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Spatial-temporal patterns of malaria incidence in Uganda using HMIS data from 2015 to 2019

Simon Kigozi • Ruth N Kigozi • Catherine M Sebuguzi • Jorge Cano • Damian Rutazaana • Jimmy Opigo • Teun Bousema • Adoke Yeka • Anne Gasasira • Benn Sartorius • Rachel L Pullan (2020)

Abstract; Background. As global progress to reduce malaria transmission continues, it is increasingly important to track changes in malaria incidence rather than prevalence. Risk estimates for Africa have largely ...
Access to and use of sexual and reproductive health services among street children in Uganda: Does migration matter?

Mulekya Francis Bwambale • Paul Bukuluki • Cheryl A. Moyer • Bart H.W Van den Borne (2020)

Abstract; Background: While the nexus of migration and health outcomes is well acknowledged, the effect of rural-urban migration on use of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services has received less attention. ...
Epidemiology and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Vibrio cholerae Associated with the 2017 Outbreak in Kasese district, Uganda.

Jacob Stanley Iramiot • Innocent B. Rwego • Catherine Kansiime • Benon B Asiimwe (2019)

Abstract; Background: Uganda is among the 51 countries where cholera outbreaks are common. This report summarizes findings from the epidemiologic investigation, which aimed at identifying the mode of transmission ...
Determinants of early postnatal care attendance: analysis of the 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey

Patricia Ndugga • Noor Kassim Namiyonga • Deogratious Sebuwufu (2019)

Abstract; Background The first two days after childbirth present the highest risk of dying for a mother. Providing postnatal care within the first two days after childbirth can help avert maternal mortality because ...
Blood Lead Alters The Anemia Status of Malaria Infected Children in Katanga Kampala Uganda.

Ambrose K Mukisa • Denis M Kasozi • Claire Aguttu • Peter C. Vuzi • Joseph Kyambadde (2020)

Abstract; Background: Uganda, like other malaria endemic countries, childhood anemia due to malaria infection, malnutrition and social disadvantages remains a health challenge. Other contributing factors towards ...
Factors Influencing Choice of Delivery Place among Mothers in Rukungiri and Kanungu Districts, South Western Uganda: A Cross Sectional Study

Richard Mugambe • Habib Yakubu • Solomon Wafula • Tonny Ssekamatte • Simon Kasasa • John Isunju • Abdullah Halage • Jimmy Osuret • Constance Bwire • John Ssempebwa • Yuke Wang • Joanne McGriff • Christine Moe (2020)

Abstract; Background: Child birth in health facilities is generally associated with lower risk of maternal and neonatal mortality. However, in Uganda, little is known about factors that influence use of health ...
Lived Experiences Of Pregnancy Among Women With Sickle Cell Disease Receiving Care At Mulago Hospital: A Qualitative Study

KENNETH TUMWESIGE • Namagembe Imelda • Kayiga Herbert • Munube Deogratias • Rujumba Joseph (2019)

Abstract; Background Women with sickle cell disease in Mulago National Referral Hospital face challenges when they become pregnant and they receive the same care as all other high risk pregnant women who come to ...
Effect of a nurse-led lifestyle choice and coaching intervention on systolic blood pressure among Type 2 diabetic patients with a high atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk: study protocol for a cluster randomized trial

William Lumu • Davis Kibirige • Ronald Wesonga • Silver Bahendeka (2020)

Abstract; Background:More than 50% of patients with type 2 diabetes have hypertension in Uganda. Diabetic patients with elevated systolic blood pressure experience higher all-cause mortality and cardiovascular ...
Prevalence of plasmid-mediated AmpC beta-lactamases in Enterobacteria isolated from urban and rural folks in Uganda

Christine Florence Najjuka • David Patrick Kateete • Dennis K Lodiongo • Obede Mambo • Chunderika Mocktar • William Kayondo • Hannington Baluku • Henry M Kajumbula • Sabiha Y Essack • Moses L Joloba (2019)

Abstract; Background: AmpC beta-lactamases are associated with increased resistance to third-generation cephalosporins. Here, we describe plasmid-mediated AmpC beta-lactamase-producing enterobacteria isolated from ...
Well Neonate Due For Discharge In Low Resource Setting Must Be Screened For Significant Hyperbilirubinemia

Nasuna Carolyn • Yaser Abdallah • Karamagi Charles • Mugalu Jamiru (2020)

Abstract; Introduction: Due to inadequacy of postnatal care in low resource settings, neonates with significant hyperbilirubinemia are likely to be discharged home only to develop complications of hyperbilirubinemia. ...
Components of antenatal care received by women in fishing communities on Lake Victoria, Uganda; a cross sectional survey

Ali Ssetaala • Joan Nabawanuka • Gideon Matovu • Nusula Nakiragga • Judith Namugga • Phiona Nalubega • Henry Lutalo Kaluuma • Kundai Chinyenze • Katrina Perehudoff • Kristien Michielsen • Bernard Bagaya • Matt Price • Noah Kiwanuka • Olivier Degomme (2020)

