Mulago Hospital

About: Mulago Hospital is a healthcare organization based out in Kampala, Uganda. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Health care. The organization has 542 authors who have published 545 publications receiving 34804 citations.

Intraperitoneal Rupture of the Bladder

Abstract: Summary 11 cases of intraperitoneal rupture of the bladder were seen in a 3–year period at Mulago Hospital, Uganda. The presentation and management are described and possible reasons for the good prognosis are discussed.

Common childhood kidney diseases in Uganda and their prevention.

Abstract: The 10th March 2016 was World Kidney day, with the theme:‘Kidney disease and children. Act early to prevent it’1. In Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, the event was hosted by Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MUCHS), and was graced by the representative of the University’s Vice Chancellor. That this was the first ever World Kidney day theme to focus on Paediatric kidney disease was remarked by one of the presenters. The presentations included: Paediatric and adult nephrology, Paediatric Urology, and one from the Uganda Kidney Psychosocial Support Organization.The meeting keenly listened to a mother of a paediatric patient with steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome who had been under care for the past 8 years. The mother narrated her interface with the health service in the care of her daughter whose histological diagnosis was membranous nephropathy. The child was notable for short stature compared to her twin sibling. Another presentation was from the spouse of a kidney transplant patient who shared her family’s struggles before and after transplantation. Medical students of MUCHS set up tents for screening for kidney disease. They examined urine for protein, measured body mass index, and blood pressure.

Prevalence and factors associated with alcohol consumption among persons with diabetes in Kampala, Uganda: a cross sectional study

Abstract: The prevalence of diabetes has been rising increasing rapidly in middle- and low-income countries. In Africa, the World Health Organization projections anticipate diabetes mellitus to be the seventh leading cause of death in by 2030. Alcohol consumption influences diabetes evolution, in such a way that it can interfere with self-care behaviours which are important determinants of diabetes prognosis. In this study, we evaluated factors associated with alcohol consumption among persons with diabetes in Kampala to inform management policies and improve comprehensive diabetes care. A cross-sectional study was conducted systematically among 290 adults with diabetes, attending diabetic clinics at Mulago National Referral Hospital and St Francis Hospital Nsambya. Data were entered and analysed in Epi-Info version 7 and STATA 13 software. Modified Poisson regression was used to identify factors associated with alcohol consumption among persons with diabetes. All tests were two-sided and the significance level for all analyses was set to p < 0.05. The prevalence of alcohol consumption among persons with diabetes was 23.45% [95% CI: 18.9–28.7%]. Divorced, separated and widowed patients (Adj PR: 0.42, 95% CI: 0.21–0.83); and Protestant (Adj PR: 0.44, 95% CI: 0.24–0.82); Muslim (Adj PR: 0.30, 95% CI: 0.14–0.62); and Pentecostal (Adj PR: 0.32, 95% CI: 0.15–0.65) patients were less likely to consume alcohol. Diabetic patients who had a diabetes duration greater than 5 years were more likely to consume alcohol (Adj PR: 1.90, 95% CI: 1.25–2.88). Approximately one-quarter of participants consumed alcohol. However being catholic, never being married and having diabetes for more than 5 years predisposed persons with diabetes to alcohol consumption. Sensitization messages regarding alcohol consumption among persons with diabetes should be target patients who have never been married and those who have spent more than 5 years with diabetes; religion should also be considered as an important venue for health education in the community.