The Institute of Public Health and Management: Recent submissions
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The Influence of working with Others on the Delivery of Health Services:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)This study entitled: “The influence of working with others on the delivery of health services”-A case study of Bombo Military Hospital set out to determine the role of working with others on the delivery of health service ... -
Determinants of the Uptake of Tetanus Toxoid Among Secondary School Girls in Kisenyu Parishes, Kampala Central Division.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Tetanus toxoid (T.T) is an inactivated vaccine (antigen) that is given to women of childbearing age (15 years to 49 years) to protect the unborn child from neonatal tetanus. Tetanus toxoid is a major cause ... -
Evaluation of the effect of PD/Hearth Model on Chilren 6 - 59 months and caregivers:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Malnutrition is the major cause of mortality in children below five years, accounting for up to 60% of the mortality. Although health facility or institutional based approaches have been used to prevent or rehabilitate ... -
Influence of health education on decision to bear children among HIV sero - positive couples in Nakasongola.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: The decision of HIV-infected couples to have children has important implications for the transmission of the virus to their sexual partners and infants. Noteworthy, health education and HIV-positive status ... -
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 ... -
Factors Contributing to Child Labour in Fort portal Municipality, Kabarole District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background Child labour is a problem which is spread all over the world, strongly affecting children involved but also all society. If children loose their youth and their chances of studying, and compromise their health ... -
Sensitivity of candida albicans to the medicines-traditional practitioners use for treating vaginal candidiasis with in Kampala Capital City Authority in Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction This study was done to determine the sensitivity of Candida albicans to the medicines used by traditional and complementary medicine practitioners within Kampala Capital city. It was intended to identify ... -
Factors Affecting Household waste Management in Soroti Municipality.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Aim: The study aimed at investigating the factors affecting household waste management in Soroti district. The study was conducted in Soroti municipality in Eastern Uganda having a population of 49,452. The main objective ... -
Client antenantal care satisfaction at Rwesande health centre four Kasese dictrict.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)This study was about assessment of Client Antenatal care satisfaction in Rwesande Health centre four in Kasese District. The variables that were studied included individual factors, facility factors and Client Antenatal ... -
Assessment of clients' Satisfaction of the Quality of Health Care Services in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: The study was an assessment of clients’ satisfaction of the quality of health care services in Uganda. A case study of Health Centre IVs in Wakiso district The main objective: To assess the satisfaction of ... -
Determinants of health seeking behaviour among the elderly in Buzirayombo division Chato district Tanzania.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Health seeking behavior among the older people remains as a big challenges in both developing and developed countries in the world. The authorities in the country have addressed the issue of older people and ... -
Analysis of Factors Influencing Reproductive Health Education Among The Teenagers in Triangle Zone, Mulago II.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction and Background: The study “analysis of factors influencing reproductive health education among the teenagers in triangle zone Mulago II” intended to analyze the factors influencing reproductive health education ... -
Actors influencing alcohol abuse among out-of-school youth in Mbale municipality, Mbale district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The study was to determine factors influencing alcohol abuse among out-of-school youth in Mbale Municipality Mbale District. General objective: was to investigate factors influencing alcohol abuse among out-of-school ... -
Determinants of household food security in Kisubi parish, Katabi sub-County Wakiso district, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Attaining food security at all levels is a global issue. With an expected global population increase to 9 billion by 2050, 70 % or more food will be required to satisfy food demands. Poor levels of HH food security has ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with pneumonia in children under five years:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction ARIs particularly pneumonia is the principal cause of mortality death in children under the age of 5 years. In Uganda, ARIs are the second major cause of morbidity after malaria and the leading cause of death ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Care Givers on the Prevention of False Teeth Extraction among children under five years in Mpumudde Sub-County Lyantonde district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practice of care givers towards the prevention of false teeth extraction among children under the age of five years in Mpumudde sub county- Lyantonde district.The general ... -
Determinants of Oral Hygiene Among Students of Lumala Day and Boarding Secondary School in Lumala Mwanza, Tanzania.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: The research determined the students’ knowledge and perception, practices and socio economic factors of oral hygiene among students of Lumala Day and Boarding Secondary School in Mwanza. This research was ... -
Determinants of Access to Cervical Cancer Screening Services Among Women of Reproductive Age:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related mortality in the world and yet it can be prevented, detected early and treated successfully when detected early. Unfortunately most (80%) of cervical ... -
Sexual Behaviour Among Men After Receiving Safe Male Circumcision:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: This study investigated sexual behaviour among men who had received safe male circumcision. The study was carried out from Kasese municipality. The specific objectives of the study were; to assess social-demographic ... -
Assessment of Maternal Health Services Utilization and Satisfaction Towards Quality of MHS at Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Client satisfaction is an important outcome of healthcare services and is regarded as one of the desired outcomes of care and indicator towards quality of care. Not much research has been conducted to ...