Browsing by Subject "Uganda"
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A prospective neurosurgical registry evaluating the clinical care of traumatic brain injury patients presenting to Mulago National Referral Hospital in Uganda.
(PloS one, 2017-01)<h4>Background</h4>Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is disproportionally concentrated in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with the odds of dying from TBI in Uganda more than 4 times higher than in high income countries ... -
Assessing Cardiovascular Disease Burden in Rural Uganda and Informing Future Interventions
(2018-01-07)This senior thesis seeks to investigate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in a rural region in Uganda and to use insights from field experience and the literature to explore possible interventions. The thesis research involved ... -
Assessing Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV-positive Patients: The Sensitivity and Specificity of the CogState Brief Battery
(2012)Objective: The prevalence of cognitive impairment in HIV-positive patients is estimated to be 39% in Uganda [1]. Despite the high prevalence of impairment, routine HIV management in Uganda does not include neuropsychological ... -
Availability of post-hospital services supporting community reintegration for children with identified surgical need in Uganda.
(BMC health services research, 2018-09-20)BACKGROUND:Community services and supports are essential for children transitioning home to recover from the hospital after surgery. This study assessed the availability and geographic capacity of rehabilitation, assistive ... -
Boda Bodas and Road Traffic Injuries in Uganda: An Overview of Traffic Safety Trends from 2009 to 2017.
(International journal of environmental research and public health, 2020-03)Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are an important contributor to the morbidity and mortality of developing countries. In Uganda, motorcycle taxis, known as boda bodas, are responsible for a growing proportion of RTIs. This study ... -
ChangeALife Uganda: Migyera Community Water Project
(2015-04-24)In many parts of the developing world, poor water quality and water scarcity affect human health and their economic and social well-being. Although much progress has been made towards increasing access to improved water ... -
Colonic polyposis in a 15 year-old boy: Challenges and lessons from a rural resource-poor area.
(Ann Med Surg (Lond), 2016-05)INTRODUCTION: Colorectal polyps usually present with rectal bleeding and are associated with increased risk of colorectal carcinoma. Evaluation and management in resource-poor areas present unique challenges. PRESENTATION ... -
Development of a Nutritional Screening Tool for Pediatric Cancer Patients in Uganda and Tanzania: An Exploratory Analysis
(2020)Background: Nutrition is a key determinant of pediatric cancer patient outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa. Accurately identifying pediatric cancer patients at risk of malnutrition remains a challenge. There is a need ... -
Evaluating the Clinical Care of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients and Identifying Opportunities for Quality Improvement in Neurosurgery at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala Uganda
(2017)Background: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is disproportionally concentrated in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with the odds of dying from TBI in Uganda more than 4 times higher than in high income countries (HICs). ... -
Evaluating the Influence of Patient Caretakers’ Health Literacy on Delays in Care for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda.
(2019-04-24)Background Caretakers take on caregiving tasks such as feeding and administering oral medication for patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH), Uganda and many Low-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) where nurse ... -
Geographic differences in the prevalence of hypertension in Uganda: Results of a national epidemiological study.
(PloS one, 2018-01)BACKGROUND:Hypertension accounts for more than 212 million global disability-adjusted life-years, and more than 15 million in sub-Saharan Africa. Identifying factors underlying the escalating burden of hypertension in sub-Saharan ... -
Influence of Delay on Cancer Stage among Patients with Kaposi Sarcoma in Uganda
(2012)The incidence of Kaposi sarcoma (KS) has increased rapidly since the advent of the HIV epidemic. Although patient outcomes have improved significantly in high-income countries after the introduction of highly-active ... -
Integrated vector management for malaria control in Uganda: knowledge, perceptions and policy development.
(Malar J, 2012-01-14)BACKGROUND: Integrated vector management (IVM) is increasingly being recommended as an option for sustainable malaria control. However, many malaria-endemic countries lack a policy framework to guide and promote the approach. ... -
Investing in People: Health System Strengthening Through Education
(2011)Health system strengthening is now recognized as a pressing global health priority. Motivated and productive health workers are a critical component of health systems. Low and middle-income countries need many more health ... -
Medical pluralism in beliefs and practices surrounding epilepsy care in Uganda
(2019-04-22)Background: In the context of a massive epilepsy treatment gap in Sub-Saharan Africa, people with epilepsy consult multiple sources of treatment, including biomedical, traditional and pastoral providers. Thus, in this study, ... -
Mixed-Method Analysis of Barriers to Surgical Care in Uganda
(2017)Background: Barriers to surgical care in low- and middle-income countries have basis in theoretical frameworks, but are often left undefined and understudied. Based on the Access Evaluation Framework and Healthcare Barrier ... -
Okukkera Ng'omuzungu (lost in translation): understanding the social value of global health research for HIV/AIDS research participants in Uganda.
(Global public health, 2010-01)As major global governance entities begin to re-assess the structure and goals of health research in resource-poor settings, social science can make a vital contribution by expanding the traditional field of research ethics ... -
Optimizing Rainwater Harvesting Installation in Kashongi, Uganda
(2011-04-19)Community-based water supply systems like Institutional Rainwater Harvesting (IRWH) are promising solutions to water supply in rural areas like Uganda. However, IRWH tank systems have been unsustainable in the long-term ... -
Population-based Method to Assess Burden of Surgical Conditions in Uganda: A Pilot Study
(2014)<bold>Background</bold> Globally, it is estimated that 11% of all disability adjusted life years lost result from conditions requiring surgical intervention. Efforts to estimate burden at country-specific levels have been ... -
Prevalence and correlates of proteinuria in Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional pilot study.
(BMC Res Notes, 2016-02-16)BACKGROUND: Despite the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in sub-Saharan Africa, few community-based screenings have been conducted in Uganda. Opportunities to improve the management of CKD in sub-Saharan ...
