Bachelors in Nursing: Recent submissions
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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, ... -
Prevalence and Management of Pain Among Cancer Patients at Uganda Cancer Institute.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Introduction: Across the globe, the distribution of cancer is not uniform, attacking about a third of the world’s populace with Sub-Saharan region having a very high prevalence rate. Sub-Sahara region registers about 1.6 ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Commercial Motorcyclist in Kabalagala Towards Helmet Use in Prevention of Head Injuries.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Poor helmet use has led to great head injury burden especially trauma and death after accidents. It is estimated that over one million people worldwide are injured or disabled due to poor helmet use (Chisholm et al, 2012). ... -
Youth Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards Cross Generation Sex in Nkumba University Suburb in Wakiso District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background In the world today and particularly the developing world, 11.1 million young people between 1524 years are living with HIV/AIDS and estimates of up to 60% of all new HIV infections occur in the age group 1524 ... -
Factors Affecting Utilization of Postpartum Care Services by Somali Mothers in Kisenyi Health Center IV.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Introduction The purpose of this study was based on determining the factors affecting utilization of postpartum care services by somali mothers in Kisenyi Health Center IV. To determine the factors, the study thus further ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Extra-marital Relationship in Mubende Municipal Council, Mubende District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Introduction The study was carried out to investigate the factors associated with extramarital relationship in Mubende Municipal Council, Mubende District. The study objectives were: To establish the individual factors ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Nurses and Midwives Towards Documentation of Patient's Information in Pallisa Hospital, Pallisa District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background: Nursing documentation is part of the systematic nursing approach which is summarized in the nursing process. Documentation of patient’s information among nurses and midwives in Pallisa hospital still remains a ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Needle Stick Injuries Amongst Hospital Staff in Naguru Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background In Uganda, the current status and factors associated with needle stick injuries are systematically lacking examination in relation to health care workers. Objective The main objective of the study is to ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Occupational Hazards Among Nurses in Bugiri District, Uganda
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)By profession, health care workers (HCWs) attend to clients and patients through a variety of preventive and curative services. However, while their attention is focused on providing care. They are vulnerable to hazards ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Nurses and Midwives Towards Prevention of Surgical Wound Infections at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses and midwives towards prevention of surgical wound infections. The ... -
Factors Affecting the Practice of family Planning Among Women Attending Post Natal Clinic in Naguru Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)In Uganda, the fertility rate is currently 6.9%, and it is one of the highest in the world, and the 3rd highest overall in Africa, yet only an estimated 31% of reproductive age women used family planning (Nakiboneka and ... -
Factors Influencing the Uptake of Safe Male Circumcision Among Youth Living in the Lake Side Villages of Siaya County, Kenya.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background Safe male circumcision is a medical procedure believed to reduce the risk of female to male HIV transmission. However, its‘ uptake is still low in some communities due to a several factors. In this study, the ... -
Factors Influencing Active participation in Learning Among Nursing Students at Lubaga Hospital Training School
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Introduction The purpose of the study was to explore factors influencing active participation in learning among nursing students at Lubaga Hospital Training School. Methodology The study used a cross sectional study ... -
Factors Associated with Prevalence of Tuberculosis Infection Among Inmates in Masaka District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background It has been, and is still one of the most deadly infectious diseases in the world. Roughly one third of the world’s population is infected with mycobacteria tuberculosis, having the highest prevalence in Asia ... -
Knowledge and Attitude Towards having Caesarean section Delivery among Eritrean Community in Kampala, Lubaga Division.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitude towards having Caesarean Section delivery among the Eritrean community leaving in Kampala, Lubaga division. The specific objectives of the study ... -
Utilization of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Services by Secondary School Adolescents in Serere District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background Utilization of adolescent sexual reproductive health services is a global problem especially among developing countries. Serere is one of the districts in Eastern Uganda where adolescent sexual reproductive ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice of expressed breast milk feeding among working mothers of infants aged 0-6 months attending maternal child health clinic at upper Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background: Breast feeding has several benefits for the mother and infant. Successful breastfeeding is the first approach towards good health of the infant. But there are many challenges for it, like breast related ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Health Care Waste Management by Health Workers in Angal Hospital Nebbi District
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)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 ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Women Regarding Prevention of Obstetric Fistula at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Background An obstetric fistula is an opening between the vagina and the urinary tract (ureter, urethra, and bladder) or the rectum through which urine and feaces leak continuously. Each year an estimated 15 million women ...