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Assessing the Effects of Alcohol on the Families of the Community Surrounding Rukungiri Health Centre Iv
(Kampala international international : School of Health Sciences, 2017-08) Ahabwe, Jonnat
1.1 Background of the study: The Global Status Report (2008) revealed that disease burdened as measured by disability adjusted life years (DALYS) attributed to alcohol and drug use as being the significantly higher in America and Europe .However , the overall disease burden attributable to alcoholism is not insignicant and evidence suggests that alcohol related problems will continue more to the overall disease burden over time Objectives: The general objective of the study is to assess the effects of alcohol on the families and community surrounding Rukungiri health Centre IV Rukungiri District. However there are specific objectives for example: To establish whether poverty is due to alcohol on the families and community surrounding Rukungiri Health Centre IV Rukungiri District, Methods: Quantitative data from the questionnaire was analyzed by using Microsoft Excel, by use of figures, and tables while qualitative data was analyzed through coding, describing and relating with the findings. All the above data was interpreted to give meaningful information Results: According to the results from the table; Majority of the respondents were males 40(83%) and least respondents were females 8(17%). Majority of the respondents were aged between 27- 40 (52%) and least were aged between 18-26(6%). Majority of the respondents were married 35(73%) and the least were the divorced 2(4%). Majority of the respondents stopped at primary level 20(42%) and the least respondents didn’t go to the University 0(0%). Majority of the respondents were peasants 33(69%) and the least were the unemployed 2(4%). Most respondents were from catholic religion 24(50%) and the least ere other religions (Muslims and Protestants). Conclusion: The study sought to assess the effects of alcohol consumption / abuse on family and communities.
Assessment of factors contributing to early childhood marriage 10 –17 years in Ddundu Village, Kyampisi Division, Mukono District
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2017-03) Nalubega, Doreen
This study was carried out among teenagers aged 10 – 17 years in Ddundu Village, Kyampisi Division, Mukono District with the purpose of identifying the factors contributing to early childhood marriage. A descriptive study design was employed and 30 (thirty) respondents were selected using simple random sampling method. Data collection from the respondents was by use of semi structured questionnaire with both open and closed ended questions. Findings from this study showed that they faced various social economic factors contributing to early marriage among female teenagers. For instance, 20 (67%) were involved in a sexual relationship, 9 (45%) had been involved in sexual relationships for 2 – 3 years,10 (33.3%) respondents were between 15 – 16 years at sexual debut, 19 (63.3%) did not take alcohol or illegal substances, 26 (86.7%) agreed that it was easy for teenagers to access substances such as alcohol and drugs, 30 (100%) agreed that other teenagers were involved in early sex. Respondents did not face many cultural factors contributing to early marriage among female teenagers aged 13 – 19 years. For instance, 23 (76.7%) reported that their culture did not encourage or promote early marriage, 20 (67%) reported that their family viewed early marriages negatively because they were still too young, 18 (60%) agreed that it was dangerous for teenage girls to get married because they were still young and not able to handle the pressures of marriage. However, all of the respondents 30 (100%) mentioned greed of parents to get bride price as cultural factor influencing early marriage. In conclusion, the researcher noted that teenagers faced many factors which contributed to early marriages and this required immediate addressing to reduce this problem.
Assessment of knowledge and attitude of mothers towards immunisation of under five children in rusekevillage Buhozi Parish Busanza Sub-County, Kisoro District
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2016-10) Tumwebaze, Felex
A cross sectional quantitative study was carried out from 27 July to 8 August 2016 among mothers with children below five years in Ruseke Village Buhozi parish Busanza sub county Kisoro District Uganda to assess knowledge and attitudes towards immunization of under five children. Random sampling was used to select 96 respondents who were interviewed using self designed questionnaires. The study was aimed at assessing knowledge and attitudes of mothers towards immunization of under five children. Most of respondents were aged 25-30years ,50% of respondents were married and least 12.5% were single mothers. 74(77.08%) respondents had attained primary level of education and 03(3.13%) had not attained formal education. Majority of respondents (75%) were peasants and the least 3% were civil servants. Most respondents (97.92%) were Christians and many of them had knowledge on immunization, only 02(2.08%) had never heard of immunization. Majority of respondents 30(31.25%) got information from local councils and the least 7 got information from newspapers. Majority of respondents 28.13%) took their children for immunization at health unit, and the least (4.17%) to nearby market place post. Majority (39%) move for 4-6km and the least (1%) said that they move for over 7kms. Majority of respondents 68(70.83%) said that immunization service providers are good but 14(14.58%) reported health workers to be harsh during immunization services delivery. The researcher concluded that there should be provision of immunization services with special attention to the religious beliefs with inclusion of counseling mothers, massive health education addressing immunization, its side effects and how to manage them.
