Abstract Background: In Uganda, the number of diabetics has been increasing over the years since it attained independence. What is already known on this topic is that, Diabetes mellitus is a growing public health problem, from 30 million people affected 10 years ago to over 130 million now (Amos, 2007), and an estimated 300 million by 2025 (WHO, 2010). Study Objective: To determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among patients seen in medical ward at Kampala International University Teac...
Abstract Globally and locally in Uganda family planning is promoted to enable individuals and couples to space and limit birth. Family Planning promotion is based on demographics and health concerns and basic human rights, clients may use either artificial Family Planning or Natural Family Planning methods but none is 100% effective. This study was done to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Family Planning in Women of Reproductive age, in Kiryandongo, and in an attempt to accompl...
Abstract Every year Uganda loses about 6,000 women as a result of pregnancy related complications. A significant proportion of these deaths occur because women are not able to have healthy planned pregnancies. In Uganda, according to the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey, 41% of married women wish to space their pregnancies but are reluctant to use FP. The objectives of the study were to determine the level of knowledge of mothers at KIU-TH regarding family planning services, to identify h...
Abstract There has been an increase in numbers of patients readmitted with relapse in schizophrenic disorders than new admissions and approximately half of those readmitted allegedly have relapsed S/Z. At K.I.U-TH the outpatient department, Annual report of 2017 revealed that a total of 420 patients admitted, (43%) 180 were readmissions of S/Z. Where by relapses can be expected in 70% of patients after the first episode. The study was to assess factors contributing to relapses among Schizophr...
Abstract Cancer cases have increased over the years especially in sub-Saharan Africa, maybe because of a rise in incidence or improvement in diagnosis. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women in Uganda and these deaths have been projected to keep on increasing. Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common sexually-transmitted infection and the primary underlying cause of cervical cancer. There are risk factors associated to HPV transmission and Ca. cancer of which, good kn...
Abstract: Self-medication, as one element of self-care, is the selection and use of medicines by individuals to treat self-recognized illnesses or symptoms. It is use of non-prescription medicines by people on the basis of their own initiatives. Although, over the counter drugs are meant for self-medication and are of proven efficacy and safety, their improper use could have serious implications both on health care professionals and their patients or clients. Social work is one of the caring ...
Introduction: Skin lightening is the act of lightening the skin complexion by using substances that are applied on the skin or administered into the body by other means. The use of skin lightening agents has its drawback in terms of causing harmful effects such as skin disorders like depigmentation, rashes, pimples, discolorations, kidney damage, cancer, neurological and psychiatric disorders depending on how the agents for skin lightening are used. Objective: The paper examines the knowledge...
Abstract More than one in five hundred women die of pregnancy or pregnancy related causes which are preventable through proper utilization of family planning services. Among married women, 34.3% have an unmet need for family planning and yet are in need of limiting and spacing their children. The aim of the study was to determine Factors Influencing Utilization of Family Planning Services among Married Women (15-49 Years) In Kitwe Town Council, Ntungamo District. A cross sectional descriptive...
Abstract Background: Pneumonia is the number one infectious killer of children under age 5 years, killing an estimated 2400 children a day globally and in Uganda, pneumonia is the second leading cause of death among children under the age of five years. The main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with pneumonia among children under 5 years old attending Kiryandongo hospital. Methods: Hospital based cross-sectional study was employed on 100 child-mother pa...
Abstract In Uganda, it was recently shown that 52% of the adult population have serological evidence of previous hepatitis B exposure and 10% are chronic carriers with infection rates varying across the country from 10% in the south west and 25% in the north east. To assess knowledge, attitude and practices of nursing students on ward placement at KIU-Teaching Hospital about prevention of hepatitis B virus, a descriptive crosssectional study design quantitative in nature was used to recruit 7...
Abstract Background: Depression has slowly but steadily become a serious public health concern globally. It has become the second highest leading cause of morbidity among people within the 15–44-year age group and is projected to become the second leading cause of early death and disability by 2020. Medical school is a time of significant psychological distress for many students. Previous studies suggest higher prevalence of depression among medical students in comparison to the general pop...
Abstract The study was carried out to assess the knowledge and practice of HIV positive mothers towards infant feeding options at Serere Health Center IV, Serere District. The study design was cross sectional and descriptive and it employed both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. The study involved a total of 30 respondents. In conclusion, HIV positive mothers were not fully knowledgeable about infant feeding options as only half of the respondents 15 (50%) had heard about ...
ABSTRACT Erlangea tomentosa is been used traditionally in the management of several diseases including pain and inflammation. However, their efficacy has not been scientifically validated. The aim of this study therefore is to investigate the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of the aqueous leaf extract. The plant materials were collected from Rukararwe Eco centre, Bushenyi district in Uganda. The oral median lethal dose (LDso) in mice was determined using Lorke's method. Analgesic a...
Kenya committed to end AIDS as a public health threat and address all forms of Sexual and Gender Based Violence by 2030. In addition, the country is determined to address the challenge of adolescent pregnancies. SEXUALANDGENDER BASEDVIOLENCE The National AIDS Control Council (NACC) and National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) have partnered with National Government Administration Officers (NGAO)to develop and implement strategies for eliminating this Triple Threats; sexual gende...
Background: Health in All Policies (HiAP) is an intersectoral approach that facilitates decision-making amongpolicy-makers to maximize positive health impacts of other public policies. Kenya, as a member of WHO, hascommitted to adopting HiAP, which has been included in the Kenya Health Policy for the period 2014–2030. Thisstudy aims to assess the extent to which this commitment is being translated into the process of governmentalpolicy-making and supported by international development ...