The Institute of Public Health and Management: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Timeliness of Health Management Information System (HMIS) Data in Private not for Profit Health Facilities, Kampala District, Uganda.|
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)ABSTRACT Background: Evaluations of routine health facility data have identified consistent problems in HMIS completeness, accuracy and timeliness in low and middle income countries (LMIC) health settings (Garrib, et ... -
Assessing Adherence to Standard Infection Control Guidelines at Murchison Bay Hospital, Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)ABSTRACT Background: Health Care Workers (HCWs) are potentially exposed to infections while performing their duties. Standard Infection control guidelines are regarded as an effective means of protecting HCWs, patients, ... -
Assessment of Infection Control Measures at Mulago Dental School Clinic, Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda/
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background Infection-control measures are practices that are employed to prevent or reduce the risk of disease transmission and include; hand washing, use of personal protective equipments, proper instrument sterilization ... -
Assessment of factors influencing retention of health care workers in Kapchorwa, A rural District of Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Human resource in health sector is one of the most important categories of health systems input which determines the success of the health care provision in any given area. Fifty seven countries most of which ... -
Assessment of Community Health Workers' Contribution to the Utilization of Maternal Health Services Among Women in Kakumiro District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Improving maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) remains an important global health objective, particularly in developing countries with high rates of maternal and neonatal mortality. In several countries ... -
Predictors of Compliance with Further Management of Precancerous Cervical Lesions Among Visually Inspected Positive Women in Apac District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer and cause of death among women worldwide. The disease has a higher incidence in low income countries like Uganda. One way of reducing morbidity and mortality due to ... -
Determinants of Postnatal Care Services Utilization Among Women of Reproductive Age in Maridi County South Sudan.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Postnatal care programme have remained among the weakest, under-utilized and neglected maternal and child health programs despite its proven evidence in improving the health of mothers and new-borns. Understanding ... -
Assessment of the Implementation of the 2010 WHO Recommendations on Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in Namutumba District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)This study assessed the Implementation of the 2010 WHO Recommendations for Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV among HIV positive mothers attending eMTCT clinic in Namutumba district. Background: Available ... -
Assessing community attitude towards community committees in improving quality of health care in North Rukiga Area Development Program in Kabale District
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: In Uganda, community committees for example VHTs committees have worked towards reducing mortality and morbidity (Uganda Program Brochure-Health in Uganda, 2012). General Objective: To assess the community ... -
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 ... -
Factors Influencing Viral Load Suppression Among Adolescents on Antiretroviral Therapy:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction Jinja RRH is one of the public health care facilities offering free HIV care and treatment services in Jinja district. In 2015, the hospital started monitoring adolescent outcomes using viral load tests ... -
The influence of mentor mothers on the uptake of elimination of mother to child transmission (EMTCT) services in the Health centers of Butaleja District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV has been identified as the greatest means of HIV infection among children (UNAIDS 2010). HIV can be transmitted from an HIV-positive woman to her child during pregnancy, ... -
"Factors Influencing Food Security in a Migrant Population:"
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)The study investigated,factors influencing food security in a migrant population. A case study of Doro refugee camp, Maban County, South Sudan. In this study we considered food security as the ability of a household to ... -
Assessment of Factors Affecting Sustainable Access to Safe Water in Banda Sub-County, Namayingo District./
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Water is a vital limited resource for human existence and the availability of adequate safe water connects strongly with sustainable development concept. Water plays a major role in enhancing economic growth, ... -
Detereminants of Utilisation of Preventive Reproductive Health Services by Adolescents in Nakawa Division, Kampala./
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Preventive services include health education and health guidance. Health guidance involves health education, health counseling and anticipatory guidance. These services mean the care that is given to prevent an infection. ... -
Utilisation of E-Health Services Among Health Care Workers and Patients Attending Public and Private Health Facilities on Moroto District./
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: E-health is seen as one of the major emerging remedies in reducing high healthcare cost, improving health access and quality of health care system in both the developed and developing counties, whereby embracing ... -
Factors Influencing Parent-Adolescent Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Parent-adolescent communication regarding sexual and reproductive health issues has been pointed out as one of the strategies of reducing adolescent risk taking sexual behaviors. However, this communication ... -
Assessment of application of quality assurance model - COHASA at International Hospital Kampala, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: A study on the application of a Quality Assurance Model Council of Health Services Accreditation for South Africa at International Hospital Kampala, Uganda. The study was guided by three specific objectives ... -
Factors Influencing Depression Among Somali Men:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Depression is a common mental disorder, characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. ... -
Determinants of Cigarette Smoking Among Health Care Workers in Kampala City:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Healthcare workers all over the world have been identified to be involved in smoking, despite that fact that they are seen as role models to the patients. The aim of this study was to assess the underlying ...