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Relationship between soil transmitted helmiths infection and anaemia among children aged 5 to 14 years attending outpatient department at Kapchorwa hospital kapchorwa District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Lowered haemoglobin level an indicator of anaemia is a major public health problem which affects both developed and underdeveloped counties with 1.62 billion (24.8%) people global of which 40% of the individuals ... -
The Relationship Between Uric Acid And Cardiovascular Disease Risk Markers In Type Ii Diabetes At Mulago National Referral Hospital Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: A relationship between hyperuricemia and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) has been established since the 1900's and commonly increased uric acid levels are found in patients with cardiovascular disease and many ... -
Responsiveness Of Mothers Towards Messages Delivered Through Timed And Targeted Counseling Pacakage On Essential Newborn Care In Kyakwanzi District
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: In Uganda infant mortality rate (IMR) has declined by more than half between the year 2000 and 2016but neonatal death reduces at a slower pace as it is currently at27/1000 live birth. Achieving the ... -
The Responsiveness of Pregnant Women (15-45 years) to short message service Alerts on Danger Signs During Pregnancy in and Arround Ssonde, Goma Sub - County - Mukono municipality.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Mobile health (mhealth) as is in western countries can be of importance in Uganda particularly in reaching the semi urban and rural pregnant women with timely information. Attention should be given to most basic ... -
Retention in care of HIV exposed infants enrolled in care :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Vertical transmission of HIV from mother to child is the main route by which childhood HIV infection is acquired. Transmission can occur either in utero (while the child is still in the womb), during delivery ... -
Retention of HIV exposed infants in care at Arua regional referral hospital, Uganda:
(BMC Public Health, 2019-04-25)Background: Retention of HIV Exposed Infants (HEIs) in care ensures adequate care. Data on retention of HEIs at large referral hospitals in Uganda is limited. We investigated the retention level of HEIs and associated ... -
Retention of HIV-Positive Adolescents in Care:
(Hindawi, 2018-05-06)Background. Low retention of HIV-positive adolescents in care is a major problem across HIV programs. Approximately 70% of adolescents were non-retained in care at Katooke Health Center, Mid-Western Uganda. Consequently, ... -
Risk Factors and Prevalence of Periodontal Diseases Among Diabetic Patients Aged 19 to 60 Years at Medical Clinic Entebbe Hospital by June, 2014.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)INTRODUCTION: The study aimed at assessing the risk factors and prevalence of periodontal diseases among diabetic patients aged 19 – 60 years attending Medical Clinic Entebbe Hospital by June 2014 Wakiso district. Identification ... -
Risk factors and prevention of Complications in type II diabetic patients attending the diabetic clinic at Mubende regional referral hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The topic of the study was, “risk factors and prevention of complications in type 2 diabetic patients attending the diabetic clinic at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital”. On the scope of the study, the major concept was ... -
Risk Factors Associated with Chronic Suppurative Otits Media Among Children Less Than Ten Years Old in Jinja Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction The study was carried out to ascertain the risk factors associated with chronic suppurative otitis media among children less than ten years in Jinja referral hospital. This took place from 14th-30th August ... -
Risk Factors Associated with HIV Infection Among Infants Below 24 Months Born to HIV Positive Mothers.
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)In order to eliminate infant HIV infection from mother to child, evidence based implementation strategies are needed to address the risk factors that are associated with this infection using limited resources and applicable ... -
Risk factors associated with hypertension among adults attending out patients clinic in Masaka regional referral hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The study was entitled “risk factors associated with hypertension among adults attending outpatient clinic in Masaka regional referral hospital”. According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2009), 13% of all deaths ... -
Risk Factors Associated with Repeated Cholera Out Break, in Karambi Sub-county, Kasese District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Kasese District is still among the thirty nine districts that suffer episodes of Cholera outbreak since 1997 with Karambi Sub-county being the most hit area every year. Probably no clear studies that has been done on the ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Substance Abuse Among Adolescents In Kajjansi-Wakiso District, Kampala.
(Clarke International University., 2022-02)Background The practice of substance abuse in adolescence is one of the most degrading practice faced by the society. The overall abuse of opioids and deaths attributed to opioid misuse has continued to increase markedly ... -
Risk factors contributing to the Prevalence of Teenage Pregnancy Among Teenagers at Naguru Teenage Centre.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Introduction Teenage pregnancy and its effects on teen motherhood are among the major societal problems encountering in the contemporary global community. In a 30 million population 25 percent pregnancy rate among ... -
Risk Factors for Occurrence of Sexual and Gender Based Violence Amongst Women in Slum Areas:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study sought to determine the risk factors for the occurrence of sexual and gender based violence amongst women in slum areas with a case study of Wankulukuku slum in Rubaga division Kampala district. Major objective The ... -
Risk factors for post cesarean wound infection among mothers at Mulago national referral hospital - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Post cesarean surgical wound infection has been identified as a major problem among women of child bearing age. In developing countries, the rate at which post cesarean mothers get surgical wound infection is ... -
Risk Factors Influencing Low Birth Weight Babies in Kampala Capital City Authority:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction and background The prevention of Low birth weight (LBW) is a major public health priority because of it's associated risk factors. Low birth weight is the weight of a baby less than 2,500gram (Rizvi S.A., ... -
Risk Factors of delayed Neurodevelopment Among Children Aged 1 - 5 Years in Jinja District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background Neurodevelopment is an important aspect of one’s life span which enables an individual to perform the different functions so as to enhance survival and wellbeing. Objectives To identify the individual factors ... -
Risk Factors of Diarrhea Prevalence Among Children Under Five Years in Otuboi Sub-County, Kaberamaido District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The severity of diarrhea causes dehydration and this has been attributed as one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality among children under five years . However , despite the numerous interventions to halt it, ...