Browsing by Author "Nanyingi, Miisa"
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Adherence to Laboratory Findings in the Management of Malaria in The High and Low Transmission Areas of Nakasongola and Kabalore Districts of Uganda
Nanyingi, Miisa (2008)Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Africa today. It is estimated that a single bout of malaria in Africa costs a sum equivalent to earning for over ten working days. In Uganda, more than 95% ... -
Application of workload indicators of staffing needs (WISN) in determining health workers' requirements for Mityana general hospital, Uganda
Govule, Philip; Mugisha, John Francis; Katongole, Simon Peter; Bikaitwoha, Maniple Evard; Nanyingi, Miisa; Anguyo, Robert; Onzima, DDM (International Journal of Public Health Research, 2015-08-30)With reducing number of health workers amidst increasing disease burden, ever increasing population and limited resources, health systems are faced with challenges of providing adequate and quality health care globally. ... -
Cancer Risk Studies and Priority Areas for Cancer Risk Appraisal in Uganda
Jatho, Alfred; Thang Tran, Binh; Marcos Cambia, Jansen; Nanyingi, Miisa; Mugume Mugisha, Noleb (Annals of Global Health, 2020)Research into aetiologies and prevention of the commonest cancers and implementation of primary and secondary prevention can reduce cancer risk and improve quality of life. Moreover, monitoring the prevalence of cancer ... -
Common Medical Errors and Error Reporting Systems in Selected Hospitals of Central Uganda
Katongole, Simon Peter; Anguyo, Robert DDM Onzima; Nanyingi, Miisa; Nakiwala, Stella Regina (International Journal of Public Health Research, 2015-08-30)Medical errors are under studied in the developing world, therefore, this study set out to identify common errors committed during provision of health care and error management systems in the hospitals with reference to ... -
Determinants of adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health service utilization in hard-to-reach communities of Amudat District, Uganda
Ssebadduka, Bernadette; Nanyingi, Miisa (African Journals Online, 2021-08)INTRODUCTION Uganda has one of the largest adolescent and youth populations globally and yet access and utilization of sexual and reproductive health services (SRH) among this population remains inadequate, especially in ... -
Determining Healthcare Workforce Requirements for Kuluva Hospital in West Nile-Uganda, using the Workload Indicators of Staffing Need (WISN)
Anguyo DDM Onzima, Robert; Govule, Philip; Apangu, Titus; Harogha, Alan; Wibale, Wilson; Debo, Ronald; Ambayo, Richard; Lulua Awudo, Jimmy; Maryekmungu, Immaculate; Likico Bayoru, Aziku Celina; Nanyingi, Miisa; Karengera, Innocent (Research Square, 2023-04-29)Health workforce shortage is a major threat to global public health with a greater implication for low resourced countries. The right placement of the available staff in many health facilities remains a challenge due to ... -
Factors associated with perceived work-life balance among health workers in Gulu District, Northern Uganda: a health facility-based cross-sectional study
Obina, Wilfred Felicity; Ndibazza, Juliet; Kabanda, Richard; Musana, Jonathan; Nanyingi, Miisa (Springer Link, 2024-01-23)Work-life balance (WLB) plays a significant role in improving career satisfaction and reducing burnout. While health workers’ productivity is considered a key factor in client care, there is limited effort put into ... -
Factors associated with perceived worklife balance among health workers in Gulu District, Northern Uganda: a health facility based cross-sectional study
Obina, Wilfred Felicity; Ndibazza, Juliet; Kabanda, Richard; Musana, Jonathan; Nanyingi, Miisa (Springer Link, 2024-01-23)Work-life balance (WLB) plays a significant role in improving career satisfaction and reducing burnout. While health workers’ productivity is considered a key factor in client care, there is limited effort put into ... -
Factors influencing adoption of oral health promotion by antenatal care providers in Moyo district, North-Western Uganda
Lulu, Patrick Madrama; Nanyingi, Miisa (PLOS, 2023-04-25)Oral health promotion (OHP) during pregnancy is an important global public health and basic human right issue related to quality of life. Several statements and guidelines have been published emphasizing the need for ... -
Factors Influencing Uptake of Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening Among Adolescent Female Sex Workers in Mukono District
Nakkazi, Joan; Nanyingi, Miisa (Opast publishing group, 2020-04-29)Background Worldwide, more than 1 million Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are acquired every day and female adolescents aged 10 to 19 years are almost twice more susceptible to STIs than boys of the same age. The ... -
