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Browsing Masters of Public Health by Subject "Bushenyi District"

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    Assessment of problems associated with increased alcohol intake among youth in Bushenyi District, Western Uganda
    (Kampala International University, 2014) Akinbo, Elizabeth Abiodun
    The objectives of this study were to determine prevalence and magnitude of health problems associated with alcohol intake among youth in Bushenyi district, Uganda and outline the relationship between alcohol intake and alcohol related problems among the study group. The methods; used was descriptive cross-sectional study design; a sample of 384 youth were selected from Bushenyi district to participate in the study. Multi-stage systematic random sampling technique was done and a quantitative questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. Results; the study established that alcohol problems were highly prevalent among the youth assessed.
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    Factors affecting the utilization of delivery services in Hospitals by pregnant women in Bushenyi District
    (Kampala International University, 2012) Aiyegbusi, Victoria Olufunke
    Maternal mortality still remains high in Sub-Saharan Africa and a challenge to public health despite the progress made in recent decades to improve maternal health outcomes. Many factors 14 were identified such as difficulty in accessibility to health facilities, long distance, low women education, low women income, cost on transport, attitude of the health workers at the health facility, poor service provision all directly influence low utilization of hospital delivery services by the pregnant women.
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    Factors influencing men’s involvement in prevention of mother to child transmission services in Bushenyi District, Uganda
    (Kampala International University, 2012) Fahma, Hassan Moallim
    This study was aimed to assess factors influencing men’s involvement in prevention of mother to child transmission services in Bushenyi district, Uganda. Background: Mother To Child Transmission (MTCT) is the most significant source of HIV infection in children below the age of 15 years. Since the beginning of the pandemic, an estimated 5.1 million children worldwide have been infected, almost through MTCT. Methodology: a cross sectional design was adopted; a quantitative data was collected from respondents using researcher- administered questionnaire. Data was entered to the computer using EPI DATA SPSS, version 16.0 and all variables were analyzed using SPSS analysis, cross tabs and chi square. Data was presented in percentage, frequency, charts, and tables.
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    Hygiene practices among students in secondary schools in Bushenyi District Western Uganda
    (Kampala International University, 2015) Hashi, Mohamoud Ahmed
    The main focus of this study is to assess the hygiene practices among students in secondary schools in Bushenyi district. The study will be restricted to the different hygiene practices among students in secondary schools in Bushenyi district, establishing the hygiene practice and adequacy and status sanitary facilities in secondary school.
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    The need for curriculum-based sex education on the sexuality of secondary school students in Bushenyi –Ishaka municipality Bushenyi District
    (Kampala International University, 2015) Ekanem, Regina
    This study examined the need for curriculum-based sex education on the sexuality of secondary school students in Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality, Bushenyi District in Western Uganda. The study objectives were to determine the level of knowledge of sex education among secondary school students in Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality, to establish the prevalence of sexually related problems among the chosen secondary schools and to find out the views of stake holders on the need for curriculum-based sex education as a means of alleviating the burden of sexuality-related problems in Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality and in Uganda as a whole.
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    The need for curriculum-based sex-education on the sexuality of secondary students in Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality Bushenyi District
    (Kampala International University, 2015) Akanem, Regina
    This study examined the need for curriculum-based sex education on the sexuality of secondary school students in Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality, Bushenyi District in Western Uganda. The study objectives were to determine the level of knowledge of sex education among secondary school students in Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality, to establish the prevalence of sexually related problems among the chosen secondary schools and to find out the views of stake holders on the need for curriculum-based sex education as a means of alleviating the burden of sexuality-related problems in Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality and in Uganda as a whole.
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    Obstetric service utilization pattern among women in Kyabugimbi Sub County Bushenyi District Uganda
    (Kampala International University; School of Health Sciences, 2010-11) Emorut, Simon P.
