The School of Allied Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Factors that hinder Condom use Among Sexually Active Discordant Couples at TASO Masaka.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background Increasing the use of condoms among discordant couples is imperative to preventing further spread of HIV. However, condom resistance remains a real problem among HIV discordant couples in Uganda. Objectives The ... -
Factors influencing uptake of mother to child transmission services:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The major aim of this study was to determine factors influencing uptake of Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT) of HIV/AIDS in Uganda. The specific objectives were; to assess factors influencing utilization of MTCT of HIV ... -
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 ... -
Utilization of postnatal care services among women (19-45 years) attending maternity clinic at Anaka hospital, Nwoya district-Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The main objective of the study was to establish the factors associated with the utilization of PNC services among mothers attending the child health clinic at Anaka Hospital. The study was guided by three objectives ... -
Hygiene Practices of Postpartum Mothers in a Rural Ugandan setting:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The study was carried out basing on the topic “Hygiene practices of postpartum mothers in a rural Ugandan setting.” It aimed at establishing the Perineal care practices of postpartum mothers, establishing hand hygiene ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening services Among Women in Katikamu - Luweero District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)This study was carried out to investigate the factors influencing the utilization of cervical cancer screening services by women of reproductive age at the reproductive health clinic Katikamu in Luweero district. Cervical ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
Pulmonary Mycoses Among Hiv/Aids Patients In Kirinya Prisons Complex, Jinja.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Pulmonary mycoses (P. mycoses) are a group of fungal infections commonly occurring as opportunistic infections (OIs) among individuals who are immune suppressed more especially those with human Immuno-deficiency ... -
Microbial Contaminants Isolated From Items And Work Surfaces In The Post- Operative Ward At Kawolo General Hospital, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Medical care equipment and hospital work surfaces play a major role in the accommodation of pathogenic bacteria. As such, they act as modes of transmission of these organisms among patients giving rise to ... -
The Relationship Between Uric Acid And Cardiovascular Disease Risk Markers In Type Ii Diabetes At Mulago National Referral Hospital Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: A relationship between hyperuricemia and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) has been established since the 1900's and commonly increased uric acid levels are found in patients with cardiovascular disease and many ... -
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Among Patients On The General Wards At Kawolo General Hospital, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Over time there has been a global increase of antimicrobial resistances among Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) with MRSA persistently becoming rampant especially among hospitalized patients. This has limited ... -
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 ... -
Factors Influencing Adherence of Health Workers to Standard Precautions on Prevention of Surgical Infections, in Kitovu Hospital, Masaka District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2015-12)Introduction: Careful adherence to standard precautions can protect both health care workers (HWs) and patients from infections but despite the availability of detailed guidelines, the knowledge and compliance with standard ... -
Factors influencing utilization of public toilets in Bwaise III parish, Kawempe division, KCCA, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University, 2015-12)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing utilization of the public toilets in Bwaise iii Parish as a way of contributing to current knowledge and prospective users on viewing public toilets as a ... -
Assessing Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Breast Feeding Among Postnatal Mothers at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2015-12)This report presents a descriptive study that was carried out in Moroto district, Obstetrics and Gynecology department at Moroto regional referral hospital aimed at assessing knowledge, attitude and breast feeding practices ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Postnatal Care Services at Kawolo General Hospital, Buikwe District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study was carried out in Kawolo general hospital (KGH), a government hospital in central Uganda with a major objective of investigating the utilization o postpartum/postnatal care services. The survey was completed by ... -
Factors Influencing the Occurrence of Dental Caries among Patients Attending the Dental Clinic at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Dental caries is an irreversible multi-factorial disease affecting the calcified tissues of the teeth, in which the diet, the host and microbial flora interact over a period of time resulting into demineralization ...