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Prevalence of ear infections in first year children of primary schools in a western Ugandan community
Kisakye A, Kisembo P, Mugwanya F, Atumanya P, Othin M, Oworinawe R, Kagimu B, Bagambe F
2018

Ear infections in the United Kingdom were reported at a prevalence of 90% in children aged 0-6 years peaking at six years, thecommonest age for Ugandan children to start primary …

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Capacity building for WASH sustainability
Kisembo Asuman
2021

Quarter Project Progress Presentation :Kasenda and Kicwamba Sub Counties, Kabarole DistrictA community based approach was used where one local trainerwas selected per parish by the VHTs, LC3 and LC1 Chairmen.ïµ …

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ENERGY AND GBV
Kisembo Asuman
2021

Displacement of people as a result of conflict is not a new situation, but this represents a newchallenge because of effects of climate change and increased depletion of natural resources. …

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Religiosity and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Patients Attending a Public Hospital-Based HIV/AIDS Clinic in Uganda
Muliira JK, Kisenyi RN, Ayebare E
2013
DOI: 10.1007/s10943-011-9473-9

In Uganda, the prevalence of non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) by HIV/AIDS patients remains high and sometimes this is blamed on patients' religious behavior. A descriptive design was used to …

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First Implant-Induced Changes in Rostral Brainstem Impair Second Implant Outcomes in Sequential Bilateral Cochlear Implant Children With Long Inter-Implant Delay
Kishimoto Ippei, Yamazaki Hiroshi, Naito Yasushi, Moroto Saburo, Yamazaki Tomoko
2019
DOI: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000002130

Hypothesis: Long-term unilateral use of a cochlear implant (CI) induces abnormal maturation of the rostral brainstem innervating the contralateral ear.Background: In sequential bilateral CI children with long inter-implant delay, both …

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Selenium Deficiency a Factor in Endemic Goiter Persistence in Sub-Saharan Africa
Galukande M, Kishosha PA, Gakwaya AM
2011
DOI: 10.1007/s00268-011-1096-5

Background Goiter is still common in Uganda, despite the present iodized salt coverage of at least 95%. Where there is endemic goiter after adequate iodine supplementation, selenium deficiency could be …

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Outcomes of pediatric second line antiretroviral therapy in low and middle income countries: A sytematic review
Kisitu Grace Paul
2014

Access to second line antiretroviral therapy (ART) for the treatment of HIV is on the rise and yet little is known about the effectiveness of second line ART in children …

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A pilot orthopedic trauma registry in Ugandan district hospitals
Kajja I, Kisitu DK, Eyler LE, Waiswa G, Beyeza T, Feldhaus I, Juillard C, Dicker RA
2016
DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2015.12.028

Background: Musculoskeletal injuries are a major public health problem in low-income countries like Uganda. Patterns of musculoskeletal injuries presenting to district hospitals are unknown. Our pilot orthopedic trauma registry establishes …

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The role of Ugandan District Hospital orthopedic units in the care of vulnerable road users: a cross-sectional study
Kajja I, Waiswa G, Beyeza T, Feldhaus I, Juillard C, Kisitu D K, Eyler L E, Ragland D R, Dicker R A
2016
DOI: 10.1186/s40621-016-0092-5

BackgroundMusculoskeletal injuries are a common cause of morbidity after road traffic injury (RTI) in motorizing countries. District hospitals provide front-line orthopedic care in Uganda and other sub-Saharan African nations. Improving …

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The Feasibility of a Randomized Controlled Trial for Open Tibial Fractures at a Regional Hospital in Uganda
O'Hara NN, Kisitu DK, Stockton DJ, Slobogean GP, Howe AL, Marinos D, Peck C, Blachut PA, O'Brien PJ
2019
DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.18.01079

Background: The inclusion of low and middle-income country (LMIC) hospitals in multicenter orthopaedic trials expands the pool of eligible patients and improves the external validity of the evidence. Furthermore, promoting …

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