    The Government of Uganda recognizes that its population is the most valuable asset and an integral component of the development process. The improvement of the quality of life of the Ugandan population in general is a major development goal of health practitioners and it's hampered by high fertility, maternal, infant morbidity and mortality rates. In 1995 the maternal mortality ratio stood at 506:100,000 live births, IMR was 97:1000 live births, the total fertility rate was 6.9 births and the contraceptive prevalence rate was 15%.the major causes of morbidity and mortality are preventable and one of the major strategies for reducing IMR, MMR and fertility is ensuring access to quality integrated RH services. Currently, MMR in Uganda is 505:100.000 live births, IMR stands at88:1000 live birth, TFR still stands at 6.9birth with CPR of23 %( HSSP, 2000-2005) Maternal child health survey carried out in bushenyi showed that only 15- 3 7% of deliveries occur in the health set ups as compared to 63% in traditional approach (Bushenyi DMO office records 201 0). Only41% of birth are attended by skilled personnel and 7.6% of infants die before their first birth day (UNDP report on Uganda's progress on MDG 2008) Objective The research therefore is thought to provide obstetric utility pattern in Kyabugimbi sub-county and the underlying factors limiting access to these RH services and the general MCH service delivery Methodology A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in Kyabugimbi sub-county Bushenyi district in western Uganda to establish Obstetric service utilization pattern in the district. The study also identified the socio-economic, cultural, physical factors associated with choice of a particular maternal service care and also the cause of maternal mortality in the district. Data was obtained from the office of the District director of health services (D.D.H.S), health units, the reproductive age women, i.e. those attending antenatal care, nurses and midwives by means of pre-tested questioners and focus group discussion guides. The study was conducted between the period ofMayl5th and June 5th 2010. Drastic Action should be taken by government and district health staff to address all factors that hinder access to health care services as this contribute to the high MMR and IMR in the sub county. such as social economic factors, improvement in Health care delivery system, Enact and implement strong policies against TBAs with emphasis on showing TBAs were their experiences end and to avoid risking the lives of Ugandan since they cannot detect pre-pregnancy and pregnancy related complications. Otherwise more lives of these mothers and their unborn babies in Kyabugimbi Sub County continue to be lost. There is need to make Health centre III and N to be fully operational with lighting and power sources, operating theatres, complete equipment and consumables. Running water, transport and communication facilities, and sanitation facilities like placenta pits, women latrines and bathrooms to mention a few. This will help attract these mothers to the health care setups The level of services should be improved to attain recommended WHO (ideal) standard for instance four or more visits of at least 20 minutes each and multivitamins, iron, folic acid supplement, two tetanus injections and various laboratory tests. Post-partum care attendants should receive at least two visits, one after 7 days of pregnancy and the other after 6 weeks. Health centre III and IV should perform Haemoglobin tests which they currently don't and also manage simple conditions of anaemia, malaria and treat hookworms.
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    Predictors of low birth weight in Bushenyi District, Uganda
    (Kampala International University; School of Health Sciences, 2009-07) Kagwtsagye, Aggrey
    The study sought to establish the factors that lead to low birth weight (LBW) of children born in the health units in Bushenyi District. The objectives were to establish the prevalence of LBW of babies born in the health units and to establish the relationship between LBW and selected risk factors. The first four hundred and ninety five (495) mothers who delivered in the selected health units during July - August 2008 were considered for the study. The study was carried out from three hospitals, 5 health centre IVs and 7 health centre Ills. Analytical cross-sectional study design was used to establish the relative interaction of various independent variables in predicting the dependent variable. Data was collected through an interview using structured questionnaire, observations of mothers at period of delivery, and taking the weights of babies soon after delivery. The data collected was computed into summaries and frequencies for continuous and categorical variables respectively. Spearman's rho correlation was used to establish the relationship between LBW and socio-economic status, while multiple linear regression analysis was used to determine the prediction of soco-demographic, health, behavioral and lifestyle of mothers on LBW status. The prevalence of LBW was found to be l 0.5%. The following factors; mothers aged below 21 years, smoking during pregnancy, alcohol consumption, poor health of mother and poor health seeking behavior were found to be significantly related to low birth weight. The parity of the mother/ family size, education, and socio-economic status were not significantly related to LBW. The major recommendations were: to strengthen programmes that prevent early pregnancies, especially for the teenagers and youth; strengthen antenatal services; maintain and strengthen malaria control activities; strengthen HIV/AIDS services and intensify family planning services to limit the number of children per woman.
