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The utilization of HbA1c test in the screening and diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus: An outpatient clinics survey in Botswana
(Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology, 2017)
This study aimed to assess HbA1c performance against single fasting blood glucose (FBG) for diagnosis
of undiagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) and impaired fasting glycaemia (IFG) among general medical
outpatients in Botswana. ...
Anaemia, renal dysfunction and in-hospital outcomes in patients with heart failure in Botswana
(South African Medical Journal, 2018)
Background. Anaemia and renal dysfunction are associated with an increased morbidity and mortality in heart failure (HF) patients.
Objective. To estimate the frequency and impact of anaemia and renal dysfunction on ...
Undiagnosed and diagnosed diabetes mellitus among hospitalised acute heart failure patients in Botswana
(SAGE open medicine, 2017)
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the burden of diagnosed and undiagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus
among patients hospitalised with acute heart failure in Botswana.
Methods: The study enrolled 193 ...
Autoimmune skin disease among dermatology outpatients in Botswana: a retrospective review
(International journal of dermatology, 2019)
Background There is a paucity of data describing autoimmune skin diseases in sub-
Saharan Africa and in HIV positive cohorts. We describe the incidence of autoimmune skin
diseases in public dermatology clinics in ...
A case of Shapiro’s Syndrome in an African young man
(Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2015)
Shapiro’s syndrome is a rare congenital neurological disease characterized by episodes of excessive sweating and
hypothermia, and by complete/partial agenesis of the corpus callosum. We report an 18 year-old male who was ...
Prevalence and correlates of teenage pregnancy among in-school teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hoima district western Uganda–A cross sectional community-based study
(PLoS ONE, 2022)
Background
The COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions and lockdown measures had compromised
the routine delivery and access of sexual and reproductive health and rights services to the
population including the teenage ...
Barriers to treatment and care for depression among the youth in Uganda: The role of mental health literacy
(Frontiers in Public Health, 2023)
Background: Depression represents a significant mental health problem (MHP)
in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially among early adults.
Nevertheless, most early adults with depression do not seek treatment. ...
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Adding Tuberculosis Household Contact Investigation On Passive Case Finding Strategy in Southwestern Uganda
(Lira University, 2022)
Background: The standard passive case-finding strategy implemented by most developing countries is inadequate to detect new cases of TB. A household contact investigation is an alternative approach. The study aimed to ...
Prevalence and Determinants of Asymptomatic Malaria Among Pregnant Women Attending Primary Health Care Services in Lira District / Lira City
(Lira University, 2022)
Background: Asymptomatic malaria infection is a positive Rapid Diagnostic Test or blood smear for P. falciparum with no clinical signs or symptoms conclusive of Malaria. Most malaria infections among pregnant women in high ...
Adherence to Benzathine Prophylaxis Among Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease Patients Attending Outpatient Clinic at Lira Regional Referral Hospital
(Lira University, 2022)
Background:Secondary prevention of Rheumatic fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease with 3-4 weekly Benzathine prophylaxis is the most effective strategy in preventing disease progression and complications. Efficacy of this ...