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Prevalence and factors associated with low back pain among healthcare workers in kibuli Muslim hospital kampala, Uganda
(OIMICS International, 2017)Background: Low back pain was not only considered to be the most common reason for functional disability worldwide, but also estimated to have affected 90% of the universal population. This study aimed at determining ... -
Discrimination of people living with HIV/AIDS by health care students of Islamic University in Uganda
(Akamai University, 2017)In May 2016, the World Health Assembly developed the Global Health Sector Strategy on HIV for 2016–2021 which strives to ensure zero HIV related discrimination especially in health institutions and settings. The main ... -
Evaluation of Proximate Composition and Phytochemical analysis of Terminalia Schimperiana Root.
(Academia, 2017)The Proximate composition and phytochemical characteristics were determined for Terminalia schimperiana root. The root was collected and extracted with water and the phytochemical screening was carried out using the standard ... -
Histopathological and Organ-Body Weight Ratio Alterations Induced by Oral Administration of AQUEOUS Extract of Terminaliaschmiperiana Root in Some Selected Organs in Male WISTAR Rats
(International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2017)The toxic potential of the crude aqueous extract was investigated by evaluating the body-weight ratioand histologic changes of the liver, kidney and testes after oral administration of the extractto rats at various doses ... -
Antioxidant activities of Hydro-ethanol and Saponin extracts of Terminalia schimeperiana root
(Der Pharmacia Lettre, 2017)In this present paper we have investigated the Antioxidant activity of Hydro-ethanol and Saponin fractions of Terminalia schimperiana root for its free radical scavenging activity by adopting ABTS and DPPH in vitro methods. ... -
Assessing the Learning Environment at Habib medical School, Islamic University in Uganda
(International Journal of Human and Health Sciences, 2017-01)The learners’ environment is crucial for development of professionals. In Uganda, there was no studies assessing the learning environment have been found. Objective: This study was performed to assess the undergraduate ... -
Anastomosed triplicated branches of the superior cerebellar arteries: a rare case of cerebral arterial plexus
(2018)Triplications of the superior cerebellar arteries are rare cases but when present are culminating factors to thromboembolism and arterisclerosis leading to infarction of areas supplied. We present a rare case of arterial ... -
Determinants of compliance with the occupational health and safety practices among metal welders in Jinja municipality-Jinja district Uganda
(OIMICS International, 2018)Background: Compliance with the occupational health and safety measures at workplace is an important step towards providing a healthier welding workplace; especially in developing countries like Uganda where such measures are ... -
Terminal end Variations and Common Pathological Abnormalities of the Basilar Artery among the Ugandan Population
(Journal of Morphological Science, 2018)Morphological variations at the basilar artery terminal end are documented risk factors for cerebral vascular complications like atherosclerosis, thromboembolisms, and aneurysms that further predispose to fatal arterial ... -
HOST AND VIRAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HEPATITIS B CLINICAL OUTCOMES IN CHRONIC INFECTION -REVIEW ARTICLE
(International Journal of Pure Medical Research, 2019)Viral and host factors have been implicated in persistence of HBV infection to chronicity and perhaps to liver cancer. Fortunately 90- 95% of those who get infected in adult hood clear the virus and remain with antibodies ... -
EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE STRESS ON THYROID FUNCTION IN NORMAL ADULT RATS
(Sci.Int.(Lahore), 2019-06-19)The thyroid gland is an important gland that secretes thyroid hormones such as T3 and T4 which control various life processes and metabolism in cells. Most of the available literature on thyroid gland function is limited ... -
Sero‑prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus–hepatitis B virus (HIV– HBV) co‑infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) in sub‑Saharan Africa (SSA) and the associated risk factors: a systematic review and meta‑analysis
(BMC, 2020-10-27)Background: There is plenitude of information on HIV infection among pregnant mothers attending antenatal care (ANC) in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the epidemiology of HBV–HIV co-infections in the same cohort is not ... -
Relationship Between School Gardening and Self-Efficacy Towards Weekly Fruit & Vegetable Intake
(AIJR Publisher., 2020-11-27)The study was designed to understand the relationship between school gardens and student’s self-efficacy and its effect on weekly intake of fruits and vegetables. The survey used two Ugandan secondary schools; one ... -
Preparedness, Identification and Care of COVID-19 Cases by Front Line Health Workers in Selected Health Facilities in Mbale District Uganda
(East African Health Research Journal, 2021)Introduction The nature of work of Health care professionals exposes them to high risks of contracting COVID-19 and spreading it among themselves, to their patients and subsequently to the general community. Thus, it is ... -
KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HAND HYGIENE AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS AND NURSING STUDENTS IN MASAKA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(Journal of Duzce University Health Sciences Institute, 2021)Aim: The pathogenic bacterium on the hands of healthcare workers (HCWs) is considered as the main route of spread of hospital-acquired infections. This study determines the knowledge regarding hand hygiene among medical ... -
Prevalence and dynamics of clinically significant bacterial contaminants in herbal medicines sold in East Africa from 2000 to 2020: a systematic review and meta analysis
(Tropical Medicine and Health, 2021-01-28)Background: Infectious diseases remain a leading cause of mortality and morbidity around the world, and those caused by bacteria are common in the East African region. In this region, trade and consumption of herbal medicine ... -
The Malaria-Poverty Dilemma in Peri-Urban University Communities in Eastern Uganda
(Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2021-04-28)Description Introduction: Malaria remains the world’s leading vector-born cause of mortality and morbidity, and Eastern Uganda contains some of the country’s highest prevalence rates. Though academic societies, such as ... -
COVID-19 in the Eyes of Community Leaders in Selected Rural Districts in Eastern Uganda
(Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021-05-14)Introduction: Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is one of the topmost global hindrances to human existence. Rural settings have been reported to be more vulnerable in some parts of the world. In Uganda, community leaders in ... -
Assessing Knowledge and Practices of the Community towards Corona Virus Disease 2019 in Mbale Municipality, Uganda
(East African Health Research Journal, 2021-05-21)Background: The Corona virus disease, first identified in Wuhan city, Hubei province of China, is a respiratory illness caused by Novel Corona Virus also known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS ... -
Family Planning Utilization among PLWHIV Attending TASO Masaka: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study
(AIJR Publisher, 2021-07-31)People living with HIV (PLWHIV) need family planning (FP) services to avert the spread of HIV and eliminate mother to child transmission (MTCT). Besides, family planning services greatly reduce the incidence of vertical ...