Browsing Faculty of Medicine by Subject "Uganda"
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Access and use of medicines information sources by physicians in public hospitals in Uganda: a cross-sectional survey
(African Health Sciences, 2008)Background: Rational and cost-effective prescription of medicines requires up-to-date and readily accessible medicines information. There are several studies on availability and access to medicines information sources, ... -
Acute toxicity effects of the methanolic extract of Fagara zanthoxyloides (Lam.) root-bark
(African Health Sciences, 2003)Background: Fagara zanthoxyloides is a well known medicinal plant in Uganda. It is used extensively in malaria and other infections. However nothing is known about its toxicity. Objective: The objective of the study was ... -
Adverse drug reactions in patients admitted on Internal Medicine wards in a district and Regional Hospital in Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2011)Introduction: The burden of both community and hospital acquired adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are some of the important issues in pharmacotherapy. At the time of this study there was very scanty literature in this area ... -
Antibiograms from community-acquired uropathogens in Gulu, northern Uganda - a cross-sectional study
(BMC infectious diseases, 2013)Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common in clinical practice and empirical treatment is largely employed due to predictability of pathogens. However, variations in antibiotic sensitivity patterns do occur, ... -
Antifungal Medicinal Plants Used by Communities Adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South-Western Uganda
(European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2015)Communities adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) in South-western Uganda largely depend on traditional herbal treatment for basic health care. The aim of this study was to investigate the use of medicinal ... -
Antiplasmodial activity of extracts of selected medicinal plants used by local communities in western Uganda for treatment of malaria
(African Journal of Ecology, 2007)This study investigated the antiplasmodial activity of ten medicinal plants used to treat malaria in Southwestern Uganda. The study plants were Bothlioclines longpipes (Olive and Hiern), N.E.Br., Toddalia asiatica (L.) ... -
Antivenin plants used for treatment of snakebites in Uganda: ethnobotanical reports and pharmacological evidences
(Tropical Medicine and Health, 2020)Snakebite envenomation is a serious public health concern in rural areas of Uganda. Snakebites are poorly documented in Uganda because most occur in rural settings where traditional therapists end up being the first-line defense ... -
Are Women In Low Income Setting Gaining Adequate Gestational Weight? A Prospective Cross Sectional Study In Urban Uganda
(School of Biological Sciences, 2016)Introduction: Pre-pregnancy weight and weight gained during pregnancy significantly influence maternal and infant health. Little information is available regarding prevalence of optimal GWG in relation to pre-pregnancy body ... -
Availability and utilization of the WHO recommended priority lifesaving medicines for under five-year old children in public health facilities in Uganda: a cross-sectional survey
(Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 2015)Objectives: To explore the availability and utilization of the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended priority life-saving medicines for children under five in public health facilities in Uganda. Methods: We conducted ... -
Breast‑feeding practices and maternal employment in health facilities of Lira District, Northern Uganda
(Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 2022)Background: In Uganda, many working mothers stop breast-feeding before the end of the mandatory maternity leave of 60 days. Inadequate breast-feeding is a risk factor for infant morbidity and mortality. Thus, understanding ... -
Burnout and coping mechanisms among healthcare professionals in central Uganda
(Psychiatry, 2024)Background: The escalating global prevalence of burnout among healthcare professionals poses a serious health concern. Recent studies focus on prevalence and predictors of burnout among healthcare providers, emphasizing the ... -
Burnout Levels among Professional Counselors in Butabika and Mulago National Referral Hospitals in Uganda
(American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (ASRJETS), 2015)Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This study explored prevalence of burnout and its preventive measures among professional counselors in Butabika and Mulago national ... -
Career Info, Counseling And Occupational Choices Among Learners In Secondary In Mbarara District, Uganda
(Researchjournali’s Journal of Economics, 2020)There is an increasing demand for career info and counselling services worldwide. Push and pull factors arising from labour market reforms and modernization of education and training systems in developing and middle-income ... -
The “child size medicines” concept: policy provisions in Uganda
(Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 2015)Background: In 2007, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the ‘make medicines child size’ (MMCS) campaign by urging countries to prioritize procurement of medicines with appropriate strengths for children’s age and ... -
Community effectiveness of malaria treatment in Uganda---a long way to Abuja targets
(Annals of tropical paediatrics : Taylor & Francis, 2013)ntroduction: At the Roll Back Malaria summit for African countries in Abuja, the heads of state committed to ensure that by the year 2005 at least 60% of those suffering from malaria would have access to effective treatment ... -
A cross-sectional study of stress and its sources among health professional students at Makerere University, Uganda
(Wiley, 2017)Aim: To assess prevalence of stress and its sources among undergraduate health professional students at Makerere University. Design: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study using quantitative methods of data ... -
Depressive Disorders in Refugees in Uganda; A Case of Nakivale Refugee Camp
(Journal of Psychology and Neuroscience, 2020)Globally, there are studies on refugees regarding different aspects. That notwithstanding, there are limitations in the available literature which makes it difficult to build on such studies as a basis for interventions ... -
Effect of maternal Helicobacter Pylori infection on gestational weight gain in an urban community of Uganda
(The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017)Introduction: Maternal Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection has been associated with undesirable effects during pregnancy such as; hyperemesis gravidarum, anemia, intrauterine fetal growth restriction and miscarriage. ... -
Exploring Effective Approaches: Integrating Mental Health Services into HIV Clinics in Northern Uganda
(HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, 2024)Background: Integrating mental health services into HIV clinics is recognized as a promising strategy. However, the literature reveals gaps, particularly in the unique context of Northern Uganda, where factors such as ... -
Factors predicting home storage of medicines in Northern Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2014)Background: Medicines are kept in households Worldwide for first aid, treatment of chronic or acute disease conditions. This promotes inappropriate use of medicines and hence the associated risks. The study explored ...