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Factors affecting retention of health workers in the remote areas of kinkinzi west kanungu district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2-12)Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO 2006) reported that globally there is lack of over 4.2 million health professionals. Uganda is among the 57 countries with critical shortage of health workers and experiences ... -
The Influence of Motorists' Awareness on the Usage of Motor Third Party Insurance:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study titled The influence of motorist’s awareness, on the usage of Motor Third Party Insurance (MTPI) in Kampala district set out with the following objectives: to identify the level of awareness of motorists of their ... -
Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Mass Immunization Among Urban Slum Dwellers:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Mass immunization is a medical health intervention aimed at increasing the immunity of the general population against specific diseases which are commonly known as the immunizible killer diseases by use of vaccines. Although ... -
Knowledge and Practices Regarding Infant Weaning Among Mothers at International Hospital Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study examined the knowledge and practices regarding infant weaning amongst mothers in International Hospital Kampala. To attain the aim of this research, some research objectives were set and these included: to ... -
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Cancer Patients Attending Uganda Cancer Institute.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study was carried out in Uganda Cancer Institute to determine the use of Complementary and Alternative medicine among cancer patients. Background: There has been a substantial increase in the use of complementary and ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of the Youth Towards Nursing Profession:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Purpose of the study: The purpose of the study was to examine, and compare the knowledge and attitudes towards the nursing profession among the Eritrean and Ugandan youth living in Kampala. Objectives: To establish the ... -
Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Breast Self Examination Among Women Attending Antenatal Clinics at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, Kabarole District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer related death among women worldwide. Medical researchers and practitioners assert that Breast self-examination (BSE) has a great potential value for early ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of the Community Towards Maternal Health Services at Health Centre IIIs in Buwekula County Mubende District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study determined the level of knowledge and attitude of mother towards maternal health services in Health Center III in Buwekula County. To attain the purpose of this study, this set three specific objectives and these ... -
Factors Affecting the Utilization of Modern Family Planning Services Among Women of Reproductive Age (15 - 49 Years Old) in Koboko District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background- Family planning involves the use of all techniques, practice, and medical devices that help a couple plan their family. However, it becomes disastrous when its services are not utilized by the women of reproductive ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Siribo Village Residents Towards Ring Worm Infection.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study of Knowledge attitude and practice towards ring worm infection was carried out in Siribo village in western Kenya. The main objective was to establish the knowledge, attitude and practice of Siribo village ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening Services Among Nurses and Midwives at Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer has been identified as one of the rampant cancers among women and contributes to the high morbidity and mortality rates in women. Among all cancers in women, cervical cancer is rated the second ... -
Factors, Challenges and Coping Mechanisms of Couples Undergoing Invitro-Fertilization (IVF) Treatment at Women's Hospital International and Fertility Centre Bukoto (WHI and FC).
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study determined factors, challenges and coping mechanism adopted by couples undergoing in vitro fertilization in Women’s International and Fertility Center Bukoto in Kampala. To achieve the research purpose, some ... -
Knowledge of Strategies Used in the Management and Prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage Among Midwives at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study examined the knowledge of strategies used in the management and prevention of postpartum hemorrhage among midwives at Mulago National Referral Hospital. The purpose of the study was to assess midwives knowledge ... -
Factors Affecting Current Use of Intrauterine Device Among Women of Reproductive Age in Mityana Central Ward Parish.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study sought to assess factors affecting current use of Intrauterine Device (IUD) among women of reproductive age in Mityana Central Ward Parish. The study was guided by four research objectives; To assess client-related ... -
Factors Affecting Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Women Over 28 Years who Attend the Oncology Clinic at International Hospital Kampala and the Uganda Cancer Institute at Mulago National Refferal Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Back ground: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women, and second cause of cancer death in the world, with more than one million cases occurring worldwide annually. The chance of a women having invasive ... -
Effects of Excessive Alcohol Consumption Among Youths Aged 20 - 35 Years in Nyakio Location, Nyandarua County Kenya.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study was carried out in Nyakio location in Nyandarua County with an objective to assess the effects of excessive alcoholism among youths aged 2035 years, explore the measures taken to reduce the excessive alcoholism ... -
Knowledge and Attitude Towards Uptake of Routine Counseling and HIV Testing Among Women of Reproductive Age in Kimaanya Village, Masaka District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction This study investigated the knowledge and attitude towards uptake of routine counseling and HIV testing among women of reproductive age in Kimaanya village, Masaka district. The study particularly sought to ... -
Beliefs and Practices of Caretakers Regarding False Teeth in Infants:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: The World Health Organization recognizes that; although child mortality has reduced globally, there are still some challenges pertaining to poor child health care such as the belief in false teeth (“ebiinyo”) ... -
Confidentiality of Patient's Information Among Nurses and Hospital Protocols at International Hospital Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Purpose of the study This study investigated confidentiality of patients' information among nurses. Hospital protocols in place and continuous medical education regarding patient confidentiality among nurses working at ... -
Nurse Staffing and Quality of Care:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background to the study: In a country with increased demand for better health services, the role of a nurse has become even more demanding than ever before. The country‟s ration of nurses to patient at 1:11,000, which ...