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This study was conducted in Bushenyi western Uganda at Kyabugimbi HCIV to determine the risk factors of neonatal sepsis in, so as to recommend interventions for the DHT to improve neonatal health. A questionnaire consisting of both closed and open ended questions was used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. SPSS was used for data entry and analysis and data was presented in tables. Majority were Banyankole accounting to 60.5% of the respondents. Of these majority of the respond...
This research was to assess the knowledge and attitudes of mothers towards caesarian section among mothers attending MCH clinics at Rwekubo HCIV Isingiro District. The study was conducted from 60 respondents using a descriptive cross sectional study design in which the quantitative data was collected for assessing the knowledge and attitudes of mothers towards CS. From the study, a majority 55 (91.7%) of the mothers had knowledge about caesarian section and 40 (66.7%) had ever undergone the o...
This was a cross sectional descriptive study carried out to determine the factors leading to under utilization of modern contraceptive a mong women attending antenatal clinic in KIU-TH, Ishaka, Bushenyi district in South-Western Uganda. The specific objectives of the study was to determine the knowledge of mothers in child bearing age on contraceptive use, to determine the attitude of mothers in child bearing age towards contraceptive use, to assess mothers accessibility to modern contracepti...
The study sought to assess the attitudes of healthcare providers in KDH towards providing contraceptives for teenagers in Kiryandongo, as one of the areas to combat teenage pregnancies. Materials and methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 73 healthcare providers in KDH, using self-administered, pretested questionnaires. Results More than half (57.6%) of the respondents perceived the provision of contraceptives for adolescents as promoting sexual promiscuity, while 32....
Globally, it is estimated that nearly 500,000 women die annually from causes related to pregnancy and child birth and 99% of these deaths occur in developing countries. Male involvement in the antenatal care services clearly goes against prevailing gender norms in many places in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite instituting programme targeted at encouraging male partner participation in antenatal programmes. The purpose of the study was to investigate factors hindering Men involvement in Antenatal ...
The study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of tiptop yogurt as a some of probiotics against enteric pathogens isolated at KIU-TH. It was conducted to isolate and identify any probiotics available in yogurt, obtain cell free supernatants (bacteriocins) and expose them to 0 selected enteric pathogens, evaluate the effect of bacteriocins from individual isolates and the combination of the bacteriocins on the pathogens. Ciprofloxacin 50mg/ml was used as a positive control. It was hypothesiz...
Abstract Introduction Family planning is a basic human right for an individual / couple to exercise control over their fertility, make informed decision on the number of children they want to have. The purpose of the study was to assess the factors contributing to underutilization of artificial contraceptive methods among female nursing students of KIU Ishaka-Bushenyi. Methodology. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design, a simple random sampling technique was used to get a to...
Abstract The study determined the knowledge, attitude, and practices on SBE among women aged 18-45 years in gynecological ward at KIU-teaching Hospital The Specific objectives of the study were; to determine the knowledge, to identify the attitude and determining practices of SBE among women aged 18-45 years in gynecological ward at KIU-teaching Hospital. The study was conducted through a descriptive cross sectional study design qualitative in nature. The findings showed how lack of knowledge...
Abstract Background: In Uganda, the number of diabetics has been increasing over the years since it attained independence. What is already known on this topic is that, Diabetes mellitus is a growing public health problem, from 30 million people affected 10 years ago to over 130 million now (Amos, 2007), and an estimated 300 million by 2025 (WHO, 2010). Study Objective: To determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among patients seen in medical ward at Kampala International University Teac...
Abstract Globally and locally in Uganda family planning is promoted to enable individuals and couples to space and limit birth. Family Planning promotion is based on demographics and health concerns and basic human rights, clients may use either artificial Family Planning or Natural Family Planning methods but none is 100% effective. This study was done to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Family Planning in Women of Reproductive age, in Kiryandongo, and in an attempt to accompl...
Abstract Every year Uganda loses about 6,000 women as a result of pregnancy related complications. A significant proportion of these deaths occur because women are not able to have healthy planned pregnancies. In Uganda, according to the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey, 41% of married women wish to space their pregnancies but are reluctant to use FP. The objectives of the study were to determine the level of knowledge of mothers at KIU-TH regarding family planning services, to identify h...
Abstract There has been an increase in numbers of patients readmitted with relapse in schizophrenic disorders than new admissions and approximately half of those readmitted allegedly have relapsed S/Z. At K.I.U-TH the outpatient department, Annual report of 2017 revealed that a total of 420 patients admitted, (43%) 180 were readmissions of S/Z. Where by relapses can be expected in 70% of patients after the first episode. The study was to assess factors contributing to relapses among Schizophr...
Abstract: Self-medication, as one element of self-care, is the selection and use of medicines by individuals to treat self-recognized illnesses or symptoms. It is use of non-prescription medicines by people on the basis of their own initiatives. Although, over the counter drugs are meant for self-medication and are of proven efficacy and safety, their improper use could have serious implications both on health care professionals and their patients or clients. Social work is one of the caring ...
Introduction: Skin lightening is the act of lightening the skin complexion by using substances that are applied on the skin or administered into the body by other means. The use of skin lightening agents has its drawback in terms of causing harmful effects such as skin disorders like depigmentation, rashes, pimples, discolorations, kidney damage, cancer, neurological and psychiatric disorders depending on how the agents for skin lightening are used. Objective: The paper examines the knowledge...