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Factors affecting retention of health workers in the remote areas of kinkinzi west kanungu district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2-12)Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO 2006) reported that globally there is lack of over 4.2 million health professionals. Uganda is among the 57 countries with critical shortage of health workers and experiences ... -
Knowledge and Practices of Health Workers Towards Injuries due to Sharps in Health Facilitities and Access to HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis in Nakaseke District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University, 2010-09)The study aimed at assessing health workers knowledge and practices related to sharp injury prevention, and access to post exposure prophylaxis against HIV, so as to generate information that will be used by the DHT to ... -
Depression,Anxiety and Self Esteem in Relation with Sleep Patterns Among Teenage Students :
(International Health Sciences University, 2010-09)The purpose of this study was to investigate depression,anxiety and self esteem in relation with sleep patterns among teenage students. A total of 100 teenage students were selected to take part in this study. It was carried ... -
Injury Morbidity Patterns, Risk Factors and Facilities Attended After Injury in Makindye Division Kampala
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-08)Background: There is paucity of injury-related data in Uganda. We conducted a population-based survey on injuries in Namuwongo suburb of Kampala. Objectives: We assessed the patterns of injuries that were sustained among ... -
Factors Associated with HIV Infection Among Married People Attending Aids Information Centre Clinics in Kampala, Kalangala, Mukono and Wakiso Districts
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)Introduction; HIV/AIDS is still an over whelming health burden worldwide and worse so in Sub-Saharan Africa. Globally, 33.4 million people were estimated to be living with HIV and 22.4 million were in Sub-Saharan Africa ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Nurses and Midwives in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital - Mbale Uganda
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)A study on factors influencing the performance of nurses and midwives in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital was carried out in Mbale District. The objective of the study was to establish the factors influencing the performance ... -
A study of Factors Affecting Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Among Women Aged 20 to 60 Years.
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)This study was done in Hoima district to determine the socio-demographic, clients’ and institutional factors affecting cervical cancer screening uptake among women aged 20 to 60 years so as to improve early detection as a ... -
Determination of Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Employers and Employees Towards the Proposed National Health Insurance Scheme in the Central Region - Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)Introduction. The purpose of this research was to determine the employers and employee’s Knowledge, Attitude and Perception towards the proposed National Health Insurance Scheme in Uganda. The major research objective ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Nurses and Midwives in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital - Mbale Uganda.
(Internationl Health Sciences University, 2011-09)A study on factors influencing the performance of nurses and midwives in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital was carried out in Mbale District. The objective of the study was to establish the factors influencing the performance ... -
Determinants of Place of Delivery Among Mothers in Kigungu, Entebbe Health Sub District Wakiso District
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)The study was carried out in order to identify determinants of place of delivery among mothers in Kigungub Entebbe health sub district in Wakiso district. The general objective of the study was the place of delivery of ... -
Bacterialogical Quality of Hand-Drugwell Water and its' Effects on the Prevalence of Diarrhoea Among Users in Bweyale Town Council - Kiryandongo District.
(Internationl Health Sciences University, 2011-09)Active surveillance of drinking water is a vigilant Public Health assessment to review safety and acceptability of human drinking water. In August and September 2011, a prevalence survey for diarrhea in 771 households was ... -
A Cross Sectional Study of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Utilization of Modern Contraception Among Women and Men of Namuwongo.
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) estimates that the world´s population will be 8 billion in 2050. This increase is attributed to the high population growth rate which is influenced by the world´s total fertility ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Adherence to Clinic Appointments of HIV Positive Patients Attending Joint Clinical Research Centre-Lubowa, Wakiso District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)HIV/AIDS is still a serious problem world over. Many HIV positive people worldwide have been started on highly active anti-retroviral treatment (HAART) which has improved the quality of life. Although HAART has improved ... -
Factors Influencing the Prevalence of Gender Based Violence Among Married Women in West Budama County, Tororo District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)The study sought to determine factors influencing the prevalence of gender based violence among married women in West Budama County, Tororo District. This was a descriptive cross sectional study. Cluster sampling was ... -
Investigation of the Factors Influencing Utilization of Modern Contraceptives Among Women (18-45 Years) in Mukura Sub-County, Ngora District.
(Internationl Health Sciences University, 2011-09)This study aimed at finding out the factors that are influencing the utilization of modern contraceptives among women aged 18-45 in Mukura Sub County, Ngora district. Mukura Sub County is one of the sub counties in the ... -
Assess the Capacity of Health Centre IVs to Manage Mental Health Problems :
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)According to the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (MHGAP), mental disorders account for 14% of the global burden of disease; 75% of which are in Low Developed Countries (WHO, 2008). In Uganda, common mental disorders can ... -
Factors Influencing the Performance of Village Health Teams (VHTS) in Health Promotion :
(Internationl Health Sciences University, 2011-09)The study focused on examining the various factors that directly and indirectly influence the performance of VHT activities. The study was based on a scientific fact that incentives, availability of supplies and support ... -
Occupational Safety and Health Hazards in the Tea Plantation Industry :
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)Introduction: Workers in the tea plantation industry in Uganda are exposed to several occupational health hazards yet there is an acute shortage of information relating to safety and health in the tea plantation industry ... -
Assessment of the Effects of Stone Quarrying Activities:
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)This study is about assessing the effects of stone quarrying activities on stone quarry workers, surrounding communities and the environment. It was conducted at Kawanga stone quarry in Kireka township, Wakiso district. ... -
Performance of Village Health Teams :
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)This study was about establishing the factors that influence the performance of Village Health Teams in Soroti District. The main objective of the study was to establish factors that influence the performance of the Village ...