Master of Science in Public Health: Recent submissions
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Predictors Of Enrollment Into Community Based Health Insurance Schemes Among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Wakiso District – Central Uganda
(Clarke International University, 2023-02)Background: This study was done to assess predictors of enrollment into community based health insurance schemes and patients with type II diabetes mellitus in Wakiso district – central Uganda. Diabetes is linked with 1.5 ... -
Assessment Of Self-Medication Among Adults In Ugandan Communities In: A Case Study In Makindye Division-Kampala.
(Clarke International University., 2022-02)Introduction:This study assessed self-medication practices and it‟s determinants among communities in Makindye-Kampala capital city. The main objective of the study was to assess self-medication practices among adults ... -
Malnutrition And Associated Risk Factors Among Children Under Two Years In Mas Hospital Hargeisa,Somaliland
(Clarke International University., 2022)Background: Malnutrition rates in children under two continue to be high in south-central Somalia, with rates of over 15% in most areas; in the north of Somalia, where there is more peace, stability, and development, ... -
Factors Influencing Substance Abuse Amongst Health Care Professionals In Kampala, Uganda.
(Clarke International University., 2022-01)Introduction: Substance Abuse has become a subtle yet growing trend amongst Health Care Professionals and thus the increases the risk of mental illness, suicide attempts through self-poisoning, health care malpractices, ... -
Assessment of pregnant women’s satisfaction with the quality of antenatal care services in Ba-nadir Hospital, Mogadishu Somalia
(Clarke International University., 2022)Background: Somalia has a high infant and maternal mortality rate of 732/1000 and 74/100000 respectively due to pregnancy-related complications which would be intervened by regular and timely utilization of ANC ... -
Factors Associated with viral non-suppression among Adolescents Living with HIV at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH): A cross sectional analytical studyFactors Associated with viral non-suppression among Adolescents Living with HIV at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH):
(Clarke International University., 2022)Purpose : WHO defines viral load non-suppression as viral load ≥1000 copies/ml. Within a year of attaining the “90- 90-90” target, current records show that 53% of people living with HIV (PLWH) have viral non-suppression ... -
Determinants of breast cancer screening among women above 18 Years in Banaadir region Mogadishu, Somalia.
(Clarke International University., 2022)Background: In Somalia, data on breast cancer screening is sketchy because the Ministry of Health has limited documented cases of BCS. Somali women remain significantly under- screened for breast cancer due to educational, ... -
Disclosure OF Positive HIV Status TO Sexual Partner(s) and Associated Factors among Mothers Attending Elimination of Mother to child Treatment clinic in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital.
(Clarke International University., 2022-01)Introduction: Disclosure of one’s HIV status to a sexual partner(s) during pregnancy has been shown to result in better clinical outcomes to the mother and baby. In Mbale, 1 in every 3mothers is reported to have disclosed ... -
Predictors Of Male Involvement Inantenatal Care In Palabek Refugee Settlement, Lamwo District, Northern Uganda:
(Clarke International University, 2022-01)Background: Male involvement in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) remains low in developing countries with more involvement being realized in the developed nations. In Uganda, although the government launched the national ... -
Determinants of uptake of Mass Drug Administration for Schistosomiasis Control in Butiaba, Uganda
(Clarke International University, 2022-02)Introduction: Schistosomiasis is one of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) targeted for elimination in Uganda through Mass drug administration(MDA) using praziquantel with a WHO target coverage and uptake of 75% to ... -
Fertility Desires And Intentions Of HIV Positive Men And Women Aged 15-49 Attending HIV Care At Selected Health Facilities In Aswa Gulu District.
(Clarke International University, 2021-12)Studies from different contexts worldwide indicate fertility desires of people living with HIV/AIDS have become a public health challenge, this is for both developed / rich countries like USA and non-developed or limited ... -
Depression And Its Associated Factors Among Students Of Clarke International University, Kampala Uganda.
(Clarke International University, 2022-01)Introduction: Over the years, mental health disorders such as depression have increasingly become a major public health concern. University students are at a crucial transitional stage in their lives, where they experience ... -
Determination of the levels of mental health literacy in Uganda
(IHSU, 2012-11)Background: The advancement of mental health literacy is important for the integration of mental health care services into primary health care. Little is known about the knowledge of and attitude to mental illness in ... -
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 ... -
Compliance To Occupational Health And Safety Guidelines Among Workers In Kakira Sugar Factory
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Introduction: The Sugar industry is one of the important agro-based industries not only in Uganda but also in the world which directly contributes to creating employment, income and social developments in the ... -
Assessment Of Satisfaction With Life Among Elderly Patients Receiving Hiv Care And Treatment In Mulago Hiv Clinic
(CIU, 2018-11)Abstract Background: This study aimed at assessing satisfaction with life among elderly HIV patients attending Mulago HIV Clinic. Method: A cross-sectional study design carried out among elderly people (> 50 years ... -
Assessment Of Determinants Influencing Utilisation Of Sexually Reproductive Health Services Among Adolescent Mothers In Adolescent Mothers In Adekokwok Sub County,Lira District.
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Adolescent sexual and reproductive health is a global health concern, many adolescent are vulnerable to sexual health challenges and the most vulnerable are the adolescent mothers. The government ... -
The Prevalence And Associated Risk Factors Of Needlestick And Sharps Injuries Among Nursing Students In Mayanja Memorial And Rakai Community Nursing Schools
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Needle stick and other sharps injuries have been recognized as one of the most common occupational hazards among health care workers. They increase the spread of blood borne pathogens like HIV, ... -
Awareness,Perception And Implementation Of Comprehensive Sexuality Education:
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Few young people receive adequate preparation for their sexual lives leaving them potentially vulnerable to coercion, abuse and exploitation, unintended pregnancy ... -
Determinants Of Hepatitis B Vaccine Uptake Among Adults In Soroti Municipality, Soroti District.
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Globally, an estimated 2 billion persons are exposed to HBV infection and another 400 million of these individuals exposed are living with Chronic Hepatitis B infection, with 248 million chronic ...