The School of Allied Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Assessing the Factors Influencing Teenage Pregnancy in Gulu Regional Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: This study sought to find out the factors influencing teenage pregnancy in Gulu regional Referral Hospital. The general object was to find out the factors contributing to the teenage pregnancy in Gulu. This was ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of Malnutrition Among Children Under Five Years in Buwesa Parish, Butaleja District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Malnutrition is a major public health problem among children throughout the world particularly in developing countries which Uganda is not exceptional. However while most data was providing prevalence of malnutrition across ... -
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 ... -
Adeherence to Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy Prescription Guidelines and Health Worker Views Towards the Guidelines :
(2014-11)Introduction: In 2012 the Uganda Ministry of Health and World Health Organization introduced new malaria treatment guidelines using Artemisinine –Based Combination Therapy, this was due to the increased resistance to first ... -
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 ... -
Utilization of Artificial Contraceptives Among Female Students at International Health Sciences University, Kampala, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: There is increased sexual activity among university students which has led to unplanned pregnancies among the female university students which has increased abortions, maternal mortality rate and poor quality ... -
Factors that Influence Utilization of Family Planning Services by Women Seen at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital Antenatal Clinic.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Family Planning is the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and spacing their births (WHO, 2007). According to Lance’s Maternal Survival and Women Deliver Series, ... -
Assessing the Knowledge and Attitude of Pregnant Mothers on Compulsory Routine Counseling and Testing at Kisugu Health Center Makindye Division - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study was based on the topic “Assessing the Knowledge and Attitude of pregnant mothers on Compulsory Routine Counseling and Testing at Kisugu Health Centre Makindye Division”. It aimed at assessing the pregnant women’s ... -
Assessing Community Participation in Solid Waste Management in Kisasa Zone, Kibuli, Makindye East Division; Kampala-Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Back ground; Community participation in solid waste management is one of the challenges facing many urban areas worldwide as it is also seen in Africa ( Mugagga et al 2006). And as such, waste management is an issue which ... -
Factors Influencing Malnutrition in Children Under Five in Kidera and Bukungu Parishes Kidera Sub-county, Buyende District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Objective: the study assessed the factors influencing malnutrition in children under five years in Kidera and Bukungu parishes in Kidera Sub County Buyende district. Methods and materials: the data was collected from ... -
Assessment of Factors Inhibiting Routine Immunization of Children Between 12 - 23 Months in Buwenge Sub-county, Jinja District - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Routine immunization rates have remained low for years as cited in the Jinja district database. Therefore the district is experiencing frequent epidemic out breaks of immunize-able diseases. Given this background, this ... -
Perception and Attitude of Couples Towards Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Uganda :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), in its various forms, is endemic in communities around the world, cutting across class, race, age, religion and national boundaries. In Uganda, more than half of the population of ... -
Factors Influencing the Practices of Female Genital Mutilation in Chesosurwo Village, Kono Parish, Binyinyi Sub-county, Kween District - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Female genital mutilation is defined by the WHO as all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia (that is; labia majora, labia minora and the clitoris) or other injury ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescents Towards Sex Education in Selected Secondary Schools in Gulu Municipal Council, Gulu District.
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Prevalence of Alcohol Use and it's Effect on People Living with HIV Care Programs:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The World Health Organization estimates that there are about 2 billion people world wide who consume alcoholic beverages and 76.3 million with diagnosable alcoholic disorder (WHO,2001). Alcohol causes 1.9 million death ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of International Health Sciences University Female Students Towards Breast Self Examination.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction. Breast cancer is among the leading causes of cancer deaths world wide, it is the leading cause of cancer deaths in less developed. In Uganda it is the second main cause of non HIV cancer related deaths. ...