Assessment of knowledge and attitudes towards Mental illness and care among residents of Cell B Ishaka Municipality
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2017-04) Gerald Mwesige
The literature on mental illness demonstrates poor knowledge of mental illness among the general population and also indicates that people often have stigmatizing attitudes towards mental illness. A descriptive cross-sectional study and quantitative approaches were employed in data collection and 67 respondents were involved both males and females who were selected using simple random sampling method. The results indicated that generally knowledge on mental illness was poor although majority of the respondents (67%) knew the meaning of mental illness. 58.2% didn’t know examples of mental disorders, 38.8% attributed mental illness to witchcraft and 40.3% would seek treatment from a traditional healer. Attitudes towards mentally ill people were very poor as 55.2% agreed that they cannot associate with a mentally ill person and 49.2% expressed fear for mentally ill people. Results about the care for mentally ill indicated that 54% cannot take a mentally ill person to hospital but 48.4% of these would instead take a mentally ill person to a traditional healer. The recommendation is that basic mental health awareness programs should be implemented for general public especially newly school going children and youth to improve the knowledge and understanding and attitudes to reduce fear and negative perceptions and attitudes in order to enhance positive patient experiences and improve the care for mentally ill people.
Assessment of knowledge and attitudes towards mental illness and the care among residents of cell b Ishaka Municipality
(Kampala international international : School of Health Sciences, 2017-10) Gerald, Mwesige
The literature on mental illness demonstrates poor knowledge of mental illness among the general population and also indicates that people often have stigmatizing attitudes towards mental illness. A descriptive cross-sectional study and quantitative approaches were employed in data collection and 67 respondents were involved both males and females who were selected using simple random sampling method. The results indicated that generally knowledge on mental illness was poor although majority of the respondents (67%) knew the meaning of mental illness. 58.2% didn’t know examples of mental disorders, 38.8% attributed mental illness to witchcraft and 40.3% would seek treatment from a traditional healer. Attitudes towards mentally ill people were very poor as 55.2% agreed that they cannot associate with a mentally ill person and 49.2% expressed fear for mentally ill people. Results about the care for mentally ill indicated that 54% cannot take a mentally ill person to hospital but 48.4% of these would instead take a mentally ill person to a traditional healer. The recommendation is that basic mental health awareness programs should be implemented for general public especially newly school going children and youth to improve the knowledge and understanding and attitudes to reduce fear and negative perceptions and attitudes in order to enhance positive patient experiences and improve the care for mentally ill people
Assessment of knowledge and practices on neonatal resuscitation among midwives at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital
(2016-10) Recheal, Kembabazi
A cross sectional descriptive study was carried among midwives at Kampala International University Hospital to assess their knowledge and practices on neonatal resuscitation. A sample size of 30 midwives was used. Midwives were selected by using systematic sampling technique including all midwives who work in the maternity ward and neonatal intensive care unit. More than half 16(53.3%) of the midwives were between 20 – 30 years, only 1(3.3%) was above 50 years of age. All 30(100%) of the respondents were females. A half 15(50%) of the midwives were enrolled with a certificate in midwifery, 9(30%) were registered midwives, while 3(10%) were certificate holders in comprehensive nursing and another 3(10%) were Bachelor holders in nursing sciences. Majority of the midwives 25(83.3%) had last trained in neonatal resuscitation at the nursing school, 3(10%) had last trained in a workshop while only 2(6.7%) had last trained in a CME/CNE. Almost all midwives were knowledgeable on the resuscitation steps of a new born. The respondents had some knowledge on how to place a face mask on the neonate’s face. The majority of the midwives 18(60%) evaluated respirations, heart rate and colour of the neonate while 12(40%) were not observed to monitor heart rate. Three quarters 21(70%) of the midwives were observed correctly providing positive pressure ventilation with a resuscitation bag with supplemental oxygen, and a third 9(30%) did not administer epinephrine with continued ventilation and chest compression. The maternity and neonatal intensive care units were equipped with almost all the required resuscitation equipment except the cardiac monitor, carbon dioxide detector (capnograph) and naloxone hydrochloride injection. The researcher concluded that majority of the midwives had substantial good knowledge on neonatal resuscitation and despite the good knowledge, a significant proportion of them 12(40%) lacked skilled practices on resuscitation.
