Bachelor of Science Public Health: Recent submissions
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Risk Factors of Diarrhea Prevalence Among Children Under Five Years in Otuboi Sub-County, Kaberamaido District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The severity of diarrhea causes dehydration and this has been attributed as one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality among children under five years . However , despite the numerous interventions to halt it, ... -
Uptake of Breast Cancer Screening Among Women of Reproductive Age in Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction The study investigated the factors influencing the uptake of breast cancer screening services among women of reproductive age (15-45years) in Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso district. The specific objectives ... -
Factors Influencing Nutritional Status of Children Under Five Years:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Malnutrition is a major public health problem in Uganda affecting the children’s physical growth and cognitive development which consequently impacts on their health and survival. Objective: To establish the ... -
Factors Affecting Management of Biomedical Waste in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction Biomedical waste is a by-product of health care service delivery that includes sharps, blood, body parts, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and radio-active materials (WHO, 2008).Proper management ... -
Factors Influencing Early Sexual Exposure Among Secondary School Adolescents Between 12 - 22 Years in Namasuba Parish, Wakiso District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The general objective of the study was to assess the factors influencing early sexual exposure among school adolescents in Namasuba Parish. The study objectives were to assess the level of awareness on early sexual exposure ... -
Factors Associated with Delay in Early Pulmonary Tuberculosis Case Detection Among Patients Attending Health Care in Kabale District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction Among the communicable diseases, TB is the second leading cause of death worldwide, killing nearly two million people each year and in Uganda, TB remains a major public health problem. Thus, early TB case ... -
The Influence of Stakeholder Involvement on the Prevalence of Gender Based Violence in Bunghokho Sub-County Mbale District:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study “The influence of stakeholder involvement on the prevalence of Gender Based Violence” was undertaken to establish the level of stakeholder involvement on the prevalence of GBV in Bungokho sub-County Mbale district. ... -
Factors Influencing Latrine Use Among Residents of Kanyogoga Zone, Namuwongo.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study of factors influencing latrine use among residents was conducted in Kanyogoga Zone-Namuwongo. The study objective was to assess the factors influencing latrine use among residents of Kanyogoga Zone, Namuwongo. The ... -
Influencing Factors of Health Care Service Delivery in Private Hospitals in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: Health care being one of the most essential components of any country‟s economic growth, Uganda‟s private health sector faces a challenge in offering quality health care services due to a multiplicity of ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice About Signs and Symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Residents of Alero Sub County Nwoya District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: The study of knowledge, attitude and practice of signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder among residents of Alero Sub-County, Nwoya District involved 271 respondents who were conveniently sampled ... -
Factors Influencing Sexual Practices Among Teenagers in Mukono Municipality, Mukono District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Sexual and reproductive health among teenagers is a major concern in Uganda where many teenagers are sexually active at an early age and premarital sex is common among 13-19 years old. This study was carried out to assess ... -
Factors Influencing Patients Perception About Quality of Services at the Mulago ISS Clinic.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction The purpose of this study was to explore the factors influencing patient’s perception about quality of care provided at the Mulago ISS clinic an adult HIV care centre. Specific factors like age, gender, level ... -
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 ... -
The Factors Influencing Knowledge on Sex Education Among Children Living in Kasokoso, Nakawa Division, Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)In this study the researcher sought to determine the factors that influence knowledge on sex education of Children living in Central zone and Police zone of Kasokoso, Nakawa Division, Kampala District. The objectives of ... -
The Role of Teachers in Reproductive Health Education Among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Kawempe Division Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction & Background: Many adolescents engage in sexual risk behaviours that are generally visible today. This contribute to the growing number of teenage pregnancy at 25% (Uganda Population Secretariat, 2011), ... -
Factors Contributing to the Occurrence of Road Accidents:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study was about factors contributing to the occurrence of road accidents among motorists in Makindye Division. The specific objectives of the study were: To assess the human factors influencing the occurrence road ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Exclusive Breast Feeding Among Adolescent Mothers in Metu Sub County, Moyo District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: The study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on exclusive breastfeeding among adolescent mothers was conducted in Metu sub-county, Moyo between the months of June and November, 2013. The specific objectives ... -
Factors Influencing the Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies in Healthcare:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study aimed at assessing factors influencing the utilization of ICTs in health care. It was carried out at Mulago hospital found in Kampala district. The study focused on types of ICTs, knowledge, attitude and practice ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Safety Measures by Employees at Roko Construction Limited, Kisementi Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction The study assessed the factors influencing the utilization of safety measures by employees at Roko construction limited Kisementi, Kampala. The specific objectives of the study were; I) to determine the ... -
Actual and Preferred Birth Intervals of Mothers Attending Antenatal Care at Mbale Regional Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background; Population growth is a major challenge in most developing countries, and Uganda is no exception to this. In Uganda, the rate of population growth is 3.2% (UBOS, 2012), which can be attributed partly to an ...