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Influence of parent-teacher interactions on the initiation of sexual practices among teenagers: A qualitative study of Kawuku Secondary School, Mukono District, Uganda
(Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching, 2020-11-12)
Introduction: Several studies recommend a multisectoral approach
to promote positive sexual behaviors among young people. Minimal
literature exists on the influence of parent-teacher interaction on sexual
behaviors of ...
Involvement of Parents in Sexuality and Reproductive Health Education of Adolescents and Associated Factors in Hoima Municipality, Uganda
(Texila American University,, 2020)
Many adolescents often lack strong and stable relationships with their parents to
openly discuss reproductive health concerns. Parents often have the power to guide children’s
development in sexual health matters, ...
Factors that Led to Third Delays in the Management of Obstetric Emergencies in Midigo Health Centre IV - Yumbe District, Uganda
(Texila American University,, 2020)
The third delay is the delay in receiving adequate and appropriate treatment at the
healthcare facility by mothers during and after pregnancy. A number of factors are attributable to this
delay. The aim of this study was ...
Barriers and motivators to participation in hand washing promotion programs at household level among refugees in Rhino Settlement, Arua District - Uganda
(Taylor and Francis, 2020-05)
Introduction: The major aim of hand washing promotion programs is to persuade people to change their behaviour to reduce high-risk hygiene practices and use. Unfortunately, in a refugee setting, there is a dearth of ...
Factors influencing utilization of intra-uterine device among postpartum mothers at Gombe Hospital, Butambala disrtict, Uganda
(Cogent Medicine, 2020-10-31)
The most effective modern family planning method is long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), including intra-uterine contraceptive devices (IUCD). It has multiple advantages over other reversible methods. Despite all ...
Lived Experiences of Women who Underwent Induced Abortion: A Qualitative Study of Rakai District, Uganda
(Science Publishing Corporation, 2021)
Induced abortion is one where products of conception are expelled before 28 weeks of gestation. The process can be safe
or unsafe. Safe termination of pregnancy is performed by skilled persons using appropriate tools ...
Comparative Study of Proportions of Postoperative Sepsis _ Maternity Versus General Surgical Ward
(Taylor and Francis, 2021-03-07)
Post-operative sepsis tends to complicate the recovery course of many
patients. Across the globe, the proportion of post-operative sepsis varied from 2.9%
to 30% in various studies. To determine mean proportion of ...
Factors Associated With Late Antenatal Enrolment Among Pregnant Women Aged 15-49 Years At Masindi Hospital
(Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2021-03)
Early ANC attendance is vital for early identification of pregnancy related
health risks to either mother or baby or both, and interventions instituted. This results in
good delivery outcomes.
The main objective of this ...
Factors associated with uptake of community client-led ART delivery model at Mulago adult HIV clinic _ Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-03-14)
Community Client Led ART Delivery (CCLAD) model in Uganda refers to self-formed groups of six to eight stable Anti Retro viral Therapy (ART) patients from the same community or area. Members go in turn for medication refill ...
Determinants of Health Service Utilization Among Users of Dokolo Health Centre IV, Dokolo District: A Community Perspective
(Science Publishing Corporation, 2021-03-29)
Introduction: Health services utilization (HSU) is an important health outcome indicator, a surrogate measure of access to healthcare that influences the outcomes of health status and consumer satisfaction. Healthcare is ...