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A 10 years Trend of Peptic Ulcer Disease and other Gastrointestinal Disorders in Northern Uganda
(East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 2016)
Background: The changing trend of GI disorders has not been expounded in our setting,
there is need to examine the extent to which major endoscopically diagnosed upper GI
disorders have changed in the last 10 years (2005 ...
Barriers and Factors Affecting Personal Protective Equipment Usage in St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Northern Uganda
(East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 2017)
Background: To protect health workers (HCWs) from risky occupation exposure, CDC
developed the universal precautions (Ups) including Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).
However compliance to it by HCWs has remained ...
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopic findings in adolescents at Lacor hospital, Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2006)
Background and Objectives: Fiberoptic endoscopy is a highly efficient diagnostic tool, which is now being increasingly used, in the
pediatric age group. This study has been carried out to demonstrate indications for and ...
919 Routine Hospital Acquired Infection surveys are feasible in low income health care settings and can inform quality improvement interventions
(Oxford University Press, 2014)
Background. Prevention of acquisition of infection in the health care setting is imperative for reduction in morbidity and mortality for patients and health workers and improvement health care quality. However, data is ...
Major Limb Loss and Prosthesis Use in the Post Conflict era in Acholi Sub-Region, Northern Uganda
(International Journal of Science Academic Research, 2022)
Introduction: This study assessed amputees’ residual limb stump in the post war era of Acholi sub-region for suitability of prosthetic fit use and
associated challenges with their current prosthesis and psycho-socio ...
Factors affecting mortality after traumatic brain injury in a resource-poor setting
(BJS Open, 2019)
Background:
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of long-term disability and economic loss to
society. The aim of this study was to assess the factors affecting mortality after TBI in a resource-poor
setting.
Methods: ...
The Effect of Reward Practices and Health Service Delivery in Health Facilities—Kwania District Uganda
(Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies, 2022)
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the relationship and effect of intrinsic
and extrinsic reward practices on health service delivery. Methods: Data was
collected prospectively from Thirteen Government health facilities ...
Oral–visceral iatrogenic Kaposi sarcoma following treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a case report and review of the literature
(Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2022)
Background: There have hardly been any reported cases of children presenting with Kaposi sarcoma as a second
malignancy following treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia outside a transplant setting.
Case presentation: ...
Anti-malarial drug use, appropriateness and associated factors among children under-fve with febrile illnesses presenting to a tertiary health facility: a cross sectional study
(Malaria Journal, 2023)
Background Malaria is endemic in 95% of Uganda and constitutes the country’s most signifcant public health prob lem—being the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially among children under fve years of age. The ...
The Effectiveness of Post-Operative Pain Regime in C-Section Mothers, Lira Regional Referral Hospita
(IAR J. Med Ser, 2023)
Purpose: This study sought to explore the effectiveness of pain
management in post-caesarian section mothers in Lira Regional Referral hospital
Methods: Using a descriptive cross sectional design, data was collected from ...