Abstract; Background: Uganda has one of the highest maternal deaths at a ratio of 336 per 100,000 live births. As Uganda strives to achieve sustainable development goals, appropriate antenatal care is key to reduction ...
Biofilm formation, antimicrobial susceptibility and virulence genes of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from clinical isolates in Uganda

Paul Katongole • Fatuma Nalubega • Najjuka Christine Florence • Benon Asiimwe • Irene Andia (2020)

Abstract; Introduction: Uropathogenic E. coli is the leading cause of Urinary tract infections (UTIs), contributing to 80-90% of all community-acquired and 30-50% of all hospital-acquired UTIs. Biofilm forming ...
Global variability of the human IgG glycome

Jerko Štambuk • Natali Nakić • Frano Vučković • Maja Pučić-Baković • Genadij Razdorov • Irena Trbojević-Akmačić • Mislav Novokmet • Toma Keser • Marija Vilaj • Tamara Pavić • Ivan Gudelj • Mirna Šimurina • Manshu Song • Hao Wang • Marijana Peričić Salihović • Harry Campbell • Igor Rudan • Ivana Kolcic • Leigh Anne Eller • Paul McKeigue • Merlin L. Robb • Jonas Halfvarson • Metin Kurtoglu • Vito Annese • Tatjana Škarić-Jurić • Mariam Molokhia • Ozren Polasek • Caroline Hayward • Hannah Kibuuka • Kujtim Thaqi • Dragan Primorac • Christian Gieger • Sorachai Nitayaphan • Tim D. Spector • Youxin Wang • Therese Tillin • Nish Chaturvedi • James F. Wilson • Moses S. Schanfield • Maxim Filipenko • Wei Wang • Gordan Lauc (2019)

Abstract Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the most abundant serum antibody and is a key determinant of the humoral immune response. Its structural characteristics and effector functions are modulated through the attachment of ...
Late Diagnosis among patients with Prostate Cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute: A retrospective cohort study

Nelson Bunani • Angela Nakanwagi Kisakye • Aloysius Ssennyonjo • Fred Nuwaha (2019)

Abstract; Background; ; Late diagnosis of prostate cancer is common in Uganda and elsewhere. Diagnosis in advanced stages is associated with high mortality, morbidity and low quality of life. We estimated time taken ...
Nasopharyngeal carriage, spa types and drug susceptibility profiles of Staphylococcus aureus from healthy children under 5 years in eastern Uganda

David Kateete • Benon B Asiimwe • Raymond Mayanja • Brian Mujuni • Freddie Bwanga • Christine F Najjuka • Karin Källander • Elizeus Rutebemberwa (2019)

Abstract; Background:; Staphylococcus aureus carriage is a known risk factor for staphylococcal disease. However, the carriage rates vary by country, demographic group and profession. This study aimed to determine ...
Mortality among children under five years admitted for routine care of severe acute malnutrition: a prospective cohort study from Kampala, Uganda

Damalie Nalwanga • Victor Musiime • Samuel Kizito • John Baptist Kiggundu • Anthony Batte • Philippa Musoke • James K Tumwine (2020)

Abstract; Background Mortality among children under five years of age admitted to malnutrition units in sub-Saharan Africa remains high. The burden of HIV infection, a major risk factor for mortality among patients ...
Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months in Jubek State, South Sudan.

Martin Adelino Iyya • Ndeezi Grace • Nabukeera Barungi Nicolette • Hassan Chollong (2020)

Abstract; Background: South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation which gained independence from Sudan on the 9th of July, 2011. Rates of acute malnutrition have been consistently higher in South Sudan than any ...
Accuracy of the lower third molar radiographic imaging to estimate age among Ugandan young people

Catherine Lutalo Mwesigwa • Annet Mutebi Kutesa • Ian Guyton Munabi • Catherine Ann Kabenge • William Buwembo (2019)

Abstract; Objective: Dental development is a useful method for age estimation. Although third molar eruption is commonly used to estimate age in Uganda, it is reported to be unreliable because of external influences. ...
Prevalence of Microalbuminuria and associated factors among HIV−infected ART naïve patients at Mulago hospital, Kampala, Uganda.

THOMAS KIGGUNDU • Pauline Byakika-Kibwika • Irene Andia Biraro • Gyaviira Makanga • Robert Kalyesubula (2020)

Abstract; Background The kidney is one of the common target organs for HIV infection. Early detection of microalbuminuria, the earliest marker of renal damage is critical to slowing down progression to end stage ...
Incidence of Post Dural Puncture Headache and Associated Factors Following Spinal Anaesthesia for Caesarean Delivery in Mulago National Referral Hospital

Philo Nambooze • Kizito Samuel • John Baptist Kiggundu • Andrew Kintu • Mary T. Nabukenya (2019)

Abstract; Background; ; Spinal anaesthesia is a cost effective anaesthesia technique commonly used for abdominal procedures like caesarean sections. The incidence of post dural puncture headaches (PDPH) which is ...

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