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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 ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Postnatal Mothers in Nakasero Towards Management of Neonatal Jaundice.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background: Neonatal jaundice is the yellow discoloration of the baby’s eyes and the skin due to high bilirubin levels in blood. If not properly managed, can result in long term effects like deafness, blindness, brain ... -
Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Of Postnatal Mothers Towards The Utilization Of Modern Family Planning Services At Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, Kabarole District .
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-11)Introduction: Family Planning use in Uganda is 23% and the unmet needs of family planning of unknown proportion of women are accessed free of charge from public clinics. Therefore a study on the level of knowledge, ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pregnant Mothers Towards Having a Birth Plan in Mubende Hospital, Mubende district, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The study was based on assessing knowledge, attitudes and practices of women towards having Birth plan in Mubende Hospital, Mubende district. Data was collected using the questionnaires and interviews whereby the researcher ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Residents of Kayunga Town Council Regarding Management and Care of Children with Umbilical Hernia.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Globally, umbilical hernias in babies were very common in both developed and least developed countries (Perkins, 2008) and occurred in 10 to 20 percent of all children (Perkins, 2008). They also occurred in various ages ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Screening for Premalignant Cervical Lesions Among Women Aged 15-60 Years in Padibe Health IV Lamwo.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background: Utilization of the cervical cancer screening in Lamwo district is low when compared with the recommended WHO guidelines. Uptake of cervical cancer screening is 5% lower than the national average of 19% (UDHS, ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Women and Men Regarding Breast Cancer and Screening at Antenatal Clinic, Mulago Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)General objective: The overall aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of women and men regarding breast cancer and screening at Antenatal Clinic, Mulago Hospital. Methodology: The study was ... -
Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Of Women Regarding PMTCT Of HIV/AIDs In Mpigi Health Center (1V) Antenatal Clinic, Mpigi- Central Uganda
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-11)Background Worldwide, an estimated 3.4 million children below 15 years of age are infected, 90% of whom live in the sub- Saharan Africa. About 150,000 of them live in Uganda. 95% of all pediatric HIV infections in ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Sickle Cell Disease Among Caregivers of Children Attending Mulago Hospital - Sickle Cell Clinic.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Sickle cell disease remains a silent killer among Ugandans. Sickle cell disease continues to kill close to 33,000 babies per year in Uganda (SCAU, 2014). There are limited services for sickle cell patients. Sickle cell ... -
Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Regarding Alcohol Use Among Youths Of Bwefulumya Village-Mukono District
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Background: The Alcohol, a psychoactive substance with addictive properties, causes substantial health and social impacts. Globally, in 2016, alcohol was the fifth leading risk factor in death, disease and injury, causing ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Domestic Waste disposal Among Residents of Mirimu Zone, Ndejje, Wakiso District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding domestic waste disposal among residents of Mirimu zone, Ndejje, in Wakiso district. Methods used to collect data: This ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Abstainance, Being Faithful to One Partner and Condom Use as Methods of HIV/AIDS Prevention :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study was carried out to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices towards abstinence being faithful to one partner and condom use as methods of HIV/AIDs prevention among the full time students of International ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Documentation Among Nurses at Uganda Heart Institute, Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Documentation serves three purposes; facilitates communication, it promotes safe and appropriate nursing care; and meets professional and legal standards (WHO, 2015). The study assessed the level of knowledge, attitude and ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Lifestyle Modifications Among Type II Diabetic Patients in Mubende Hospital, Mubende District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background: The number of persons suffering from type II diabetes mellitus continues to rise worldwide and causes significant morbidity and mortality, especially in the developing world. behavior change and adoption of ... -
Knowledge, attitude and Practices Towards Utilization of Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets in Prevention of Malaria Among the Residents of Namuwongo Zones A and B.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)In several African settings, ITNs reduced the death of children less than 5 years by about 20% (WHO, 2014). In Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), more than one malaria case occurred per 1000 which accounted for 90% of global death ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Vitamin A Uptake Among Caretakers of Children Below Five Years at China - Uganda Friendship Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)This study investigated the knowledge, attitude and practices towards vitamin A uptake among caretakers of children below five years at CUFH. The main objective of the study was to identify knowledge, attitude and practices ... -
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Foot Self-Care Among Type II Diabetes Patients Attending Nsambya Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Patient involvement forms the cornerstones of the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. Foot self-care at home including daily foot examination, trimming toenails straight across, and choosing ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Influencing Voluntary Blood Donation Among Students in Selected Universities, Makindye Division, Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The research topic of study was to establish the knowledge, attitudes and practices influencing voluntary blood donation among students in selected universities, Makindye division, Kampala District. The main objective of ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Food Handlers in Food Hygiene in Selected Universities in Rubaga Division, Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Introduction: Food is an important basic necessity that provides nutrient and energy for growth and development of humans. Food handlers play a crucial role in ensuring food hygiene as well as the transmission of food ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Of Health Care Waste Management Among Private Health Care Practitioners In Gulu Municipality .
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-05)Background: Health care waste is a special category of waste which needs special precautions while handling. Some types of health care wastes pose a risk on human health as well as contaminate the environment. Objective: ...