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    The prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among children aged 6-59 months in Bushenyi District
    (Kampala International University, School of Law, 2016-09) Byamugisha, Sadic
    Bushenyi has persistently registered highest levels of childhood malnutrition in the whole of Uganda despite being referred to as "the food basket" of the country. Malnutrition is a major public health problem of developmental concern with both health and socio-economic consequences. High prevalence is in developing countries which contribute up to 50% of the world's under-five mortality. This study determined the prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among children aged 6-59 months in Bushenyi district. This was a community house survey that was carried out to collect information on nutritional status of children and associated risk factors in Bushenyi district. This was a cross-sectional study that used both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. Multistage random sampling and stratified sampling were used to select study areas and households with children 6-59 months, respectively. Stunting, wasting and underweight levels were determined using anthropometric measurements ofH/A,W/H and WIA respectively using the US NHCS Reference Standards, The study enrolled 274 study participants aged 6 -59 months identified by probability and non-probability sampling methods between July to December 2015. Data was analysed in SPSS using descriptive and linear regression analysis. Results showed that 150 out of the 274 studied children had malnutrition with prevalence of (54.7%), mild malnutrition was 104 (69.3%), moderate malnutrition was 35 (23.3%), severe malnutrition was 11 (7.3 %). Stunting levels were high amongst girls at 62% as compared to the 38% of the boys who were stunted. Malnutrition was associated with some factors like family size of more than three people, parental/care takers education level of non formal with the analysis showing that an increase in mother's education level decreased the rate of malnutrition among children. This study concluded that there is high prevalence of malnutrition in Bushenyi district with high rates of stunting and underweight among boys than girls. This study showed that factors associated with malnutrition in Bushenyi district include family size, level of education, weaning of children, the socio-economic status in families and behavioural factors. The study recommended community nutritional interventions to address the root causes of malnutrition within Bushenyi .Further research is therefore needed to confirm and/or obtain explanation regarding high prevalence of malnutrition.
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    Utilisation of family planning services by people living with HIV/AIDS in Bushenyi District Uganda
    (Kampala International University, 2013) Sayidomar, Yasin Sheikh
    This study was conducted to document the current family planning use, awareness of HIV/AIDS patients about FP use, and to identify the underlying factors of underutilization of FP services. OBJECTIVE: the study aimed to identify the factors contributing to the underutilization of FP services by PLWHA in Bushenyi District, Uganda. METHODS: a cross-sectional study with both Quantitative and qualitative techniques were used. Structured questionnaires were administered to 249 respondents at five ART sites.
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    Vision assessment of operators of passenger service vehicles operating across Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality, Bushenyi District Uganda
    (Kampala International University, 2013) Okaali, Simon Daniel
    Introduction Normal vision plays a major role in safe driving and it is the one human sense that is absolutely essential for safe driving. Ninety five percent of sensory input to the brain required for driving comes from vision. However, vision of majority of drivers in Uganda is not assessed before they acquire driving licenses. General objective. To assess the vision of operators of passenger service vehicles operating across Bushenyi – Ishaka Municipality, Bushenyi District Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study with both quantitative and qualitative techniques was used. Semi structured questionnaires were administered to 392 operators of passenger service vehicles in Bushenyi – Ishaka Municipality. Data was analyzed in three different levels i.e. Univariate, to find out the proportion of respondents with reduced vision for driving. Bivariate analysis was done to assess the effect of individual factors on accident involvement. Multivariate analysis was done using binary logistic regression tool to assess for the effect of the potential confounding variables.