Bachelors in Nursing: Recent submissions
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Factors Affecting Non Compliance to Exclusive Breastfeeding Among HIV Infected Mothers in Mbale Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background World over, the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among HIV positive mothers has received a great deal of attention due to its numerous benefits. For instance, the World Health Organization indicates that a ... -
Factors Associated with Immunization Drop-Out Among Children of Two Months to Five Years of Age in Kwanza, Trans-Nzoia District, Kenya.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Introduction Immunization is the cornerstone of healthcare policy and the most effective tool for the control and prevention of life-threatening infectious diseases. Objective Assessed the factors that are associated to ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Decidious Canine Tooth-Bud, Extraction Among Mothers in Iceme Sub-County, Oyam District - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)This study was designed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices of deciduous canine tooth-bud extraction among mothers in Iceme sub-county, Oyam district. It is one of the harmful traditional practices which involve ... -
Factors influencing the choice of delivery place among pregnant women in Njeru Town Council, Buikwe North Health Sub District, Buikwe District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background: Globally, an estimated 289 000 women died during pregnancy and childbirth in 2013, a decline of 45% from levels in 1990. Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia accounted for nearly 85% of the global burden. In this ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Youth Aged Between 15-24 YearsRegarding Hepatitis B Infection in Adjumani District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Introduction: The study was carried out in Adjumani District, aimed at identifying the knowledge, attitude and practices of the youth aged 15-24 years regarding Hepatitis B prevention in Adjumani District. General ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Health Services in Bbaale Sub-District in Kayunga District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background: The study of factors influencing the utilization of mental health services among the residents was done in Bbaale sub district. Objective: To describe the factors influencing the utilization of mental health ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Nurses and Midwives Towards the Prevention of Hepatitis B Infections at Two Selected Hospitals in West Nile.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background: Hepatitis B is the most important infectious occupational hazard which health care workers encounter. Approximately one health care worker dies each day from hepatitis B and nurses represent the highest risk ... -
Effects of Jigger Infestations on the Residents of Bukaboli Village in Mayuge District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Back ground The study of the effects of jigger infestation was done among residents of Bukaaboli, Mayuge district. The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of jigger infestation among residents of Bukaboli ... -
Factors Contributing to Wound Infection Among Caesarean Section Mothers Attending Iganga Hospital in Iganga District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Caesarean section (CS) is a surgical procedure where an incision(s) is made through a mother's abdomen and uterus to deliver babies (WHO, 2015). WHO, recommends less than 15% of caesarean section deliveries globally but ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Expectations on the Nursing Profession by Secondary School Students at Brilliant High School Kazzo, Wakiso District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Introduction: The purpose of the study was to find out the knowledge attitude and intention of secondary school students on the nursing profession, a study done at Brilliant High School Kazzo Wakiso District. Methodology: ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Postnatal Mothers Towards NewBorn Care at China-Uganda Friendship Hospital-Naguru, Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background: In Uganda, infections in the newborn are still high and most common causes of the neonatal deaths and this is linked to the level of the mother’s knowledge, attitude and practices towards newborn care. ... -
Risk factors contributing to the Prevalence of Teenage Pregnancy Among Teenagers at Naguru Teenage Centre.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Introduction Teenage pregnancy and its effects on teen motherhood are among the major societal problems encountering in the contemporary global community. In a 30 million population 25 percent pregnancy rate among ... -
Factors Influencing Health Seeking Behavior Among Parents with Children Under Five Years in Katanga, kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Introduction The purpose of the study was to explore health seeking behavior among parents with children under five years in Katanga. Methodology The study used a cross sectional study design that utilized quantitative ... -
Factors Affecting the Performance of Health Workers at the AIDS Information Centre, Jinja - Branch.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background: There are numerous studies that have been conducted concerning the relationship between the performance, productivity, abseentism and turnover among healthcare workers, which in turn has significant effects on ... -
Occurrence pf Depression Among HIV Patients Attending HIV (HAART) Clinic in Apac General Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background The study was done on the Occurrence of Depression among HIV patients attending HIV (HAART) Clinic in Apac General Hospital. Depression is among the most common neuropsychiatric disturbance seen in individual ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Self Medication Among University Students at Ankole Western University -Sheema District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background: Self-medication is use of drugs without prescription, guidance or follow up by the physician or any health practitioner, or it is the use of drugs to treat self-diagnosed disorders or symptoms or the intermittent ... -
Factors Affecting the Number of Male Nurses in the Nursing Profession in Apac District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background:The feminine temperament of nursing has been so prevailing, that the caring icon of the profession has been used to represent the archetype of femininity. comparatively few males than females seek a career in ... -
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, 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 ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake of Antenatal Care Services Among Pregnant Women Attending Murchison Bay Hospital, Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)WHO suggests that all pregnant women begin antenatal care (ANC) in the first three months of pregnancy. This would enable early detection and management of any health complications (WHO, 2015). However, 85% of pregnant ...