ABSTRACT This was a descriptive cross sectional quantitative study, carried out at LRRH in Lira municipality, northern Uganda. A total of 100 respondents were sampled and interviewed. The study aimed at assessing the prevalence and factors associated with dental caries/decay among patients attending dental clinic at LRRH. Results: From the study 100% of the respondents agreed to brushing their teeth, out of which 41% brushed their teeth once a day, 21% after every meal, 34% twice daily and 4%...
ABSTRACTIntroduction - The purpose of the study was to investigate the PREVALENCE OF MALARIA IN CHILDREN AT NKOARANGA HOSPITAL. Malaria is a parasitic disease which kills many people each year, 75% of these are children. Our aim is to study malaria in children admitted at Nkoaranga Lutheran Hospital, which is remotely situated in the Meru district in northern Tanzania.Method - The study involved interviews. Respondents were selected through purposive sampling techniqu...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) still stand as one of the commonest health problems affecting women of reproductive age. The knowledge and practices on STIs among susceptible populations such as women of reproductive age attending or visiting Kampala International University Teaching Hospital need to be established. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determinethe knowledge and practices related to sexual transmitted infections among women of reproductive a...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of content ……………………………………………….…...….……...................iList of abbreviation……………………………..………………………….………..….. ...iiCHAPTER ONE1.0 Introduction/Background………………………………………………………. 21.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 21.2 Background…………………………………�...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDeclaration…………………………………………………………………….4Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………….5Dedication………………………………………………………………………….6Lists of tables and figures………………………………………………….7List of abbreviations…………………………………………………………………..8Operational definition...
ABSTRACT Background: Family planning services have been implemented in Uganda for nearly 60 years. Initially the services were run by urban based Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and restricted to married women, either accompanied by the spouse or provided with a written document to confirm spousal acceptance. In Uganda, especially in rural districts like Kabarole the risk of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions remains high due to relatively low contraceptive use. Methods: A cross ...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION .................................................................................................................................... iiAPPROVAL .......................................................................................................................................... iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...................................................................................................................... ivDEDICATION .....................................
ABSTRACT This study was set to assess the prevalence and factors associated with acute malnutrition among under-fives attending Kiryandongo hospital in Western Uganda. Its objectives included determining the prevalence of acute malnutrition among under-fives and also identifying the various factors associated with acute malnutrition among under-fives attending Kiryandongo hospital, Western Uganda. The study adopted a cross sectional study design in which quantitative data was collected using ...
ABSTRACTIn this study, the prevalence of Tuberculosis (TB) among HIV/AIDS patients Comboni Missionhospital was investigated. In addition, the comparison between microscopical and radiologicaltechniques of TB diagnosis was studied as well as the specimen of most diagnostic value.Out of 86 confirmed Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients examinedmicroscopically with Ziehl Neelson (ZN) cold staining method for Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) insputa, were positive for AFB showing a prevalenc...
AbstractCertain elements are necessary to attain the infection control goals of personnel health service:coordination with other departments, medical evaluations, health and safety education,immunization programs, management of job-related illnesses and exposures to infectiousdiseases, through policies according to the CDC.In light of the above, study was designed to evaluate the infection control practices at KIUTHusing the surgical department as a model. The study aimed at determining the s...
ABSTRACTSickle cell disease is a major public health problem in the Sub-Saharan Africa contributingsignificantly to morbidity and mortality in children under ten years. SCA accounts forapproximately 16.2% of all paediatric deaths in Uganda. The pattern of SCD inheritance,however, predicts likely changes in the prevalence and distribution of the SCD. The objectiveof the study therefore was to establish the current prevalence oof sickle cell disease as well asassociated factors among children u...
ABSTRACTBackgroundDiabetes Mellitus affects more than 30 million people worldwide. It is said to be the fourth orfifth leading cause of death in most developed countries, newly industrialized nations and isepidemic in many developing countries. The objective of the study was to determine theprevalence risk factors and complication among patients with diabetes mellitus seen in medicalward and outpatient department at Kampala International University Teaching HospitalMethodologyA cross sectiona...
ABSTRACTBackground: Breast milk contains all the nutrients required by infants in the first 6 months of life for good health and development. Breastfeeding therefore, is an important public health strategy for reducing maternal, infant and child morbidity and mortality (Jones, 2013; Kramer, 2012). Good breastfeeding practices especially exclusive breastfeeding can prevent under five deaths in developing countries (WHO and UNICEF. (2013)).Objectives: The objectives of the study were to determi...
TABLE OF CONTENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENT.............................................................................................................. 4DEDICATION................................................................................................................................. 5LIST OF ACRONYMS .................................................................................................................... 8CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION.......................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION ......................................................................................................................................... iAPPROVAL................................................................................................................................................ iiACKNOWLEDGEMENT.................................................................................................................................. iiiDEDICATION..................