Bachelor of Science Public Health: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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: ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge and Attitude Towards Breast Self Examination Among Women Aged 18 - 45 Years Attending Health Centre IIIs in Busedde Subcounty, JInja District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Introduction: Cancer of the breast among women is a major health burden worldwide, since it’s one of the most common cause of death among women in both developed and under developed countries. Screening for early detection ... -
The Role of Hygiene on School Attendance Among Primary School - Going Children in Makindye Division Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)The study: “The role of hygiene on school attendance among primary school-going children in Makindye division, set out to establish the role of hygiene on school attendance among primary school going children in Makindye ... -
Factors Influencing Early Teenage Pregnancies :
(International Health Sciences University., 2012-09)Introduction The study was to determine the factors influencing early teenage pregnancies. A case study was done at Naguru Teeenage Information and Information Centre, Nakawa Division. The main objective of the study was ... -
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 ... -
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 Alcohol Abuse Among Out-of-School Adolescents (10-19 Years) in Katanga Slum Wandegeya, Kampala Capital City Authority.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)TOPIC This study was set to investigate the factors influencing alcohol abuse among out-of-school adolescents in Katanga slum Wandegeya, Kampala Capital City Authority. OBJECTIVE To assess factors influencing alcohol ... -
Factors Influencing Sexual Violence Against Women Living in Slums in Kampala Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The research study attempted to establish the factors influencing sexual violence against women in slum areas of Katanga and Kivulu. The objectives of the study were; to find out whether socio-demographic factors of the ... -
Assessing Work Place Safety Measures in Mulago National Referral Hospital:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)In New Mulago hospital, just like any other health facility, health care workers are surrounded by a variety of health and safety hazards unique within their working environment. These hazards do not only reduce the quality ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Antenatal Care Services Among Women of Reproductive Age in Layibi Division, Gulu Municipality.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Every day, approximately 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth worldwide; and almost all these deaths occur in low-resource settings, (WHO, 2012). Antenatal care is one of the four pillars ... -
The Use of Alternative Medicine Among Adults in Urban Areas:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)There is a widespread use of herbal medicine which has been viewed as an alternative source of medication from conventional medicine for different illnesses and diseases especially among developing nations including Uganda. ... -
Factors Influencing Khat Use Among Male Adults in Kisenyi Rubaga Division of Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The use of khat is very common among youth in various parts of the world but the region of East Africa and North Eastern African covering countries such as Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are prominate consumers ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of Pharmacovigilance Among ART Healthcare Providers:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Using highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) as the core preference for management of people infected with Human Immune deficiency virus (HIV) is associated with decreased mortality and morbidity. However ...