ABSTRACT Self-medication is a common practice in both rural and urban settings, in old people with chronic illness and young people; Self-medication lends irrational drug use, drugs resistance, and severe disease development The study seeks to determine the factors contributing to self-medication among patients at outpatient department at Kabwohe... Continue Reading

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is described as the chronic metabolic disorder that is characterized by  elevation of blood glucose concentration (fasting plasma glucose >7mmol; or plasma glucose>  11.1mmol/l two hours after a meal) – caused by relative or absolute insulin deficiency in the body  often accompanied with insulin resistance (Kartzung,... Continue Reading

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Abstract Background: Evaluation of the medicinal uses of plants remains a growing field of research. This study investigated the effects of Eucalyptus globules on alloxan -induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: Thirty male albino rats were randomized into 5 groups (n=6).Group A served as the control and was maintained on standard rat chow... Continue Reading

Abstract Background: Evaluation of the medicinal uses of plants remains a growing field of research. This study investigated the effects of Eucalyptus globules on alloxan -induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: Thirty male albino rats were randomized into 5 groups (n=6).Group A served as the control and was maintained on standard rat chow... Continue Reading

This study was set to examine factors affecting adherence to ARVs among HIV/AIDS patients attending Kawolo Hospital HIV Clinic Buikwe District. Adherence is an indication of the degree to which patients follow advice regarding the long term treatment (Hsu, 2005).Adherence involves a mutual decision making process between the patient and the health... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION Background to the Study AIDS is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a disease caused by the Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV). The illness interferes with the immune system and makes victims vulnerable to opportunistic infections that exploit clients’ immunosuppressant statuses (CDC, 2011). HIV infection affects the immune system.... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION  Background to the Study AIDS is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a disease caused by the Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV). The illness interferes with the immune system and makes victims vulnerable to opportunistic infections that exploit clients’ immunosuppressant statuses (CDC, 2011). HIV infection affects the immune... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Diabetes Mellitus affects more than 30 million people worldwide. It is said to be the fourth or fifth leading cause of death in most developed countries, newly industrialized nations and is epidemic in many developing countries. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence risk factors and complication among patients with... Continue Reading

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Abstract There has been an increase in numbers of patients readmitted with relapse in schizophrenic disorders than new admissions and approximately half of those readmitted allegedly have relapsed S/Z. At K.I.U-TH the outpatient department, Annual report of 2017 revealed that a total of 420 patients admitted, (43%) 180 were readmissions of S/Z.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Introduction Typhoid fever (TF) continues to be a major public health problem in many developing countries. In Uganda, an outbreak of typhoid fever in Kasese District sickened 8092 persons from 27 December 2007 to 30 July 2009, resulting in at least 249 intestinal perforations and 47 deaths. Objectives The study was aimed at assessing... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Background: Introduction and adopted use of ART has shown reduction in HIV related mortality and morbidity in people with HIV/AIDS. However high levels of ART adherence (>95%) is required to achieve effective suppression of viral load among patients. Objective: The study was aimed at determining the level of ART adherence and the... Continue Reading

Table of Contents DECLARATION ........................................................................................................................................... ; APPROVAL .................................................................................................................................................. ii DEDICATION... Continue Reading

Abstract This is experimental study was done in Clinic of ultrasound, Alfao, Algadarif state, Sudan, during the period from June to October 2018, using Sonoscape A6machine with Curvilinear transducer 3.5MHZ to measure the normal spleen dimensions in adult Sudanese, and to correlate these dimensions with the variables of age, gender, height, weight... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study investigated influence of gender and self-esteem on depression among diabetic patients. One hundred and thirty (130) diabetic patients (77 with low self-esteem and 53 with high self-esteem) were used. Males and females were 65 each. Self-rating depression scale Zung (1965) and index of self-esteem Hudson (1982) were used. A 2x2... Continue Reading

Abstract Ultrasound has become an increasingly important role in the diagnosis and early detection of most widespread diseases. It is characterized by availability, ease and cheapness. The study evaluated diabetic eyes using ultrasound. Diabetes is a very common disease in the world population. It not only causes fatigue but also affects the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study investigated influence of gender and self-esteem on depression among diabetic patients. One hundred and thirty (130) diabetic patients (77 with low self-esteem and 53 with high self-esteem) were used. Males and females were 65 each. Self-rating depression scale Zung (1965) and index of self-esteem Hudson (1982) were used. A 2x2... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study investigated influence of gender and self-esteem on depression among diabetic patients. One hundred and thirty (130) diabetic patients (77 with low self-esteem and 53 with high self-esteem) were used. Males and females were 65 each. Self-rating depression scale Zung (1965) and index of self-esteem Hudson (1982) were used. A 2x2... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study investigated influence of gender and self-esteem on depression among diabetic patients. One hundred and thirty (130) diabetic patients (77 with low self-esteem and 53 with high self-esteem) were used. Males and females were 65 each. Self-rating depression scale Zung (1965) and index of self-esteem Hudson (1982) were used. A 2x2... Continue Reading