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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 ... -
Factors Affecting The Practice Of Continuous Medical Education Among Medical Practitioners Of Mubende Regional Referral Hospital,Mubende District
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Background: Continuous Medical Education, defined as any medical educational activity undertaken by physicians after graduation from medical school is essential for all medical practitioners for many important ... -
Factors Affecting The Uptake Of Routine Dental HealthCare Services Among Adults 18 Years And Above,At Mubende Regional Referral Hospital,Central Uganda.
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Background: Oral health is a fundamental component to general health, and is essential for individuals to enable them to communicate effectively, have a positive quality of life, and maintain self-esteem and ... -
Factors Affecting Uptake Of HIV Care Among Children Aged 12 Years And Below In Kiryandongo Hospital,Kiryandongo District,Uganda
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Background: Globally, it is estimated that 3.2 million children 0–14 years of age are living with HIV, majority of whom were infected through mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy, labor and delivery. ... -
Factors Affecting Utilisation of Postnatal Care Services by Mothers In Kawaala Health Centre III,Kampala-Uganda
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Background: The postnatal period, defined as the time immediately after the birth of the baby and up to six weeks (42 days) after birth, is critical for the newborn and the mother. Immediately after birth, ... -
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 ... -
Factors Affecting Utilization of Midwifery Services in Health Center Three and Four, Kaberamaido district - Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Utilization of midwifery services is associated with improved maternal and neonatal outcome. This study focuses on determining factors affecting utilization of midwifery services in Kaberamaido H/C IIIs and IV, Kaberamaido ... -
Factors associated with adherence to iron - folate supplementation among pregnant women aged 19 - 45 years attending antenatal clinic at Fort Portal regional referral hospital, Kabarole district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The objective of the study was to determine factors influencing adherence to iron-folate supplements among pregnant women aged 19-45 years attending ANC at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, Kabarole district. A ...