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices towards post exposure prophylaxis among commercial sex workers in Kizinda town, Bushenyi district
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2017-09) Peruth, Ayebare
The study assessed knowledge, attitude and practices towards post exposure prophylaxis among commercial sex workers in Kizinda town Bushenyi district. A descriptive cross sectional study was done where quantitative method of data collection was employed on commercial sex workers who practice commercial sex as a form of living and was carried out among commercial sex workers in Kizinda in which snowball method of sampling was employed. The study found out that, although all the participants had ever heard about PEP, not all of them knew PEP in details for example only 78.6% knew the importance of PEP in prevention of acquiring HIV infection, the rest 21.4% didn’t know the exact use PEP in the body and how it is used. It was also observed that although a comparing higher percentage 90.5% had good attitude on PEP, there was at least 9.5% of CSW who said that PEP is of less importance and didn’t consider it of valued in prevention against HIV infection and lastly there was a higher percentage of CSW who have never used PEP at 23.8% even though many said they had not had a risky sexual intercourse, this leaves a big gap as a risk for HIV infection. In conclusion therefore, although CSW had ever heard about PEP, they lack sufficient information on importance of PEP and how it works and therefore the following are the recommendations done from the study that the government should do more sensitization on the importance of PEP to the people who are at risk of HIV infection, through media, health workers should make sensitization outreaches to communities which have MARPs such that they offer them free HTS and help them realize importance of PEP and free condoms should be distributed to MARPs especially CSWs and in such areas of commercial sex so as to reduce the risk for HIV infection.
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of self-breast examination among mothers attending maternal child health clinic at Kabwohe Health Center IV Sheema District
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2016-10) Kibet, Shedrack
Breast self-examination (BSE) is a screening method used to detect early breast cancer which involves the woman herself looking at and feeling each breast for possible lumps, distortions and Swellings. The main aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of SBE among mothers who attend maternal child health clinic at Kabwohe health center IV. The study took place at the health center IV. A disproportionate stratified sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 58 Mothers. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect the data. The data was compiled and analyzed using SPSS. Mothers in a higher level of education performed BSE properly. The results revealed 93.1% respondents had ever heard of breast cancer and BSE. Majority of respondents cited the media and formal education as their source of information on breast cancer and BSE. Even though the majority of respondents claimed they had heard of SBE, only 80% knew how to perform it. The study showed that majority of respondents were aware of breast cancer as a disease and self-breast examination as a screening method, but their knowledge and understanding of the method of BSE was very low. Breast cancer and self-breast examination awareness campaigns are therefore necessary to improve early breast cancer detection.
Attitudes and practices of mothers towards neonatal umbilical cord sepsis in maternity ward of Kitagata Hospital, Sheema District
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2016-10) Rebecca, Namuddu
Globally, it is estimated that over four million newborns die annually from serious neonatal infections. The World Health Organization 2007 estimated that 85% of newborn deaths are due to infections including sepsis (50%), pneumonia (15%) and tetanus (20%). Of the infants identified with sepsis, 40% die and the biggest toll is noted in developing countries. Neonatal umbilical septicemia continues to be a major health problem with up to 323 of every 1000 neonates seen in clinics presenting with clinical symptoms. In particular, cord sepsis and neonatal tetanus contribute significantly to high neonatal mortality in settings where clean delivery, cord care and maternal immunization against tetanus are not guaranteed. Cord sepsis poses a significant risk for mortality in resource limited countries, especially in government hospitals. The study was carried to find out the attitudes and practices of mothers towards neonatal umbilical cord sepsis in maternity ward of Kitagata Hospital, basing on the following study objectives; the factors associated with neonatal umbilical cord sepsis and the prevalence of umbilical cord sepsis among neonates in maternity ward of Kitagata Hospital. The study was conducted at Kitagata Hospital, in Sheema district, employing a cross sectional descriptive design and enrolled all mothers whose neonates were found admitted in the maternity ward and ready to freely participate in the study. A sample size of 96 respondents who were selected using a simple random sampling technique was used in the study. A pretested, self- administered questionnaire was used as a primary data collection tool which was filled by the respondents after getting informed consent. All the data collected was kept confidential by the researcher and was analyzed by the Statistical Package for Social Science 17.0 program after which it was presented using tables, pie charts and graphs. Cross-tabulations were also drawn.
