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Wellbeing Of Informal Caregivers Of Cancer Patients At Uganda Cancer InstituteWellbeing Of Informal Caregivers Of Cancer Patients At Uganda Cancer Institute
(Clarke International University., 2021-11)Background: Informal caregivers of cancer patients play a key role and provide essential support to cancer patients along the illness trajectory. However, this might put a big burden on the lives and wellbeing of these ... -
Factors Influencing Timely Antenatal Care Clinic Visits Among Pregnant Mothers IN Mukono General Hospital, Mukono District
(Clarke International University., 2021-12)Background: Antenatal Care (ANC) is a complex set of activities aimed at reducing maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality which is achieved by decreasing the likelihood that a pregnant woman will experience serious ... -
Prevalence And Factors Associated With Cleft Lip And Palate Infants’ Failure To Thrive After Nutritional Rehabilitation At Corsu Rehabilitation Hospital Entebbe.
(Clarke International University., 2022-02)Background; Cleft palate and/or cleft lip (CP+/-L) are among the most common congenital anomalies, with an incidence of 1/1000 live births globally and 0.73/1000 live births in Uganda. Study objectives: the main objective ... -
Factors Influencing The Utilization Of Reproductive Health Services Among Adolescents (14-19Years) In Maddu Subcounty: Gomba District
(Clarke International University., 2022-03)Introduction: It is important to note that adolescents and the youths form the backbone of economic development of any country their health is a worthwhile investment for the growth and development, yet they are highly ... -
Malaria Prevalence And Associated Factors Among Children Below The Age Five Years Attending Nakaloke Health Center Iii In Nakaloke Town Council, Mbale District
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-05)Introduction: It is noted globally over 95 countries and territories have on going malaria transmission with an estimated 3.2 billion people who are at risk of getting infected. The WHO indicates that 214 million people ... -
Factors Associated With Initiation Of Complementary Feeds Among Infants Aged 6 To 24 Months In Ggogonya Village, Nsambya Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala District
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Introduction: In Uganda, it was estimated that 63% of mothers initiate complementary feeding before six months and most of these are in urban areas leading to about 2.3 million young children to be chronically malnourished. ... -
Determinants Of Patient Satisfaction With Health Care Services At Out Patient Department Of Gulu Regional Referral Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Introduction: The main purpose of the study is to assess the determinants of patient satisfaction with health care services at outpatient department of Gulu Regional Referral Hospital The World Health Organization (2015) ... -
Care Giver Factors Associated With Adherence To Antiretroviral Therapy Among HIV Infected Children At Kisugu Health Centre III
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: Adherence to ART among children is a dynamic challenging process involving several factors. With use of effective ART therapy, survival of children with AIDS has extensively increased but the benefits of this ... -
Factors Influencing Adherence To Antiretroviral Therapy Among Adolescents And Young Adults Attending China Uganda Friendship Hospital, Naguru - Kampala District
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: To attain progressed treatment success and maintain a continuous improvement of lives, ART and excellent adherence must move hand in hand. The treatment process of adherence goes further beyond just taking ... -
Factors Influencing Early Sexual Practices Among Secondary Schools Teenagers In Nakaseke District
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Back ground: The rising occurrence of teens‟ early sexual practice is one of the most alarming public health concerns, worldwide. Regardless of the proclamation of the jeopardy of early sex, students increasingly pick ... -
Prevalence And Factors Associated With Diabetes Type 2 Among Persons Aged 30 To 65 Years Old Attending Diabetic Clinic At Tororo District Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM II) prevalence is increasing rapidly around the world with both high morbidity and mortality and a high health cost. It has emerged as global pandemic due to a fast upsurge in ... -
Prevalence And Factors Associated With Head Injuries Among Patients Admitted To The Emergency Unit At Mulago Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: Globally about 5.8 million people die each year as a result of injuries where head injuries account for over 80% of the deaths. These mainly happen to people aged between 10 to 49 years due to mainly road ... -
Factors Associated With Initiation Into Antiretroviral Therapy Care Among People Living With Hiv Attending Entebbe General Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: Most people living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa are initiated to antiretroviral therapy with advanced stage HIV infection. Despite the fact that timely initiation to ART is a critical milestone in achieving ... -
Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Of Nurses On Prevention And Control Of Hospital Acquired Infections In Soroti Regional Referral Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Although nurses prevent and control infections they lack the necessary knowledge to practice infection prevention and control. There is low compliance to infection control precautions including hand hygiene, the use of ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake Of Safe Male Circumcision Among Residents Of Nakavule Village Aged 15-49years
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-12)ABSTRACT Introduction: Male circumcision is one of the ancient and commonest surgical procedures in the world. It is taken up because of different reasons, such as; cultural, religion, social, and medical benefits. Objectives: ... -
Knowledge Of Health Effects And Attitudes Of Youths Of Lubaga Division Towards Shish
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background; Shishas are water pipes that are used in smoking specially made tobacco made in different flavours. There has been a steady increase in smoking of water piped tobacco globally as well as in Sub Saharan countries ... -
Factors Influencing Adherence To Tuberculosis Treatment Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Attending Mpigi General Hospital - Mpigi District
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is the cause of 1, 8 million deaths annually, 99% of the deaths occurs in the developing countries and among the poorest people of these countries. Studies between high and low income countries ... -
Factors Associated With The Practice Of Voluntary Blood Donation Among Community Members Aged 15-50 Years In Mutundwe-Kiggaga Zone, Lubaga Division In Kampala
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-11)Introduction: Blood transfusion is a fundamental component of healthcare. It plays a big role in saving millions of lives every year, both in routine cases and emergencies. Voluntary donation is the prime factor to a ... -
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Pain Assessment In Cancer Patients Among Nurses At Uganda Cancer Institute- Mulago
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: Cancer patients often experience moderate to severe pain, therefore effective pain assessment is required by nurses. Optimum management of pain among cancer patients requires proper assessment of the intensity, ... -
Factors Affecting Dietary Patterns Among Students At International Health Sciences University
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Introduction: Poor eating habits is a major public health concern among young adults who experience transition into university life during which; they are exposed to stress and lack of time. Objectives: The aim of the ...
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