Faculty of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Determinants of adherence to elimination of mother to child transmission feeding guidelines for HIV-exposed infants of mothers living with HIV in Mpigi district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-06)Background: Breast milk contains antibodies as well as innate factors that function to inhibit this uptake of the virus, which is why a mixed diet of breast milk and formula has a higher risk for infection than a diet ... -
Factors influencing solid waste littering by the transport sector: A case study of long-distance bus terminals in Kampala city.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)Introduction: Public bus transport plays key roles in facilitating the development of economy as it aids trade and social wellbeing through movement of goods and people. Therefore, it is a pre-requisite of efficient ... -
Factors associated with the uptake of contraceptives among female sex workers in Kampala –Uganda; Case Study: Makindye and Rubaga Division
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-06-01)Background: Women of reproductive age and sexually active should use modern contraceptives which is essential to securing the well-being and autonomy of women, while supporting the health and development of communities ... -
An Evaluation of the success stories of low-income countries that met Millennium Development Goal 5 target
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-08)Introduction Maternal mortality is a challenge across the world especially in low-income countries and over time, countries all over the world have been making efforts to improve maternal health services with the aim ... -
Willingness of ante-natal mothers to uptake elimination of mother to child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV services in Gulu regional referral hospital, Gulu district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-08)Introduction Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV accounts for 14% of all new HIV infections worldwide (UNAIDS 2010). An estimated 3.2 million children were living with HIV at the end of 2013 mostly in sub-Saharan ... -
Experiences of women who conceived while using long acting reversible contraception in Kabale district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-09-01)Background Long acting reversible contraceptives are promoted by family planning programs globally as highly effective and convenient family planning methods. The long active reversible contraceptives are however not 100% ... -
Improving life skills for students in Kitebi secondary school.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-08-01)Access to education is one of the fundamental rights of every child, which should be delivered in a conducive and safe learning environment. Schools have been identified as ideal settings for health promotion among children, ... -
Lived reproductive life experiences of men below 55 years with prostate cancer.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-05-01)Introduction: Worldwide cancer is still one of the major killers. In Uganda prostate cancer is ranked as the most rapidly increasing cancer especially in the young men with an incidence rate of 5.2% annually and an ... -
Examining the practice of school based sexuality education programme in primary schools in Bugiri District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-01-01)Background Sexuality education has been highly controversial in Uganda in the past several decades. This comes as a result of perceived resistances from parents, teachers, religious leaders and law makers which are due ... -
Lived experiences of people living with disabilities and HIV/AIDS in Kampala.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-11-01)Back ground: Although efforts have been made through establishment of programs and campaigns to make sure that the spread and effects of HIV/AIDS is minimized among people living with disabilities, it is so unfortunate ... -
Barriers and facilitators in the provision of health information about hepatitis b and polio immunization among infant and young child clinics in Rakai district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-05)This study aimed at examining the factors which hinder or facilitate the provision of health information about Hepatitis B and Polio immunization among infant and young child clinics in Rakai District. In order to learn ... -
Sexual risk associated with gambling among youth in Kampala
(2016-09-01)The status of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of youth and adolescents in urban areas across the globe especially in developing countries like Uganda is alarming. Evidence from Uganda Aids Indicator survey 2011, ... -
Exploring barriers and contributing factors to menstrual hygiene management among school girls in rural primary schools: Kiboga District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-02-01)In spite of the vast studies on menstruation that have majorly focused on cultural influences and misconceptions as well as poor educational outcome due to mismanagement, there is lack of formative evidence on systems, ... -
Effectiveness of teacher-based interventions in addressing malnutrition among sub-saharan african primary school children
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-09)In order to address the high malnutrition rates in Sub Saharan Africa, majority of nutrition programs have continuously been streamlined through the health system yet this has not yielded results as expected. The ... -
Factors affecting the uptake of cervical cancer screening services among women aged 25 to 65 years at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital (HRRH), Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-08-01)Background: Cervical cancer is a public health concern that stretches from a local to global scale. This can be detected through early and regular cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer screening was introduced in Hoima ... -
Factors influencing utilization of postnatal care in first week among postpartum mothers aged 15-49 years in Bugiri District.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10-01)Background: High maternal and infant deaths occur within the first 24 hours to during the first week after birth which is a critical time for both the mother and newborn. Although utilization of early postnatal care prevents ... -
Drivers for nutrition care to clients with mental illnesses attending Ugandan regional referral mental health units
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-09)Background: The narrow approach of managing mental illnesses with drugs has made mental health to remain a global public health problem with deaths occurring as earlier as 32 years less than the rest of the population. ... -
Determinants of compliance to occupational health and safety guidelines among mill plant workers of roofings rolling mills, phase iii – Namanve
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)Background: The workplace has been established as one of the priority settings for health promotion in the 21st century. This is because it directly influences the physical, mental, economic and social well-being of ... -
Factors related to self-medication and its effects on the health of University students in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)Self-medication is a common practice in most parts of the world (Joseph et al, 2011) and it is of public health concern worldwide. The purpose of the study was to determine the factors related to self-medication and its ... -
Contributions made by trained village health team members in the provision of injectable family planning methods in Apac District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10-01)Introduction: This study was about assessing the contributions made by the trained village health teams (VHTs) in the provision of injectable family planning methods in Apac district. The study specific objectives included: ...
