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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 ... -
Establishment Of Hematological Reference Ranges For Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care At Nakaseke Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-11)Background: Measurement of haematological parameters is key to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of many infectious diseases and pregnancy related conditions. However, less effort has been put in establishment ... -
Intestinal Coccidia among People Living with HIV in Bugembe Health Center IV, Jinja District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Opportunistic Coccidia parasites amongst other infections frequently complicate human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection by causing chronic diarrhea. The magnitude of these parasitic infections in HIV ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescents Towards Sex Education in Selected Secondary Schools in Gulu Municipal Council, Gulu District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Adolescents' premarital sexual activities are increasing in the countries around the world, many of which are risky, unplanned and unprotected. School-based sex education is a promising medium for reaching many adolescents ... -
Knowledge,Attitude and Practices On Hypertension Management Of Essential Hypertensive Patients Attending The Outpatient Clinic Of Mubende Regional Referral Hospital
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Introduction: Hypertension is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently high blood pressure therefore the study was knowledge, attitude and practices on hypertension management of essential ... -
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, ... -
Liver Injury Related to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Patients Attending ISS Clinic from Makerere University Joint AIDS Program.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: The Hepatic system carries out numerous synthetic, excretion and detoxification functions, however only a minority of these can be measured by levels of products in the blood (Sulkowski et al., 2000). Patients ... -
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Among Patients On The General Wards At Kawolo General Hospital, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Over time there has been a global increase of antimicrobial resistances among Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) with MRSA persistently becoming rampant especially among hospitalized patients. This has limited ... -
Microbial Contaminants Isolated From Items And Work Surfaces In The Post- Operative Ward At Kawolo General Hospital, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Medical care equipment and hospital work surfaces play a major role in the accommodation of pathogenic bacteria. As such, they act as modes of transmission of these organisms among patients giving rise to ... -
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 ... -
Microfilarial Infection Among Patients Attending Out Patients Department at Luweero Health Centre IV Luweero District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Filariasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the world though its effects have a huge toll on the social and economic wellbeing of the people mostly living in the tropical and developing ... -
Pre-Analytical Errors Affecting Quality Of Final Results At The Pathology Laboratory College Of Health Sciences, Makerere University Kampala Uganda
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Introduction: These pre-analytical errors have been reported as the major pit hole in Pathology laboratory that affect the quality of reports as well as the management and prognosis of the patient. These errors constitute ... -
Prevalence And Antifungal Susceptibility Patterns Of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Among Hiv Positive Women Attending Medical Care Clinics At Touch Namuwongo Project (IHK)
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Background: As infection with Acquired Immune-deficiency Virus (HIV) befalls endemic in Uganda; the risk of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VULVOVAGINAL CANDIDIASIS (VVC) ) as one of the most opportunistic infections remains ... -
Prevalence And Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern Of Bacterial Pathogens Associated With Childhood Septicemia At Lancet Laboratories, Kampala, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Childhood septicemia remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children aged 0 - 12 years in developing countries. Appropriate choice of antimicrobial agents for treatment and management depends on adequate ... -
Prevalence And Associated Risk Factors Of Selected Intestinal Parasites Among Pupils Of Kalongo Town Council, Agago District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Intestinal parasitic infestations (IPIs) are among the neglected tropical diseases yet widespread and also regarded as one of the leading causes of disease worldwide. Knowledge of the burden and transmission of these ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Cryptosporidium Parvum Among HIV Sero-positive People Attending the HAART Clinic at Seeta Nazigo Health Center III Mukono District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Cryptosporidium parvum is one of the most common opportunistic intestinal parasites causing cryptosporidiosis a disease which is commonly found in HIV infected individuals and is currently listed as an AIDS ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Positive Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) among Medical Students at International Health Sciences University, Kampala - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health issue worldwide. Medical students in TB burdened countries are thought to be at unfavorably high risk of acquiring TB since they are always in contact with these TB ... -
Prevalence And Risk Factors Associated With Hepatitis B And C Among Patients With Liver Disease At Juba Medical Complex, South Sudan.
(Clarke International University., 2021-11)Background: Hepatitis B and C viruses are a major public health problem worldwide affecting billions of individuals. Limited information exists on this matter in South Sudan. This study was undertaken with the aim of ... -
Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Hepatitis B Virus Among Pregnant Women At International Hospital Kampala
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Background Hepatitis B infection is viral infection that targets the liver cells, causing liver damage and subsequently disease (WHO, 2015). The disease is transmitted through coming into contact with body fluid(s) ...