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Correlates of intimate partner sexual violence among pregnant women in Napak district Northern Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-01)Although historically portrayed as a gender issue, intimate partner sexual violence is of immense reproductive health importance, particularly during pregnancy. It is associated with gynecological complications not ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with virological non suppression among HIV positive adolescents treated with antiretroviral therapy in Apac district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2020-12-01)Globally, there is an increasing population of adolescents and young people among people living with HIV which require more concentrated focus on adolescents and young people (UNICEF, 2018). High virological non-suppression ... -
Quality of postnatal care on neonatal outcomes among newborns: case study Gulu regional referral hospital
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-06-01)The 24 hours during postnatal period remains a significant public health challenge due to its associated morbidities and mortalities. This study assessed the quality of postnatal care provided to postpartum mothers and ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on traffic regulations among Kampala- Masaka highway passenger service vehicle drivers
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)Road traffic crashes continue to be a leading cause of death causing an estimated 1.2 million people globally each year with millions sustaining serious injuries and enduring long term adverse health outcomes. Recently ... -
Determinants of virological suppression among adults living with HIV and linked to care in Wakiso district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10-01)Besides preventing transmissions, virological suppression has numerous reproductive health implications especially for adults, them being of reproductive age, when not achieved. For female adults, non virological ... -
Determinants of uptake and access to hepatitis B vaccination among health workers in public health facilities; case study: South Western Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-10-01)Introduction: Hepatitis B vaccination among health workers is one of the most cost effective strategies of preventing the occupation risk of infection with the hepatitis B virus. With its relatively modest costs and ... -
Factors influencing traditional herbal medicine use during pregnancy among women attending health facilities; case study: Mpigi District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-07-01)Introduction Traditional herbal medicine is common, and WHO estimates its use in developing countries at about 80%, including use during pregnancy. Despite documented adverse outcomes secondary to, or aggravated by ... -
Access to emergency medical care by sexual violence survivors through the police systems in Kampala district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-09-01)In Uganda and anywhere else, the police can be a trigger or propeller of ill or good health depending on how Sexual Violence victims are handled. Despite police efforts, violence against women and men still remains ... -
Determinants of modern contraception use among youths (15 – 24 years); case study: Bumanya sub-county in Kaliro district, Eastern Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)1.Introduction: It is estimated that over 14 million adolescents give birth in a yearglobally. These pregnancies and births pose a serious public health challenge. The situation is worse in low and middle-income countries ... -
Factors influencing uptake of safe male circumcision services; case study: Rwenshama fishing community, Rukungiri district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-07-01)The study was purely qualitative in nature and it aimed at finding out the factors that influence the uptake of SMC in the fishing community. Rwenshama fishing community in Rukungiri district was selected as a study ... -
Factors associated with inappropriate antibiotics use among the community members in Kyengera town council
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10-01)Misuse of antimicrobials is widespread in both humans and animals and includes dispensing over the counter, self-medication, and unlicensed medicine outlets among others. The consequences of AMR are severe. AMR leads ... -
Using action research to improve the availability of safe drinking water; case study: Nsangi Health Centre III, Wakiso district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2020-12-01)Health care organizations like hospitals are highly resistant to change because of professional role behaviors, hierarchical structures and the influence of hidden curricula that inform organizational culture. Action ... -
Risk factors for multi-drug resistant tb among tb cases in the West Nile region of Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)Introduction Multidrug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) indicates TB, which is resistant to at least Rifampicin (R) and isoniazid (H) and remains one of the unresolved challenges in the control of TB in Uganda. Current ... -
Factors influencing utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among young people (10-24) in Iganga municipality
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2020-12-01)Globally, young people are one quarter of the world’s population with an estimate of 1.8 million and 86 percent are living in less developed countries. This has a huge implication on the existing health systems which ... -
Factors influencing maternal health care seeking behavior among women of reproductive age with disability
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09)Introduction: Over one billion people worldwide and 19% in Uganda are said to live with some form of disability (WHO, 2018).This study examined the health seeking behavior for maternal health services by describing the ... -
Factors associated with post-abortion family planning uptake among women in Kawempe national referral hospital, central Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03)Background:Each year, about 4.7% to 13.2% of all maternal deaths are attributed to unsafe abortion. Developing countries have considerable higher rates of abortion, where 37 to 39 per 1000 women abortion rates were ... -
Factors influencing utilization of reproductive health services among imprisoned women in selected prisons in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03)Background: There is increase in the numbers of incarcerated women in prison system. Many of these women are of reproductive age with many reproductive health related problems. Under such circumstances women in prisons ... -
Evaluate the implementation process and effect of performance based financing in the health centers of Jinja diocese: case study centers of Jinja diocese
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011-08-01)Most of the low and medium income countries are far below their targets as regards the health related Millennium Development Goal and it will be impossible for them to meet their targets by 2015 (World Bank 2008, WHO ... -
Sexual relationship power and its association with teenage pregnancy among mid adolescents in secondary schools in Kalungu district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-10-01)This study set out to assess the association between sexual relationship power and teenage pregnancy among mid adolescents in secondary school with in Kalungu district. It was prompted by Nakiyingi et al (2009) findings ... -
Assessing the effects of substance abuse on crimes among the motorcyclists in Ntoroko district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-10-01)The study assessed the effects of substance abuse on crimes among motorcyclists in Ntoroko district. It focused on identifying the different forms of substances commonly abused among the motorcyclists, identifying ...
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