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Risk Factors Associated With Substance Abuse Among Adolescents In Kajjansi-Wakiso District, Kampala.
(Clarke International University., 2022-02)Background The practice of substance abuse in adolescence is one of the most degrading practice faced by the society. The overall abuse of opioids and deaths attributed to opioid misuse has continued to increase markedly ... -
Risk factors contributing to the Prevalence of Teenage Pregnancy Among Teenagers at Naguru Teenage Centre.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Introduction Teenage pregnancy and its effects on teen motherhood are among the major societal problems encountering in the contemporary global community. In a 30 million population 25 percent pregnancy rate among ... -
Risk Factors for Occurrence of Sexual and Gender Based Violence Amongst Women in Slum Areas:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study sought to determine the risk factors for the occurrence of sexual and gender based violence amongst women in slum areas with a case study of Wankulukuku slum in Rubaga division Kampala district. Major objective The ... -
Risk factors for post cesarean wound infection among mothers at Mulago national referral hospital - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Post cesarean surgical wound infection has been identified as a major problem among women of child bearing age. In developing countries, the rate at which post cesarean mothers get surgical wound infection is ... -
Risk Factors Influencing Low Birth Weight Babies in Kampala Capital City Authority:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction and background The prevention of Low birth weight (LBW) is a major public health priority because of it's associated risk factors. Low birth weight is the weight of a baby less than 2,500gram (Rizvi S.A., ... -
Risk Factors of delayed Neurodevelopment Among Children Aged 1 - 5 Years in Jinja District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background Neurodevelopment is an important aspect of one’s life span which enables an individual to perform the different functions so as to enhance survival and wellbeing. Objectives To identify the individual factors ... -
Risk Factors of Diarrhea Prevalence Among Children Under Five Years in Otuboi Sub-County, Kaberamaido District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The severity of diarrhea causes dehydration and this has been attributed as one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality among children under five years . However , despite the numerous interventions to halt it, ... -
Risk Factors of Neonatal Septicemia Among Neonates in Acute Care Unit of Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction Globally neonatal conditions remain the leading cause of under five child mortality and the risk is 6 times higher in developing countries (WHO, 2011). A study done at Mulago Hospital revealed that neonatal ... -
Risk Factors of Pneumonia Among Children Under Five Years of Age in Kamuli District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)Introduction: Pneumonia is one of important causes of morbidity and mortality in children aged under 5 years worldwide. In Uganda, new evidence shows that pneumonia kills more children than malaria, measles and HIV and ... -
Risk Factors to Fetal and Early Neonatal Deaths in Health Facilities in Kamuli District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background Fetal and early neonatal death is still a significant public health concern in both developing and developed countries. This study aimed to assess the risk factors associated with fetal and early neonatal deaths ... -
The Role of Access to Sexuality Information on Reproductive Health Choices Among Adolecents in Secondary Schools.
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The Role of Behavior Change Communication (BCC) on the Sexual Behavior of Secondary School Students:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The use of behavioral change communication has been widely known as an important strategy to influence sexual behavioral change among secondary school students. BCC involves the use of communication approaches and tools ... -
The role of community involvement in planning for integrated HIV / AIDs health services at Koboko Hospittal, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: The constitution of the Republic of Uganda recognizes the importance of community participation and further emphasized this in the national health policy. Uganda is still classified as a high burden country ... -
The Role of Disclosure in Enhancing Behavioural Change Among Young People Living Positively with HIV and AIDS:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Disclosure of HIV status supports risk reduction and facilitates access to prevention and care services, but can be inhibited by the fear of negative repercussions. The study explored the role of disclosure in ... -
The Role of Employee Responsiveness on Customer Retention in Health Insurance Companies in Uganda :
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)The concept of employee responsiveness yields customer loyalty, which in the long run results into consistent customer retention. In this regard, this research report looks at how the excellent response from employees at ... -
The Role of Hygiene on School Attendance Among Primary School - Going Children in Makindye Division Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)The study: “The role of hygiene on school attendance among primary school-going children in Makindye division, set out to establish the role of hygiene on school attendance among primary school going children in Makindye ... -
The Role of Leader Behavior on Follower Performance :
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)The study was carried out at Kampala Capital City Authority – Kawempe Health Centre IV (KCCAHCIV) with the main intention of finding out the role of leader behavior on follower performance. It is known that goodleader ... -
The Role of Living Conditions in Informal Settlements on Perceived Risk of HIV Infection Among Fishing Communities:
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)The study examined the role of living conditions on perceived risks of HIV infections among the fishing communities at Namasale landing site, Amolatar District. A descriptive Cross-Sectional survey was used by a systematic ... -
The Role of Male Parents on Sexual Health Education Among Adolescents Living in Gulu Municipality, Uganda
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The role of male parents and their involvement is a very important phenomenon in influencing the sexual attitudes and behaviors of adolescent’s health. This study was carried out to investigate the role of male parents on ... -
The Role of Media on Sexual Attitudes and Behaviour Among the Secondary School Adolescents of Kawempe Division, Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)The rate of exposure to media of all forms by adolescents all over the world is on the increase (Rich, 2005). Media often carry information on adolescent sexuality which can influence both the sexual attitudes and behaviours ...