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Investigation of the Knowledge and Practice of Mothers of Children Under Five on Growth Monitoring:
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Growth monitoring, particularly of infants and young children, is widely regarded as an essential element of primary health care (de Onis et al. 2004). Growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) is a nutrition intervention ... -
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 ... -
Adherence to Intermittent Preventive Treatment for Malaria Among Pregnant Women in Mawokota South Health Sub-District, Mpigi District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)Introduction While the Ministry of Health since 1998 embraced Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) strategy, its utilization has remained low in Uganda fluctuating between 42% and 39.6% against Health Sector Strategic ... -
Factors Influencing Food Safety Practices Among Vendors:
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)This study was intended to determine the factors influencing food safety Practices among vendors in Namuwongo basing on the background observation of the questionable activities of the food vendor in the area. The main ... -
The Influence of Hygiene Practices on Perceived Food Safety at Make-shift Eating Places :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)This study set out to determine the influence of hygiene practices on perceived food safety at makeshift eating places in Kawempe division-Kampala district. Specifically the study objectives were: to identify hygiene ... -
A Study of the Knowledge and Attitude of Women of Childbearing Age (15-49 Years) Regarding Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening Services :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Background: Cervical cancer is a public health issue that kills at least 250 000 women every year: 80% of women who die come from low and middle-income countries like Uganda. (WHO Report of the GAVI–UNFPA 2009). Broad ... -
Factors Influencing Prevention of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in Infants :
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)Introduction/Background: Spina bifida and Hydrocephalus (SBH) are neural tube birth defects (NTD) whose etiology is traced back to a complex interaction between diet, genetics and environmental factors. In sub Saharan ... -
Factors Affecting Adherence to Anti-retroviral Therapy Among Adolescents (In or Out of School) Attending Nsambya Home Care and TASO Mulago Health Facilities.
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)Objective Whereas free ARVs are accessible to majority of HIV infected patients; adherence to ART is still a major challenge in public health especially among adolescents. Poor adherence can lead to increased viral load, ... -
The Socio-Economic Rights of Persons Living with HIV-AIDS in a Post- Conflict Situation:
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)Background: Liberia has come out of an extremely destructive 14 year civil war, from 1998-2002, which led to the collapse of not only the both public health care system but the overall economic growth. Since 2002 The ... -
Factors Influencing Delivery of Mothers by Skilled Birth Attendants in Bugisu Sub-Region.
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)This study focused on “factors influencing delivery of mothers by SBA in Bugisu Sub region”. The research set out to establish factors influencing delivery of mothers by SBAs with specific objectives to: determine the ... -
Factors Influencing Early Teenage Pregnancies :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Introduction The study was to determine the factors influencing early teenage pregnancies. A case study was done at Naguru Teeenage Information and Information Centre, Nakawa Division. The main objective of the study was ... -
Health Care Waste Management and Occurrence of Occupational Hazards :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Occurrence of occupational hazards has raised issues of Health care waste management amongst health workers. Reports of 39 health workers claiming for compensation after the Uganda Ebola outbreak in 2000 resonated the issue ... -
An Evaluation of HIV Services in Wau County - Western Bhar Al Ghazal State, South Sudan.
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)In 2008 the government of South Sudan developed a national strategic plan to mitigate the HIV epidemic. The strategy included awareness raising and behaviour change communication (BCC), preventive actions through HIV ... -
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 ... -
Adherence to Infection Control Practices Among Barbers in Kampala Capital City 2012.
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)Introduction There is a big concern that barbering procedures could expose both barbers and their clients to various infections. These infectious diseases and conditions that can be spread through barbering procedures ... -
Fraud and Service Delivery in Uganda's Health Sector :
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)This research was carried out at selected Health centres in Wakiso District. The researcher examined “Fraud and its implications on Service delivery in Uganda’s Health Sector.” The objective of the research was to establish ... -
A Study on TB Detection and Treatment Problems in Mpigi District Health System.
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)A cross sectional study was conducted to establish the TB case detection and treatment problems in the Mpigi health system. The overall objective of the study was to establish factors influencing early detection and treatment ... -
Factors Affecting Male Involvement in the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV :
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)Background: Over 95% of all pediatric HIV infections worldwide are accounted for by the Mother-To-Child Transmission (MTCT) of HIV. (MoH, 2009) Numerous studies have shown that male participation in the antenatal care of ... -
Effects of Socio - Economic Conditions on Latrine Coverage in Lakeshore Communities :
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)Over the last two decades, the government of Uganda and development partners have made significant investment into improving excreta disposal in the county. Recent studies indicate that this effort has however been impeded ... -
Knowledge and Attitude Towards Breast Self Examination Among Women Aged 18 - 45 Years Attending Health Centre IIIs in Busedde Subcounty, JInja District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Introduction: Cancer of the breast among women is a major health burden worldwide, since it’s one of the most common cause of death among women in both developed and under developed countries. Screening for early detection ...