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Factors influencing the prevalence of Intensinal Helmiths among Pupils in Primary Schools in Troro District- Uganda.
(2001)
INTRODUCTION:
Intestinal helminths continue to be a public health problem in Tororo District affecting many primary school pupils, irrespective of their age and sex. Much of the published information at the national and ...
Assessment of the surveillance system for diseases of epidemic potential in Rukungiri District, Uganda.
(2001-06)
BACKGROUND:
During a workshop held on 4th May 2000, DHT members in Rukungiri district expressed concern over the various problems facing the surveillance system. The magnitude of these problems and the factors responsible ...
Risk factors for sexually transmitted diseases among sexually active individuals in Mbarara District, Uganda.
(2001-07)
BACKGROUND:
STDs and HIV/AIDS prevalence has persistently remained high at 14.3% and 11.9% respectively in Mbarara district. HIV (80-85% transmission by sexual intercourse in Uganda), was ranking eighth (1997) among the ...
Prevalence and predictors of substance abuse among students in Secondary Schools in Kabarole District.
(2001)
INTRODUCTION:
A study conducted in secondary schools in Kabarole District to determine the prevalence and factors associated with substance abuse among the students.
OBJECTIVES:
To establish the magnitude and determine ...
Factors associted with defaulting on tuberculosis treatment among HIV infected patients at the Infectious Disease Institute Clinic, Kampala, Uganda
(2009-10)
INTRODUCTION:
Default from TB treatment poses challenges to TB control including the emergence of drug resistant TB, Higher rates of relapse and retreatment and increased treatment expense and need for human resources. ...
Factors Associated with Utilisation of Health Unit Maternity Services among Women who attend Antenatal care in Tororo District.
(2001-06)
INTRODUCTION
The MMR for Tororo is estimated at 1,200/100,000 live births compared to national figure of 506/100,000. Low utilization of delivery services hadn't been well documented.
OBJECTIVE
To determine factors that ...
Factors influencing acceptance and utilization of ITNs and IRS as malaria vector control measures in Rakai District, Uganda.
(2008)
Indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide treated nets (ITNs) are the two recommended strategies promoted for scaling up malaria control in Rakai district. The question has been, How acceptable are these methods and ...
Anti-tuberculosis drug resistance in kampala-Uganda.
(2009-05)
SETTING:
Kampala city, where 8000-10000 TB cases are notified annually, contributing about 20% of the national tuberculosis burden in Uganda.
OBJECTIVE:
To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with anti-tuberculosis ...
Improving the effectiveness of the education sector response in the fight against HIV/AIDS: A case study of post primary education and training institutions in uganda.
(2008-12)
Improvements of the education sector response to the fight against HIV/AIDS rely heavily on the extent to which the capacity of schools, particularly that of teachers are built in this endeavour. Substantial efforts and ...
Traditional Medicine; Practise and Utilization in an Urban Setting.
(2001)
INTRODUCTION
Whereas WHO recommends collaboration with traditional practitioners(TPs) in the provision of health care, in Uganda however there is little documentation on the practice and use of TM. This study examined the ...