Master of Science in Public Health: Recent submissions
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Assessing the Influence of Social Determinants of Health on Infant Survival in Ntungamo District, Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: According to The World Bank (2010) there is clear evidence that infant mortality is not just a responsibility of the health care system. Other social and structural factors determine the health of the mother ... -
Assessment of Quality of Sexual Gender Based Violence Services in Government Health Facilities of Namutumba District
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)This study was carried out objectively to assess quality of sexual gender based violence services in government health facilities of Namutumba district. Findings from this study revealed that women (89.9%) were more affected ... -
Adherence to Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation and Associated Factors:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Adherence to iron folic acid supplementation is a very important issue in combating iron deficiency anemia. Yet there are many factors ranging from individual, socio-economic and health facility related that ... -
Determinants of Community Participation in Borehole Management:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: In Uganda, a total of UGX 16.8 billion was spent on borehole construction in FYs 2011/2012-2012/2013 constituting 38% of the total water supply investment (MWE Annual report 2013). Civil Society Organizations ... -
Health Facilities' Capacity in Influencing the Functionality of the District Health Information System Version-2 in Data Management:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Efforts to improve the quality and management of public health information systems in developing countries have led to the introduction and roll-out of the District Health Management Information System - ... -
The quality of village health teams in delivering maternal health services to empower mothers prepare for safe births.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Quality according to the Institute of medicine is the extent by which health care services for individuals and populations raise the possibility of the desired health outcomes and are consistent with current ... -
Factors Associated with Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening among Women in Dadamu Sub-County, Arua District
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide and accounted for 8.2 million deaths in 2012. More than half of all cancers (56.8%) and cervical cancer deaths (64.9%) occurred in low and middle income ... -
Evaluation of relationship between menstrual hygiene management and school attendance among adolescent girls of rural primary schools in Bududa District
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: The Millennium Development Goal is significant to the Ministry of Education which says that by 2015 boys and girls should be able to finish a full course of primary schooling and gender inequalities will be ... -
Assessing the Role of Self Help Groups on Utilization of Maternal Health Services Among Women of Reproductive Age 15-49 Years in Kibuku District/
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Self-help groups have a major influence on how women manage health issues, including pregnancy and childbirth. They also provide an important connection between women and health facilities and can help ... -
Determinants of Choice of Health Care for Maternal Health Services Among Women in a Rural Setting in Kayunga District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: The study was set out to determine the choice of health care for maternal health services among women in a rural setting, Kayunga district. Objectives: It was guided by four objectives; To determine the ... -
Assessemnet of risk factors of Hepatisis B virus (HBV) infection among adults in selected Sub counties in Ngora District
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global public health challenge. Prevalence of current hepatitis B virus infection in the general population of Uganda is about 10%. Hepatitis B virus infection is one ... -
Determinants of DPT3 completion among children below one year in Busolwe Town Council Butaleja District Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: In Uganda, routine immunization coverage for dipthera-pertusis and tetanus (DPT),Measles and poliomelities (polio) for children of ages below 12 months averages. Fully immunized” is the term used to describe ... -
Factors Influencing Child feeding Practices Among Care Takers of Severely Malnourished Children Aged 6-59 Months Admitted at Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit Mulago Hospital.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Feeding practices of children is a crucial factor in determining the health, nutrition, survival, growth and development of an individual WHO, (2013). Further WHO recommends introduction of solid, semi-solid ... -
Determinants of Prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Among HIV Patients Attending Accredited TB HIV Diagnostic Centres in Wakiso District
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction Wakiso district faces a high burden of HIV prevalence of 8.5% which is higher than the National HIV prevalence of 7.3%. Despite the fact that the district health system started the implementation of integrated ... -
Predictors of Missed Appointments Among HIV-Infected Adults on Antiretroviral Therapy Attending Nyamirama Health Center HIV Clinic in Rural Rwanda
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Appropriate management of diseases especially chronic diseases requires that patients keep their scheduled clinic appointments for medical follow up. Consistency in attending these scheduled clinic appointments ... -
Adherence to the Sewerage Treatment Plant Guidelines in Kampala:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: The study examined the level of adherence to the sewerage treatment guidelines at Lubigi sewage treatment plant.The study objectives were to;determine the safety management systems influencing adherence to the ... -
Factors Influencing Utilisation of Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV Among HIV Exposed Infants Receiving care at Kisenyi Health Centre IV Kampala City.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Utilization of EID in Uganda has lagged behind and according to the Ministry of Health as low as 40.2% of HEIs receive virological test for HIV using DNA-PCR tests within two months of birth. This low utilization ... -
Assessing capacity building interventions of indigenous organisations staff on sustainability of HIV/AIDs supported programmes in east Central Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)The study assessed capacity building interventions of indigenous organizations staff on Sustainability of HIV/AIDS child supported programmes in East Central Uganda. The study focused on the nine districts of the East ... -
Assessment of nutrition status of HIV positive adolescents attending art clinic in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Nutritional support is an integral part of a comprehensive response to HIV/AIDS. Adequate quality nutrient intake can improve antiretroviral absorption and tolerance and thus improve the health and quality ... -
Assessing Utilisation of Modern Family Planning Methods Among Women of Child Bearing Age in Maridi County, South Sudan.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: The study conducted was about “assessing utilization of modern family planning methods among women of child bearing age in Maridi County, South Sudan.” There is tremendous need for contraceptive use worldwide ...