Master of Science in Public Health: Recent submissions
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Comparative Study of Malaria Risk Factors and Access to Healthcare Services by Batwa and Non-Batwa Communities in Kanungu District South Western Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Malaria remains a major public health problem in Africa, Uganda and Kanungu district specifically. This paper is drawn from an Masters Public Health study which focused on risk factors for contracting malaria ... -
Utilization of Integrated Mental Health Services:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)In the quest to explore the usage of integrated mental health services, the research set out to assess the utilization of these services in Masaka district with four specific objectives: Finding out the utilization rate ... -
Assessment of Occupational Health Hazards and Safety in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study was to assess the occupational health and safety measures in Fiduga flower farm in Mpigi district in Uganda. The specific objectives were I. To identify common occupational injuries/ hazards in Fiduga flower ... -
Factors Associated with Domestic Violence Among the 50 Years and Above Living with HIV-AIDS:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Domestic violence cuts cross all age groups and globally, between 10% and 69% of women report of having been physically assaulted by their sexual partner at least once in their life. Furthermore, between 6% and 47% of adult ... -
An Assessment of the Effect of Interpersonal Communication Campaigns on the Utilization of Modern Contraceptive Services in Kachumbala Sub-County Bukede District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study assessed the effect of Interpersonal Communication campaigns on the utilization of modern contraceptives in Kachumbala Subcounty Bukede District, by examining the IPC methods used, women's attitudes and beliefs ... -
Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV and the Associated Factors Among Children Born to HIV Positive Mothers in Kapchorwa District
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Based on the most recent global estimates, 2.3 million children younger than 15 years of age are living with HIV, (UNAIDS, 2010) and in line with this, mother to child transmission of HIV results in approx. ... -
The Influence of Compliance to Road Traffic Rules on the Incidence of Road Traffic Accidents Among Commercial Motorcyclists:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The Study entitled: “the influence of compliance to road-traffic rules on the incidence of road-traffic accidents among commercial motorcyclists in Kampala metropolitan District” set out to establish the contribution of ... -
Health Seeking Behaviour Among Women in Soroti District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)This study investigated the factors influencing the health seeking behaviour of women in Soroti district. It sought to establish the role of individual, community and health system factors on their health seeking behaviour. ... -
An Analysis of the Patterns of Injuries Among the Residents of Mbiko Town, Buikwe District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background Injuries are a major cause of mortality, morbidity and disability world over and these are most experienced in developed countries as they are heavily industrialized. These countries invest heavily in research ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Lubaga Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Introduction: In Uganda, women are still dying of breast and cervical cancer, yet these two are preventable diseases. Cases of breast and cervical cancers usually present in the late stages and the outcome of the treatment ... -
Assessment of Dietary Intake and Prevalence of Malnutrition in Children Aged 9 - 14 Years in Private Boarding Primary Schools in Kampala, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Abstract A cross sectional study to assess the dietary intake and prevalence of malnutrition in private boarding primary school children aged 9-14 years was carried out in Kampala district. A total of 563 children were ... -
Predictors of Treatment Failure Among HIV Infected Adults on First Line Regimen of High Active AntiRetroviral Therapy:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Scaling up Highly Active Antiretroviral therapy in resources-limited settings is a global health goal. However the emergence of resistance to first line ARV drugs leads to the need of less tolerable and more ... -
Health Seeking Behaviour for Mental Health Services:
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study was a cross sectional study in which a census was conducted involving 384 household respondents. Data was collected by interviews, questionnaires and documentary review and analyzed by Statistical package for ... -
HIV Positive Breast Feeding Mother's Compliance with the MoH Recommended IYCF Options in Mukono District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background: Mother To Child Transmission (MTCT) of HIV still remains a threat especially in resource limited settings like Uganda where breastfeeding is the norm and remains the largest source of HIV transmission in children ... -
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 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 ... -
Risk Factors Associated with Repeated Cholera Out Break, in Karambi Sub-county, Kasese District.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Kasese District is still among the thirty nine districts that suffer episodes of Cholera outbreak since 1997 with Karambi Sub-county being the most hit area every year. Probably no clear studies that has been done on the ... -
Inventory Management and Availability of Medicines;
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)The study was on Inventory Management and Availability of Medicine- Case Study of Mbale Regional Referral Hospital was conducted in Mbale, Uganda from November, 2012 to September, 2013. The objectives of the research were ... -
Determinants of Overweight and Obesity Among Primary Four to Seven Pupils in Selected Schools in Mukono District and Kampala City, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University, 2013-09)Background to the study Childhood obesity on the worldwide is still increasingly recognized as one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. This is mainly attributed to the global nutritional ...