Challenges faced by HIV positive adolescents on ART attending ART clinic at Kabira Health Center III, Kabira sub-county, Rakai district
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2017-04) Denes, Busobozi
The HIV positive adolescents attending ART clinic face various challenges in accessing these services which could potentially interfere with the objectives of ART and hence lead to negative consequences. The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges faced by HIV positive adolescents on ART attending ART clinic at Kabira Health Center III, Kabira Sub County, Rakai District. This study was conducted through a descriptive cross-sectional study design quantitative in nature at ART clinic, Kabira Health Center III for a period of two weeks using a convenient sampling method to select the participants. Out of 89 participants who were enrolled to assess on challenges faced by HIV Positive adolescents on ART attending ART Clinic, 80% were in the age group of 16-18 years while the least 20% were in age group of 12-15 years. The health of a person relies on one’s decision and life belongs to God. The findings of the study showed that 61% (54) of participants have never abandoned taking ARVs drug while 39% (35) said they have ever abandoned taking ARVs drug. About 51 (57%) participants do not get adequate supervision by health workers and few 38 (43%) get adequate supervision ,80% of the participants reported good rapport with health workers at the ART clinic and only 20% said had no good rapport. Health workers should provide enough information to the HIV positive adolescents on ART regarding the reasons for positive living.
The challenges faced by women of reproductive age 15-49 years seeking cervical cancer screening at Kitagata Hospital, Sheema District Uganda.
(Kampala international international : School of Health Sciences, 2017-04) Achileo, Tumwebaze
In Uganda 80% of women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer present with advanced disease that is difficult to treat. The Ministry of Health recommends that all women of reproductive age aged 15-49 years should have cervical cancer screening. The aim is to determine the challenges faced by women of reproductive age 15-49 years seeking cervical cancer screening services at Kitagata Hospital. The study design was cross sectional which employed quantitative methods of data collection. One hundred (100) respondents were enrolled and selected for the study population by purposive sampling. Data was collected using a research administered questionnaire, analyzed using Computer Microsoft Excel. The study found that among the women that accessed cervical cancer screening services. Majority of the respondents 71% disclosed that experience during cervical cancer screening was painful and 5% stated that their relationship with the health care provider was poor. Basing on the study findings, the challenges identified about cervical cancer screening include both socio-cultural and health related challenges. The socio-cultural challenges include; majority were peasants, others had never heard about cervical cancer screening, the distance from the health facility that offers cervical cancer screening was far in distance of 6-10km, and others their partners were not supportive. The health related challenges include; the experience during examination was painful, the relationship of health care provider with women was poor and the rating of cervical cancer screening services at Kitagata hospital was also poor. This study therefore recommends that the Government should support and encourage women to start income generating activities at their places of residence in order to reduce on partner dependency whom they presume are not supportive. The District Health Officer should ensure community outreaches to those who cannot make it to the health facility in order to increase on utilization of cervical cancer screening by those in far distant places.
