hospitalized patients at tertiary psychiatry facilities in Uganda: the role of caregiver’s presence
(Discover Mental Health, 2022-07-04)Background: Whether the presence of caregivers during the hospital stay of patients with mental illness affects the length of hospital stay (LoS) remains inconclusive. Aims (1) To determine the average LoS and the associated ... -
Measles outbreak in Western Uganda: a case-control study
(BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021)Background: Measles outbreaks are prevalent throughout sub-Saharan Africa despite the preventive measures like vaccination that target under five-year-old children and health systems strengthening efforts like prioritizing ... -
Patterns and Short Term Outcome of Children with Major Congenital Anterior Abdominal Wall Defects Admitted At Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, South Western Uganda, from September 2019 to June 2020.
(American Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice, 2022)Background: Omphalocele and gastroschisis are the most common major congenital abdominal wall defects (CAWDs) globally. Mortality among neonates major CAWDs is higher in low-income countries than in high-income countries. ...