scholarly journals The prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders, in patients with sickle cell anaemia, at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inyas L. Akaro ◽  
G Madewo ◽  
N Orwotho ◽  
J Nankund ◽  
R Byanyima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Sickle Cell Anaemia ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Mulago National Referral Hospital ◽  
National Referral Hospital

scholarly journals Factors associated with undernutrition among children with sickle cell disease attending the sickle cell clinic in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosta Asiimwe ◽  
Rornald Muhumuza Kananura ◽  
Richard Kajjura ◽  
Adoke Yeka
Keyword(s):  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Childhood Mortality ◽  
Mulago Hospital ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Mulago National Referral Hospital ◽  
National Referral Hospital

Abstract Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is among the neglected non-communicable diseases, which significantly contributes to early childhood mortality. In Uganda, over 20,000 children are estimated to be sicklers. Undernutrition is common among children with SCD and contributes to increased morbidity and mortality. There is paucity of data on prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors in Uganda. Objective To assess the extent of undernutrition and related factors among children aged 5-12 years with SCD attending the sickle cell clinic at Mulago hospital, Uganda. Methods A total of 263 children with SCD attending the sickle cell clinic at Mulago National Referral hospital were recruited consecutively between May and June 2017. The nutritional status of the children was assessed by weight-for-age, BMI-for-age, and height-for-age z-scores calculated using STATA in accordance with WHO 2007 growth standards. Binomial regression was conducted to assess the predictors of undernutrition. Results About 20.2%, 11.4%, and 13.7% of the children were underweight, wasted and stunted respectively. Wasting was significantly associated with older age (10-12 years) (AOR=4.20, CI=2.18-8.10) and living in a female headed household (AOR=0.43, CI=0.19-0.99). Stunting was significantly associated with older age (10-12 years) (AOR=2.90, CI=1.39-6.06). Underweight was significantly associated with older age (10-12 years) (AOR=2.23, CI=1.05-5.16). Conclusion Underweight, wasting and stunting were prevalent among children with SCD attending Mulago hospital. The factors associated with undernutrition were older age and living in a female headed household.

scholarly journals Factors associated with delayed uptake of cataract surgery among adult patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 1259-1265
Author(s):  
Francis O Sebabi ◽  
Walter O Okello ◽  
Faith Nakubulwa ◽  
Rogers Sempindu ◽  
Catherine Driciru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Mulago National Referral Hospital ◽  
National Referral Hospital

Background: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness globally. Many patients with cataract in developing countries delay to come for cataract surgery. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the factors associated with delayed uptake of cataract surgery among adult pa- tients seen at Mulago National Referral Hospital eye clinic in Uganda. Methods: Employing a hospital based cross-sectional study, adult patients with cataract and having moderate visual impair- ment or blindness were recruited. Patient-related factors for delayed surgery were assessed using a predetermined question- naire. Data was analyzed using stata version 14.2. Logistic regressions were used to determine the factors associated with delayed uptake of cataract surgery among these patients. Results: Eighty two participants with operable cataract were evaluated. Females were 44 (54%) and the mean age of partic- ipants was 67 years. Fifty three (65%) had delayed uptake of cataract surgery. The factors associated with delayed uptake of cataract surgery among patients with cataract were financial constraint, felt no need for surgery and good unilateral vision. Conclusions: Financial constraints, no felt need for cataract surgery and having good unilateral vision are the factors asso- ciated with delayed uptake of cataract surgery among cataract patients. We recommend cataract surgical outreach to remote areas and health education. Keywords: Risk factors; operable cataract; cataract; surgery; Uganda; sub-Saharan Africa.

scholarly journals Magnitude, Pattern and Factors Associated with Ocular Manifestations in Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda

2021 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice M Bako ◽  
Anne Ampaire ◽  
Annette Nakimuli ◽  
Charity Zalwango ◽  
Joanita Nalunjonji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Ocular Manifestations ◽  
Mulago National Referral Hospital ◽  
National Referral Hospital

scholarly journals High rates of gastroesophageal cancers in patients with dyspepsia undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in Uganda

2021 ◽  
Vol 09 (07) ◽  
pp. E997-E1000
Author(s):  
Ronald Mbiine ◽  
Cephas Nakanwagi ◽  
Olivia Kituuka
Keyword(s):  
Positive Association ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Mulago Hospital ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Mulago National Referral Hospital ◽  
Male To Female ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal ◽  
National Referral Hospital

Abstract Background and study aims Dyspepsia is the most common presenting symptom in the gastrointestinal clinic of Mulago National Referral hospital. The etiology is essentially not fully described in our patient population. This study was therefore conducted to establish the causes of dyspepsia based on endoscopic diagnosis among patients with dyspepsia seeking care at the National Referral hospital of Uganda. Patients and methods This retrospective study conducted in the endoscopy unit of Mulago hospital reviewed 356 patient endoscopy reports spanning January 2018 to July 2020 with a focus on those with a referral indication of dyspepsia. Age and sex were the independent variables of interest while the endoscopy findings as reported by the endoscopist were the outcome variable of interest. Results Of the 356 endoscopy reports reviewed, 159 met the inclusion criterion of dyspepsia as the indication. Participant mean age was 47.7 years (± 16.53) with the majority (25.79 %) in the fifth decade while the male to female ratio was 1. The majority of patients had organic dyspepsia (90.57 %) while the commonest finding was gastritis 69 (43.4 %). Gastroesophageal cancers represented (18) 11.32 % of all findings. There was a positive association between age > 50 years with gastroesophageal cancers (7.639) as well as age < 50 years and functional dyspepsia (2.794); however, all these were not statistically significant (P = 0.006 and (P = 0.095, respectively). Conclusions Organic/structural dyspepsia comprises over 90 % of investigated dyspepsia with 11 % comprising cancer among patients seeking endoscopy at the National Referral Hospital of Uganda.

scholarly journals Pre-injury alcohol use and road traffic injury among patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda: Cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Biribawa ◽  
Olive Kobusingye ◽  
Possy Mugyenyi ◽  
Ezekiel Baguma ◽  
Emmanuel Bua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Alcohol Intoxication ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Traffic Injury ◽  
Mulago National Referral Hospital ◽  
Injured Patients ◽  
National Referral Hospital

Background: Uganda has a high rate of road traffic injuries (RTI). Alcohol use increases traffic injury risk and severity through impairment of road-use skills and hazard perception. Few studies have examined this problem in Uganda. We therefore assessed the prevalence and determinants of pre-injury alcohol use among road traffic injured patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala Uganda. Methods: We enrolled 330 eligible adult RTI patients consecutively in a crosssectional study, at the emergency department in Mulago National Referral Hospital from March-May, 2016. We assessed pre-injury alcohol use using BACtrack professional Breathalyzer, alcohol intoxication assessment tool and alcohol use selfreport covering the period of 6 hours before the injury. We assessed injury severity using Glasgow Coma Scale and Kampala Trauma Score. We estimated prevalence ratios [PR] using modified Poisson regression. Results: Prevalence of pre-injury alcohol use among injured patients was 29.7%. Pedestrians (44%) had the greatest percentage of alcohol use when compared to other road users. Pre-injury alcohol use was associated with mortality at the Emergency Department, PR: 2.33 [1.39 – 3.9]. Conclusion and recommendations: Pre-injury alcohol use is high among pedestrians and yet prevention efforts target mostly motorists. Pre-injury alcohol use also resulted into increased mortality at Emergency Department. We recommend prevention efforts to not only target motorists but also pedestrians.

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