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Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescents Towards Sex Education in Selected Secondary Schools in Gulu Municipal Council, Gulu District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Adolescents' premarital sexual activities are increasing in the countries around the world, many of which are risky, unplanned and unprotected. School-based sex education is a promising medium for reaching many adolescents ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescents Towards Sex Education in Selected Secondary Schools in Gulu Municipal Council, Gulu District.
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Knowledge and attitudes of Mothers Towards Cesarean Section Delivery:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)This research is about knowledge and attitudes of mothers attending antenatal care at St.Paul‟s Health Centre IV in Kasese district. The main objective was to assess knowledge and attitudes of mothers attending antenatal ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge And Practices Of Mothers Towards Complementary Feeding Practices Of Children Aged 6 To 24 Mothers In Kobwin Parish,Kobwin Subcounty Ngora District
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Background information: Malnutrition related to inadequate CF is responsible for about 10 million annual deaths of under 5 children (UNICEF, 2012) despite the effective intervention strategy for malnutrition of ... -
Knowledge and practices on the prevention of nosocomial infections among health workers in Fort Portal regional referral hospital, Kabarole - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Nosocomial Infections are a wide spread threat to all patients, HWs and caregivers affecting millions of people worldwide every year. Despite the fact that health bodies are working towards their prevention, ... -
Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Clinicians in Hoima Hopsital,Hoima district towards Polypharmacy
(CIU, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Introduction: Use of multiple drugs (polypharmacy) is a common as most of the diseases befall endemic. This has been expedited by lack of guide to the number or extent of drugs that is agreed upon to be prescribed ... -
Knowledge on HIV/AIDS Spread and Prevention Among Secondary School Students Aged 18 to 20 Years in Kingo Sub-county Lwengo District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Uganda through the ministry of health has shown great courage and potential in fighting HIV infections by initiating campaigns against HIV infections, provision of VCT services etc. However, HIV infections in the Ugandan ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices About Oral Health Among People living on Kivunza Landing Site, Kalangala district, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The residents of Kivunza landing site face challenges regarding their oral health. Few researchers have investigated oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on this island. The purpose of this study was to assess ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Adults (18 - 60 Years) Towards the Maintenance of Spring Water Sources in Nsangi Sub-county, Wakiso District Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)This study investigated on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Adults (18-60 Years) Towards the Maintenance of Spring Water Sources in Nsangi Sub county, Wakiso District Uganda. It was guided by the following research ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of Condom Use Among Youth Aged 16 - 34 Years in Adjumani Town Council, Adjumani District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University, 2015-12)Condoms have played a key role in the successful nation HIV/AIDS prevention programs, yet despite the clear public health benefits, condom use is still low in many countries. Young people aged between 15 to 35 years are ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of men above 40 years old about prostate cancer in Ggaba-Makindye division KCCA, Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The research is about knowledge, attitude and practices of men above 40 years old about prostate cancer in Ggaba-makindye division KCCA, Uganda Background: Prostate cancer remains a global problem and second most cause ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Post Natal Mothers on New Born Cord Care at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: A third of neonatal deaths are associated with infections and this proportion rises in areas where at least half of births occur at home like Uganda. In particular cord sepsis contributes significantly to high ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Post-natal Mothers on Utilization of "Maama Kit" at Yei Civil Hospital, Yei River County South Sudan.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Unclean birth practices increase the likelihood of micro-organisms entering the birth canal or the cord stump, causing puerperal and cord sepsis(WHO, 2008). However, “Maama Kit”, a form of clean delivery kit is being ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pregnant Women on PMTCT Services at Kawolo Hospital Buikwe District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Improved PMTCT uptake and knowledge on how to reduce the risk of MTCT was observed in Kawolo Hospital, where 57.5% of pregnant women were tested for HIV after counseling and 91.7% were willing to take up PMTCT drugs. The ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Breast Feeding of Mothers in Kaptum Sub-county, Kween district, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The study was carried out basing on the topic “Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Breast feeding of Mothers in Kaptum Sub-County”. It aimed at assessing the knowledge of mothers on breast feeding in Kaptum Sub-County, ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Control of Blood Sugar Levels Among Diabetic Clients Attending the Diabetic Clinic in Mubende Regional Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The report presents the cross sectional study that was done in Mubende district specifically Mubende Regional Referral Hospital from 20th to 30 October 2014 about the knowledge, attitude and practice on control of blood ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Breast Feeding by Young Mothers in Goma Sub-county, Mukono District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Breastfeeding has so many benefits which are not widely known by some of the young mothers in Goma sub county and in Uganda countrywide but according those that were interviewed breastfeeding is something ...