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Knowledege, Attitude and Practices of Health Workers on Medical Waste Management in Iganga General Hospital, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Improper management of health-care wastes from health facilities poses occupational and public health risks to patients, health workers, waste handlers, haulers, and communities. In developing countries, scavenger families ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) Services Among HIV Positive Expectant Mothers:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction The study of the factors influencing the utilization of PMTCT was carried out in Mityana Town Council. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing the utilization of PMTCT of HIV/AIDS ... -
Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Feeding Practices of Caretakers with Under Nourished Children Aged 0 - 5 Years at Mulago Hospital Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The purpose of this study was to establish the knowledge and attitudes of Mothers/Caretakers with malnourished children aged 0-5 years towards feeding practices in Mwana Mugimu Unit-Mulago Hospital. In order to achieve ... -
Factors Affecting Occurrence of Needle Stick Injuries Among the Health Workers at International Hospital Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: An epidemiological study by WHO(2010) indicated that a person who experiences one needle stick injury from a needle used on an infected source patient had risks of 30%, 1.8%, and 0.3% respectively to become ... -
Factors Influencing the Uptake of HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) Among Males in South Division, Fort Portal Municipality, Kabarole District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study was conducted based on the general objective of this study to investigate the factors influencing uptake of HCT among males in south division of Fort Portal Municipality Kabarole district. The study involved a ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Kangaroo Mother Care Among Mothers with Premature Babies in Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)In Uganda and in particular Mulago hospital, evidence shows that there are many premature babies in relation to the incubators so predisposing premature babies to various problems. These babies are faced with problems such ... -
Factors Affecting the Utilization of Integrated Reproductive Health Services in Kabwohe HC IV, Sheema District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: Integrated reproductive health services available in Uganda include family planning, prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV, HIV screening and counseling, antenatal, post-natal, and STI’s screening. ... -
Burnout Among Health Workers in Kamuli Hospital:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study determined burnout among health workers in Kamuli hospital; assessment of knowledge and coping strategies. To achieve this purpose, the following research objectives were formulated: to assess the influence of ... -
Factors Influencing Disclosure of Status and Program Participation Among Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Mothers in Kawempe Division.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: This study was carried out to identify various factors influencing disclosure of status and program participation amongst Prevention of Mother to Child transmission (PMTCT) mothers in Kawampe division. Research ... -
Factors Affecting the Utilization of Family Planning Services Among Adolescents in Kikandwa Sub-County in Mityana District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study established various factors affecting utilization of family planning services among adolescents in Kikandwa Sub-County. To achieve this purpose, four specific research objectives were formed and these include: ... -
Risk Factors of Neonatal Septicemia Among Neonates in Acute Care Unit of Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction Globally neonatal conditions remain the leading cause of under five child mortality and the risk is 6 times higher in developing countries (WHO, 2011). A study done at Mulago Hospital revealed that neonatal ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Perception Towards the Proposed National Health Insurance Policy in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: This study sought to determine the knowledge, attitude, and perception towards the proposed National Health Insurance policy in Uganda a case of Middle East Clinics. This is against the background, that ... -
Problem Based Learning and Lecturing as Teaching Methods and their Effects on Perceived Classroom Performance of University Students:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction and background: The study was carried out at IHSU a unique university offering only health science related programs. IHSU is located on the third of IHK along St Barnabas road, plot 4686, Kisugu, Namuwongo, ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Among Desk Bound Workers on Type 2 DM:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Studies have shown that diabetes is on the rise in Uganda and the WHO (2005) published that Kampala had a prevalence of 8.1% in 2005. There is a very limited number of studies that have been published on prevalence so far ... -
Factors Influencing Dental Caries Among Patients Attending the Dental Clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Dental caries is a destructive process causing decalcification of the protective part of the tooth (enamel, dentine) leading to decay of the tooth. This continuous damage to the tooth causes cavities, pain, tooth loss and ... -
The Level of Awareness of Predisposing Factors to Cardio-Vascular Diseases Among Adults:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study was conducted to establish the awareness of predisposing factors to cardiovascular diseases among adults at Uganda Heart Institute, Mulago Hospital. The study consisted of 101 respondents who were patients with ... -
Factors Affecting Utilization of Antenatal Care Services Among Mothers:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Title: Factors affecting utilization of antenatal care services among mothers in Namuwongo community. Background: Antenatal care is a key strategy for reducing maternal morbidity and mortality but many pregnant women ... -
Factors Influencing Household Latrine Utilization in Koch Goma Sub-County, Nwoya District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study assessed the factors influencing household latrine utilization in Koch Goma Sub-county Nwoya District. Diarrheal diseases is the second reported cases in Koch Goma health center III, so there is need to increase ... -
The Sexual Needs of School - Going Youths Perinatally Infected with HIV:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Purpose of the study This study investigated the sexual needs of school-going youths perinatally infected with HIV. Objectives of the study The objectives of the study were to: explore the sexual needs of school-going ... -
Factors Affecting Enrollment into Care of Newly Diagnosed Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) Patients:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction The purpose of the study was to explore the factors affecting enrollment into care of newly diagnosed HIV patients in Mulago ISS clinic an adult HIV care centre. Specific factors like personal factor, health ...