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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 ... -
The Role of Partner Involvement in Disclosure of HIV Sero Status among Women Receiving EMTCT Services:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The major objective of the study was to establish the role of partner involvement in HIV sero status disclosure among women receiving EMTCT services at TASO Mulago. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine ... -
Role of Sex Education Information and Teenage Pregnancy Among Secondary School Teenagers in Nwoya District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: This study assessed the role of sex education information and teenage pregnancy among secondary school teenagers in Nwoya District. In Uganda, 23% of the population is of teenagers. Teenagers are of public ... -
The Role of Teachers in Reproductive Health Education Among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Kawempe Division Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction & Background: Many adolescents engage in sexual risk behaviours that are generally visible today. This contribute to the growing number of teenage pregnancy at 25% (Uganda Population Secretariat, 2011), ... -
Satisfaction and Reach Among Expectant Mothers Attending Antenatal Care in Five Health Facilities In Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2013-09)Introduction: Uganda has the highest maternal mortality ratio in East Africa estimated at 435 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births (UBOS, 2012) attributable to inadequate health care infrastructure, shortages of qualified ... -
Self Medication Among Health Workers and Socio-demographic Factors Associated With it :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study was designed to investigate self-medication among health workers in Kisugu Health Centre III and socio-demographic factors associated with it. The three specific study objectives explored were: to determine the ... -
Sensitivity of candida albicans to the medicines-traditional practitioners use for treating vaginal candidiasis with in Kampala Capital City Authority in Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction This study was done to determine the sensitivity of Candida albicans to the medicines used by traditional and complementary medicine practitioners within Kampala Capital city. It was intended to identify ... -
Sero prevalence of hepatitis B among humans immuno deficiency virus infected individuals attending Naguru Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a world – wide public health concern with significant morbidity and mortality rates especially in developing countries. Objective: The major objective of this study was to ...