Compliance to Medication among Hypertensive Patients at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Southwestern Uganda
(Kampala international international : School of Health Sciences, 2016-09) Namubiru, Kauthara
Hypertension has become an essential public-health challenge globally and is estimated to cause 7.1 million deaths annually, accounting for 13% of all deaths globally. It’s noted that non-adherence is the major cause of uncontrolled hypertension and its sequel. Purpose of the study: To assess the level of compliance to medication among hypertensive patients at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIUTH), southwestern Uganda. Methods: A cross sectional study design was used employing a purposeful sampling technique, 37 hypertensive patients at KIUTH were enrolled and data was obtained using well-structured questionnaires. The Data obtained was analyzed using statistical package for social scientists (SPSS). Results: There were 21 (56.8%) Females and 16 (43.2%) males. The age range was between 30 and 80 years with mean age of 54.5 years.56.8% diagnosed more than 2 years ago. Compliance medication was 62.2%. Reans for non-compliance included, with running out of drugs 38%, forgetfulness 31% and lack of funds to buy drugs 31% as the main reasons for missing medication. Other reasons for noncompliance included drug side effects (10.8%) and feeling better (5.4%). Compliance to exercise – 73% while 14% for diet. Solutions to the drug non- compliance included; improved health education (86.5%), making drugs affordable (64.9%), and making drugs available and accessible (54%). Conclusion: compliance to hypertensive medication, exercise and diet which are non- pharmacological management of hypertension was 62.2%, 73% and 14% respectively. The solutions to non-compliance include; improved health education, making drugs affordable, available and accessible. Recommendation There should be an empowerment in health education to hypertensive patients and to ensuring that there’s availability and accessibility of the drugs to the patients.
Factors affecting effective use of condoms among adolescents of Mayengo parish, Kamuganguzi Sub County, Kabale District
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2017-04) Niwahereza, Alex
Unsafe sex was very common among the youth as they got involved into unprotected and unsafe sex practices due to factors like lack of parental support and guidance, breakdown of parent-child communication and cultural factors among others. The purpose of the study was to identify the factors affecting effective use of condoms among adolescents of Mayengo Parish, Kamuganguzi Sub County, Kabale District. The study design was descriptive and simple random sampling procedure was used to select 40 respondents. Data was collected by use of a semi structured interview guide. The findings showed that 40 (100%) were currently involved in a sexual relationship, 37 (92.5%) knew about the safe sex practices, 34 (85%) knew how to effectively use condoms, 35 (87%) agreed that not knowing about effective condom use had made them have live sex, 30 (75%) had ever had unsafe sex, 10 (25%) respondents said youth did not use condoms because they wanted to know how sex without a condom felt, 8 (20%) who wanted to show love to their partners, 24 (60%) sometimes used condoms while playing sex, 31 (77.5%) said cross generational sexual relationships were sometimes common in their area, 25 (62.5%) always felt shy to ask for condoms at the shop/hospital, 32 (80%) intended to use protection the next time they had sex, 34 (85%) had never been sensitized about the importance of using condoms. The study concluded that although all the respondents were knowledgeable and had ever heard of safe sex practices and correctly described the effective way of using condoms, all the respondents were sexually involved. The majority of respondents had a very early sexual debut and had ever had unprotected/live sex due to various reasons including curiosity and wanting to know how it felt like when having live sex, peer pressure or wanting be like their friends, non-availability of condoms among many other factors. The majority of respondents had ever had unsafe sex. The key recommendations included adequate nationwide sensitization programs on the dangers of unsafe sex as well as what they could do to ensure safe sex, offering adolescent friendly sexual and reproductive health services are increased such that services are brought within the reach of youth to improve utilization, ensuring that protective gears such as condoms were provided free of charge to youth and adequate sensitization about the importance of practicing safe sex practices
Factors affecting health seeking behavior among community members in ward iii, Ishaka Bushenyi Municipality South Western Uganda
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2017-04) Atholere, Edwin
In Uganda, health seeking behavior among community members is still at a small extend especially in rural areas. This is attributed to a number of unknown influencing factors. In ward III, Ishaka-Bushenyi municipality, most of the children are dying of malaria, malnutrition, measles, and opportunistic infections like diarrhea due to a high preference of home treatment and a tendency of using traditional medicine instead of seeking for health services. In order to determine factors affecting health seeking behavior, this study was carried out with the objective to determine the factors affecting the community members’ decision in seeking for health services mainly focusing on sociodemographic factors and health system related factors affecting health seeking behavior. Through a cross sectional descriptive study design employing qualitative approach and using a randomized simple sampling technique, a total of 192 participants were recruited. The study found out that individuals’ age, education level, sex and occupation had a great impact on one’s health seeking behavior. Also, a long distance from the facility, expensive medical services, inadequate staffing and rudeness of health workers were contributing factors affecting health seeking behavior among individuals. It is recommended that health units should be extended nearer to the community members, government should increase the staffing and motivation of staffs, public sensitization through radios, television and other communication medias on early seeking behaviors as well as women empowerment on health policies.
