Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Nurses"
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Awareness of breast cancer risk factors and early detection measures and associated factors among nurses and midwives at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2009-05)Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women, and second cause of cancer death in the world, with more than one million cases occurring worldwide annually. The chance of a woman having invasive ... -
The impact on nurses and nurse managers of introducing PEPFAR clinical services in urban government clinics in Uganda
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2011)Background: Improving provider performance is central to strengthening health services in developing countries. Because of critical shortages of physicians, many clinics in sub-Saharan Africa are led by nurses. In addition ... -
Knowledge and practices of midwives and nurses on post abortion care in public hospitals in Mwanza region, Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2015-10)Introduction Globally abortion complications contribute significantly to high maternal morbidity and mortality. Treatment of these complications requires midlevel providers (midwives and nurses) to use post abortion ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practice of cervical cancer screening among private health workers in Kampala District, Uganda.
(2009)BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is an important public health problem for adult women in developing countries including Uganda. Over 80% patients with cervical cancer presenting to Mulago Hospital have advanced disease. ... -
Moral distress and coping strategies among nurses and midwives at Kawempe National Referral Hospital Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-07-28)Background: Moral distress is a major issue in nursing practice, especially for those in clinical care. The existence of such distress may affect nurses’ physical and mental health, as well as their quality of life and ...