Background:The Ministry of Health is drafting a policy that aims at integrating health services delivery for people above 60 years within the existing delivery structures in Uganda. To inform their …
As the HIV pandemic progresses, the number of orphans is expected to rise. Uganda is one of the countries that has been most impacted by the pandemic. A few studies …
MEDLINE Abstract: Purpose. Although the use of buccal mucosa in substitution urethroplasty has been practiced for some years, it has not been free of controversy over which surgical technique is …
MEDLINE Abstract: Background. Open retropubic radical prostatectomy is a commonly performed procedure for clinically localized prostate cancer. The demand for high level functional outcomes after therapy is increasing especially for …
Rukundo G Z,
Ashaba S,
Harms S,
Kaggwa M M,
Nuwamanya S
2021
Journal,
Article
Health Research
This case report describes a 17-year-old high school student serious suicide attempt using aninjectable composite of veterinary medications (vitamins, vaccines, antibiotics, and antihelminthics)typically used to treat chickens. The use of …
Kaggwa M M,
Favina A,
Najjuka S M,
Zeba Z,
Mamun M A,
Bongomin F
2021
Journal,
Article
Health Research
The coronavirus disease - 2019 (COVID-19) is a multisystem illness associated with several metabolic derangements. Studies report that post-acute COVID-19 syndromes (PACs) continue to evolve, however, polyphagia is not uncommon. …
Background Absconding (i.e., escaping) is common among patients with mental illness admitted to psychiatric hospitals. Patients use various strategies to make absconding successful due to the experiences faced during admission. …
Rukundo GZ,
Favina A,
Kaggwa MM,
Mamum MA,
Najjuka SM,
Muwanguzi M,
Kule M,
Nkola R,
Kihumuro RB,
Munaru G
and others...
2022
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Background Gambling activities and associated mental health problems have become a topic of increased concern globally. Many individuals with a severe gambling disorder have gambling-related suicidality. However, no study has …
Guwatudde D,
Kagimu M,
Kaye S,
Ainomugisha D,
Lutalo I,
Walakira Y,
Rwabukwali C
2012
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Background: The Islamic Medical Association of Uganda, has been implementing the faith-based approach to HIV prevention without baseline data on expected positive outcomes.Objectives: To establish evidence-based baseline data on expected …
