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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 ... -
Innovative Approaches to Community Mobilisation Forimmunisation in Maracha Health Sub District, Arua District
(Uganda Martyrs University, Department of Health Sciences, 2004-12)For years, the vaccination coverage for the indicator doses (DPT3) in Maracha Health Sub-District (HSD) have not reached the 80% target set by the Ministry of health. The Health Sub District management team brainstormed ... -
Integrating hepatitis B care and treatment with existing HIV services is possible: cost of integrated HIV and hepatitis B treatment in a low-resource setting: a cross-sectional hospital-based cost-minimisation assessment
(BMJ, 2022-07-01)Hepatitis B and HIV care share health system challenges in the implementation of primary prevention, screening, early linkage to care, monitoring of therapeutic success and long-term medication adherence. Setting was ... -
Integrating hepatitis B care and treatment with existing HIV services is possible: cost of integrated HIV and hepatitis B treatment in a low-resource setting: a cross-sectional hospital-based cost-minimisation assessment
(BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2022-07-01)Hepatitis B and HIV care share health system challenges in the implementation of primary prevention, screening, early linkage to care, monitoring of therapeutic success and long-term medication adherence. Arua regional ... -
Integrating Service Delivery in IDP Camps: The Case of Northern Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, Department of Health Sciences, 2004-08)The mid-north and parts of eastern Uganda are under siege from the LRA and poor health. There are about 1.6 million people displaced by the LRA living in squalid camps. In these camps, the IDPs are cramped in huts built ... -
Intention to vaccinate against COVID-19 and adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions against COVID-19 prior to the second wave of the pandemic in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(BMJ, 2022-06-02)The resurgence in cases and deaths due to COVID-19 in many countries suggests complacency in adhering to COVID-19 preventive guidelines. Vaccination, therefore, remains a key intervention in mitigating the impact of ... -
Interaction of continuing professional development, organisational culture and performance in health service organisations:
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2009-04-01)Whereas Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has been acknowledged as a tool for improving performance through updating and widening of professionals' knowledge and skills, there is no concrete evidence to support ... -
International Recruitment of Health Workers to the UK: A Report for DFID
(Uganda Martyrs University, Department of Health Sciences, 2004-12)Whilst the issue of international migration of health workers is sometimes presented as a one-way linear "brain drain", the dynamics of international mobility, migration and recruitment of health workers re complex, covering ... -
International Trade and Health: Before and After CANCUN
(Uganda Martyrs University, Department of Health Sciences, 2003-12)International trade is potentially critical in stimulating increased production, economic growth and poverty reduction. For this potential to be achieved, transparent and equitable international rules are necessary together ... -
Intrapersonal factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women in fishing communities of Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District. a cross-sectional study
(Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023-03-30)The chances of developing cervical cancer in Uganda continue to rise especially in the fishing communities due to the relatively higher prevalence of inter-related personal risk factors. This study aimed to examine the ... -
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, ... -
Is DDT Safe? Considering Its Use For Malaria Control in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, Department of Health Sciences, 2004-08)The insecticide DDT has been very successfully used for many years in malaria control programmes around the world. We assess the validity of the allegations that DDT is harmful to human health and the environment and find ... -
Is it (not) high time to introduce performance-based pay in Uganda’s health system?
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The knowledge and views of teachers in government educational institutions in Kampala district on the proposed social health insurance scheme in Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2009-04)The government of Uganda intends to introduce Social Health Insurance (SHI), starting with formal employees in the public and private sectors. For its successful implementation, key stakeholders need to be brought on board ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Medical Incident Reporting Among Healthcare Professionals: A Study of Midigo Health Centre IV
(Texila International Journal of Medicine, 2016-12)Medical incident reporting is a key tool for improving patient safety in healthcare, hence improved quality of care. The better the knowledge, attitude and practice of this concept, the better the quality of care. The ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward traditional and complementary medicine among nurses and midwives in North-Western Uganda
(July Press, 2021-12-13)Traditional and complementary medicine is globally accepted and steadily gaining popularity among populations. The practices of conventional health care workers toward it vary from one country or setting to another. ... -
Lifetime experience and management of cases of gender-based violence in the health facilities of Kabarole district, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2008-12-01)Gender-based violence (GBV) is a common problem in many countries, leading to high levels of mortality and morbidity, especially of women. In the health sector, GBV presents in a cryptic manner due to fear by the victims, ... -
Listening to Voices That Matter: Placing Women’s Concerns at the Core of Health Programmes
(Uganda Martyrs University, Department of Health Sciences, 2003-12)One of the hallmark achievements in the world today is the increasing recognition that the health of women is central in the development process. Many individuals, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), ... -
Lived experiences of female patients aged 15-49 years undergoing treatment for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2024-01-16)Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a major public health hazard on a global scale. It is a kind of tuberculosis (TB) infection produced by bacteria resistant to at least two of the most effective first-line ... -
Lived Experiences of Prostate Cancer Patients Below 55 Years of Age: A Phenomenological Study of Outpatients Receiving Treatment at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(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 ...