Master of Public Health in Health Promotion (Dissertations): Recent submissions
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Perspectives of patients and informal caregivers on cancer palliative care at hospice Africa Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10)Introduction: The purpose of the study was to examine the phenomenon of cancer palliative care as perceived by patients and informal caregivers who are receiving palliative care at Hospice Africa Uganda. The study shows ... -
Lived experiences of hepatitis B patients receiving healthcare services at Lira regional referral hospital, Lira district, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2022-03-31)The specific objectives were: ascertaining the socio-cultural beliefs of the HepB patients about the disease, ascertaining the lived experiences of HepB patients before acquiring the disease and exploring the lived experiences ... -
Perspectives of patients and informal caregivers on cancer palliative care at Hospice Africa Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)The purpose of the study was to examine the phenomenon of cancer palliative care as perceived by patients and informal caregivers who are receiving palliative care at Hospice Africa Uganda. The study shows the views, ... -
Predictors of cholera outbreaks among households in Mazimasa and Himutu sub-counties in Butaleja district – Eastern Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-09-01)Background: Cholera is an infectious disease of public health importance can’t be overstated, given the hypovolemia it causes with its associated sequelae, in addition to the possible health ripple effects on the wider ... -
Impact of the family support group initiative on the lives of HIV positive mothers in Kalangala district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018)Family Support Groups are meant to be a behavioral support initiative for HIV positive mothers in a way that the mothers can encourage but also be encouraged by their peers in matters of seeking health services like ... -
Factors influencing adoption of oral health promotion by antenatal care providers in Moyo district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)Introduction: Oral health promotion during pregnancy has been recognized as an important global public health issue and number of statements and guidelines have been published emphasizing the need for improved oral ... -
Factors influencing the state of maternal nutrition in Jinja district, South-Eastern Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-11)Context: Due to the existence of variations and complexity of determinants of maternal malnutrition across the globe (Black et al, 2013; Newcombe el al, 2015), research need not to only concentrate on magnitude of this ... -
Determinants of womens’ decisions to modern contraceptive use among women aged 15-49 years in Lira municipality in northern Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)Introduction: Uganda’s population constitutes a large pool of women entering their reproductive age which represents rapid population growth for decades to come. Given the current low contraceptive prevalence rate more ... -
Factors influencing completion of antenatal care among women in Kiruhura district, Western Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-01-01)Antenatal care (ANC) is one of the global interventions designed to contribute to the reduction of maternal and child mortality playing an important role in ensuring a healthy mother and baby during pregnancy and after ... -
Community satisfaction with village health teams’ mobilization activities for HIV and anti-natal care intervention in Masaka district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-09-01)Introduction: In recent times of global health workers‘ shortage, community mobilization and empowerment is an important health promotion intervention for underserved population in rural areas. In Uganda, Village health ... -
Factors influencing adoption of oral health promotion by antenatal care providers in Moyo district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10-01)Introduction: Oral health promotion during pregnancy has been recognized as an important global public health issue and number of statements and guidelines have been published emphasizing the need for improved oral health ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