Factors Affecting Health Workers In Implementation Of EMTCT Services At Bushenyi Health Centre IV Bushenyi District.
(Kampala international international : School of Health Sciences, 2017-09) Nabaasa, Olivia
The study focused on factors affecting health workers in implementation of EMTCT services at Bushenyi Health Centre IV and the objectives of the study were, to find out the health worker based factors affecting health workers in implementation of EMTCT services, to establish maternal based factors affecting health workers in implementation of EMTCT services and to assess mothers, knowledge in relation to participating in EMTCT services at Bushenyi health Centre IV. The study was carried out at Bushenyi Health Centre IV which is located in Bushenyi municipality in Bushenyi district which basically serves people from Bushenyi district with a few others from neighboring districts. It descriptive and cross sectional in which quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection were used and the study included health workers offering EMTCT services to the mother and mothers receiving EMTCT services who were around during the period of the study. The study found out that 81.25%, of the health workers had ever attained EMTCT reinforcement workshop and only 3(18.75%) had not attended any workshop of that nature since they were transferred to Bushenyi health Centre IV. Furthermore the study found out that as cited by 6(37.5%) of the health workers who participated in the study, mothers delivering from home is one of the setbacks to effective delivery of EMTCT program. The study found out that a bigger percentage of mothers at 93.75% have knowledge on various methods in which HIV can spread from the mother to the baby and only 6.25 percentage said she didn’t know of such ways and regarding knowledge on importance of VCT, study found out that all the 16 mothers who took part in the study knew that its of health importance to attend a VCT, but they didn’t have a detailed information about how EMTCT could help a mother who is found HIV positive. In conclusion, from the study health workers and mothers who participated in the study acknowledge that, EMTCT is an essential service to the health of the mother and the baby, but is being hindered by fore mentioned challenges of which most are controllable if a timely intervention is put in place. The following are therefore recommendations made for a better EMTCT service delivery, the government through ministry of health should organize more workshops and short course trainings on EMTCT to enable health workers acquire knowledge of the service also the government should sensitize people through public media to make use of EMTCT services from health facilities, the management of Bushenyi health Centre IV should make outreaches for EMTCT services to mothers who may be enable to come to the health facility quite often, health workers should always do follow up on their EMTCT clients so as to reduce the number of defaulters and lastly pregnant mothers should be encouraged to attend ANC services in which those who need EMTCT services can be identified.
Factors affecting medical waste disposal at Ishaka Adventist Hospital, Bushenyi district
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2016-10) Tushabe, Edinah
Healthcare institutions/facilities generate different types of infectious and/or hazardous medical waste from different department in the hospital that poses enormous risk to patients, healthcare providers, waste pickers, and the community at large, if their disposal is not comprehensively and scientifically managed, about 5.2 million people (including 4 million children) die each year from waste related diseases and the hazards of exposure to hospital waste. The study purpose was to assess the factors affecting Medical Waste Disposal at Ishaka Adventist Hospital, Bushenyi District. The study was conducted at Ishaka Adventist Hospital. A descriptive cross sectional study and quantitative methods of data collection were used and the study targeted health workers aged 25 years and above and these included; midwives, nurses, nursing aides, laboratory technicians, pharmacist, Medical clinical officers and cleaners in Ishaka Adventist Hospital (IAH). The study considered 44 respondents of which Nurses were (59%), others (laboratory technicians and other supporting staffs at the hospital) were 25%, cleaner (11%) and Medical clinical officers (5%) whom some of them prefer depositing waste using bins (64%) to boxes (36%). The most common method of medical waste disposal reported was open pit burning by 48%, incineration with 43% and least used method was ultra-high temperature with 9%. 93.2% o respondents reported having got the training on job, 6.8% said training was through their professional training at school. The MoH should ensure regular and effective support supervision for Health care waste disposal
Factors affecting nutritional eating habits of medical students at Kamala International University-Western Campus and its impact on the community
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2014-10) Nezerwa, Yves
This study sought to determine whether medical students understood the impact their nutritional habits had on themselves and the community. The study examined the following major areas; Types and quality of foods available to students, mode of preparation, eating patterns and nutrient intake of students. The study also focused on determining what average value and weight of food was taken per meal per student and what determined this…
Factors Affecting the Continuation of Growth Monitoring-Promotion Among Children 10-23 Months, Katanga Village Moroto Municipality.
