The Institute of Public Health and Management: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Retention in Care of HIV/AIDS Clients Attending Bwizibwera HIV Clinic in Kashari County Mbarara District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study assessed the factors influencing retention in care of HIV/AIDS patients at the Bwizibwera HIV clinic in Kashari County, Mbarara District, Uganda. The study objectives were mainly: 1. To determine socio-demographic ... -
Assessment of Provider Initiated Testing and Counseling Implementation Among Health Care Providers in Public Health Facilities in Budaka District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)HIV testing and counseling (HTC), has for long been recognized as a critical component of a comprehensive HIV program, it‟s the entry point for accessing needed HIV prevention, treatment and care, and support services. ... -
Assessing Work Place Safety Measures in Mulago National Referral Hospital:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)In New Mulago hospital, just like any other health facility, health care workers are surrounded by a variety of health and safety hazards unique within their working environment. These hazards do not only reduce the quality ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Antenatal Care Services Among Women of Reproductive Age in Layibi Division, Gulu Municipality.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Every day, approximately 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth worldwide; and almost all these deaths occur in low-resource settings, (WHO, 2012). Antenatal care is one of the four pillars ... -
Factors Influencing Men to Engage in Homosexuality:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: Same-sex relationships are currently illegal and taken as immoral in Uganda as in many other sub-Saharan African countries (Uganda‘s Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2009 &Leviticus 18:22 & 20:13). Same-sex practices ... -
Assessment of Willingness by Employees to Pay for Infertility Treatment:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: The use of assisted reproduction technology (ART) in the treatment of infertility has increased rapidly in recent years and there have been many debates focusing on whether insurance should cover the procedures. ... -
Assessing Utilization of Oral Rehydration Therapy and Zinc by Children Under Five in Koboko District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction Globally diarrhea has had a significant proportion in childhood mortality, accounting for 4.8 million diarrheal deaths. (WHO/FCH/CAH/04.7). In Sub Sahara Africa, a recent review indicated that about 39% of ... -
The Use of Alternative Medicine Among Adults in Urban Areas:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)There is a widespread use of herbal medicine which has been viewed as an alternative source of medication from conventional medicine for different illnesses and diseases especially among developing nations including Uganda. ... -
The Role of Male Parents on Sexual Health Education Among Adolescents Living in Gulu Municipality, Uganda
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The role of male parents and their involvement is a very important phenomenon in influencing the sexual attitudes and behaviors of adolescent’s health. This study was carried out to investigate the role of male parents on ... -
Factors Influencing Khat Use Among Male Adults in Kisenyi Rubaga Division of Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The use of khat is very common among youth in various parts of the world but the region of East Africa and North Eastern African covering countries such as Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are prominate consumers ... -
Identification of Occupational Safety and Health Hazards and their Causes Among Health Care Workers of Mengo Hospital, Lubaga Division, Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)There are numerous occupational hazards that prevail in many hospitals in Sub-Saharan Africa and Uganda. This study therefore sought to determine the factors influencing identification of occupational safety and health ... -
Assessment of Adherence to Infection Control Measures Amongst Medical Students:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Assessment of adherence to infection control measures amongst medical students. A case study of Mbarara University Medical School Introduction In order to attain the necessary experience required in medical practice, ... -
Factors Influencing Safe Sex Practices to Prevent HIV Transmission Among Young People Living with HIV in Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background Though there are recent declines in Uganda, HIV prevalence has increased to 7%, highest in central region and at 4% among 10-24 year olds, with 80% of new HIV infections attributed to sexual transmission.1 O ... -
Assessing Capacity of Health Facilities in the Implementation of Infection Control Measures:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background Infection control is key component of practice for all healthcare professionals, not only for their health but also to reduce nosocomial infections and thus improve patient safety. Infection control measures ... -
Effectiveness of Media in the Social Marketing of Contraceptives Among the Rural People of Reproductive Age Between 15 - 49 Years in Bungokho Sub - County, Mbale District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Globally, different mass communication strategies have been used in Health Promotion and Social Marketing with varying degrees of success. Contraceptive knowledge is widespread even among the rural people with no education; ... -
Quality of HIV/AIDS Clinical Care Services in Uganda Prisons:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction/ Background: This study was to evaluate the quality of HIV/AIDs clinical care services and the level of clients’ satisfaction in Uganda Prisons. Broad Objective: To evaluate the quality of HIV/AIDS clinical ... -
Assessment of the Quality of Health Care Service Provision in Management of Patients:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: A disturbing paradox in Uganda health care has been quality of health services delivery despite large efforts over many years to improve health services for patients. The study focused on health centers ... -
Assessment of Factors Affecting Utilization of Antenatal and Postnatal Care Services in Kasese District of Western Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Utilization of Antenatal care (ANC) and Postnatal care (PNC) services can greatly impact on the major causes of infant and significantly affect trends of maternal and child mortality. Antenatal care may play ... -
Quality of Pharmaceutical Services in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study was on the quality of pharmaceutical services in Uganda, a case study of Public and Private not for Profit (PNFP) health facilities in Kampala. The statement of the problem originated from the fact that in ... -
Assessment of Pharmacovigilance Among ART Healthcare Providers:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Using highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) as the core preference for management of people infected with Human Immune deficiency virus (HIV) is associated with decreased mortality and morbidity. However ...