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Level of Protective Gear and Equipment Use Amongst Small Scale Welders in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study was to determine the level of protective gear and equipment use amongst welders. The main objective of the study was; to determine the level of use of protective gear among welders while carrying out their ... -
Male Involvement in the Utilization of Antenatal Care Services:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction-Globally every day approximately 800 women die from preventable pregnancy related complication (WHO, 2014). In 2013, 289,000 women died from pregnancy or child-related complications. Under the MDGs committed ... -
The management of Occupational Health and Safety Hazards:
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Medication Adherence to Non HIV Comorbidities Among People Living With HIV:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction The study investigated the factors contributing to non-HIV comorbid medication adherence among PLHIV at IDC in Mulago. A sample of 118 patients was used. Objectives The study used three specific objectives ... -
Men's Involvement in Antenatal Care Services (ANC):
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Worldwide, male attendance of skilled ANC and delivery care remains a challenge to safe motherhood. About 210 million women become pregnant each year with 30 million (15%) developing complications, resulting ... -
Mobile Phone Waste Management Practices Among Mobile Phone Users and Sellers in Uganda:
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Parent's Involvement in Adolescent Sexual Health Education in Makindye East Division Kampala - Uganda.
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Pattern of domestic Accidents Among Children less Than Five Years in Mukono Municipality, Mukono district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background This study to establish the pattern of domestic accidents among children aged less than 5 years was carried out in Mukono Municipality. The Specific Objectives of the study were: 1. To determine the socioeconomic ... -
The Perception of Community on the Re-Entry of Teenage Mothers Back to Schools:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study examined the perception of the community on the re-entry of teenage pregnant mothers back to schools in Kawempe division. This was descriptive cross-sectional study design in which both quantitative and qualitative ... -
Prevalence And Determinants Of Postpartum Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Device Use Among Postpartum Mothers In Abori Cell In Lira East Division.
(Clarke International University, 2022-02)Background: Postpartum intrauterine contraceptives device (IUCD) is a reliable, effective, safe and recommended contraceptive method for the postpartum mothers. However, there is limited data regarding the prevalence of ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Breast Self Examination for Breast Cancer Detection Among Female Students of International Health Sciences University.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background: Breast self examination has been promoted as a screening method for early detection of breast cancer. The promotion is mostly done in resource limited settings like Uganda where there is limited access to ... -
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Percutaneous Injuries and Splash Exposure among Laboratory Workers in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Work-related injuries present a major public health problem resulting in serious social and economic consequences that could be prevented if appropriate measures are taken and they remain a major public health ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with pneumonia in children under five years:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction ARIs particularly pneumonia is the principal cause of mortality death in children under the age of 5 years. In Uganda, ARIs are the second major cause of morbidity after malaria and the leading cause of death ... -
Prevalence of Tobacco Uses and Risk Factors Among Secondary School Students in Zanzibar:
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)In Zanzibar, minimal information is available on tobacco use and its risk factors among Secondary school students that have made it difficult to establish effective control intervention in the country. Therefore, cross-sectional ... -
Quality of Pharmaceutical Services in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study was on the quality of pharmaceutical services in Uganda, a case study of Public and Private not for Profit (PNFP) health facilities in Kampala. The statement of the problem originated from the fact that in ... -
Retention in care of HIV exposed infants enrolled in care :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Vertical transmission of HIV from mother to child is the main route by which childhood HIV infection is acquired. Transmission can occur either in utero (while the child is still in the womb), during delivery ... -
Risk Factors and Prevalence of Periodontal Diseases Among Diabetic Patients Aged 19 to 60 Years at Medical Clinic Entebbe Hospital by June, 2014.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)INTRODUCTION: The study aimed at assessing the risk factors and prevalence of periodontal diseases among diabetic patients aged 19 – 60 years attending Medical Clinic Entebbe Hospital by June 2014 Wakiso district. Identification ... -
Risk Factors Associated with Chronic Suppurative Otits Media Among Children Less Than Ten Years Old in Jinja Referral Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction The study was carried out to ascertain the risk factors associated with chronic suppurative otitis media among children less than ten years in Jinja referral hospital. This took place from 14th-30th August ... -
Risk Factors Associated With Substance Abuse Among Adolescents In Kajjansi-Wakiso District, Kampala.
(Clarke International University., 2022-02)Background The practice of substance abuse in adolescence is one of the most degrading practice faced by the society. The overall abuse of opioids and deaths attributed to opioid misuse has continued to increase markedly ... -
Risk Factors for Occurrence of Sexual and Gender Based Violence Amongst Women in Slum Areas:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study sought to determine the risk factors for the occurrence of sexual and gender based violence amongst women in slum areas with a case study of Wankulukuku slum in Rubaga division Kampala district. Major objective The ...