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A Cross Sectional Study of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Utilization of Modern Contraception Among Women and Men of Namuwongo.
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) estimates that the world´s population will be 8 billion in 2050. This increase is attributed to the high population growth rate which is influenced by the world´s total fertility ... -
The Influence of Waiting Time on the Utilization of HIV/AIDS Treatment (ART) :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Uganda is currently facing a high HIV prevalence rate in the general population and about 2 million people are living with HIV. It is projected that 357,000 of the people living with HIV is in need of antiretroviral therapy ... -
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 ... -
The Role of Living Conditions in Informal Settlements on Perceived Risk of HIV Infection Among Fishing Communities:
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)The study examined the role of living conditions on perceived risks of HIV infections among the fishing communities at Namasale landing site, Amolatar District. A descriptive Cross-Sectional survey was used by a systematic ... -
Influence of Cultural Practices on Modern Contraceptive Use Among Women of Reproductive Age :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Every year, Uganda loses about six thousand women as a result of pregnancy related complications. A significant proportion of these occur because women aren't able to have a health planned pregnancy. In Uganda (UDHS, 2005) ... -
The Influence of Cultural Factors on Choice of Family Planning Methods :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)In this study, the researcher undertook to investigate the influence of cultural factors on the choice of family planning methods. High population growth rate has become a global issue that needs to be addressed urgently. ... -
A Study of Lymphatic Filariasis Trend Following the Intervention on Mass Drugs Administration Campaign of 2001 - 2006 in Wawi Division District, Zanzibar.
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Lymphatic filariasis is a mosquito transmitted parasitic diseases caused by filarial nematodes Wuchereria bancroft.World health Assembly approved a resolution calling for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Health Care Services Among the Elderly in Akayere Sub-County, Serere District - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Over the past century, life expectancy for both men and women has increased drastically from forty to sixty years and above. This is attributed to a drift from preventive to clinical medicine, the advent of antibiotics and ... -
Alcohol Uptake and Risky Sexual Behaviours Among Adolescents :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)This was a study to determine the relationship between alcohol uptake and risky sexual behaviors among adolescents in Kamwokya slum a suburb of Kampala. The major objective of the study was to determine the relationship ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilisation of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNS) in Bungikikungwi Division - Central District, Zanzibar.
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Insecticide treated nets have been proven to reduce malaria transmission, morbidity and mortality rates of malaria in many high endemic countries. Many studies have shown that the use of ITNs is influenced by a number of ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake of Vasectomy Among Men in Mbuya II Parish, Nakawa.
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Introduction: Over the past few years in Uganda, Vasectomy among other modern family planning methods has attracted huge publicity in an effort to draw men’s participation in contraception. Despite the continued efforts, ... -
Factors Contributing to the Choice of Place of Delivery by Mothers Aged 15 - 49 Years in Bumanya Sub County, Kaliro District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Background: The choice of place of delivery contributes to maternal mortality as it determines the care the mother receives during childbirth, and 80% of the deaths occur during this period (MDG report, 2010). Objective: ... -
Factors Influencing Self-medication Practices Among Adults in Urban Slum Households:
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Background- Medicines when used properly are the most effective substances for alleviating symptoms and curing ailments. However, it becomes disastrous when irrationally used as most of the symptoms and microbial that they ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Socio-Economic Factors on HIV/AIDS in the Ugandan Army :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Uganda estimates the HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in the UPDF to be between 27% and 30%, more than four times above the national prevalence rate of 6.7%. This trend of HIV transmission indicates possible gaps in the knowledge, ... -
The Influence of Medical Staffing Levels on the Management of Patients :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)The study was about the influence of medical staffing levels on the management of patients: A case study of HC IIIs in Moyo district. The specific objectives were: to determine the capability of the medical staff to manage ... -
Investigate Factors Affecting Adherence to Iron/Folate Supplementation Among Pregnant Women Aged 20 - 40 Years in Kapchorwa Hospital, 2012.
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Introduction: The study sought to investigate the factors affecting adherence to IFA among pregnant women aged between 20 and 40 attending ANC at Kapchorwa Hospital. Main objective: To investigate the factors affecting ... -
Investigation of the Knowledge and Practice of Mothers of Children Under Five on Growth Monitoring:
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Growth monitoring, particularly of infants and young children, is widely regarded as an essential element of primary health care (de Onis et al. 2004). Growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) is a nutrition intervention ... -
Factors Influencing Food Safety Practices Among Vendors:
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)This study was intended to determine the factors influencing food safety Practices among vendors in Namuwongo basing on the background observation of the questionable activities of the food vendor in the area. The main ... -
The Influence of Hygiene Practices on Perceived Food Safety at Make-shift Eating Places :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)This study set out to determine the influence of hygiene practices on perceived food safety at makeshift eating places in Kawempe division-Kampala district. Specifically the study objectives were: to identify hygiene ... -
A Study of the Knowledge and Attitude of Women of Childbearing Age (15-49 Years) Regarding Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening Services :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Background: Cervical cancer is a public health issue that kills at least 250 000 women every year: 80% of women who die come from low and middle-income countries like Uganda. (WHO Report of the GAVI–UNFPA 2009). Broad ...