Diploma Clinical Medicine and Community Health: Recent submissions
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Perception and Attitude of Couples Towards Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Uganda :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), in its various forms, is endemic in communities around the world, cutting across class, race, age, religion and national boundaries. In Uganda, more than half of the population of ... -
Factors Influencing the Practices of Female Genital Mutilation in Chesosurwo Village, Kono Parish, Binyinyi Sub-county, Kween District - Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Female genital mutilation is defined by the WHO as all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia (that is; labia majora, labia minora and the clitoris) or other injury ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Condoms Among Secondary School Students Aged 15 to 20 Years in Seguku, Sabagabo Zone Wakiso District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Condoms are considered the most effective ways of preventing un-intended pregnancies Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS. Correct, consistent use and understanding the predictors of their use among ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescents Towards Sex Education in Selected Secondary Schools in Gulu Municipal Council, Gulu District.
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Prevalence of Alcohol Use and it's Effect on People Living with HIV Care Programs:
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The World Health Organization estimates that there are about 2 billion people world wide who consume alcoholic beverages and 76.3 million with diagnosable alcoholic disorder (WHO,2001). Alcohol causes 1.9 million death ... -
Factors Affecting Utilization of Maternity Health Care Services Among Mothers Attending Maternity Clinic in Kawaala Health Center III Rubaga Division, Kampala District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)This study was sought to determine the factors affecting the utilization of maternity health care services in Kawaala HCIII in Rubaga Division, Kampala District, Uganda. This is due to the fact that all pregnant women stand ... -
Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of International Health Sciences University Female Students Towards Breast Self Examination.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction. Breast cancer is among the leading causes of cancer deaths world wide, it is the leading cause of cancer deaths in less developed. In Uganda it is the second main cause of non HIV cancer related deaths. ... -
Factors Influencing Malnutrition Among Children Under 5 Years in Uganda :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)The study was based on the topic “Factors influencing Malnutrition among children under 5 years in Uganda, a case study of Kumi Hospital Malnutrition Unit”. It aimed at finding the causes of malnutrition among children, ... -
Assessment of Factors Contributing to Undernutrition in Children Less Than Five Years of Age Admitted to Kalagala Health center IV in Luweero District, Uganda.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Despite the numerous interventions that have been put in place to combat malnutrition by several government and non government organizations, childhood Under nutrition is still a problem affecting most Ugandan children. ... -
Mothers' Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards the Management of Febrile Seizures in Children Below 5 Years in Kabubbu Parish, Nangabo Sub-County, Wakiso District.
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Febrile seizures is one of the most causes of death in children below five years, but if managed well at home there is a good prognosis. Maternal attitudes influence a mothers decision to take action or ... -
Knowledge and Consistency of Condom Use among a High Risk Group :
(International Health Sciences University., 2014-11)Introduction: Although HIV prevalence in Uganda has reduced from over 30% in the early 1980s to 6.4% in 2006, many people still suffer from HIV and many more are still getting infected with the disease. Condom use is ...