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Malaria Prevalence And Associated Factors Among Children Below The Age Five Years Attending Nakaloke Health Center Iii In Nakaloke Town Council, Mbale District
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-05)Introduction: It is noted globally over 95 countries and territories have on going malaria transmission with an estimated 3.2 billion people who are at risk of getting infected. The WHO indicates that 214 million people ... -
Factors Associated With Initiation Of Complementary Feeds Among Infants Aged 6 To 24 Months In Ggogonya Village, Nsambya Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala District
(International Health Sciences University, 2018-12)Introduction: In Uganda, it was estimated that 63% of mothers initiate complementary feeding before six months and most of these are in urban areas leading to about 2.3 million young children to be chronically malnourished. ... -
Determinants Of Patient Satisfaction With Health Care Services At Out Patient Department Of Gulu Regional Referral Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Introduction: The main purpose of the study is to assess the determinants of patient satisfaction with health care services at outpatient department of Gulu Regional Referral Hospital The World Health Organization (2015) ... -
Care Giver Factors Associated With Adherence To Antiretroviral Therapy Among HIV Infected Children At Kisugu Health Centre III
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: Adherence to ART among children is a dynamic challenging process involving several factors. With use of effective ART therapy, survival of children with AIDS has extensively increased but the benefits of this ... -
Factors Influencing Adherence To Antiretroviral Therapy Among Adolescents And Young Adults Attending China Uganda Friendship Hospital, Naguru - Kampala District
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background: To attain progressed treatment success and maintain a continuous improvement of lives, ART and excellent adherence must move hand in hand. The treatment process of adherence goes further beyond just taking ... -
Factors Influencing Early Sexual Practices Among Secondary Schools Teenagers In Nakaseke District
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Back ground: The rising occurrence of teens‟ early sexual practice is one of the most alarming public health concerns, worldwide. Regardless of the proclamation of the jeopardy of early sex, students increasingly pick ... -
Prevalence And Factors Associated With Diabetes Type 2 Among Persons Aged 30 To 65 Years Old Attending Diabetic Clinic At Tororo District Hospital
(International Health Sciences University, 2017-11)Background. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM II) prevalence is increasing rapidly around the world with both high morbidity and mortality and a high health cost. It has emerged as global pandemic due to a fast upsurge in ... -
Assessing Uptake Of Hepatitis B Services Among Female Sex Workers In Masaka Municipality,Masaka District.
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Hepatitis B is an important public health problem; although it is often asymptomatic initially, the long-term complications include cirrhosis and hepatic cancer, diseases that kill about a million ... -
Compliance To Occupational Health And Safety Guidelines Among Workers In Kakira Sugar Factory
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Introduction: The Sugar industry is one of the important agro-based industries not only in Uganda but also in the world which directly contributes to creating employment, income and social developments in the ... -
Assessment Of Satisfaction With Life Among Elderly Patients Receiving Hiv Care And Treatment In Mulago Hiv Clinic
(CIU, 2018-11)Abstract Background: This study aimed at assessing satisfaction with life among elderly HIV patients attending Mulago HIV Clinic. Method: A cross-sectional study design carried out among elderly people (> 50 years ... -
Assessment Of Determinants Influencing Utilisation Of Sexually Reproductive Health Services Among Adolescent Mothers In Adolescent Mothers In Adekokwok Sub County,Lira District.
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Adolescent sexual and reproductive health is a global health concern, many adolescent are vulnerable to sexual health challenges and the most vulnerable are the adolescent mothers. The government ... -
The Prevalence And Associated Risk Factors Of Needlestick And Sharps Injuries Among Nursing Students In Mayanja Memorial And Rakai Community Nursing Schools
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Needle stick and other sharps injuries have been recognized as one of the most common occupational hazards among health care workers. They increase the spread of blood borne pathogens like HIV, ... -
Awareness,Perception And Implementation Of Comprehensive Sexuality Education:
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Few young people receive adequate preparation for their sexual lives leaving them potentially vulnerable to coercion, abuse and exploitation, unintended pregnancy ... -
Determinants Of Hepatitis B Vaccine Uptake Among Adults In Soroti Municipality, Soroti District.
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Globally, an estimated 2 billion persons are exposed to HBV infection and another 400 million of these individuals exposed are living with Chronic Hepatitis B infection, with 248 million chronic ... -
Assessing Performance Of Epidemic Prevention,Preparedness And Response Teeam In Bentiu PoC Unity State South Sudan
(CIU, 2018-11)ABSTRACT Diseases outbreak has been occurring in Bentiu Protection of Civilians site (PoC) ever since its establishment in 2014 following December 15, 2013 conflict that erupted as a result of disputant within the SPLM/A ... -
Assessment Of Adoptability To Sanitation Practices Among Communities In Nadunget Sub-County,Moroto District
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Correlates Of Optimal Utilisation Of Iron And Folic Acid Supplements Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics In Public Health Facilities In Gulu District.
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: About 12.8% and 3.7% of maternal mortality in Asia and Africa respectively are directly attribute-able to anaemia. One of the major interventions to prevent anemia and folic acid deficiency is Iron ... -
Attrition From Antiretoviral Therapy Among HIV Positive Clients Attending
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: Antiretroviral therapy restores immune function, maintains maximal suppression of viral replication, reduces HIV-related morbidity and mortality, improves quality of life and prolongs survival. Attrition ... -
Determinants Of Shisha Smoking Among Youths In The Universities In Kampala,Uganda
(CIU, 2017)ABSTRACT The study was aimed at assessing the determinants of shisha smoking among youths in Uganda by using the social cognitive theory, taking the cases of Makerere and Kampala International Universities in Uganda. A ... -
Responsiveness Of Mothers Towards Messages Delivered Through Timed And Targeted Counseling Pacakage On Essential Newborn Care In Kyakwanzi District
(CIU, 2017-11)ABSTRACT Background: In Uganda infant mortality rate (IMR) has declined by more than half between the year 2000 and 2016but neonatal death reduces at a slower pace as it is currently at27/1000 live birth. Achieving the ...
