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Quality Of Laboratory Services In Arua District,Uganda
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Introduction: Uganda started implementing Structured Laboratory Quality Systems in 2011 in Three modes of External Quality Assurance, Laboratory Quality Management Systems and Strengthening Laboratory Management ... -
Prevalence And Factors Associated With Head Injuries Among Patients Admitted To The Emergency Unit At Mulago Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: Globally about 5.8 million people die each year as a result of injuries where head injuries account for over 80% of the deaths. These mainly happen to people aged between 10 to 49 years due to mainly road ... -
Factors Associated With Initiation Into Antiretroviral Therapy Care Among People Living With Hiv Attending Entebbe General Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: Most people living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa are initiated to antiretroviral therapy with advanced stage HIV infection. Despite the fact that timely initiation to ART is a critical milestone in achieving ... -
Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Of Nurses On Prevention And Control Of Hospital Acquired Infections In Soroti Regional Referral Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Although nurses prevent and control infections they lack the necessary knowledge to practice infection prevention and control. There is low compliance to infection control precautions including hand hygiene, the use of ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake Of Safe Male Circumcision Among Residents Of Nakavule Village Aged 15-49years
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-12)ABSTRACT Introduction: Male circumcision is one of the ancient and commonest surgical procedures in the world. It is taken up because of different reasons, such as; cultural, religion, social, and medical benefits. Objectives: ... -
Prevalence And Antifungal Susceptibility Patterns Of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Among Hiv Positive Women Attending Medical Care Clinics At Touch Namuwongo Project (IHK)
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Background: As infection with Acquired Immune-deficiency Virus (HIV) befalls endemic in Uganda; the risk of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VULVOVAGINAL CANDIDIASIS (VVC) ) as one of the most opportunistic infections remains ... -
Knowledge Of Health Effects And Attitudes Of Youths Of Lubaga Division Towards Shish
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background; Shishas are water pipes that are used in smoking specially made tobacco made in different flavours. There has been a steady increase in smoking of water piped tobacco globally as well as in Sub Saharan countries ... -
Factors Influencing Adherence To Tuberculosis Treatment Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Attending Mpigi General Hospital - Mpigi District
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is the cause of 1, 8 million deaths annually, 99% of the deaths occurs in the developing countries and among the poorest people of these countries. Studies between high and low income countries ... -
Factors Associated With The Practice Of Voluntary Blood Donation Among Community Members Aged 15-50 Years In Mutundwe-Kiggaga Zone, Lubaga Division In Kampala
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-11)Introduction: Blood transfusion is a fundamental component of healthcare. It plays a big role in saving millions of lives every year, both in routine cases and emergencies. Voluntary donation is the prime factor to a ... -
Assessment Of School Capacity In Developing Self-Management Skills In Children With Cerebral Palsy Attending Mt. Zion Primary School-Kayunga District
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Cerebral Palsy is a public health concern worldwide. It is estimated to have a prevalence of 2-3.5cases per 1,000 live births in the developed world. These CWCP experience a number of challenges ... -
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Pain Assessment In Cancer Patients Among Nurses At Uganda Cancer Institute- Mulago
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: Cancer patients often experience moderate to severe pain, therefore effective pain assessment is required by nurses. Optimum management of pain among cancer patients requires proper assessment of the intensity, ... -
Factors Affecting Dietary Patterns Among Students At International Health Sciences University
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Introduction: Poor eating habits is a major public health concern among young adults who experience transition into university life during which; they are exposed to stress and lack of time. Objectives: The aim of the ... -
Factors Associated With Adherence To Lifestyle Modifications Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Kiwoko Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Introduction: The reduction in the incidence of diabetes is directly associated with change in lifestyle. Adherence to lifestyle modifications is a problem common with type 2 diabetic patients. According to International ... -
Knowledge And Attitude Towards The Practice Of Breast Self Examination Among Women In Namuwongo Zones A And B
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: The study assessed the level of knowledge, attitude and practice about breast self- examination among women in Namuwongo Zones A and B in February 2017 with an aim of preventing breast cancer among ... -
Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Tract Cancer And Level Of Malnutrition Among Patients Enrolling Into Care At Uganda Cancer Institute.
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: Gastrointestinal cancers constitute one of the major health burdens to humans. The available options for treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy may impose nutrition ... -
Factors Associated With Unintended Pregnancy Among HIV Positive Women On Anti-Retroviral Therapy In Gulu, District
(CIU, 2018-11)ABSTRACT Introduction: Unintended pregnancy among HIV positive women remains a significant public health and in particular reproductive health concern. The health effects and drug interaction among the women on ART could ... -
Effect of Male Involvement On Uptake Of ANC Services In Kanungu District
(CIU, 2018-11)ABSTRACT Background: The Ugandan Government has therefore prioritized reproductive health strategies such as the Male Involvement Strategy which is aimed to support on reduction in maternal mortality related to the pregnancy ... -
Prevalence And Associated Risk Factors For Low Birth Weight In Bentiu State Hospital,Unity State,South Sudan
(CIU, 2018-11)ABSTRACT Introduction: Low Birth Weight which is the birth weight of less than 2500g remains a significant public health problem from short to long term consequences. It is responsible for significant neonatal morbidities, ... -
Assessment Of Behavioral Interventions On Female Sex Workers Enrolled In The Strengthening TB And HIV/AIDS Responses Project In Mbale Municipality
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Sexual health education plays an important role in raising knowledge and awareness levels of FSWs on STIs and HIV, leading to sexual behavioural change thereby keeping the transmission rates low, as ... -
Pre-Analytical Errors Affecting Quality Of Final Results At The Pathology Laboratory College Of Health Sciences, Makerere University Kampala Uganda
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Introduction: These pre-analytical errors have been reported as the major pit hole in Pathology laboratory that affect the quality of reports as well as the management and prognosis of the patient. These errors constitute ...
