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Attitudes and Practices Towards Utilization of Traditional African Medicines Among Women of Reproductive Age in Kisugu Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Traditional African Medicine (TAM) has been around for a long time and is the origin of scientific medicine. It has been growing in popularity and getting increasing attention. Most people associate TAM with ... -
Attrition From Antiretoviral Therapy Among HIV Positive Clients Attending
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Antiretroviral therapy restores immune function, maintains maximal suppression of viral replication, reduces HIV-related morbidity and mortality, improves quality of life and prolongs survival. Attrition ... -
Availability and Utilization of Sanitation Facilities in Primary Schools in Ssabagabo - Makindye Sub County Wakiso District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Poor sanitation has been found to be a big difficulty in schools. This study therefore investigates the availability and utilization of sanitation facilities in primary schools in ssabagabo-makindye sub county wakiso ... -
Awareness of Causes of Puerperal Infection Among Postpartum Women in Kapchorwa District
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Puerperal sepsis is one of the preventable causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to assess the awareness of causes of puerperal sepsis. Methods: the study was carried out in Kapchorwa ... -
Awareness, Attitude And Perception Of Surgical Patients Towards Practice Of Informed Consent At Case Hospital, Kampala District
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Back ground: Informed consent is aimed each playing a vital role. A doctor at encouraging doctor patient relationship with gives relevant information and the patient taking the autonomous decision, this helps to ... -
Awareness, knowledge, perception of cardiovascular disease risk factors among adults of Kampala district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Cardiovascular disease causes 30% of deaths globally. By comparison, infectious disease accounts for 10% of global mortality. As these statistics indicate, Cardiovascular disease is the most common and yet one ... -
Awareness,Perception And Implementation Of Comprehensive Sexuality Education:
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Few young people receive adequate preparation for their sexual lives leaving them potentially vulnerable to coercion, abuse and exploitation, unintended pregnancy ... -
Bacterial contamination of Ward Items Predisposing Individuals to Nasocomial Infection at Kiwoko Hospital in Nakaseke District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Contaminated environmental surfaces play an important role in transmission of nosocomial pathogens (Catano et al., 2012). These infections lead to increased rates of morbidity and mortality, staying longer ... -
Bacterial Pathogens Isolated From Drinking Water Sources In Different Homes In Namugongo-Janda Village, Wakiso District .
(Clarke International University., 2021-11)ABSTRACT Background: Availability of healthy drinking water sources is a main concern world over. In Uganda, 80% of all infections have been directly linked to poor-quality drinking water due to contaminants arising ... -
Bacterialogical Quality of Hand-Drugwell Water and its' Effects on the Prevalence of Diarrhoea Among Users in Bweyale Town Council - Kiryandongo District.
(Internationl Health Sciences University, 2011-09)Active surveillance of drinking water is a vigilant Public Health assessment to review safety and acceptability of human drinking water. In August and September 2011, a prevalence survey for diarrhea in 771 households was ... -
Bacteriological Profile, Risk Factors And Susceptibility Patterns In Non-Tuberculosis Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Among Patients Attending Kisugu Health Centre III
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Background: Non-Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterial lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is among the most prevalent diseases affecting humans across the globe. There is an increased antimicrobial drug resistance ... -
Barriers Associated With Evidence-Based Practice Among Nurses in Low and Middle- Income Countries:
(sigma, 2019-01-03)Background: Evidence‐based practice (EBP) is both a goal and an approach that requires a combination of clinical experience with the most credible recent research evidence when making decisions in healthcare practice. The ... -
Barriers To Exclusive Breast-Feeding Among Mothers Attending Post-Natal Clinic In Mubende Regional Referral Hospital,Mubende District-Uganda
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Background: Exclusive breastfeeding refers to a process where an infant is fed with milk from the mother's breast only without any supplementary feeds. The nutritional needs of a normal full-term baby have been ... -
Beliefs and Practices of Caretakers Regarding False Teeth in Infants:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: The World Health Organization recognizes that; although child mortality has reduced globally, there are still some challenges pertaining to poor child health care such as the belief in false teeth (“ebiinyo”) ... -
Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Among Antenatal Clients in Kajjansi H/C III, Wakiso District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Majority of mothers are usually exposed to the risk of death during pregnancy, and being cautious about outcomes of pregnancy is important. Promotion mechanisms to improve decision-making for healthcare seeking ... -
Blood Donation Patterns and Factors Influencing Non-Remunerated Blood Donation in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background This study was conducted in the Acholi sub region in Northern Uganda to understand the trend in quantity of blood donated and the factors that influence voluntary blood donation as the main objective. The trend ... -
BMJ best practice
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Breast self Examination Practices Among Female Students Of Ndejje University Kampala Branch.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Breast self examination (BSE) is one of the basic and most important screening methods for the early detection of breast cancer and other diseases related to the breast. Given the increasing incidence of breast ... -
Breastfeeding cessation in the era of Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in Uganda:
(Research Square, 2020-06-08)Background: Among human immunodeficiency (HIV) infected mothers, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends cessation of breastfeeding at one year to prevent HIV transmission but data are limited. We examined the ... -
Burnout Among Health Workers in Kamuli Hospital:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study determined burnout among health workers in Kamuli hospital; assessment of knowledge and coping strategies. To achieve this purpose, the following research objectives were formulated: to assess the influence of ...