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Assessing Community Participation in Solid Waste Management in Kisasa Zone, Kibuli, Makindye East Division; Kampala-Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Back ground; Community participation in solid waste management is one of the challenges facing many urban areas worldwide as it is also seen in Africa ( Mugagga et al 2006). And as such, waste management is an issue which ... -
Utilization of Artificial Contraceptives Among Female Students at International Health Sciences University, Kampala, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: There is increased sexual activity among university students which has led to unplanned pregnancies among the female university students which has increased abortions, maternal mortality rate and poor quality ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Individuals Aged Between 10 to 45 Years on Jigger Infestation in Namalu Sub-county Nakapiripirit District, Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Jigger flea, also known as sand flea, Chigoe or Tunga penetrans is an ecto-parasite which causes Tungiasis, a parasitic infection of both humans and animals such as pigs, goats, sheep, and cattle. “The jigger ... -
Assessment of Factors Inhibiting Routine Immunization of Children Between 12 - 23 Months in Buwenge Sub-county, Jinja District - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Routine immunization rates have remained low for years as cited in the Jinja district database. Therefore the district is experiencing frequent epidemic out breaks of immunize-able diseases. Given this background, this ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pregnant Mothers on Utilization of Antenatal Care Services at Nzara Civil Hospital Nzara County Western Equatoria State, Republic of South Sudan
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: This study sought to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices towards antenatal care services in Nzara hospital Western Equatoria in South Sudan. A total 384 pregnant mothers were conveniently selected ... -
Assessment of Factors Contributing to Undernutrition in Children Less Than Five Years of Age Admitted to Kalagala Health center IV in Luweero District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Despite the numerous interventions that have been put in place to combat malnutrition by several government and non government organizations, childhood Under nutrition is still a problem affecting most Ugandan children. ... -
Factors Influencing the Practices of Female Genital Mutilation in Chesosurwo Village, Kono Parish, Binyinyi Sub-county, Kween District - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Female genital mutilation is defined by the WHO as all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia (that is; labia majora, labia minora and the clitoris) or other injury ... -
Factors that Influence Utilization of Family Planning Services by Women Seen at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital Antenatal Clinic.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Family Planning is the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and spacing their births (WHO, 2007). According to Lance’s Maternal Survival and Women Deliver Series, ... -
The Healthcare Seeking Time of Caregivers/Parents of Under Five Children with Fever in Kisugu Health center III, Namuwongo-Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)BACKGROUND: In Uganda fever symptoms are mostly related to malaria infection while other causes considered minor in health centers leading to the misuse of antimalaria medications that brings about drug resistance.(home-based ... -
Assessing the Factors Influencing Teenage Pregnancy in Gulu Regional Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: This study sought to find out the factors influencing teenage pregnancy in Gulu regional Referral Hospital. The general object was to find out the factors contributing to the teenage pregnancy in Gulu. This was ... -
Factors Influencing Mothers on Early Weaning of Babies in Makindye Division, Kampala City Council Authority, Uganda :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study was carried out in Kisugu Health Centre III, Makindye division in Kampala with an objective to assess factors influencing mothers on early weaning of babies. The study set some objectives so as to achieve the ... -
Study on Knowledge and Attitude of Kyambogo University Students Aged 20 - 25 Years Towards HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing Services.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study was carried out basing on the topic “Study on the Knowledge and Attitude of Kyambogo University age 20-25 years towards HIV/Voluntary Counseling and Testing Services”. It aimed at assessing the level of knowledge ... -
Mothers' Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards the Management of Febrile Seizures in Children Below 5 Years in Kabubbu Parish, Nangabo Sub-County, Wakiso District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Febrile seizures is one of the most causes of death in children below five years, but if managed well at home there is a good prognosis. Maternal attitudes influence a mothers decision to take action or ... -
Knowledge and Consistency of Condom Use among a High Risk Group :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Although HIV prevalence in Uganda has reduced from over 30% in the early 1980s to 6.4% in 2006, many people still suffer from HIV and many more are still getting infected with the disease. Condom use is ... -
Perception and Attitude of Couples Towards Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Uganda :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), in its various forms, is endemic in communities around the world, cutting across class, race, age, religion and national boundaries. In Uganda, more than half of the population of ... -
Factors Influencing Malnutrition Among Children Under 5 Years in Uganda :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study was based on the topic “Factors influencing Malnutrition among children under 5 years in Uganda, a case study of Kumi Hospital Malnutrition Unit”. It aimed at finding the causes of malnutrition among children, ... -
Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of International Health Sciences University Female Students Towards Breast Self Examination.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction. Breast cancer is among the leading causes of cancer deaths world wide, it is the leading cause of cancer deaths in less developed. In Uganda it is the second main cause of non HIV cancer related deaths. ... -
Factors Affecting Utilization of Maternity Health Care Services Among Mothers Attending Maternity Clinic in Kawaala Health Center III Rubaga Division, Kampala District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)This study was sought to determine the factors affecting the utilization of maternity health care services in Kawaala HCIII in Rubaga Division, Kampala District, Uganda. This is due to the fact that all pregnant women stand ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescents Towards Sex Education in Selected Secondary Schools in Gulu Municipal Council, Gulu District.
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Prevalence of Alcohol Use and it's Effect on People Living with HIV Care Programs:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The World Health Organization estimates that there are about 2 billion people world wide who consume alcoholic beverages and 76.3 million with diagnosable alcoholic disorder (WHO,2001). Alcohol causes 1.9 million death ...