Dyslipidaemias in women using hormonal contraceptives: a cross sectional study in Mulago Hospital Family Planning Clinic, Kampala, Uganda

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2018
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BMJ Open
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To determine the prevalence and factors associated with dyslipidaemias in women using hormonal contraceptives. Design Cross-sectional study Setting Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda Participants Three hundred and eighty-four consenting women, aged 18–49 years, who had used hormonal contraceptives for at least 3 months prior to the study. Study outcome Dyslipidaemias (defined as derangements in lipid profile levels which included total cholesterol ≥200 mg/dL, high density lipoprotein <40 mg/ dL, triglyceride >150 mg/dL or low-density lipoprotein ≥160 mg/dL) for which the prevalence and associated factors were obtained.
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Dyslipidaemias, Women, Hormonal contraceptives, Mulago Hospital Family Planning Clinic, Uganda
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Bakesiima R, Byakika- Kibwika P, Tumwine JK, et al. Dyslipidaemias in women using hormonal contraceptives: a cross sectional study in Mulago Hospital Family Planning Clinic, Kampala, Uganda. BMJ Open 2018;8:e022338. doi:10.1136/ bmjopen-2018-022338
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https://nru.uncst.go.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1213
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