Master of Science in Public Health: Recent submissions
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A Study on the Level of Malaria Parasitaemia Among Blood Donors in Abuja, Nigeria.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction. There is a global effort to control and ultimately eliminate malaria in all ramifications. Irrespective of this global fight, transfusion transmitted malaria (TTM) remains an issue of concern in most malaria ... -
Adherence to safety measures among employees of crown beverages limited in nakawa division, kampala capital city authority.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Industrial workers are exposed to hazards in their work places as they engage in routine work, these hazards include physical, chemical, biological and mechanical. To reduce on the effect of these hazards, employees are ... -
Adherence to Infection control measures Among Heath workers in Private Health Centres in Kampala district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction The research was about adherence to infection control measures among health workers in private health centres in Kampala district. Infection control was the area of interest as it is still not given too much ... -
Health Belief Model Strategy and Safe Sexual Practices:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: This study assessed the Health Belief Model Strategy on Safe Sex Practices: A case study of International Health Sciences University (IHSU) Undergraduates. The main objective was to establish the effect of ... -
Influence of inventory control on the availability of essential medicines and medical supplies in HCIVs of Wakiso district
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)The objective of the study was to establish the influence of inventory controls on the availability of essential medicines and medical supplies in HCIVs of Wakiso district. This is comes after realizing gaps in availability ... -
Adherence to laboratory test results in the management of malaria in KCCA health centers in Kampala city, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: This study aimed at assessing the levels of adherence to laboratory test results in the management of malaria in KCCA health centers in Kampala City, Uganda. This was on the basis of the facts that the ... -
Assessment of Andersen's Behavioral Model for Insecticide treated nets utilization Among Children Under Five Years in Makindye Ssabagabo Sub county, Wakiso district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction Although ITNs and even untreated bed nets are demonstrated to reduce morbidity and mortality due to malaria among children under five, their utilization remains very low in many malaria endemic areas. Few ... -
A Comparative Study of Nutrition Interventions on Malnutrition Among Children Aged 6 - 59 Months in Kamwenge district.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction The study took place in Kamwenge district, over 236.95 km west of Kampala. Its purpose was to determine the extent to which nutrition interventions of Developing and Delivering Biofortified Crops project have ... -
The Responsiveness of Pregnant Women (15-45 years) to short message service Alerts on Danger Signs During Pregnancy in and Arround Ssonde, Goma Sub - County - Mukono municipality.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Mobile health (mhealth) as is in western countries can be of importance in Uganda particularly in reaching the semi urban and rural pregnant women with timely information. Attention should be given to most basic ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of HIV - testing practice among clients aged 15 - 49 at Mulago assessment centre - Mulago hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Globally, the number of people living with HIV has increased from around 8 million in 1990 to 34 million by the end of 2010 with a stabilization of the overall growth of the epidemic in recent years. HIV ... -
Performance of Epprc members in Preparedness and Response to Disease Outbreaks:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Disease outbreaks have always existed as long as the history of humanity, however the number of cases and the case fatality rate of an outbreak determine the economic and social disruptions endured. The ... -
Exclusive breast feeding Among Women of The Reproductive Age Group in The Formal Sector in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding provides ideal nutrition for infants and is sufficient to support optimal growth and development for approximately the first six months after birth (American Academy of Pediatrics, ... -
Factors Associated with Low Back Pain Among Health care workers in Kibuli Muslim Hospital Kampala, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Low back pain has turn out to be an important public health issue as it has high prevalence rates in many countries and also it costs implications. It was also reported by Brennan et al, (2007) that low back ... -
Effect of Type 2 Diabetes on the Quality of Life of Adult Patients Attending Health Center IVs an Hospitals in Kiruhura Disttrict.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Diabetes is a chronic progressive disease of an epidemic character, causing considerable human, as well as social and economic losses. Diabetes makes many demands on lifestyle and poses debilitating and ... -
Utilization of Postnatal Care Services Among Women Of Reproductive Age in Juba County - South Sudan.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: Postpartum period is a very special phase in the life of a woman and her newborn. For women experiencing childbirth for the first time, it marks probably the most significant and life-changing event they have ... -
Predictors of Length of Hospital Stay Among Burns Patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: According to WHO (2014), burn injuries are a major problem to health care worldwide. Ninety five per cent of all burns cases occur in LMICs (WHO, 2009). Most burn injuries lead to prolonged and expensive ... -
Prevalence and Predictors of Hepatitis B Infection in Arua Municipality, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2015-12)Background: In Uganda, Hepatitis B is highly widespread with about 10% national prevalence. In the northern region, it ranges from 18% in North West to 25% in the North East. This study focused on determining the prevalence ... -
Quality of Services for the Physically Disabled and Their Effects on Performance of Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Mukono Municipality.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study dealt with the quality of services for the physically disabled and their effects on performance of students in secondary schools in Mukono Municipality. The study was concerned with examining the availability ... -
Assessment of Availability and Functionality of Fire Safety Measures in Critical Areas of Public Hospitals:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Background Hospitals are large complexes that are occupied with patients and visitors who are unfamiliar with the layout of the building and procedures to take in case of a fire. Critical areas in hospitals on the other ...