The School of Allied Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Antibiotic Resistance Patterns Among Gram Negative Bacteria Isolated In Urine Samples Received At Lancet Laboratories Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-12)There has been increasing resistance of Gram negative bacteria causing UTI to several antibiotics over years around the globe and has complicated management of UTI especially in under developed World. Study was carried ... -
Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Clinicians in Hoima Hopsital,Hoima district towards Polypharmacy
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Introduction: Use of multiple drugs (polypharmacy) is a common as most of the diseases befall endemic. This has been expedited by lack of guide to the number or extent of drugs that is agreed upon to be prescribed ... -
Prevalence Of Anaemia And Associated Factors Among Children Under 5 Years Seeking Medical Services At International Hospital Kampala (IHK)
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-12)Background Aneamia possesses a significant health burden that is not properly addressed in Uganda with the prevalence ranging from 15% to 75% by region, (Uganda DHS, 2011). Anaemia in children is a grave health problem ... -
Prevalence and Factors Contributing to Epilepsy among Ptients Attending the Psychiatric Clinic of Mubende Regional Referral Hospital in Mubende District
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Introduction: Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures mainly caused by abnormal cerebral nerve cell activity and can either be idiopathic or symptomatic epilepsy (Kelly, ... -
Distribution Of Abo Blood Group Types And Their Association With Malaria Among Children Under 5 Years Attending Outpatients Clinic At Bundibugyo Hospital, Western Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-12)Background: Infection with malaria under five remains a burden in sub Saharan African, and is associated with numerous preventable deaths. The clinical outcome of Plasmodium infection in endemic areas is influenced by ... -
Prevalence Of Asymptomatic Thrombophilia Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Clinic At Mpigi Health Center IV
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-12)Background: Shortened coagulation tests (Thrombophilia) are a marker of hypercoagulability observed in pregnancy and immediate postpartum period. While this is beneficial for preventing maternal hemorrhage, ... -
Bacteriological Profile, Risk Factors And Susceptibility Patterns In Non-Tuberculosis Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Among Patients Attending Kisugu Health Centre III
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Background: Non-Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterial lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is among the most prevalent diseases affecting humans across the globe. There is an increased antimicrobial drug resistance ... -
Prevalence Of Haemoparasites Among Voluntary Non-Renumerated Blood Donors Of Nakasero Blood Bank
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-12)Background: The use of blood to patient management is potentially a lifesaving maneuver, which necessitates critical care. Consequently, demand for blood has greatly increased over the years. Despite several advances in ... -
Laboratory Assessment Of The Human Immune-Deficiency Virus/ Syphilis SD BIOLINE DUO KIT Among Pregnant Women Attending Mayuge Health Center III Antenatal Clinic
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Background Accurate and early diagnosis of HIV-syphilis dual infection has far reaching impact towards the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT). This requires invention and use of simple to use, rapid, ... -
The Prevalence Of Cryptococcosis And Associated Risk Factors In HIV/AIDS Patients Attending Kiswa Health Centre, Kampala.
(IHSU, 2018-10)Background: Cryptococcosis is a fungal disease affecting both humans and animals. In humans, the infection is usually opportunistic principally caused by Cryptococcus neoformans (C. neoformans). In Uganda, Cryptococcosis ... -
The Effect of Antiretroviral Therapy on Haematological Indicies Among Adults Attending Immunosuppression Clinic at Entebbe General Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Cytopenias are the most common haematological abnormalities among HIV positive patients, a predictor from HIV infection to AIDS. Cytopenias have become more common with the advent of antiretroviral therapy ... -
Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Salmonella and Shigella Among Patients Attending Kiswa HC IV - Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Diarrheal illnesses continue to pose health challenges, with significant morbidity and mortality among people from such areas where hygiene is substandard. Among enteric pathogens, Salmonella and Shigella ... -
Determination of Glycosylated Haemoglobin Levels in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients on Different Drug Regimens at Mengo Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Glycosylated haemoglobin has been known for some time as a critical marker in monitoring compliance to treatment by diabetic patients. With a single measurement, glycosylated haemoglobin can quantify average ... -
Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites an their Relationship with Anaemia Among School going Children Aged 5 - 13 Years at Kisugu Health Center III Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Intestinal parasites which are known to cause major diseases and illnesses not limiting to anaemia of which intestinal protozoa and helminths are a primary cause especially in the sub-tropical and tropical ... -
Intestinal Schistosomiasis and Associated Risk Factors in Children 6 to 15 years in Bugoto Primary School, Mayuge district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Schistosomiasis, is a parasitic neglected tropical disease (NTD), and is one of the major global public health concerns especially in the tropical and subtropical regions with 90% of the infections coming from ... -
Seroprevalence of syphilis among HIV infected individuals attending the art clinic in Kisugu health centre III, Kampala district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Sexually transmitted infections, STIs, are one of the major public health related problems in the most parts of the world. Syphilis is one of the most important STIs, caused by the Spirochete Treponema pallidum. ... -
Microbial Contamination of Milk and Its Products in Kisenyi Suburb Kampala Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Milk and milk product contamination is common in Uganda as in other developing countries, irregularities in the screening and un hygienic practices during milking, transportation, processing, packaging and ... -
Determination of local reference values for random blood glucose levels in young adults at victoria medical centre, Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Clinical chemistry reference ranges vary due to factors such as sex, ethnicity, diet, climate, genetics, geographical location, analytical methods, sample type and analytical instruments. Objective: The aim ... -
Relationship between soil transmitted helmiths infection and anaemia among children aged 5 to 14 years attending outpatient department at Kapchorwa hospital kapchorwa District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Lowered haemoglobin level an indicator of anaemia is a major public health problem which affects both developed and underdeveloped counties with 1.62 billion (24.8%) people global of which 40% of the individuals ... -
Uropathogens among diabetic patients with urinary tract infections attending the diabetic clinic in Jinja regional referral hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major problem among the diabetic patients with a higher risk of acquiring the infection than their non-diabetic counterparts. This may be due to both host and local ...