Research Papers/Topics in Medicine and Surgery

Analysis Of Prevalence And Demographic Characteristics Of Medical Students With Myopia

Background and Purpose: The prevalence of myopia is increasing globally at an alarming rate with significant risk of vision impairment. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of myopia among medical students. Subjects: The subjects are the 171 regular third year medical students of Southwestern University PHIMA. Nationalities with less than ten population and irregular students, those who are not enrolled in all four subjects, are excluded from the study. Methods: The study...

Assessment of Practices and Factors Affecting Hiv Voluntary Counselling and Testing for Couples Among Married People in Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality

Table of Contents DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................ ii SUPERVISOR’S APPROVAL ..................................................................................................... iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................................. iv DEDICATION ........................................................................

The Prevalance Of Syphilis Among Hiv/Aids Patients Attending Out Patient Clinic At Bududa Hospital In Bududa District

ABSTRACT This study was under taken to assess the prevalence of syphilis among HIV/AIDS patients attending Outpatient clinic at Bududa Hospital. The study was carried out in Uganda at Bududa Hospital, Bududa district 20 kms from Mbale Town. It was a cross-sectional laboratory study done to show the prevalence of syphilis among HIV/AIDS patients. A total of 64 participants including both male and females who attended Outpatient clinic at Bududa Hospital and consented were enrolled in the stud...

Factors Affecting Exclusive Breast Feeding At Galkaio General Hospital, Galkaio District, Mudug Region, Puntland_Somalia

Abstract Exclusive breastfeeding refers to the percentage of children less than six months old who are fed breast milk alone (no other liquids) in the past 24 hours(WHO, 2013), which provides the only perfect nutrients for babies, protect them against infections and it lays the foundation of their breathing psychological development(Berlin, 2005). A cross sectional study was conducted at Galkaio General Hospital, Galkaio district, Mudug region, Puntland_somalia. To determine the practices of...

A Study Of Infection Prevention In Accident And Emergency Department Of Kampala International University Teaching Hospital In Ishaka Municipality Bushenyi District, Western Uganda.

Abstract A study was conducted in Kampala International University- Teaching Hospital accident and emergency department between July 2013 to October 2013 to assess the awareness and practises of infection prevention amongst health care workers at their work place. The specific objectives of this study were to assess the practices of the staff in emergency rooms on the standard protocols observed in infections prevention, to identify the roles played by the administration in infection control...

Factors Contributing To The High Stress Level Among Undergraduate Medical Students Attending Kamapala International University - Western Campus

TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents DECLEARATION ................................................................................................................................................... 2 DEDICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .......................................................................................................................

Assessment Of The Quality Of Information Given To Patients Before Obtaining Informed Consent For Surgical Procedures At Kampala International University Teaching Hospital

ABSTRACT Introduction - Informed consent is the process by which the health care provider discloses appropriate information to a competent patient so that the patient can make a voluntary choice to accept or refuse treatment (Appelbaum, 2007). . It is the fundamental mechanism whereby the physician informs the patient about the options for the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's illness (Bhurgri & Qidwai, 2004).The informed consent process should be seen as an invitation for the patient...

Factors Affecting The Utilization Of Obstetric Care Services By Mothers Of Reproductive Age (15- 49) In Ishaka Town Council Bushenyi District, Uganda.

ABSTRACT Background: The utilization of obstetric services during labour, delivery and postpartum period is very important to save women’s and children’s lives (WHO, 2012). Utilization of Obstetric Services in Uganda is very low with only a third of the deliveries being conducted under supervision of trained health personnel. However these rates remain significantly low despite the associated benefits. Consequently maternal and infant mortality rates are unacceptably high at 1000/100,000...

A Qualitative Research Study Investigating Community Knowledge And Perception Of The Safe Motherhood Issues In Tororo District Eastern Uganda

Table of Contents DECLARATION. ............................................................................................................................................. iii DEDICATION ................................................................................................................................................. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................................................. vi LIST OF A...

Assesment Of Factors Contributing To Surgical Wound Infection In Kampala International Teaching Hospital

TABLE OF CONTENT DECLARATION…………………………………………………………………………………………I SUPERVISOR’S APPROVAL…………………………………………………………………………..II ABBREVIATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………III DEFINITIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………IV DEDICATION……�...

Prevalence Of Diarhoea Among Children Aged 12-60 Months In Fort – Portal Referral Hospital

ABSTRACT A cross sectional study was carried out between August-September 2013 in Fort Portal referral hospital. The study aimed at establishing diarrhoea prevalence among children aged 1-5 years in Fort Portal Referral hospital The research population was mothers of child bearing age 15-49 years with at least one or more children under five years. The study reveal that fifty two children 52/148 (35.1%) were found to have had diarrhea during the interviewing time. This is quite a reasonable ...

The Prevalence Of Head Injury In Patients On Surgical Ward At Kampala International University Teaching Hospital In Bushenyi District.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a significant public health problem worldwide and is predicted to surpass many diseases as a major cause of death and disability by the year 2020. Despite the growing burden of injuries, there are still limited primary epidemiologic data to guide health policy and health system development. This research study was meant to reveal the prevalence of head injury and associated risk factors among patients admitted on the surgical ward in...

Attitudes And Practices On Breastfeeding Among Mothers Seeking Medical Care At Mandera District Hospital, Mandera District, North Eastern Kenya

Abstract Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as the practice of giving a child milk and milk alone without any food supplement for the first six months of life. Though there has been an adequate intervention to scale up exclusive breastfeeding, there still remains a big gap to overcome in the adaptation of exclusive breastfeeding including cultural barriers, knowledge gaps and attitudes. A cross sectional retrospective study was conducted at Mandera Hospital, Kenya to determine the knowledge, ...

A Retrospective Studyon The Common Causes Of Morbidity Among Children And Mothers In Watoto Child-Care Ministries’ Suubi Village

Table of Contents Declaration……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 Dedication………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Acknowledgement…………………………………�...

Prevalance Of Side Effects Of Typical Antipsychotic Medications Among Patients Admitted To The Psychiatry Unit Of Kampla International University Teaching Hospital, Uganda

Abstract Antipsychotic medications are used to treat certain mental disorders according to the indications of a given antipsychotic. These medications are associated with several side effects. The use of antipsychotic medications therefore, entails a difficult trade-off between the benefit of alleviating psychotic symptoms and the risk of troubling, sometimes life-shortening adverse effects.(Michael D, 2011) A cross sectional study was conducted at the psychiatric department to determine the...


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