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Determinants of Access to Cervical Cancer Screening Services Among Women of Reproductive Age:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related mortality in the world and yet it can be prevented, detected early and treated successfully when detected early. Unfortunately most (80%) of cervical ... -
Determinants of Alcohol Consumption Among Adolescents no Longer in School Residing in Katanga Slum, Kampala Capital City Authority.
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Determinants of Cigarette Smoking Among Health Care Workers in Kampala City:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Healthcare workers all over the world have been identified to be involved in smoking, despite that fact that they are seen as role models to the patients. The aim of this study was to assess the underlying ... -
Determinants of Drug and Substance Abuse Among Adolescents in Katanga Slum, Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Drug and other substance abuse is a major important public health problem in Uganda affecting the adolescent’s mental growth and economic development which consequently impacts on their health and survival. ... -
Determinants of health seeking behaviour among the elderly in Buzirayombo division Chato district Tanzania.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Health seeking behavior among the older people remains as a big challenges in both developing and developed countries in the world. The authorities in the country have addressed the issue of older people and ... -
Determinants of Health Workers’ Adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Standards:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background:Accidents and injuries among health workers remains a concern for both the organization, workforce and governments. Non-adherence to occupational health and safety standards has negative effects such as damage ... -
Determinants of household food security in Kisubi parish, Katabi sub-County Wakiso district, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Attaining food security at all levels is a global issue. With an expected global population increase to 9 billion by 2050, 70 % or more food will be required to satisfy food demands. Poor levels of HH food security has ... -
Determinants of Male Participation in Antenatal Care Activities in Rural Areas:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Globally, achieving male participation in ANC activities is still a challenge in most health care systems though it’s assessed to be potentially beneficial in women’s health especially expectant mothers. Objective: ... -
Determinants of Medical waste Management Practices in Selected Private Clinics:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)It has been recognized world over that Health Care Waste (HCW) if not properly managed is a potential of disease transmission and puts health care workers, patients and the general public at a risk. This study investigated ... -
Determinants of Noise Induced Hearing Loss Among Factory Workers :
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Determinants of oral hygiene among primary school going children aged 5-12 in Kisenyi, Rubaga Division in KCCA Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: In Uganda 60–90% of school going children in Kisenyi have or had dental cavities at some point. Dental cavities can be prevented by maintaining a constant low level of fluoride in the oral cavity. In Uganda, ... -
Determinants of Oral Hygiene Among Students of Lumala Day and Boarding Secondary School in Lumala Mwanza, Tanzania.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: The research determined the students’ knowledge and perception, practices and socio economic factors of oral hygiene among students of Lumala Day and Boarding Secondary School in Mwanza. This research was ... -
Determinants of Persistent Alcohol Use Among the Youths in Koro Sub County, Gulu District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: According to WHO an estimated 2 billion people that is 33% consume alcohol of which 76.3 million have been diagnose with alcoholic use disorders (WHO, 2004). Alcohol is the most widely abused substance globally ... -
Discipline and Academic Performance Among School Going Children :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)A 2005 Save the Children study in Uganda showed that school children are routinely beaten and humiliated at school, despite many teachers saying they do not hit children. Therefore, corporal punishment is brought to light ... -
Establishing the Factors Contributing to Under Nutrition Among Children Under Five Years in Somalia:
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Establishing The Pattern of Injuries Among Resients of Kinawataka Zone Mbuya Parish.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)This study is focused on determining the pattern of injuries both reported and unreported that occur in the settlements of Kinawataka suburbs, Nakawa division Kampala. The study was carried out during the month of March ... -
Establishing the Patterns of Injuries Among Patients Attending Kilembe Mines Hospital, Kasese District.
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Interventions Aimed at Preventing Pregnancies Among Teenage Girls in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Early sex is linked to many negative results such as teenage pregnancy, abortions and poorer long term educational outcomes as well as instability in family structures. It could also be attributed to disadvantaged ... -
Factors Affecting Adherence to ART Among Patients Attending the HIV Clinics in Makindye Division.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Evidence shows that on the worldwide scene, over 34 million people are living with HIV/AIDS of whom 68% are from the Sub-Saharan Africa region. In Uganda, at least 1.4 million of its population is infected leading to a ... -
Factors Affecting Biomedical Waste Management among Medical Laboratory Workers in Health Facilities:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background to the study: Unsafe disposal of health-care waste poses public health risks. WHO (2004) estimated that 2000 contaminated injection syringes caused 21 million hepatitis B infections and the latest 260,000 HIV ...