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Factors affecting male involvement in the uptake of maternal and child health services in Ndorwa County West, Kabale district
(Medip Academy, 2022-02-18)
Background: Maternal and Child Health care involves reproductive goals of; preventing unwanted pregnancies, decreasing high risk pregnancies, reducing morbidity and mortality and increasing accessibility to family planning ...
Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and the associated factors among children and adolescents with a history of maltreatment in Uganda
(EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY, 2022)
Worldwide, children who grow up under adverse conditions risk the development of mental health problems. However, reliable data on the estimated magnitude of mental disorders of PTSD, depression and their associated factors ...
Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy
(American Psychological Association`, 2020-08-27)
As different countries grapple with COVID-19, stringent measures aimed at controlling its spread have been put in place. However, these preventive measures coupled with the fear of contracting the disease are likely to ...
Praziquantel and Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Hepatic Schistosomiasis
(Adis, 2020-12-26)
Abstract
Background There is a general consensus that widespread use of praziquantel in populations where schistosomiasis is
endemic prevents development of hepatic schistosomiasis and its complications. However, a few ...
Community Perceptions on the use of Traditional Medicine among People experiencing Sexual Dysfunctions in Greater Mbarara, western Uganda.
(Kyokusiima Naome Kapere, 2022)
In Uganda, studies have indicated that up to 52% of the sexually active population aged 18 to 70yrs experience different sexual dysfunctions and it is predicted that the prevalence of dysfunctions will increase dramatically ...
First Hour Initiation of Breast Feeding & Associated Factors, among Mothers at Post Natal Ward in Fort Portal Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Science Research Publishing, 2021)
Background: Breast milk is recommended as the best feeding option to neo nates and infants for it confers immunological benefits that help to reduce
neonatal and infant morbidities and mortalities. WHO recommends that ...
Prevalence and Predisposing Factors of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection among the Boda-Boda Riders in Mbarara Municipality-Uganda
(Science Research Publishing, 2020-07-09)
Background: Boda-Boda is a well-known and booming motorcycle taxi that
employs youths to earn a living. They transport passengers at a faster rate
where other means of transport are inaccessible or would be time ...
Factors Associated with Treatment Adherence of Patients on Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs Following Covid-19 Pandemic at Health Facilities of Masaka City, Uganda
(American Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice, 2022)
Purpose: To examine factors associated with adherence of patients on Anti-tuberculosis
treatment in Health facilities at Masaka City. Specifically the study was guided by four
objectives; to establish the current level ...
Factors Affecting Uptake and Use of Family Planning Services among HIV Positive Clients in Nyakitunda Sub-county, Isingiro district
(f Bishop Stuart University, 2020)
Access to family planning services provides reproductive resources such as birth control,
contraceptives and prevention of STDS and HIV. It is a cost effective strategy for prevention of
mother to child transmission ...
Strengthening District Health Teams Capacity in Surveillance Systems and Response to Public Health Threats in Western Uganda through Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)
(Science Research Publishing, 2020-05-07)
Aim: To strengthen the District Capacity in surveillance for effective detec tion, Reporting and Response to Public Health threats. Background: The
overall aim of a good surveillance system is to strengthen the capacity ...