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Laboratory assessment of SD Bioline HIV/ Syphilis Duo Kit among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic Mayuge Health Center III, East central Uganda
(BMC Research Notes, 2019-04-25)Objective: Efforts to dual eradication of mother-to-child transmission of human immune deficiency virus (HIV) and syphilis have improved in the previous decades. This has however been hindered by limited validation ... -
Laboratory Assessment Of The Human Immune-Deficiency Virus/ Syphilis SD BIOLINE DUO KIT Among Pregnant Women Attending Mayuge Health Center III Antenatal Clinic
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Background Accurate and early diagnosis of HIV-syphilis dual infection has far reaching impact towards the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT). This requires invention and use of simple to use, rapid, ... -
The Level of Acceptability of Vasectomy Services and Associated Factors Among Males in Hoima District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)Background: Although Vasectomy is one of the safest, simplest, most cost-effective, and most efficacious contraceptive methods, it remains the least used method of contraceptives used worldwide (United Nations, 2008, ... -
The Level of Awareness of Predisposing Factors to Cardio-Vascular Diseases Among Adults:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study was conducted to establish the awareness of predisposing factors to cardiovascular diseases among adults at Uganda Heart Institute, Mulago Hospital. The study consisted of 101 respondents who were patients with ... -
Level of Protective Gear and Equipment Use Amongst Small Scale Welders in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study was to determine the level of protective gear and equipment use amongst welders. The main objective of the study was; to determine the level of use of protective gear among welders while carrying out their ... -
Liver Injury Related to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Patients Attending ISS Clinic from Makerere University Joint AIDS Program.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: The Hepatic system carries out numerous synthetic, excretion and detoxification functions, however only a minority of these can be measured by levels of products in the blood (Sulkowski et al., 2000). Patients ... -
Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive Use Among Women Of The Reproductive Age Group in Ngogwe Sub-County, Buikwe district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background Despite evidence of Long acting reversible contraceptive methods (LARC) being effective and safe, actual uptake in resource-poor settings is still low. In Uganda, only 13% of women are using a long acting ... -
Low level of tuberculosis preventive therapy incompletion among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in eastern Uganda: A retrospective data review
(Elsevier, 2021-08-28)ntroduction: In most developing countries, tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of mortality among people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIV). Uganda implements TB preventive therapy (TPT) using Isoniazid ... -
Malaria Prevalence And Associated Factors Among Children Below The Age Five Years Attending Nakaloke Health Center Iii In Nakaloke Town Council, Mbale District
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-05)Introduction: It is noted globally over 95 countries and territories have on going malaria transmission with an estimated 3.2 billion people who are at risk of getting infected. The WHO indicates that 214 million people ... -
Male Involvement in the Utilization of Antenatal Care Services:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction-Globally every day approximately 800 women die from preventable pregnancy related complication (WHO, 2014). In 2013, 289,000 women died from pregnancy or child-related complications. Under the MDGs committed ... -
Malnutrition And Associated Risk Factors Among Children Under Two Years In Mas Hospital Hargeisa,Somaliland
(Clarke International University., 2022)Background: Malnutrition rates in children under two continue to be high in south-central Somalia, with rates of over 15% in most areas; in the north of Somalia, where there is more peace, stability, and development, ... -
Management of Depression Among Cancer Patients in Uganda Cancer Institute.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction. Depression is mood a disorder which presents with persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in previously pleasurable activities Rottenberg J., (2005). It also presents feelings of guilt or low ... -
The management of Occupational Health and Safety Hazards:
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Maternal Insectcide-Treated Net Use in Prevention of Malaria Among children Under 5 Years in Budaka.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction/background: Insecticide-treated bed net (ITN) use has been proven as the most effective vector control measure for reducing malaria transmission in endemic areas. However, the benefits derived from ITN’s to ... -
Maternal Insecticide-Treated Net Use in Prevention of Malaria Among Children Under 5 Years in Budaka.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Insecticide-treated bed net (ITN) use has been proven as the most effective vector control measure for reducing malaria transmission in endemic areas. However, the benefits derived from ITN’s to certain sectors ... -
Medication Adherence to Non HIV Comorbidities Among People Living With HIV:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction The study investigated the factors contributing to non-HIV comorbid medication adherence among PLHIV at IDC in Mulago. A sample of 118 patients was used. Objectives The study used three specific objectives ... -
Medicines management and treatment outcomes:
(International Health Sciences University, 2015-12)Introduction: Poor treatment outcomes result from clinically inappropriate and inefficient use of medicines and this is an important public health problem Worldwide and more so in sub Saharan Africa where Uganda is located ... -
Men's Involvement in Antenatal Care Services (ANC):
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Worldwide, male attendance of skilled ANC and delivery care remains a challenge to safe motherhood. About 210 million women become pregnant each year with 30 million (15%) developing complications, resulting ... -
Men's Perception, Knowledge and Willingness to Undergo Vasectomy as Contraceptive Method in Rwanda:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Brief Background to the Study: A vasectomy is a surgical procedure performed on males, in which the vas deferens (tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the seminal vesicles) are cut, tied, cauterized (burned or ... -
Menstruation Hygiene Among Girls Attending Kawempe Church of Uganda Primary School, Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction. Adolescence in females signifies the transition from girlhood to womanhood and is marked with the onset of menarche. There is a substantial gap in the knowledge towards menstruation among adolescent girls. ...