Research Papers/Topics in Public Health

A Study on Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Among Women of Reproductive Age in Enugu Metropolis

ABSTRACT Background: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) is a strategy to promote the timely use of skilled maternal and neonatal care, especially during childbirth, based on the theory that preparing for childbirth and being ready for complications reduces delays in obtaining this care. Objective: To assess knowledge and practice of birth preparedness and complication readiness among women in Enugu Metropolis. Method: A cross- sectional study was conducted to determine know...

Patterns of Stigmatization and Discrimination Among HIV Positive Clients Attending the Aids Support Organization (Taso) Clinic- Mbarara, Uganda

Abstract Background HIV I AIDS associated stigma and discrimination is now a public health challenge of global dimension. The objectives of this study were to establish and analyse different levels of related stigma and discrimination. Methodology This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of 260 HIV-positive registered clients attending TASO Mbarara Clinic in the last six months selected using systematic random sampling. Both structured questionnaires and focus group discussion were used t...

Factors and Challenges Affecting Functionality of Village Health Teams in Lyantonde District

),>),> ABSTRACT Background: A VHT is a voluntary, non-political, health executi ng agency in-charge of the health of public at household levels, comparable to facility level one. A VHT comprises of 4 - 5 people selected on a popular vote in a village. Despite efforts to establish them, they have not functioned to the expectations. Objective: To assess the factors and challenges affecting functionality of VHTs in Lyantonde so as to recommend appropriate strategies aimed at effectively exploit...

Factors Affecting Community Participation in Solid Waste Management A Case Study of Walukuba Division, Jinja District

ABSTRACT  Introduction In developing countries, most of the municipalities spend large proportions of their budgets on the collection, transport and disposal of solid waste. Their solid waste management is a costly service that consumes between 20% and 50% of their available operational budgets for municipal services. The specific objective of the study is; 1. To assess the social economic factors affecting the community in participation in solid waste management in Walukuba I Masese Divisio...

Assessment of Patients Perception of Health Service Delivery in Mubende Regional Referral Hospital (Outpatient Department)

ABSTRACT  This is a study canied out in Mubende Regional Referral Hospital with the aim of assessing patients’ perception of health service delivery in Outpatient department (OPD).The hospital faces challenges among which indude limited space, inadequate funding and Inadequate staffing. The hospltai receives ciltidsm from politicians that the services offered are inadequate, yet the health workers feel that they provide the best services to patients. It is upon this background that the res...

Factors Affecting Immunization Coverage of Children under Five Years in Elashabiyaha District, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia

ABSTRACT  Background: Elashabiyaha is one of the largest districts in Lower Shabelle region Somalia who has accommodated one of the most populous Somali IDPs camps. Only 30% of children are immunized against the six major childhood diseases. These are far below the targeted average percentage of 80%. This study was conducted to explore cunent immunization coverage of the children under five years in Elashabiyaha and to assess factors affecting immunization coverage of the child~en under five...

The Prevalence and Factors Associated with Malnutrition Among Children Aged 6-59 Months Inbushenyi District

ABSTRACT Bushenyi has persistently registered highest levels of childhood malnutrition in the whole of Uganda despite being referred to as "the food basket" of the country. Malnutrition is a major public health problem of developmental concern with both health and socio-economic consequences. High prevalence is in developing countries which contribute up to 50% of the world's under-five mortality. This study determined the prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among children age...

Predictors of Low Birth Weight in Bushenyi District, Uganda

ABSTRACT The study sought to establish the factors that lead to low birth weight (LB W) of children born in the health units in Bushenyi district. The objectives were to establish the prevalence of LBW of babies born in the health units and to establish the relationship between LBW and selected risk factors. The first four hundred and ninety five ( 495) mothers who delivered in the selected health units during July - August 2008 were considered for the study. The study was carried out from th...

Factors Affecting Mental Health Clinic Attendance In Sheema District, South Western Uganda

ABSTRACT Introduction: The study assessed factors affecting mental health clinic attendance in Sheema district, south-western Uganda. Regularity of mental health clinics, socio-economic and health facility factors were determined and assessed. Methodology: A health facility based descriptive cross sectional study design was used for this research. A total of208 mental patients in remission phase were enrolled from four purposively selected health facilities in Sheema district. Additionally ei...

Utilization of Information and Communication Technology by Student in North Central Universities

ABSTRACT Public policies on education form a framework of the direction governments intend the education sector to take with the view to enhancing the efficiency and productivity of its human resources in order to achieve the nation‟s needed development. This is due to the prime place the human capital occupies in coordinating the other factors of production. Therefore, this study sought the impact of public policy on the education sector in Nigeria, with a focus on Kogi state, 1992-2011. T...

Assessment of Factors Influencing the Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers with Less Than 2 Years Children in Hodan District, Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT Background: Exclusive breast feeding is defined by World Health Organization (WHO) as giving breast milk alone for the first 6 months of life. World Health Organization recommends Mothers to breastfeed babies exclusively in the first six months. Breastfeeding and good nutrition for children are essential for achieving the Millennium Development Goals, particularly the goals relating to child survival. Breastfeeding is known to be the best way to feed infants by providing the psycholo...

Epidemiology of Unsafe Abortion Related Maternal Health Complications and Disabilities in Western Uganda

ABSTRACT Unsafe abortion is a public health, sexual and reproductive health problem affecting so many women globally yet it is neglected. It has led to the death of many women, leaving others with both long term and short te1m complications and disabilities. The aim of the study was to determine the epidemiology and cost of management of unsafe abmtion related maternal health complications and disabilities western Uganda. The study was longitudinal and employed quantitative methods. Four hund...

Perception and Practice of Breastfeeding in Public Places in The Ayawaso West Wuogon Sub Metropolitan Area, Accra

ABSTRACT  Introduction and objectives:  Breastfeeding is recommended for infants from birth to two years and beyond and is expected to be offered to be offered on demand. In developed countries, women have suffered abuse (verbally or physically confronted) and made to feel embarrassed for breastfeeding in public places. It is not clear if similar situations occur in developing countries where breastfeeding is typically universal. A better understanding of societal perception of breastfeedin...

The Perception and Attitude Towards Insecticide Treated Nets in The Control of Malaria Amongst Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at La General Hospital

ABSTRACT Introduction: Malaria poses public health challenge in endemic African countries. Malaria contributes nearly 20% to low birth weight babies in endemic areas, still births and maternal deaths. Pregnant women are more likely to be anaemic and give birth to low birth weight or stillborn babies with malaria infection during pregnancy. Regular use of insecticide teated nets by pregnant women is a vital intervention in the prevention of malaria among pregnant women in endemic areas. Objec...

An Assessment of Adolescent/Youth Friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in The Volta Region of Ghana

ABSTRACT Background  Over the past decade, the framework of adolescent-friendly health care has been used to better orient health services to the needs of young people. In fulfilling this worthy aim, the state of this adolescent-focused care and the performance based on client perceptions have to be regularly evaluated. Objective This study seeks to access the satisfaction with the youth friendly sexual and reproductive health services rendered to young people in the Ho, Hohoe and Kpando Mu...


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