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences., 2018-05) Modo , Martin Eric
Despite all efforts to improve child survival, through growth monitoring-promotion, by Government , health worker efforts and non-governmental organizations, the unmet need for continued GM still remained a challenge at 45% nationally in Uganda,Regionally in Karamoja north eastern Uganda the gap was even alarming at 63%, 66% in Moroto district and was estimated at 69.9% in the selected study village of Katanga. The purpose of the study was to determine the factors affecting the continued GM among children 10-23 months old at Katanga village Moroto Municipality. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study design, in which both qualitative and quantitative methods were applied due to their rapidity, cost effectiveness and ability to obtain data in depth among 40 respondents. The study found out that 21(52.5%) of the children in the study had been attending growth monitoring promotion while 19(47.5%) had not been. Married mothers were 25(62.5%) and were more likely to take children for GMP. Less than average 16(40%) of mothers were knowledgeable and understood the importance of continued GM, slightly more than half 22(55%) understood the information displayed on the child health card. Half of the health workers 21(52.5%) were committed and 23 (57.5%) of the respondents reported availability of health facilities beyond 5 km return journey and majorly affected the continued GM of children 10-14 months of age. In conclusion: Mothers with lower education levels, those who did not know the health benefits of GM, and those with less knowledge about information displayed on the child health card, were less likely to continue with growth monitoring promotion program. Additionally, long distance to the health facility also greatly contributed to low utilization of growth monitoring promotion program among children 10-23 months of age.
Factors affecting treatment compliance among TB/HIV co-infected patients at Ruraho MissionH, Mbarara District
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences (Western Campus, 2018-05) Natumanya, Medard
A study was carried out at Ruharo Mission Hospital, MbararaDistrict to identify the factors affecting treatment compliance among TB/HIV co-infected patients. A descriptive design was employed and 30 (thirty) respondents were selected to the study using stratified and convenience sampling procedure. Data was collected using questionnaire. This study found out that respondents faced various social economic factors affecting treatment compliance among TB/HIV co-infected patients. For instance, most respondents 20 (67%) didn't have an anti TB treatment partner, 20 (67%) sometimes felt like not taking anti TB drugs due to 10 (50%) medication fatigue and taking too many tablets, 6 (30%) feared the side effects of the medication and 4 (20%) did not notice much change which was not surprising as most 20 (67%) were required to take more than 4 tablets daily and 12 (40%) were required to take TB drugs for more than 7 months. However, 20 (67%) physical difficulties in opening medicine containers, handling small tablets and swallowing difficulties as well as 30 (100%) TB costs were not among the social economic factors affecting treatment compliance among TB/HIV co-infected patients.
Factors affecting utilisation of fluid balance charts by nurses on surgical ward at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi District
(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2017-10) Habasa, Dominiko
The incompletion of fluid balance charts stands as an evidence that electrolytes and fluid imbalances remain a problem to most health care settings. Several studies have questioned the accuracy in which fluid therapy is monitored and fluid balanced is calculated. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the factors affecting utilization of fluid balance charts by Nurses on surgical ward at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi District. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional design to conveniently select a sample of qualified 35 nurses with a surgical nursing experience to investigate the current nurses’ practices regarding utilization of a fluid balance chart and the challenges associated with its use at Kampala International University teaching Hospital. The study results include: -the nurses’ practices towards use of FBC are: The majority of respondents 48.6% use fluid balance charts to monitor patients output and input though most of them 66.7% don’t balance the input and output at the end of 24 hours which is contrary to the standard of practice. The challenges associated with the use of fluid balance chart were: - Lack of enough supplies of fluid balance charts for all patients on the ward due to frequent stock outs, lack of knowledge on recording and balancing of FBC, general inconsistency and poor documentation of fluid balance. The study concluded that though surgical ward nurses use fluid balance charts to monitor postoperative patients’ fluid balance most of the nurses do not record accurately on these charts. Therefore, there is a need for continuous professional development for the in-service staffs, in relation to the importance and accurate recording and completion of fluid balance charts and the hospital management should to employ more qualified nurses on surgical ward to reduce on nurse to patient ratio and work load imposed on the nurses