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The Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Mothers On Immunization at Rukunyu Health Iv Kamwenge District

ABSTRACT According to UDHS (2011), a considerable proportion of childhood morbidity and mortality caused by vaccine preventable diseases. According to MOH 2011, overall, latest coverage data shows that routine immunization coverage remains at only 52 percent of children age 12-23 months being fully vaccinated. It was a cross sectional discriptive study of mothers who were randomly selected from mothers who had brought their children for immunisation during the month of febuary form Monday to ...

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Poor Sleep Quality and Patterns Among Patients Admitted On the Psychiatric Ward at Kampala International Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi District

TABLE OF CONTENTDECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. iAPPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... iiDEDICATION...............................................................................................................................iiiACKNOLOGEMENT ................................................

Knowledge and Practices of Postnatal Mothers Towards Umbilical Cord Care of Newborns at Kagando Hospital Postnatal Ward, Kasese District

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Assessment of Factors Contributing to Low Immunization Coverage in the Under Five Years in Comboni Hospital Kyamuhunga Bushenyi District-Uganda.

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Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Mentally Ill Patients Among People in Ishaka – Bushenyi Municipality

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Factors Affecting Prevalence of Self Medication of Antibiotics Among Adult Population in Ishaka-Bushenyi Municipality

ABSTRACT Introduction: The research deals with the factors affecting the prevalence of self-medication of antibiotics among adult population in Ishaka-Bushenyi Municipality. It was guided by the following objectives: to determine the prevalence of self-medication of antibiotics and other miscellaneous issues among the adult population in Ishaka-Bushenyi Municipality, to establish the socio-demographic characteristics of adult population engaged in self - medication of antibiotics in Ishaka-Bu...

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Preterm Birth at Kiryandongo General Hospital

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Assessment of Occupational Health Hazards at Kitagata District Hospital Sheema District Uganda

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Inorganic Pollutants in Drinking Water of South Western Uganda: Implications On Water Safety and Cancer Risks for Ugandans

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Prevalence, Treatment, And Gametocyte Carriage In Cidldren With Malaria At Ishaka Adventist Hospital

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARA TTON .................................................................... iDEDIC AT! ON .............................................................................. !ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................. 2ABSTRACT ............................................................... 6CHAPTER I : .................................................................... 71.0 Introduction .................................... 7 1.1 Backgro...........

The Utilization Of Emergency Contraceptives Amongst People Visiting Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital Between April And August 2017

ABSTRACT  Background Emergency contraception refers to methods of contraception that can be used to prevent unwanted pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive method failure (WHO, 2017).Worldwide there are about 210 Million pregnancies each year, some 80 million of these are unintended, and one in ten of these pregnancies end in an unsafe abortion. Objectives: The study aimed to; determine the demographic characteristics, the availability of EC’s and the utilizati...

A Study of Treatment and Management Procedures of Peptic Ulcers in Hospitals in Bushenyi District

ABSTRACT Peptic ulcers is one of the common diseases affecting both men and women. It is a non racial worldwide disorder which has no significant preference rate for sex, season or culture. Most estimates suggest that between 5% and I 0% of the general population will develop a peptic ulcer during their lifetime. Peptic ulcer bleeding is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. A cross sectional prospective and descriptive study was carried out the in thre...

Assessment of Factors Contributing to High Prevalence of HIV/AIDS Amongst People of Reproductive Age in Kamukuzi Sub County Mbarara District.

ABSTRACT The study was aimed at establishing the factors that contribute to high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the youth in Mbarara district. Across sectional study was used to establish the above factor using questionnaires, observation, personal interviews, and documentations. During the study, the findings were; most of the individuals 28 (50%) interviewed suggested that they would not die alone while students preferred joining NGO’s if tested positive. 28 (50%) of the individuals were in...

Prevalence of Tuberculosis Among HIV Sero-Positive Patients Attending HIV Clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi District

ABSTRACT. Back ground. This study on the prevalence of TB among HIV sero-positive was carried at the HIV CLINIC of Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIUTH), Ishaka Bushenyi district. Aims (objectives). 1. To find out the prevalence of tuberculosis among HIV sero-positive patients aged 15 years and above attending HIV clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. 2. To assess knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about TB/HIV co-infection among HIV sero-positi...

Factors Associated With Non Adherence To Art Among Hiv Infected Patients Attending Art Clinic At Kitagata Hospital, Sheema District Western Uganda.

ABSTRACT Background: Patient adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) is an issue that is growing in prominence and generating a burgeoning interest with ART roll-out. In the absence of a cure, ART is the only available option that offers the possibility of dramatically reducing HIV/AIDSrelated morbidity and mortality. Therefore, successful administration of this treatment depends on sustained and strict adherence to the prescribed regimens. However, sustaining adherence to antiretroviral...


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