Clinical Tropical Medicine Research Papers/Topics

Risk Factors Associated With Preeclampsia Among Mothers Admitted At Kamapala International University Teaching Hospital

AbstractPreeclampsia is a syndrome characterized by the onset of hypertension and proteinuria after 20weeks of gestation. Additional signs and symptoms that can occur including visual disturbances,headache, epigastric pain, thrombocytopenia, and abnormal liver function(Bulletins--Obstetrics,2002) There are a wide range of risk factors associated with preeclampsia in pregnancy, varying fromthe history of previous preeclampsia, parity, age and comorbidities according to the WHO A retr...

Utilization of Antenatal Care Services Among Pregnant Women in Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi- Ishaka Municipality

Contents DEDICATION ............................................................................................................................. i ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................................... ii DECLARATION. ...................................................................................................................... iii APPROVAL ................................................................................

The Use of Long Acting and Permanent Contraceptive Methods Among Women Attending Hiv Clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital

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The Factors Affecting Retention In Care Of Patients On Antiretroviral Treatment In Bushenyi District; A Case Study Of Hiv Clinic Kampala International University, Teaching Hospital

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The Utilization Of Emergency Contraceptives Amongst People Visiting Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital Between April And August 2017

ABSTRACT  Background Emergency contraception refers to methods of contraception that can be used to prevent unwanted pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive method failure (WHO, 2017).Worldwide there are about 210 Million pregnancies each year, some 80 million of these are unintended, and one in ten of these pregnancies end in an unsafe abortion. Objectives: The study aimed to; determine the demographic characteristics, the availability of EC’s and the utilizati...

Prevalence of Tuberculosis Among HIV Sero-Positive Patients Attending HIV Clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi District

ABSTRACT. Back ground. This study on the prevalence of TB among HIV sero-positive was carried at the HIV CLINIC of Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIUTH), Ishaka Bushenyi district. Aims (objectives). 1. To find out the prevalence of tuberculosis among HIV sero-positive patients aged 15 years and above attending HIV clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. 2. To assess knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about TB/HIV co-infection among HIV sero-positi...

Sero-prevalance Of Brucelosis Among Patients Attending Medical Care Services At Shuuku Health Center Four In Sheema District.

ABSTRACT Back ground Brucellosis is the most infectious zoonotic infection worldwide and it is a global health problem in humans. Globally, over 500,000 new infections are reported annually and about 14% in Uganda. Objective To determine the prevalence of brucellosis among patients attending medical care services at Shuuku health center four in Sheema district. Sample size determination The sample size was determined by using Fisher’sformula N=Z2 pq/d2where, N=sample size. Z=the standard de...

Assessment of the Effects of Environmental Degradation in Ishaka Division, Bushenyi Municipality

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION ..........................................................................................................................................iSUPERVISOR’S APPROVAL................................................................................................................ iiDEDICATION........................................................................................................................................... iiiACKNOWLEDEMENTS .........................

Male Partner Involvement in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS at Hoima Refferal Hospital in Hoima Municipality

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Factors Contributing to Enrollment of HIV/Aids Patients in Art Care Clinic in Kambuga Hospital Kanungu District Uganda.

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with HIV Serodiscordance Among Couples Attending Iganga General Hospital-Iganga District, Eastern Uganda

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KNOWLEDGE, BELIEFS, AND ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS AT KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TOWARDS SICKLE CELL DISEASE.

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Morbidity Pattern of Anemia Among Pregnant Women Who Attend Anc in Ishaka Adventist, Bushenyi District Uganda.

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION…………………………………………..2DEDICATION………………………………………………3ACKNOWLEDGEMEN……………………………..4TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………….5LIST OF TABLES…………………………………6TABLE OF FIGURES……………………………6LIST OF ACRONYMS………………………….7ABSRACT…………………………………………….8CHAPTER ONE1.1Introduction ..................

PREVALENCE OF WOUND SEPSIS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG POST-OPERATIVE PATIENTS IN KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, ISHAKA, BUSHENYI-WESTERN UGANDA

Table of Contents DECLARATION........................................................................................................................... ii APPROVAL .................................................................................................................................iii Table of Contents......................................................................................................................... vi LIST OF ACRONYMS ...........................................

PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA AMONG CHILDREN BELOW FIVE YEARS ATTENDING PEADIATRIC WARD AT BUSHENYI HEALTH CENTER IV, BUSHENYI DISTRICT

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Pneumonia is a life threateni;ig lower respiratory tract infection caused by a variety of microorganisms that include viruses, bacteria, or fungi. In Uganda, pneumonia, along with malaria and diarrhea, is a leading cause of death among children. STUDY OBJECTIVE: The main objective was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with pneumonia among Children below 5 years attending Pediatrics ward at Bushenyi Health Center IV between the months of April and May 20...


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