Health system factors influencing traditional herbal medicine use during pregnancy amongst women in Mpigi District, Central Uganda
Tumuhaise, Criscent; Kabanda, Richard; Nanyingi, Miisa; Kiconco, Arthur (African Journal of Reproductive Health, 2021)An estimated 80% of the population in developing countries is dependent on traditional medicine for their health needs, including use during pregnancy despite limited knowledge of potential side effects including ... -
Lived Experiences of Prostate Cancer Patients Below 55 Years of Age: A Phenomenological Study of Outpatients Receiving Treatment at the Uganda Cancer Institute
Nabisubi, Prossy; Nanyingi, Miisa; Okeny, Paul K. (African Journals Online, 2020-10-06)Cancer of the prostate is globally the second commonest cancer among men. Its incidence in Uganda is rising and is currently reported at 5.2%. It is responsible for about 25% of cancer deaths among male Ugandans. The ... -
Maternal Health Care Seeking Behavior of Peri-Urban Women With Disability in Busiro South, Wakiso District, Uganda: a Community Based Study
Natukunda, Bonny; Musoke, David; Kiconco, Arthur; Mugambe, Samuel; Atuhairwe, Christine; Taremwa, Ivan Mugisha; Nanyingi, Miisa (Research Square, 2020-08-10)In Uganda women with disabilities attend antenatal care (ANC) while pregnant, however, majority of these deliver from the hands of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) due to due to fear of being mistreated by skilled birth ... -
Missed Opportunity for Neonates to Live: A Cross-sectional study on Utilization of Peri-natal Death Audits to address the Causes of Peri-Natal Mortality in District Hospitals of East–Central Uganda.
Waako, Christopher Knox; Nanyingi, Miisa; Katongole, Simon Peter; Atuhairwe, Christine; Konso, Jennipher Mariam; Maniple, Everd (Students journal of health research Africa, 2022-09-10)Aim: To assess the utilization of PDAs in addressing the avoidable causes of perinatal mortality in the eastern region of Uganda. Methodology: A cross-section design using a mixed method was conducted between 2014-2015 ... -
Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner sexual violence among pregnant women in Napak district, North-eastern Uganda
Amodoi, Godfrey Patrick; Mugisha Taremwa, Ivan; Nakakande1, Joan; Akugizibwe, Pardon; Mugambe, Samuel; Nanyingi, Miisa (PLOS, 2024-02-01)Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) during pregnancy is of key reproductive health concern as it is associated with various risks linked to severe intrapartum complications. This study assessed the prevalence and the ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with sexual and reproductive health literacy among youth living with HIV in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Mugabi, Benedicto; Nanyingi, Miisa; Kabanda, Richard; Ndibazza; Ndibazza, Juliet; Elyanu, Peter; Asiimwe, John Baptist; Nazziwa, Gorret; Habaasa, Gilbert; Kekitiinwa, Adeodata (Springer Link, 2023-08-07)Adequate sexual and reproductive health literacy (SRHL) among young people has been linked to informed sexual behaviours. Studies on SRHL have largely been conducted among the general adolescent population. Little is known ... -
Risk perception and usage of non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis among fisherfolk in Ggulwe parish on the shores of Lake Victoria in central Uganda
Bahikire1, Daraus; Nanyingi, Miisa; Atuhairwe, Christine; Matama, Catherine; Ninsiima, Lesley Rose; Bbuye, Mudarshiru (Frontiers, 2023-11-08)The use of non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) to prevent HIV acquisition among those exposed as an approach to HIV prevention has expanded in Uganda. Although there are increased eorts to avail nPEP ... -
The State of Mortuary and Mortuary Services in Public Health Facilities of South Western Uganda
Kazungu, James; Nanyingi, Miisa; Katongole, Simon Peter; Anguyo, Robert DDM; Wampande, Lillian Nantume (International Journal of Public Health Research, 2015-11-10)Mortuaries and mortuary services are very crucial support services to healthcare delivery. Information on the status of mortuary services in Uganda is largely missing. This study therefore was carried out to assess the ... -
The utility of internet-enabled antibiotic self-medication and Its associated factors among patients attending private clinics in Kawempe Division in Kampala Capital City, Uganda: community-based cross-sectional study
Nakakande, Joan; Taremwa, Ivan Mugisha; Nanyingi, Miisa; Mugambe, Samuel (Taylor and Francis, 2023-04-02)Introduction: The expanding practice of internet-based antibiotic self-medication raises public health concerns as it increases antibiotic resistance and introduces avoidable risks. This study aims to examine the utility ...