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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 ... -
Effects of domesic violence among women of Mulago III parish, Kawempe division.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Violence Against Women is a significant public health problem, as well as fundamental violation of women‟s rights. In Uganda many women and girls suffer from both sexual and gender based violence by state actors ... -
Emergency Contraceptive Use among the Female Youth Attending Katabi Health Center III, Entebbe Municipality, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background : Emergency contraceptives are a method of family planning that are taken after having unprotected sexual intercourse in order to prevent unwanted pregnancies. There is a high prevalence of teenage pregnancies ... -
Establishment Of Hematological Reference Ranges For Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care At Nakaseke Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-11)Background: Measurement of haematological parameters is key to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of many infectious diseases and pregnancy related conditions. However, less effort has been put in establishment ... -
Factors Affecting Adherence To Antiretroviral Therapy Among Children Aged 8-16 Years Attending Art Clinic In Gulu Regional Referral Hospital-Gulu District-Uganda
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Introduction: Adherence to ART among young adolescent continue to show limited information and yet consequences of non-adherence is posing significant public health challenge across developed and developing ... -
Factors Affecting Adherence to Infection Control Measure Among Health Care Workers in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background; Hospital acquired infections are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Infection prevention and control practices are important in improving the quality of health care services. Objectives; the ... -
Factors Affecting Oral Health Care Seeking Behaviours Among Patients in Nakaseke Hospital, Nakaseke District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The study was carried out basing on the topic “Factors affecting oral health care seeking behaviours among community members of Nakaseke”. It aimed at determining community member’s awareness of the available dental health ...