Master of Public Health in Health Promotion (Dissertations)
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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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Male involvement in early antenatal care attendance in the face of male champions; case study: Mparo HCIV, Rukiga District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-01)Introduction: Antenatal care is one of the key health programmes that promote maternal and child health in Uganda. However, low male involvement in ANC has persisted and poses a challenge to health care provision and ... -
Disclosure of HIV sero-status to sexual partners and behavior change among people living with HIV in Dokolo, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10-01)Disclosure of HIV positive serostatus to sexual partners and/or close relatives and friends is an important public health strategy that offers a number of benefits to the individual and the community. Self-disclosure ... -
Commonly abused substances and available prevention measures among universities in Kampala
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-10-01)Background: Substance use among youth is a worldwide public health problem that impacts negatively on the health sector as well as family and society in terms of morbidity, mortality, crime and social development. ... -
Roles of religious leaders in promoting adolescent sexual reproductive health and rights
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03)Introduction: Young people in their adolescent stage are very vulnerable and the sexual and reproductive health choices they make as they transition from childhood to adulthood determine a lot about their well-being ... -
Determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among women living with HIV and receiving treatment from public health facilities
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03)Background: Cervical cancer disproportionately affects women living with HIV, given that they experience relatively more severe disease sequelae, and poor prognosis. That is in addition to the fact that they are more ... -
Factors affecting the effectiveness of integrated community case management of malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea by VHTS
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-10)Background: Despite of being easily preventable and treatable, malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea continue to be the major killers in Napak district therefore recent years have seen a development of a new generation of ... -
Factors associated with viral non-suppression among HIV-positive young people who received intensive adherence counseling in high-volume health facilities
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04)Introduction: Viral non-suppression is defined as viral load ≥1000 copies/ml according to WHO guidelines. Viral non-suppression among patients on ART is important for timely detection of treatment fai1ures, and ... -
Barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence among HIV positive adolescents accessing HIV /AIDS services; case study: Taso Mbarara
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)Introduction: Several studies have showed that adolescents have suboptimal adherence globally, in sub-Saharan Africa and in Uganda. In general, adherence among adolescents to chronic medication has been found to be lower ... -
Social and environmental determinants of safe food handling among refugees in Kyangwali refugee settlement in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)World over, food safety is a growing concern that has left all planning authorities concerned about the mitigation measures because of the foodborne illnesses that have a significant global burden on mortality and ... -
Factors associated with incomplete childhood immunization among children under five years in Mawogola county Ssembabule district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-17)Immunization is a proven tool for controlling and eliminating life- threatening infectious diseases and is estimated to avert 2 to 3million deaths each year. World Health Organization recommended that children receive ... -
Determinants of quality of care offered to diabetes mellitus patients receiving care from Kawempe national referral hospital Kampala Uganda
(2021-02-01)It is estimated that over 382 million adults are suffering from Diabetes Mellitus, with a prevalence of 8.3% globally. It is also projected that the number of patients having Diabetes Mellitus will double by the year ... -
Assessing the implementation of tuberculosis infection control practices in tuberculosis diagnostics and treatment health care facilities in Kampala district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-10-01)Back ground: Tuberculosis infection control in healthcare settings remains one of the world's biggest challenge in TB prevention and elimination, most especially in high TB burdened countries including Uganda. Health ... -
Correlates of HIV virological suppression among pregnant women; case study: Zombo District – West Nile region, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2020-03-01)Background: Pregnant women living with HIV, are responsible for about 200,000 new HIV cases annually, because of non-virological suppression among more than 10% of them (less than 90%). The population of pregnant women ...
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