Master of Science in Public Health: Recent submissions
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Assessment of Provider Initiated Testing and Counseling Implementation Among Health Care Providers in Public Health Facilities in Budaka District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)HIV testing and counseling (HTC), has for long been recognized as a critical component of a comprehensive HIV program, it‟s the entry point for accessing needed HIV prevention, treatment and care, and support services. ... -
Factors Influencing Men to Engage in Homosexuality:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: Same-sex relationships are currently illegal and taken as immoral in Uganda as in many other sub-Saharan African countries (Uganda‘s Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2009 &Leviticus 18:22 & 20:13). Same-sex practices ... -
Assessment of Willingness by Employees to Pay for Infertility Treatment:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: The use of assisted reproduction technology (ART) in the treatment of infertility has increased rapidly in recent years and there have been many debates focusing on whether insurance should cover the procedures. ... -
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 ... -
The Role of Male Parents on Sexual Health Education Among Adolescents Living in Gulu Municipality, Uganda
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The role of male parents and their involvement is a very important phenomenon in influencing the sexual attitudes and behaviors of adolescent’s health. This study was carried out to investigate the role of male parents on ... -
Assessment of Adherence to Infection Control Measures Amongst Medical Students:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Assessment of adherence to infection control measures amongst medical students. A case study of Mbarara University Medical School Introduction In order to attain the necessary experience required in medical practice, ... -
Factors Influencing Safe Sex Practices to Prevent HIV Transmission Among Young People Living with HIV in Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background Though there are recent declines in Uganda, HIV prevalence has increased to 7%, highest in central region and at 4% among 10-24 year olds, with 80% of new HIV infections attributed to sexual transmission.1 O ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of Media in the Social Marketing of Contraceptives Among the Rural People of Reproductive Age Between 15 - 49 Years in Bungokho Sub - County, Mbale District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Globally, different mass communication strategies have been used in Health Promotion and Social Marketing with varying degrees of success. Contraceptive knowledge is widespread even among the rural people with no education; ... -
Quality of HIV/AIDS Clinical Care Services in Uganda Prisons:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction/ Background: This study was to evaluate the quality of HIV/AIDs clinical care services and the level of clients’ satisfaction in Uganda Prisons. Broad Objective: To evaluate the quality of HIV/AIDS clinical ... -
Assessment of the Quality of Health Care Service Provision in Management of Patients:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: A disturbing paradox in Uganda health care has been quality of health services delivery despite large efforts over many years to improve health services for patients. The study focused on health centers ... -
Assessment of Factors Affecting Utilization of Antenatal and Postnatal Care Services in Kasese District of Western Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Utilization of Antenatal care (ANC) and Postnatal care (PNC) services can greatly impact on the major causes of infant and significantly affect trends of maternal and child mortality. Antenatal care may play ... -
The Influence of Health Workers' Pay Practice on the Level of Service Delivery:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study: “The influence of health workers’ pay practice on the level of service delivery” was undertaken to determine the influence of public health workers’ pay on the level of health service delivery at CUFHN. The ... -
Factors Influencing Male Involvement in Child Birth in Rugando Sub - County, Rwampara County, Mbarara District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: The benefits of involving men in women’s reproductive services and child delivery in particular are well recognized and have been advocated by many (Clark, 2001). The failure to incorporate men in maternal ... -
Risk Factors Influencing Low Birth Weight Babies in Kampala Capital City Authority:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction and background The prevention of Low birth weight (LBW) is a major public health priority because of it's associated risk factors. Low birth weight is the weight of a baby less than 2,500gram (Rizvi S.A., ... -
Factors Associated with Non Adherence to Diabetic Treatment:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction and Background. The study investigated the factors associated with non adherence to diabetic treatment basing on a case study of Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. 347 million people have diabetes all over the ... -
The Assessment of Stress Factors and Nurse Performance in Ruhaama County.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study assessed the influence of stress factors on nurse performance. The objectives of the study were to determine the level of performance of nurses, establish whether work environment stress factors, economic stress ... -
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 ... -
Factors Influencing Adherence to Safe Sexual Practices Among HIV-Positive Adolescents Attending Selected Health Facilities in Jinja Town.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Individuals under ART are advised to engage in safe sexual practices because the purpose of ART is to control HIV, not only in terms of treatment but also of the infection rate. Failure to adhere to safe ... -
Factors Influencing the Care of Patients with Epilepsy in Kawempe Division - Kampala District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study of factors influencing the care of patients with epilepsy in Kawempe Division -Kampala District involved 150 respondents (70 patients with epilepsy, 70 care takers to patients with epilepsy and 10 health workers ...