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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. ... -
Assessment of the level of adherence to prescribed medicine at Lwamata sub county Kiboga district Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction This study was to assess the level of adherence to prescribed medicine in Lwamata sub county Kiboga district in common health conditions. The main objective was to assess the factors influencing the level ... -
Assessment Of The Tuberculin Skin Test Positivity Rate Among Students Of International Health Sciences University
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Back ground: TB latency has created a serious hindrance to Global TB control. The Tuberculin skin test (TST) can be used to detect Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and appropriately inform TB control programs. The ... -
Assessment Of Truehb ® Point-Of-Care Hemometer Among Patients Attending International Hospital Kampala
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-12)Background: Accurate determination of hemoglobin (Hb) levels is vital to elucidate the extent of anemia, and thus a guide to clinical and research care in harnessing timely diagnosis. This study assessed the diagnostic ... -
Attitude Of the Seronegative Partner Towards The Index Partner In HIV-Serodiscordant Relationships At The Aids Support Organisation,Mbarara, Uganda
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Background: The aim of the study was to find out the attitude of the HIV-seronegative partner towards the index partner in HIV-serodiscordant relationships. Due to their constant and frequent exposure, ... -
Availability and Utilization of Sanitation Facilities in Primary Schools in Ssabagabo - Makindye Sub County Wakiso District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Poor sanitation has been found to be a big difficulty in schools. This study therefore investigates the availability and utilization of sanitation facilities in primary schools in ssabagabo-makindye sub county wakiso ... -
Bacterial contamination of Ward Items Predisposing Individuals to Nasocomial Infection at Kiwoko Hospital in Nakaseke District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Contaminated environmental surfaces play an important role in transmission of nosocomial pathogens (Catano et al., 2012). These infections lead to increased rates of morbidity and mortality, staying longer ... -
Bacterial Pathogens Isolated From Drinking Water Sources In Different Homes In Namugongo-Janda Village, Wakiso District .
(Clarke International University., 2021-11)ABSTRACT Background: Availability of healthy drinking water sources is a main concern world over. In Uganda, 80% of all infections have been directly linked to poor-quality drinking water due to contaminants arising ... -
Bacteriological Profile, Risk Factors And Susceptibility Patterns In Non-Tuberculosis Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Among Patients Attending Kisugu Health Centre III
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Background: Non-Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterial lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is among the most prevalent diseases affecting humans across the globe. There is an increased antimicrobial drug resistance ... -
Barriers To Exclusive Breast-Feeding Among Mothers Attending Post-Natal Clinic In Mubende Regional Referral Hospital,Mubende District-Uganda
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Background: Exclusive breastfeeding refers to a process where an infant is fed with milk from the mother's breast only without any supplementary feeds. The nutritional needs of a normal full-term baby have been ... -
Correlation Between Venous Plasma Glucose Measurements And Glycated Hemoglobin In Type 2 Diabetes Patients Attending Doctors Plaza Consultation Clinic, Nsambya
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-12)Background: The HbA1c test for monitoring diabetes is expensive and robust to carry out which limits its uptake in many health facilities in low and middle income countries. As a result, health facilities have resorted ... -
Correlation of Cystatin C and Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Type 2 Dibetes Mellitus Patients Attending Mulago Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death in Type 2 diabetic patient. Similarly diabetic nephropathy is the major risk factor for morbidity and mortality in diabetes mellitus patients. Cystatin C as ... -
Cryptosporidiosis Among Hiv/Aids Patients Attending The Art Clinic Of International Hospital Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)INTRODUCTION: Cryptosporidiosis is an intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasites, cryptosporidium. In immune-competent individuals; the infection is usually self-limiting and asymptomatic while in patients ... -
Detection of Rhesus D (RhD) Variation Phenotype Among RhD Negative Blood Donors at Gulu Regional Blood bank.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)BACKGROUND: Rhesus D variant is a phenotypic variation of the Rhesus D antigen that does not show hem-agglutination with monoclonal anti D reagent in the immediate spin (IS). The Rh D variants is able to cause allo-immunisation ... -
Determinants of self-care among Diabetes Mellitus type2 patients aged 35-75 years attending DM clinic at Mubende regional referral hospital
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Background information: Diabetes self-care helps to control the blood sugar which, in turn, results in better health: Globally, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DMT2) is considered as one of the most common non-communicable ... -
Determinants Of Utilisation Of Skilled Deliveries AT Mukuju Health Center Iv Tororo District
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Background: Despite all the efforts made by the Ministry of Health to improve skilled delivery through programs such as Delivery of Improved Services for Health (DISH) which aims at training, recruiting and ... -
Determination of Glycosylated Haemoglobin Levels in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients on Different Drug Regimens at Mengo Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Glycosylated haemoglobin has been known for some time as a critical marker in monitoring compliance to treatment by diabetic patients. With a single measurement, glycosylated haemoglobin can quantify average ... -
Determination of local reference values for random blood glucose levels in young adults at victoria medical centre, Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Clinical chemistry reference ranges vary due to factors such as sex, ethnicity, diet, climate, genetics, geographical location, analytical methods, sample type and analytical instruments. Objective: The aim ... -
Distribution Of Abo Blood Group Types And Their Association With Malaria Among Children Under 5 Years Attending Outpatients Clinic At Bundibugyo Hospital, Western Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2018-12)Background: Infection with malaria under five remains a burden in sub Saharan African, and is associated with numerous preventable deaths. The clinical outcome of Plasmodium infection in endemic areas is influenced by ... -
The Effect of Antiretroviral Therapy on Haematological Indicies Among Adults Attending Immunosuppression Clinic at Entebbe General Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Cytopenias are the most common haematological abnormalities among HIV positive patients, a predictor from HIV infection to AIDS. Cytopenias have become more common with the advent of antiretroviral therapy ...