The Institute of Public Health and Management: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening Services Among Women of Reproductive Age in Iganga district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Cervical cancer is the uncontrolled growth of some cells on the cervix (the mouth of the womb).If these abnormal cells are not detected early they can develop into cancer of the cervix. The process cancer growth ... -
Influence of Health Seeking Behavior on the Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening Services Among Womenin Kamwenge District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Cervical cancer is as a result of Human Papilloma Virus, which is transmitted through sexual intercourse, in most cases the male is a career of the pailloma virus that infects and generates in females. Despite the risks ... -
Adherence to Laboratory Quality Management Practices:
(2014-11)The study titled: Adherence to Laboratory Quality Management Systems (LQMS) in Private Not For Profit (PNFP) laboratories in Kampala District, was conducted at the four (4) PNFP facilities of Nsambya, Kibuli, Lubaga and ... -
An Investigation Into Adherence to Arthemisinin Combination Theraphy (ACTs) Prescription Guidelines Based on Parasitological Confirmation Before Treatment of Malaria:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: This study investigated level of adherence to the recommended Arthemisinin Combination Therapy (ACTs) prescription guidelines and factors that influence adherence to the guidelines in the management of malaria ... -
The Influence of Community Participation in Solid Waste Disposal Practices in Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University, 2014-11)Introduction/background the research entitled “The influence of community involvement in solid waste disposal practices in Kampala” was carried out in Kawempe municipality, Kampala. The study focused on community involvement ... -
Use of Zinc Supplementation in Treatment of Diarrhea in Children Under 5 Years:
(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 ... -
Patient Adherence to Diabetes Mellitus Follow- up Clinic Visits and Predictors of Adherence in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background of the study: Globally, Diabetes Mellitus is one of the challenges that affect people in different countries and in 2008, 347 million people were affected by diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is currently a ... -
Assessment of Job Performance of Village Health Teams in Pader District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction and Objective: This study was undertaken to assess Village Health Teams Job performance in Pader district. Methodology: The study design was cross sectional and utilized both quantitative and qualitative ... -
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 ... -
Factors Influencing Vaccination Coverage for Children Aged 12 Months in Tororo District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: In Uganda studies have shown that approximately 50% of children are fully vaccinated by the age of 1 year (12 months) with those in the urban more likely to be fully vaccinated than those in the rural settings. ... -
Predictors of Early Postnatal Care Utilization Among Postpartum Mothers in Soroti District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: The early postnatal days are associated with peak maternal and newborn complications however; nearly all postnatal care studies had disregarded it. In fact, 1 in 2 of maternal and 60% of newborn deaths occur ... -
Blood Donation Patterns and Factors Influencing Non-Remunerated Blood Donation in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background This study was conducted in the Acholi sub region in Northern Uganda to understand the trend in quantity of blood donated and the factors that influence voluntary blood donation as the main objective. The trend ... -
An Assessment on Adherence to Optimal Infant and Young child Feeding Practice Among HIV Positive Mothers Attending Mulago Postnatal Clinic.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction/background: Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in the context of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remain a challenge because breast milk may contain HIV. In the context of HIV, the Ministry of ... -
Testing Validity of ARI Beads in the Diagnosis of Pheumonia by Community Based Distributors in Aweil South County, South Sudan.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: On annual basis, pneumonia kills an estimated 1.4million children under the age of five, accounting for about one in every five child deaths worldwide. About 90% of these deaths occur in Sub-Saharan Africa. ... -
Role of Sex Education Information and Teenage Pregnancy Among Secondary School Teenagers in Nwoya District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: This study assessed the role of sex education information and teenage pregnancy among secondary school teenagers in Nwoya District. In Uganda, 23% of the population is of teenagers. Teenagers are of public ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Risk Sexual Behaviour Among Women Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in Manafwa and Sironko Districts.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: In 2003, 2.2 million people were predicted to have died of AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, out of which an estimated 800,000 were women. Women account for up to 60% of those living with HIV/AIDS in this region since ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Risk Sexual Behaviour Among Women Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in Manafwa and Sironko Districts.
(International Health Sciences University, 2014-11)Background: In 2003, 2.2 million people were predicted to have died of AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, out of which an estimated 800,000 were women. Women account for up to 60% of those living with HIV/AIDS in this region since ... -
Cost Analysis of Fixed Facility Based and Outreach HIV/AIDS Care Services Delivery, Rakai Health Sciences Program, Rakai District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: The unit cost of comprehensive HIV/AIDS care delivery per client is not clear and not well estimated. This is the reason for conducting this study so as to establish the cost for both approaches of services ... -
The Quality of Diabetic Care Among Diabetes Patients Obtaining Diabetic Care from Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: The study assessed the quality of diabetic care for patients attending Mulago hospital. It was prompted by evidence that diabetes and its related complications are on the increase in the country and that ... -
Determinants of Uptake of Vitamin A Supplementation Among Children Aged 6- 59 Months in Mogadishu- Somalia.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Title: Determinants of the uptake of vitamin A supplementation among children aged 6-59 months in Mogadishu – Somalia. Specific Objectives: - To determine the proportion of children aged 6-59 months who took Vitamin A ...