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Knowledge and Practices On Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria Among Pregnant Women 15-45 Years Attending Antenatal Clinic at St Joseph’s Hospital Maracha

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Diarrheal Diseases Among Children Under the Age of Five Years Admitted in Paediatirc Ward at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Uganda

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Primary School Practices in Solid Waste Management in Thika Municipality, Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTSAPPROVALDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivABBREVIATIONTABLE OF CONTENTS viCHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION 11.0 Background to the study 11.1 Problem Statement31.2 Main Objective4 1 .2.1 Specific Objectives 41.3 Research Questions41.4 Scope of the study41.5 Justification of the study5CHAPTER TWO6LITERATURE REVIEW62.0 Introduction62.1 Solid waste management scenario62.2 Constituents of solid waste72.3 Categories of solid waste82.4 Solid waste collection processes92.5 Basic collection system...

The Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections Among Mothers Attending Antenatal Clinic at Kiu-Th

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Factors Hindering HIV Counseling Services at Kabwohe Health Center Iv in Sheema District

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THE ROLE OF LOWER GOVERNMENT HEALTH UNITS (HEALTH CENTRES) IN PROVISION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES IN LIRA MUNICIPALITY

TABLE OF CONTENTSDeclaration…………………………………………………………………….4Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………….5Dedication………………………………………………………………………….6Lists of tables and figures………………………………………………….7List of abbreviations…………………………………………………………………..8Operational definition...

Oil Waste Management and Marine Pollution a Case Study of Kilindini Harbour, Mombasa, Kenya.

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVAL iiDEDICATIONS iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ivTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF TABLES viiiLIST OF FIGURES ixLIST OF PLATES xACRONYMS xiABSTRACT XiiCHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION 11.1 Background1.2 Importance of marine environment 21.3 Research problem 31.4 Significance of the study 31.5 General objective 31.6 Research questions 41.7 Limitations of the study 41.8 Operational terms 4vCHAPTER TWO .6LITRATURE REVIEW 62.1 Introduction 62.2 Overview of marine ecosystem 72.3 Impacts of...

Morbidity Pattern of Anemia Among Pregnant Women Who Attend Anc in Ishaka Adventist, Bushenyi District Uganda.

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION…………………………………………..2DEDICATION………………………………………………3ACKNOWLEDGEMEN……………………………..4TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………….5LIST OF TABLES…………………………………6TABLE OF FIGURES……………………………6LIST OF ACRONYMS………………………….7ABSRACT…………………………………………….8CHAPTER ONE1.1Introduction ..................

Prevalence of and Demographic Profiles of Patients Admitted with Stroke in Medical Ward of Kampala International University Teaching Hospital.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Tuberculosis Patients Regarding Anti Tubeculosis Drugs in Katakwii General Hospital,

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PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITYACQUIRED PNEUMONIA AMONG UNDER-FIVES ADMITTED AT KIRYANDONGO GENERAL HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Background: Pneumonia is the leading cause of mortality in children under five years. Many predisposing factors do exist and can be avoided to reduce its prevalence in Uganda, and Kiryandongo where data is scarce concerning this subject. Method: a descriptive questionnaire-based cross-sectional study that involved a total of 220 under-fives admitted at Kiryandongo General Hospital that set out to determine the prevalence and factors associated with community-acquired pneumonia was co...

FACTORS AFFECTING UTILIZATION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AMONG MOTHERS DELIVERING AT FORT PORTAL REGIONAL REFFERAL HOSPITAL, UGANDA

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 ...

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE CARE AMONG RESIDENTS OF CELL B ISHAKAMUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT The literature on mental illness demonstrates poor knowledge of mental illness among the general population and also indicates that people often have stigmatizing attitudes towards mental illness. A descriptive cross-sectional study and quantitative approaches were employed in data collection and 67 respondents were involved both males and females who were selected using simple random sampling method. The results indicated that generally knowledge on mental illness was poor although ...

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOWARDS FIRST AID MANAGEMENT OF BURNS AMONG CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS IN BURAMBA CELL ONE BUSHENYI DISTRICT

ABSTRACTWhile burns take seconds to occur, injuries incurred result in morbidity and mortality among children under five years.The purpose of the study was to assess knowledge and practices of community members towards first aid management of burns among children under five years in Buramba cell one Bushenyi district.The study adopted a descriptive cross section design using a convenient sampling technique. Out of the 30 respondents in the study, majority were females25 (8...

PREVALENCE OF WOUND SEPSIS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG POST-OPERATIVE PATIENTS IN KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, ISHAKA, BUSHENYI-WESTERN UGANDA

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