Bachelors in Nursing: Recent submissions
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Factors Associated With Adherence To Lifestyle Modifications Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Kiwoko Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Introduction: The reduction in the incidence of diabetes is directly associated with change in lifestyle. Adherence to lifestyle modifications is a problem common with type 2 diabetic patients. According to International ... -
Knowledge And Attitude Towards The Practice Of Breast Self Examination Among Women In Namuwongo Zones A And B
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: The study assessed the level of knowledge, attitude and practice about breast self- examination among women in Namuwongo Zones A and B in February 2017 with an aim of preventing breast cancer among ... -
Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Tract Cancer And Level Of Malnutrition Among Patients Enrolling Into Care At Uganda Cancer Institute.
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: Gastrointestinal cancers constitute one of the major health burdens to humans. The available options for treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy may impose nutrition ... -
Factors Associated With Uptake Of Dpt 3 Immunization Amongst Children Aged 6-12 Months In Kawempe –MBOGO Village, Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-11)Background: Immunization is generally considered the most successful and cost-effective public health intervention employed today (CDC, 2011). The widespread use of vaccines for immunization, has resulted in the global ... -
Knowledge Attitude And Practices Towards Spouse Utilization Of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Men At Ggaba Market Kampala
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-11)Background Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Uganda. Many studies particularly in areas like family planning, antenatal care HIV care have identified male involvement as key factor affecting ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Regarding Cotton Bud Usage Among Patients Attending Ent Clinic At Naguru Hospital, Kampala
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-01)Background: Self-ear cleaning with cotton bud is a common practice by so many people despite the fact that, regular attendant hazards are associated with it. Cotton bud usage is a leading cause of ear morbidities among ... -
Factors Influencing The Completion Of Immunisation Schedule Among Children Under 2 Years At Nagongera Health Centre Iv, Tororo District
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-11)A study was carried out at Nagongera Health Center IV, Tororo district to determine the factors influencing the completion of immunization schedule among children under 2 years of age. A cross sectional and descriptive ... -
Factors Influencing Completion Of The Immunization Schedule Of Children Below 2 Years In Madu Community Gomba District
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-11)Background: Low levels of immunization as a result of failure to complete the immunization schedule, results into a high risk of death from vaccine preventable diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the extent ... -
Factors Influencing The Involvement Of Preceptors In Clinical Teaching Of Student Nurses In Training Hospitals In Masaka District
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-12)Introduction: Nurses and midwives are the backbone of health service delivery worldwide. Due to the critical position they hold in the health sector, emphasis is put on the quality of their training and competences ... -
Factors Affecting Utilization Of Health Services Among Deaf People In Ndegeya Masaka School Of Children With Special Needs
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-05)Background: Deaf people have problems with hearing which implies very little or no hearing. Incidence of deafness is about 70 million people worldwide. According to WHO (2014) 360 million people worldwide have moderate ... -
Factors Affecting Early Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Among Adult Patients In Bundibugyo Hospital, Western Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-02)Background: Tuberculosis(TB) remains a public health problem worldwide (WHO, 2017a). World Health Organization’s End TB Strategy advocates for early diagnosis of tuberculosis with a target of being able to detect over ... -
Knowledge Attitude And Practices Towards Menstrual Hygiene Among Secondary School Girls In Makindye Division, Kampala District
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-11)Background: Menstrual hygiene is a significant issue that every girl and woman has to deal with in her life. Unfortunately, health talks surrounding menstrual hygiene are minimal owing to the fact that the topic of ... -
Determinants Of Compliance To Standard Infection Control Precautions Among Health Care Workers At Busia Health Center Iv – Busia Municipality, Busia District
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-11)Background: The necessity for infection control in health care facilities is a result of the recognized need to prevent Health care associated infections (HCAIs) not only among patients but also among health care ... -
Factors Influencing Completion Of Immunization Of Children Under 5 Years Of Age In Kal Parish Lamwo District
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-11)Background: Immunization is generally considered the most successful and cost-effective public health intervention employed today (CDC, 2011). The widespread use of vaccines for immunization, has resulted in the global ... -
Perceptions And Experiences Regarding About Clinical Practice Mentor ship Among Midwifery Students At Kibuli School Of Nursing And Midwifery, Kampala District
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-11)Introduction: The concept and practice of mentoring midwifery students are viewed as important prerequisites of midwifery education. The role of midwife is in statute: to facilitate student learning, provide clinical ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake Of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Female Employees Of Mulago Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-11)Introduction: Cervical cancer screening helps detect precancerous lesions which when not treated can develop into invasive cervical cancer. Low prevalence of cervical cancer screening among female employees of Mulago ... -
Knowledge, Perception And Willingness To Go For Vasectomy Among Married Men In Soweto, Namuwongo Community In Makindye Division, Kampala
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-11)Background: Vasectomy is simple, safe and effective giving it an advantage over other methods (Mahat et al., 2010). The safety of an individual after the procedure is assured because services are provided in big hospitals ... -
Prevalence And Factors Associated With False Teeth Removal (INFANT Oral Mutilation) Among Children Under 5 Years In Bungatira Subcounty, Gulu District
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-11)Introduction: Also known as Infant oral mutilation (IOM), false teeth removal is a traditional method of extracting an infants un-erupted teeth as a cure for medical symptoms in infants that include high fevers, diarrhea ... -
Awareness, Attitude And Perception Of Surgical Patients Towards Practice Of Informed Consent At Case Hospital, Kampala District
(International Health Sciences University, 2016-11)Back ground: Informed consent is aimed each playing a vital role. A doctor at encouraging doctor patient relationship with gives relevant information and the patient taking the autonomous decision, this helps to ... -
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Pregnant Women Towards Birth Preparedness And Complication Readiness In Mbulamuti Parish Kamuli District
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-11)Background Improving the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of pregnant women towards birth preparedness is a strategy whose objective is to promote the timely use of skilled maternal and neonatal care during ...