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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 ... -
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 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 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 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 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, ... -
Risk Factors of Pneumonia Among Children Under Five Years of Age in Kamuli District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)Introduction: Pneumonia is one of important causes of morbidity and mortality in children aged under 5 years worldwide. In Uganda, new evidence shows that pneumonia kills more children than malaria, measles and HIV and ... -
Risk Factors to Fetal and Early Neonatal Deaths in Health Facilities in Kamuli District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background Fetal and early neonatal death is still a significant public health concern in both developing and developed countries. This study aimed to assess the risk factors associated with fetal and early neonatal deaths ... -
The Role of Access to Sexuality Information on Reproductive Health Choices Among Adolecents in Secondary Schools.
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The Role of Behavior Change Communication (BCC) on the Sexual Behavior of Secondary School Students:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The use of behavioral change communication has been widely known as an important strategy to influence sexual behavioral change among secondary school students. BCC involves the use of communication approaches and tools ... -
The role of community involvement in planning for integrated HIV / AIDs health services at Koboko Hospittal, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: The constitution of the Republic of Uganda recognizes the importance of community participation and further emphasized this in the national health policy. Uganda is still classified as a high burden country ... -
The Role of Disclosure in Enhancing Behavioural Change Among Young People Living Positively with HIV and AIDS:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Disclosure of HIV status supports risk reduction and facilitates access to prevention and care services, but can be inhibited by the fear of negative repercussions. The study explored the role of disclosure in ... -
The Role of Employee Responsiveness on Customer Retention in Health Insurance Companies in Uganda :
(International Health Sciences University, 2012-09)The concept of employee responsiveness yields customer loyalty, which in the long run results into consistent customer retention. In this regard, this research report looks at how the excellent response from employees at ... -
The Role of Hygiene on School Attendance Among Primary School - Going Children in Makindye Division Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)The study: “The role of hygiene on school attendance among primary school-going children in Makindye division, set out to establish the role of hygiene on school attendance among primary school going children in Makindye ...