The School of Allied Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Prevalence of hepatitis B active infection in HIV positive infected clients attending AIDS information center, Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)BACKGROUND: HBV and HIV are endemic diseases in Sub Sahara Africa and are transmitted via similar routes such as unprotected sexual intercourse with infected persons, however, there is insufficient information on prevalence ... -
Prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Associated Risk Factors Among Inmates of Lira Central Prison, Lira Municipality, Mid- Northern Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, it is very contagious, airborne and a worldwide pandemic. It ranks as the second leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, after the human ... -
Sero prevalence of hepatitis B among humans immuno deficiency virus infected individuals attending Naguru Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a world – wide public health concern with significant morbidity and mortality rates especially in developing countries. Objective: The major objective of this study was to ... -
Microfilarial Infection Among Patients Attending Out Patients Department at Luweero Health Centre IV Luweero District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Filariasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the world though its effects have a huge toll on the social and economic wellbeing of the people mostly living in the tropical and developing ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and Risk of Anaemia Among Malnourished Children Under Five Years attending Masindi Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)INTRODUCTION: The first 18 months of life are the most important for the long term childhood well-being. Anaemia and malnutrition occurring in this key period of life have serious complications for individuals and societies, ... -
Prevalence And Associated Risk Factors Of Selected Intestinal Parasites Among Pupils Of Kalongo Town Council, Agago District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Intestinal parasitic infestations (IPIs) are among the neglected tropical diseases yet widespread and also regarded as one of the leading causes of disease worldwide. Knowledge of the burden and transmission of these ... -
Prevalence and Selected Risk Factors Associated With Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Arua Regional Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: The study was conducted at Arua regional referral hospital on pregnant women who were attending antenatal services with the aim of determining prevalence and selected risk factors associated with hepatitis B ... -
Cryptosporidiosis Among Hiv/Aids Patients Attending The Art Clinic Of International Hospital Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)INTRODUCTION: Cryptosporidiosis is an intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasites, cryptosporidium. In immune-competent individuals; the infection is usually self-limiting and asymptomatic while in patients ... -
Prevalence And Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern Of Bacterial Pathogens Associated With Childhood Septicemia At Lancet Laboratories, Kampala, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Childhood septicemia remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children aged 0 - 12 years in developing countries. Appropriate choice of antimicrobial agents for treatment and management depends on adequate ... -
Factors Influencing Male Involvement in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS in Fort Portal Hospital, Kabarole, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Male involvement in prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS is still very low despite efforts by bodies involved to inspire men into escorting their wives for antenatal and reproductive ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Dental Caries Among Children Attending Buloba C/U Primary School, Wakiso district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction The research study identified the prevalence and factors associated with dental caries dental caries in buloba c/u primary school. Objectives The objectives of the study were; to determine the prevalence ... -
Assessment of the level of adherence to prescribed medicine at Lwamata sub county Kiboga district Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction This study was to assess the level of adherence to prescribed medicine in Lwamata sub county Kiboga district in common health conditions. The main objective was to assess the factors influencing the level ... -
Factors influencing protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in Mubende regional referral hospital, Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Despite the Millennium Declaration 2000, In Uganda malnutrition is due to both macro and micronutrient deficiency and has remained a major public health problem, especially among children under five years and women in their ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Factors Influencing the Occurrence of Jiggers Among Pupils of Kivubuka Primary School Namulesa Town, Jinja district in Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Jigger infections are common in poor communities infecting mainly young children but also adults. They result in increased rates of morbidity (such as anemia and malnutrition). In this case co-infections with other diseases ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices on prevention of ebola outbreak among International Health Sciences University students, Kampala Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Ebola is a disease of humans and extra primates caused by Ebola viruses. In case of an outbreak, over thousands can be affected economically, socially, politically and different families. This study was carried out to ... -
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 ... -
Factors associated with Prevalence of typhoid fever among residents of Kasanvu zone - Namuwongo, Makindye division Kampala district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)This study was out to investigate on the factors associated with the prevalence of typhoid fever among the residents of Kasanvu zone, Namuwongo, Makindye division, Kampala district. Broadly the objective was to establish ...