Master of Science in Public Health: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Adherence to Safety and Preventive Measures Among Workers in Rice Factories:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction/Background: Occupation safety and health risk factors vary depending on the specific industry and kind of sector. Statistics for Uganda alone on occupational safety and health cannot be easily established due ... -
Assessment of Quality of Care in Private Clinics in Juba, Republic of South Sudan.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction/background: Private health care practice is one of the main elements of health care financing strategy in the Republic of South Sudan. Quality assessment of care in this sector is an essential measure of care ... -
Factors Associated with Adherence to First Line Antiretroviral Therapy Among Adults in Kalungu Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction/background: Adherence is defined as taking medications correctly according to prescription. Poor adherence to ART has become a problem leading to poor viral suppression. Poor viral suppression is a major cause ... -
Maternal Insectcide-Treated Net Use in Prevention of Malaria Among children Under 5 Years in Budaka.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction/background: Insecticide-treated bed net (ITN) use has been proven as the most effective vector control measure for reducing malaria transmission in endemic areas. However, the benefits derived from ITN’s to ... -
Performance of Health Workers in a Recently Devolved System of Government in Nakuru County - Kenya 2010 to 2014.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: This study assessed the performance of health workers in a recently devolved system of government in Nakuru county 2010 to 2014. Objectives: To establish factors that impede or enhance performance of ... -
An Assessment of Barriers and Facilitators of Retention Among HIV Positive Persons Enroled for Care and Treatment in Karamoja:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: While positive strides have been made in the increasing of the uptake of HIV prevention and care services in Karamoja, there is still a persistent number that get lost during follow up from care. The overall ... -
Investigating the Prevalence of, and Risk Factors Influencing Self - Medication for Fevers Assumed to be Malaria Fevers in Bugesera District, Rwanda, 2014.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Self-medication for malaria is a common practice and is a problem of public health concern especially in areas of malaria endemicity. Its prevalence in Sub-Saharan Africa ranges from 16.8% to 44.2%. Bugesera ... -
Analysis of Absenteeism Among Health Workers in Public Primary Health Facilities, Mbale District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: The study of health workers absenteeism in public primary health facilities in Mbale District draws findings from unannounced visits of 26 public primary health facilities. The Health facilities were visited ... -
Cost Analysis of of HIV Laboratory Test Services at AIDs Infomation Centre, Kampala Regional Laboratory, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Globally, there is emerging scarcity of resources, this is even worse in sub-Saharan Africa, with the health sector ones highly affected by the shortage of resources. It is significant to note that financial ... -
An Assessment of Retention Strategies for Pregnant and Lactating Mothers into the PMTCT Program at Itojo Hospital, Ntungamo District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-09)Introduction: Globally, over 90% of pediatric HIV infections are due to MTCT (Ayalu A. e tal, 2012). In Uganda, 46% children are exposed to HIV from their mothers. Worldwide, retention at 12 months was 81% (WHO, 2011) and ... -
Factors Influencing the Uptake of Mental Health Services to Genocide Victims :
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)This study was done to determine the factors that influence the uptake of mental health services to genocide victims, with a case study of Gasabo district, Kigali city, Rwanda. The main objective of the study was to ... -
Knowledge and Practices of Health Workers Towards Injuries due to Sharps in Health Facilitities and Access to HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis in Nakaseke District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University, 2010-09)The study aimed at assessing health workers knowledge and practices related to sharp injury prevention, and access to post exposure prophylaxis against HIV, so as to generate information that will be used by the DHT to ... -
The Factors Influencing the Development of Hypertension Among Health Workers in Iganga District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Hypertension has increasingly become a vital medical and public health issue affecting 1 in 3 adults globally, with 80% global burden in the developing countries. It is a life style related preventable condition ... -
The Influence of Data Use on Evidence Based Decision Making on Health Care Delivery at Health Centres :
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study entitled: „The Influence of Data Use on evidence-based decision making on Health Care Delivery at Health Centres‟ was conducted at the 13 public health centres in Koboko District. The main Objective: The study ... -
Assessment of the Appropriateness of the Cessation of Breast Feeding Before Two Years by HIV-Positive Mothers.
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)This study was to establish whether HIV positive mothers with weaned children below 2 years meet the AFASS criteria at the PMTCT clinic. The Main Objective of the study was to assess the AFASS criteria for HIV positive ... -
Assessment of the Road Safeness and Prevalence of Road Traffic Accidents in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)The study was carried out to assess road safeness and prevalence of road traffic accidents in Uganda; it was a cross-sectional survey with both qualitative and quantitative data collected. Findings indicated that road ... -
Assessment of the Effects of Stone Quarrying Activities:
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)This study is about assessing the effects of stone quarrying activities on stone quarry workers, surrounding communities and the environment. It was conducted at Kawanga stone quarry in Kireka township, Wakiso district. ... -
Comparing Sexual Reproductive Health Needs and Practices in Relation to their HIV Sero-Status :
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)Introduction: This study compared the sexual reproductive health needs and practices of HIV positive and HIV negative adolescents in Tororo district. The independent variable being HIV sero-status of the adolescents and ... -
A study of Factors Affecting Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Among Women Aged 20 to 60 Years.
(International Health Sciences University, 2011-09)This study was done in Hoima district to determine the socio-demographic, clients’ and institutional factors affecting cervical cancer screening uptake among women aged 20 to 60 years so as to improve early detection as a ... -
Factors Influencing the Performance of Village Health Teams (VHTS) in Health Promotion :
(Internationl Health Sciences University, 2011-09)The study focused on examining the various factors that directly and indirectly influence the performance of VHT activities. The study was based on a scientific fact that incentives, availability of supplies and support ...