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Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV and the Associated Factors Among Children Born to HIV Positive Mothers in Kapchorwa District
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Based on the most recent global estimates, 2.3 million children younger than 15 years of age are living with HIV, (UNAIDS, 2010) and in line with this, mother to child transmission of HIV results in approx. ... -
Economic Burden and Cost Estimation of Motocycle Accidents in Kenya :
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)This study aimed to determine the economic burden and cost estimation of motorcycle road traffic injuries (RTI) from societal perspective in Kisumu and Kakamega Municipalities in Western Kenya. It was designed as a ... -
The Effect of Antiretroviral Therapy on Haematological Indicies Among Adults Attending Immunosuppression Clinic at Entebbe General Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Cytopenias are the most common haematological abnormalities among HIV positive patients, a predictor from HIV infection to AIDS. Cytopenias have become more common with the advent of antiretroviral therapy ... -
Effect Of Community Health Workers’ Activities And The Utilisation Of Maternal Health Services Among Reproductive Age Women In Butaleja District-Uganda
(CIU, 2018)Background: Achievement of the SDG 3.1target for maternal mortality reduction requires a threshold of at least 4.45 skilled health professionals per 1000 people. However, acute shortages and inequitable distribution of ... -
Effect of disclosure of HIV status on patient representation and adherence to clinic visits in eastern Uganda:
(Plos One, 2021-10-19)Background: Disclosure of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status improves adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and increases the chance of virological suppression and retention in care. However, information on the ... -
The Effect of Early Pregnancies on Adolescent Girls:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Adolescents in Uganda are increasingly getting pregnant at very early ages in their lives .These early pregnancies have had massive impacts unto their lives. Hence the study offers an in-depth analysis of the effects of ... -
Effect of Employment on Subjective Academic Performance Among Students:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Excellent academic performance is the mission of most education institutions including universities around Uganda however, academic performance can be affected by a number of factors including student employment. Due to ... -
The effect of knowledge on uptake of breast cancer prevention modalities among women in Kyadondo County, Uganda
(NCBI, 2018)Background: Breast cancer, the third most frequent cancer of women is preventable through knowledge of breast self-examination. Of the 44% of women diagnosed with breast cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute, only 22% ... -
Effect of Male Involvement On Uptake Of ANC Services In Kanungu District
(CIU, 2018-11)ABSTRACT Background: The Ugandan Government has therefore prioritized reproductive health strategies such as the Male Involvement Strategy which is aimed to support on reduction in maternal mortality related to the pregnancy ... -
The effect of recycling untreated filter bachwash water through Nabajjuzi river on the quality of final water in Masaka District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background to the study: Water treatment plant in Masaka is currently recycling untreated spent filter backwash water through Nabajjuzi River and yet the plant does not have any treatment facility to treat the filter ... -
The Effect of Stigma on Health Seeking Behavior, Adherence to ART and Disclosure of HIV Sero-Status :
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)Stigma and discrimination is a major obstacle and significant challenge to the success of achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. The study examined how perceived HIV-related stigma tends ... -
Effect of Type 2 Diabetes on the Quality of Life of Adult Patients Attending Health Center IVs an Hospitals in Kiruhura Disttrict.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Diabetes is a chronic progressive disease of an epidemic character, causing considerable human, as well as social and economic losses. Diabetes makes many demands on lifestyle and poses debilitating and ... -
Effective Communication And Appropriate Lifestyle Behavior:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background Current Ugandan health policy guidelines have incorporated non-pharmacological lifestyle interventions such as healthy diet and physical exercise as an effective way both clinically and economically for preventing ... -
Effectiveness of Media in the Social Marketing of Contraceptives Among the Rural People of Reproductive Age Between 15 - 49 Years in Bungokho Sub - County, Mbale District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Globally, different mass communication strategies have been used in Health Promotion and Social Marketing with varying degrees of success. Contraceptive knowledge is widespread even among the rural people with no education; ... -
Effects of Decentralization On Delivery of Primary Health Care Services in Nangabo Sub County, Wakiso District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)This dissertation assessed the effects of decentralisation on delivery primary of health care services in Nangabo sub-County, Wakiso District, Uganda for the period from FY 2008/09 to FY 2011/2012. A number of objectives ... -
Effects of domesic violence among women of Mulago III parish, Kawempe division.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Violence Against Women is a significant public health problem, as well as fundamental violation of women‟s rights. In Uganda many women and girls suffer from both sexual and gender based violence by state actors ... -
Effects of Eating Habits on the Body Mass Index of Adolescents at Uganda Martyrs High School Rubaga Kampala City Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction The study was about effects of eating habits on the body mass index of adolescents in UMHS. Adolescents consume sweetened beverages, fast food high in fats, decreased consumption of fruits, vegetables and ... -
Effects of Excessive Alcohol Consumption Among Youths Aged 20 - 35 Years in Nyakio Location, Nyandarua County Kenya.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study was carried out in Nyakio location in Nyandarua County with an objective to assess the effects of excessive alcoholism among youths aged 2035 years, explore the measures taken to reduce the excessive alcoholism ... -
Effects of Jigger Infestations on the Residents of Bukaboli Village in Mayuge District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Back ground The study of the effects of jigger infestation was done among residents of Bukaaboli, Mayuge district. The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of jigger infestation among residents of Bukaboli ... -
Effects Of Same-Day Art Initiation Versus Pre-Art Care On Treatment Related Outcomes Among Adults Living With Hiv At Iss Clinic Mulago
(CIU, 2018)Introduction: The study assessed the Effects of Same-Day ART initiation versus pre-ART care on treatment-related outcomes among adults living with HIV at ISS Clinic Mulago. The general objective was to assess the effects ...