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Assessement of Acquisition Procedures for Medicines and Health Supplies from National Medical Stores by General and Regional Referal Health Facilities in Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction This study was to assess the acquisition procedure of medicines and related supplies by public health facilities from National Medical Stores. The specific objectives were: 1. To assess the health facility ... -
Assessemnet of risk factors of Hepatisis B virus (HBV) infection among adults in selected Sub counties in Ngora District
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global public health challenge. Prevalence of current hepatitis B virus infection in the general population of Uganda is about 10%. Hepatitis B virus infection is one ... -
Assessing Adherence to Standard Infection Control Guidelines at Murchison Bay Hospital, Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)ABSTRACT Background: Health Care Workers (HCWs) are potentially exposed to infections while performing their duties. Standard Infection control guidelines are regarded as an effective means of protecting HCWs, patients, ... -
Assessing capacity building interventions of indigenous organisations staff on sustainability of HIV/AIDs supported programmes in east Central Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)The study assessed capacity building interventions of indigenous organizations staff on Sustainability of HIV/AIDS child supported programmes in East Central Uganda. The study focused on the nine districts of the East ... -
Assessing Capacity of Health Facilities in the Implementation of Infection Control Measures:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background Infection control is key component of practice for all healthcare professionals, not only for their health but also to reduce nosocomial infections and thus improve patient safety. Infection control measures ... -
Assessing community attitude towards community committees in improving quality of health care in North Rukiga Area Development Program in Kabale District
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: In Uganda, community committees for example VHTs committees have worked towards reducing mortality and morbidity (Uganda Program Brochure-Health in Uganda, 2012). General Objective: To assess the community ... -
Assessing Medical Incident Reporting Practices at Mbarara Regional Referal Hospital.
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Assessing Performance Of Epidemic Prevention,Preparedness And Response Teeam In Bentiu PoC Unity State South Sudan
(CIU, 2018-11)ABSTRACT Diseases outbreak has been occurring in Bentiu Protection of Civilians site (PoC) ever since its establishment in 2014 following December 15, 2013 conflict that erupted as a result of disputant within the SPLM/A ... -
Assessing Quality of Municipal Waste Collection and Disposal in Industrial Division, Mbale Municipality.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Many urban populations in several municipalities across the world are faced with garbage problems. The mode and quality of management varies from one urban authority to another. This particular study took an analytical ... -
Assessing The Implementation And Scale-Up Of Health Innovations In Health Services Delivery In Uganda:
(CIU, 2018-11)ABSTRACT Background: Health tools have shown promise in providing greater access to health care to populations of both urban and remote areas in developing countries, as well as creating cost efficiencies and improving ... -
Assessing the Implementation of the Affordable Medicines Facility for Malaria (AMFm) Programme by Drug Shops in Nansana Town Council, Wakiso.
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Assessing the Influence of Social Determinants of Health on Infant Survival in Ntungamo District, Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: According to The World Bank (2010) there is clear evidence that infant mortality is not just a responsibility of the health care system. Other social and structural factors determine the health of the mother ... -
Assessing the Level of Community Participation in Solid Waste Management in Bushenyi - Ishaka Municipality, Bushenyi District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study involved assessing the level of community participation in solid waste management in Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality in Bushenyi District. Improving the SWM in Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality will improve environmental ... -
Assessing the Level of Health Center (III)s and (IV)s Capacity to Offer Emergency Obstetric Care in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction A Uganda based nationwide health needs assessment on availability, usability and quality of EmOC done on 197 health facilities, showed gaps in the UN signal functions of EmOC services and urgent need to improve ... -
Assessing the Role of Self Help Groups on Utilization of Maternal Health Services Among Women of Reproductive Age 15-49 Years in Kibuku District/
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Self-help groups have a major influence on how women manage health issues, including pregnancy and childbirth. They also provide an important connection between women and health facilities and can help ... -
Assessing the Uptake of Facility Based Post-Natal Care Services by Mothers in Communities of Namabya Sub-County Manafwa District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background Maternal health in Uganda remains a critical area of public health concern and a high MMR of 438 deaths per 100,000 live births, the MDG 5 seems far from being achieved. PNC which is one of the maternal health ... -
Assessing Uptake Of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Female Students At Clarke International University – Kampala Using The Health Belief Model
(CIU, 2018)Introduction: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide, globally, 527,600 cases of cervical cancer and 270,000 cervical cancer deaths occur annually. The prevalence of cervical cancer is ... -
Assessing Uptake Of Hepatitis B Services Among Female Sex Workers In Masaka Municipality,Masaka District.
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Hepatitis B is an important public health problem; although it is often asymptomatic initially, the long-term complications include cirrhosis and hepatic cancer, diseases that kill about a million ... -
Assessing Utilisation of Modern Family Planning Methods Among Women of Child Bearing Age in Maridi County, South Sudan.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: The study conducted was about “assessing utilization of modern family planning methods among women of child bearing age in Maridi County, South Sudan.” There is tremendous need for contraceptive use worldwide ... -
Assessing Utilization of Oral Rehydration Therapy and Zinc by Children Under Five in Koboko District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction Globally diarrhea has had a significant proportion in childhood mortality, accounting for 4.8 million diarrheal deaths. (WHO/FCH/CAH/04.7). In Sub Sahara Africa, a recent review indicated that about 39% of ...