Master of Science in Public Health: Recent submissions
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Assessment of prevention of risk factors to Cardioscular diseases among adults in the communities of Wakiso District
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Non-communicable diseases are a public health problem with cardiovascular diseases leading. At community level it is not yet clear how people prevent CVD’s. There is paucity of data documented on CVD prevention ... -
Determinants of Refugee Livelihood Strategies in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement Kamwenge District
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)ABSTRACT The nature of aid issued to refugees and persons of concern to UNHCR, Humanitarian and other development agencies has over time changed and evolved and livelihoods were the main point of departure (UNHCR, 2006). ... -
Determinants of immunization outreaches influencing the uptake of immunization services:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)ABSTRACT Background: Globally immunization remains a key strategy for reducing child illness and death in children below five years. However not every mother or caretaker can afford to take children to health facilities ... -
Determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Among Women of Reproductive Age in Hoima Municipality - Hoima District
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)ABSTRACT Background: Among all the cancers, cervical cancer is by far the one that can be completely prevented if regular screening and treatment of its pre-cancerous lacerations is done. Therefore, cervical screening ... -
Factors Influencing Child Feeding Practices Among Caregivers of Children 6-23 Months in Ngamba Sub County, Bundibugyo District 2016./
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)ABSTRACT Objective: This study assessed factors influencing child feeding practices among caregivers of children aged 6-23 months of Ngamba Sub County, of Bundibugyo district as per WHO IYCF guidelines. Design: A ... -
Adherence and Associated Factors to Intergrated Management of Malaria Guidelines in Lake Shore Facilities in the Districts of Buyende and Kaliro, Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Malaria is a life-threatening disease. In Uganda, the Ministry of Health adopted the artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) artemether/lumefantrine (AL) 20mg/120mg as the first-line treatment for uncomplicated ... -
Factors Influencing Health Seeking Behaviour of TB Care in Uganda:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Tuberculosis in children less than 15 years is a major public health threat in Uganda with the use of passive case finding whereby children with symptoms are expected to seek care at health facilities for ... -
Predictors for Vesicovaginal Obstetric Fistula Among Mothers Attending Kitovu Hospital in Masaka District
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: The vesico-vaginal is the most common of all the obstetric fistulae (Reassen, 2014). Estimates suggest that at least 3 million women in poor countries have unrepaired vesicovaginal fistulas, and that ... -
Factors Influencing Timeliness of Health Management Information System (HMIS) Data in Private not for Profit Health Facilities, Kampala District, Uganda.|
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)ABSTRACT Background: Evaluations of routine health facility data have identified consistent problems in HMIS completeness, accuracy and timeliness in low and middle income countries (LMIC) health settings (Garrib, et ... -
Assessing Adherence to Standard Infection Control Guidelines at Murchison Bay Hospital, Kampala.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)ABSTRACT Background: Health Care Workers (HCWs) are potentially exposed to infections while performing their duties. Standard Infection control guidelines are regarded as an effective means of protecting HCWs, patients, ... -
Assessment of Infection Control Measures at Mulago Dental School Clinic, Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda/
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background Infection-control measures are practices that are employed to prevent or reduce the risk of disease transmission and include; hand washing, use of personal protective equipments, proper instrument sterilization ... -
Assessment of factors influencing retention of health care workers in Kapchorwa, A rural District of Uganda
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction: Human resource in health sector is one of the most important categories of health systems input which determines the success of the health care provision in any given area. Fifty seven countries most of which ... -
Assessment of Community Health Workers' Contribution to the Utilization of Maternal Health Services Among Women in Kakumiro District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Improving maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) remains an important global health objective, particularly in developing countries with high rates of maternal and neonatal mortality. In several countries ... -
Predictors of Compliance with Further Management of Precancerous Cervical Lesions Among Visually Inspected Positive Women in Apac District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer and cause of death among women worldwide. The disease has a higher incidence in low income countries like Uganda. One way of reducing morbidity and mortality due to ... -
Determinants of Postnatal Care Services Utilization Among Women of Reproductive Age in Maridi County South Sudan.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Postnatal care programme have remained among the weakest, under-utilized and neglected maternal and child health programs despite its proven evidence in improving the health of mothers and new-borns. Understanding ... -
Assessment of the Implementation of the 2010 WHO Recommendations on Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in Namutumba District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)This study assessed the Implementation of the 2010 WHO Recommendations for Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV among HIV positive mothers attending eMTCT clinic in Namutumba district. Background: Available ... -
Assessing community attitude towards community committees in improving quality of health care in North Rukiga Area Development Program in Kabale District
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: In Uganda, community committees for example VHTs committees have worked towards reducing mortality and morbidity (Uganda Program Brochure-Health in Uganda, 2012). General Objective: To assess the community ... -
Risk Factors to Fetal and Early Neonatal Deaths in Health Facilities in Kamuli District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background Fetal and early neonatal death is still a significant public health concern in both developing and developed countries. This study aimed to assess the risk factors associated with fetal and early neonatal deaths ... -
Factors Influencing Viral Load Suppression Among Adolescents on Antiretroviral Therapy:
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Introduction Jinja RRH is one of the public health care facilities offering free HIV care and treatment services in Jinja district. In 2015, the hospital started monitoring adolescent outcomes using viral load tests ... -
The influence of mentor mothers on the uptake of elimination of mother to child transmission (EMTCT) services in the Health centers of Butaleja District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2016-11)Background: Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV has been identified as the greatest means of HIV infection among children (UNAIDS 2010). HIV can be transmitted from an HIV-positive woman to her child during pregnancy, ...