BACKGROUND Diverticular disease of the colon has been reported to be a disease of the western world, however of recent it has been described in the Africans. OBJECTIVE To study the clinical, demographic and radiological features of diverticular disease of the colon in Kampala, Uganda. METHODS A retrospective and prospective descriptive study was carried out between January 1995-December 199...

BACKGROUND Sex workers in Uganda are at significant risk for HIV infection. We characterized the HIV epidemic among Kampala female sex workers (FSW). METHODS We used respondent-driven sampling to sample FSW aged 15+ years who reported having sold sex to men in the preceding 30 days; collected data through audio-computer assisted self-interviews, and tested blood, vaginal and rectal swabs for ...

INTRODUCTION Pre-eclampsia, which is more prevalent in resource-limited settings, contributes significantly to maternal, fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. However, the factors associated with these adverse outcomes are poorly understood in low resource settings. In this paper we examine the risk factors for adverse neonatal outcomes among women with pre-eclampsia at Mulago Hospital in...

BACKGROUND Co-trimoxazole use is the standard of care for preventing Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in sub-Saharan Africa but implementation remains slow. Co-trimoxazole is self- administered with uncertain adherence. Knowledge of co-trimoxazole use among HIV infected persons is unknown. OBJECTIVES To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of co-trimoxazole use among HIV infected adults ...

BACKGROUND Motor third party insurance was established in Uganda in 1989 as a social policy to protect motorists and other road users (third parties) in the event of an accident. However, reports show that only a few motorists filed claims to their insurers for compensation despite being involved in road traffic accidents. OBJECTIVE To establish whether motorists' awareness has an influence o...