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ABO Blood Group and its Relationship with Malaria among Febrile Outpatients at Mungula Health Center IV Adjumani District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Malaria affects over 219 million and kills over 660 000 people every year, 90% of whom are in Africa and 85% of whom are children under five years of age. In endemic regions of Uganda such as the north western, ... -
Liver Injury Related to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Patients Attending ISS Clinic from Makerere University Joint AIDS Program.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: The Hepatic system carries out numerous synthetic, excretion and detoxification functions, however only a minority of these can be measured by levels of products in the blood (Sulkowski et al., 2000). Patients ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Positive Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) among Medical Students at International Health Sciences University, Kampala - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health issue worldwide. Medical students in TB burdened countries are thought to be at unfavorably high risk of acquiring TB since they are always in contact with these TB ... -
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 ... -
Intestinal Coccidia among People Living with HIV in Bugembe Health Center IV, Jinja District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Opportunistic Coccidia parasites amongst other infections frequently complicate human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection by causing chronic diarrhea. The magnitude of these parasitic infections in HIV ... -
Prevalence of Bacterial Enteric Pathogens among Children Under Five Years in Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Diarrhea is the second leading cause of child mortality worldwide and a major problem in developing countries. Though precise data on childhood mortality associated with diarrheal diseases in Uganda is not ... -
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 ... -
Seroprevalence of Syphilis Among HIV Sero-positive Patients Attending Immuno-supressed Syndrome Clinic at International Hospital Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background Syphilis has been a persistent public health challenge for developing countries, especially among HIV pandemic regions. The interaction of syphilis and HIV co infection is complex and remains the subject of ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Cryptosporidium Parvum Among HIV Sero-positive People Attending the HAART Clinic at Seeta Nazigo Health Center III Mukono District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Cryptosporidium parvum is one of the most common opportunistic intestinal parasites causing cryptosporidiosis a disease which is commonly found in HIV infected individuals and is currently listed as an AIDS ... -
Factors Influencing the Prevalence of Malaria Among Pregnant Women in Yei Payam River County South Sudan.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Malaria remains a major endemic disease within the tropical regions of Africa such as Yei Payam county of South Sudan with high morbidity and mortality rates. Higher morbidity and mortality rates have been reported among ... -
Assessment of Determinants of Teenage Pregnancy :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Uganda is one of the countries with a big number of teenagers who have been found to engage in sexual activity at an early age leading to a high rate of teenage pregnancies, maternal morbidity, maternal mortality and other ... -
Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pregnant Mothers on Antenatal Care Services in Mubende Regional Referral Hospital, Mubende District in Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Mubende town is one of the remote towns of Uganda with high population growth rate. The town is located in Mubende district. The main objectives of the study were to determine ANC alternatives being undertaken in Mubende ... -
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 ... -
Acceptability of IUD Use for Family Planning by Spouses of Men in an Urban Setting in Uganda :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: IUCD is one of the many FP methods used by women. Its includes advantages such as it having no side-effects on the body and once inserted one no longer is required to use other contraceptive methods. Though ... -
Self Medication Among Health Workers and Socio-demographic Factors Associated With it :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study was designed to investigate self-medication among health workers in Kisugu Health Centre III and socio-demographic factors associated with it. The three specific study objectives explored were: to determine the ... -
Prevalence of HIV and Use of ARV Drugs Among Pregnant Mothers Attending the ANC Clinic in Mbarara Regional Referral Hopital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)This study was done in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH), Mbarara district. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of HIV infections among the pregnant women who get their antenatal services from the ... -
Factors Influencing the Use of Intrauterine Devices Among Women of Child Bearing Age Attending Family Planning Clinic at Mulago Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)This report presents a descriptive study that was carried out in Kampala District at the Family Planning clinic at Mulago Hospital aimed towards finding out the Factors influencing the use of Intra Uterine Devices among ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Condoms Among Secondary School Students Aged 15 to 20 Years in Seguku, Sabagabo Zone Wakiso District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Condoms are considered the most effective ways of preventing un-intended pregnancies Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS. Correct, consistent use and understanding the predictors of their use among ... -
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 ...