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Immunization coverage and risk factors for high dropout in Rakai district.
(2009-04)
INTRODUCTION:
Worldwide over 27 million children under 1 year remain overlooked by routine immunization services. In Uganda, only 71% of children under-1 year are fully immunized. In Rakai district coverage rates are lower ...
Factors associated with uptake of home based HIV counselling and testing by men in old Kumi district.
(2009-10)
BACKGROUND:
Voluntary HIV counselling and testing (VCT) is one of the key strategies for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in Uganda. However, despite the introduction of home based HIV counselling and testing (HBCT), ...
Factors associated with contraceptive use among women in jinja district.
(2009-06)
BACKGROUND:
The contraceptive prevalence rate of Uganda is 24% (UDHS 2006). Eighteen percent of married women use modern methods, while 6% use a traditional method. As expected, current contraceptive use is higher among ...
Factors associated with utilization of insecticide treated nets among pregnant women in Lyantonde district, Uganda.
(2009-12)
INTRODUCTION:
Malaria is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Lyantonde district, especially among children aged less than 5 years and pregnant women. Mlaria accounts for 25% of all deaths and make up to 58% ...