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ABO Blood Group and its Relationship with Malaria among Febrile Outpatients at Mungula Health Center IV Adjumani District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Malaria affects over 219 million and kills over 660 000 people every year, 90% of whom are in Africa and 85% of whom are children under five years of age. In endemic regions of Uganda such as the north western, ... -
Acceptability of IUD Use for Family Planning by Spouses of Men in an Urban Setting in Uganda :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: IUCD is one of the many FP methods used by women. Its includes advantages such as it having no side-effects on the body and once inserted one no longer is required to use other contraceptive methods. Though ... -
Acceptability of Modern Contraceptive Methods by Manyata Leaders in Napak District, Karamoja Region.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Uganda is classified as one of the 49 poorest countries, and its population growth is one of the highest in the world, at 3.4 percent. In 2011, the population was estimated to be 34.5 million, and the bottom of the population ... -
Acceptability, perceived reliability and challenges associated with distributing HIV self-test kits to young MSM in Uganda:
(Wiley Online Library, 2019-04-01)Introduction: HIV self-testing is a flexible, accessible and acceptable emerging technology with a particular potential to identify people living with HIV who are reluctant to interact with conventional HIV testing approaches. ... -
Accessibility and Utilization of Informal, Communication Technology (ICT), in Students Learning Processes:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The purpose of this study was to establish the accessibility and utilisation of Information Communication Technology in learning processes among students at IHSU. The study had four study objectives namely; find out the ... -
Actors influencing alcohol abuse among out-of-school youth in Mbale municipality, Mbale district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The study was to determine factors influencing alcohol abuse among out-of-school youth in Mbale Municipality Mbale District. General objective: was to investigate factors influencing alcohol abuse among out-of-school ... -
Actual and Preferred Birth Intervals of Mothers Attending Antenatal Care at Mbale Regional Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background; Population growth is a major challenge in most developing countries, and Uganda is no exception to this. In Uganda, the rate of population growth is 3.2% (UBOS, 2012), which can be attributed partly to an ... -
Adeherence to Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy Prescription Guidelines and Health Worker Views Towards the Guidelines :
(2014-11)Introduction: In 2012 the Uganda Ministry of Health and World Health Organization introduced new malaria treatment guidelines using Artemisinine –Based Combination Therapy, this was due to the increased resistance to first ... -
Adequacy and Utilization of Sanitation Facilities in Primary Schools in Masaba North District, Kenya.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The currently high and ever- increasing enrollment in schools since 2003 in Kenya, as a result of the Universal Primary Education has made water, sanitation and hygiene issues of national significance. The available ... -
Adherence and Associated Factors to Intergrated Management of Malaria Guidelines in Lake Shore Facilities in the Districts of Buyende and Kaliro, Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Malaria is a life-threatening disease. In Uganda, the Ministry of Health adopted the artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) artemether/lumefantrine (AL) 20mg/120mg as the first-line treatment for uncomplicated ... -
Adherence of health workers to the integrated child health care management protocols:
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)ABSTRACT Introduction: Following the adoption of IECHC in Republic of South Sudan, many counties including Magwi started implementing the guidelines. However, there is no evidence that health workers adhere to the recommended ... -
Adherence to Food Safety Culture in Retail Food Establishments:
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Adherence to Infection control measures Among Heath workers in Private Health Centres in Kampala district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction The research was about adherence to infection control measures among health workers in private health centres in Kampala district. Infection control was the area of interest as it is still not given too much ... -
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 ... -
Adherence to Infection Control Practices in Hospital Wards in Makindye Division, Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2013-09)Introduction: Patients seek health care from hospitals because of various illnesses in order to live healthy lives. It is therefore the responsibility of the hospital to ensure that the patients get proper treatment while ... -
Adherence to Infection Prevention Precautions Among Healthworkers in Lira Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Occurrence of infections in health care settings has spiraled for a long time; these infections have been triggered much by lack of disposal pits in the hospital, absence of personal protective equipments and antiseptics ... -
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 ... -
Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation and Its Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Bwindi Community Hospital, Western Uganda
(International Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2021-06-07)This study assessed the adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation and the associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Bwindi Community Hospital, in Western Uganda. Methods. This was a ... -
Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation and Its Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Bwindi Community Hospital, Western Uganda
(Hindawi, 2021-06-07)Aims/Objectives. This study assessed the adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation and the associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Bwindi Community Hospital, in Western Uganda. Methods. ... -
Adherence to Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation and Associated Factors:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Adherence to iron folic acid supplementation is a very important issue in combating iron deficiency anemia. Yet there are many factors ranging from individual, socio-economic and health facility related that ...