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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 ... -
Seroprevalence of syphilis among HIV infected individuals attending the art clinic in Kisugu health centre III, Kampala district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Sexually transmitted infections, STIs, are one of the major public health related problems in the most parts of the world. Syphilis is one of the most important STIs, caused by the Spirochete Treponema pallidum. ... -
Seroprevalence of Syphilis Among HIV Sero-positive Patients Attending Immuno-supressed Syndrome Clinic at International Hospital Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background Syphilis has been a persistent public health challenge for developing countries, especially among HIV pandemic regions. The interaction of syphilis and HIV co infection is complex and remains the subject of ... -
Sexual Behaviour Among Men After Receiving Safe Male Circumcision:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: This study investigated sexual behaviour among men who had received safe male circumcision. The study was carried out from Kasese municipality. The specific objectives of the study were; to assess social-demographic ... -
The Sexual Needs of School - Going Youths Perinatally Infected with HIV:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Purpose of the study This study investigated the sexual needs of school-going youths perinatally infected with HIV. Objectives of the study The objectives of the study were to: explore the sexual needs of school-going ... -
Social Support and Relapse Among Substance Abusers:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Despite several interventions put in place to control and manage the prevalence of relapse among substance abusers to stop the re-admission so as to reduce the prevalence but it has still remained a challenge. Social support ... -
Socio-Demographics and Late Antenatal Care Seeking Behavior: A Cross Sectional Study among Pregnant Women at Kyenjojo General Hospital, Western Uganda
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2020-01-17)Background: Late antenatal care attendance among pregnant women at health facilities remains a significant public health problem. Globally, approximately 830 women die every day due to pregnancy-related complications and ...