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Factors associated with diagnostic and pre-treatment intervals among breast cancer patients attending care at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2023)Abstract Background: Most breast cancer (BC) patients in Uganda are diagnosed with advanced-stage disease and experience poor outcomes. This study examined the diagnostic and pre-treatment intervals and factors ... -
Severe malaria burden, clinical spectrum and outcomes at Apac district hospital, Uganda
(Malaria Journal, 2023)Abstract Background Most data describing severe malaria (SM) in sub‑Saharan Africa (SSA) are from research settings out side disease endemic areas. Using routinely collected data from Apac District Hospital, this study ... -
Uptake of prostate cancer screening and associated factors among men aged 50 years and above in Lira city, Uganda: a crosssectional study
(BMC Public Health, 2023-03-06)Abstract Background Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men globally, with over 1.2 million cases reported in 2018. About 90% of men with prostate cancer are diagnosed when the disease is in an advanced ... -
Factors associated with retention of motherbaby pairs in the elimination of mother-tochild transmission of HIV program in Kaberamaido district: A longitudinal analysis
(PLOS One Publishers, 2023-07-21)Abstract Background Retention along the elimination of Mother to Child Transmission (eMTCT) cascade in Uganda remains poor as only 62.7%-69.5% are followed up to 18months. The objective of this study was to determine ... -
Diagnostic and pre-treatment intervals among patients with cervical cancer attending care at the Uganda Cancer Institute: a cross-sectional study
(BMC Women's Health, 2023-11-27)Abstract Background Majority of patients with cervical cancer in the low- and middle-income countries experience long diagnostic and pre-treatment intervals. This study sought to determine the factors associated with the ... -
Isoniazid preventive therapy completion between July-September 2019: A comparison across HIV differentiated service delivery models in Uganda
(PLOS One Publishers, 2024-01-02)Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading cause of death among people living with HIV (PLHIV). To prevent TB among PLHIV, the Ugandan national guidelines recommend Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) across ... -
Treatment success rate and associated factors among drug susceptible tuberculosis individuals in St. Kizito Hospital, Matany, Napakdistrict, Karamoja region.
(PLOS One Publishers, 2024-05-14)Background Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death among infectious agents globally. An estimated 10million people are newly diagnosed and 1.5 million die of the disease annually. Uganda is among the 30highTB-burdened ...