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Socio-economic And Individual Factors Associated With Overweigth And Obesity Among Women Of Reproductive Age In Bushenyi District, Western Uganda.

ABSTRACT Background: Overweight and obesity is an escalating problem worldwide, yet extensive data especially in Africa is still lacking. The main objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and associated factors among women aged 18-49in Bushenyi District, Uganda. Objectives: The The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence, socio-economic and individual factors associated with overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in Bush...

Study Of Anti-bacterial Properties Of Carica Papaya Unripe fruit Extract On Bacterial Isolates From Patients' ~ ~ Wounds In Kiu-teaching Hospital

ABSTRACT The Carica papaya (CP) is a member of the small family Caricaceae commonly grown globally. The different parts of the CP plant (the fruits, leaves, latex and seeds) can be eaten and also have been used for medicinal purposes as claimed traditionally for treatment of different ailments and wound healing. This research therefore was aimed at doing phytochemical screening of the components of the extracts of unripe fruit of CP and determining the antibacterial properties of CP on bacte...

Factors Influencing Utilization and Choice of Modern Contraceptives Among Women Attending Family Planning Clinic at Arua Regional Referral Hospital

Table of ContentsABSTRACT..................................................................................................................................... iDECLARATION ............................................................................................................................ iiAPPROVAL ..................................................................................................................................iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT............................................

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Mothers Towards Exclusive Breast Feeding at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Young Child Clinic

TABLE OF CONTENTSABSTRACT ............................................................................................................iCOPYRIGHT .........................................................................................................iiAUTHORIZATION ............................................................................................. iiiDEDICATION ......................................................................................................ivAKNOWLEDGEMENT .......

Knowledge and Practices on Infection Prevention Amongst Health Workers in St. Daniel’s Comboni Hospital, Bushenyi District, Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTSABSTRACT……………................................................................................................................ iCOPYRIGHT................................................................................................................................ iiDECLARATION..........................................................................................................................iiiAUTHORIZATION.........................................................

The Perception of the Local Communities of Ishaka Town Council Towards Psychiatric Patients and Services at Kampala International Universities Teaching Hospital

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONS........................................................................................................................... IAPPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... IIDEDICATION............................................................................................................................... IIILIST OF ACRONYMS..............................................

A Study to Assess the Feasibility of Hda App; A Drug Information and Verification System Intended for Implementation in Uganda

TABLE OF CONTETSDECLARATION ......................................................................................................................... !APPROVAL ............................................................................................................................... !!DEDICATION .......................................................................................................................... !IIACKNOWLEDGEMENT .........................................................

The impact of HIV/AIDS on Widows and Families in Kampala district: A case study of Kisenyi area, Lubaga Division

TABLE OF CONTENTSDeclarationDedication iiAcknowledgement iiiTable of contents ivList of tables vAbstract viCHAPTER ONE1.1 Background of the study1.2 Statement of the problem 31 .3 Objectives of the study 31.3.1 General objective 31.3,2 Specific objectives 31.4 Scope of study 31.5 Significance of the study 4CHAPTER TWO2. 1 Introduction 52.2 Widows and Families with HIV/AIDS 52.2.1 Analysis of the socio-economic impact of HIV/AIDS on rural camilies 52.2.2 Socio-economic implications of I-IIV/AJ...

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Contraceptive Use Among Pregnant Women

TABLE OF CONTENTDECLARATION ..................................................................................................................................... iAPPROVAL ........................................................................................................................................... iiLIST OF ABRREVIATIONS ................................................................................................................. iiiLIST OF TABLES ................................

Knowledge and Practices on Umbilical Cord Care Among Mothers Attending Young Child Clinic in Mutolere Hospital, Kisoro District

TABLE OF CONTENTSABSTRACT...................................................................................................................iAUTHORIZATION.....................................................................................................iiiDEDICATION..............................................................................................................ivACKNOWLEDGEMENT.............................................................................................vTABLE OF...

Factors Influencing High Morbidity Rate Among Pregnant Mothers Attending Antenatal Care at Kampala International University-Teaching Hospital (Kiuth), Bushenyi District

ABSTRACT: The study assessed factors influencing high morbidity rate among pregnant mothers and the objectives of the study were, to assess the common pregnancy morbidities occurring among the pregnant mothers and to identify factors that influence occurrence of pregnancy morbidities among pregnant mothers attending ANC services at KIUTH. The study area was conducted at KIUTH found in Ishaka – Bushenyi municipality in Bushenyi District Western Uganda in which a descriptive cross sectional s...

Contraceptive Utilization Among Secondary School Student in Bundibugyo District

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION.......................................................................................................................................... iSUPERVISOR’S APPROVAL.................................................................................................................. iiACKNOWLEDGEMENT......................................................................................................................... iiiDEDICATION..........................................

Factors Influencing Utilisation of Reproductive Health Services Among Adolescents Aged 12-19 Years Inmbarara Municipality Schools

ABSTRACT Complications of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortion are the leading causes of disability and death among adolescents especially girlsbetween ages 15-19 years. The study focused onassessing the factors influencing the utilization of Reproductive Health Services among adolescents aged (12-19 years) in Mbarara Municipality schools. A sample of 100 respondents was enrolled in the study using systematic random sampling. A cross sectional descriptive study design was used in two Gove...

Assessment of the Outcome of Ceaserian Section in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION..................................................ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.APPROVAL ..........................................................................................................................IIDEDICATION.................................................................................................................... IIIACKNOWLEDGEMENT.................................................................................................IVLIST OF ACRONY...

A Study To Assess The Feasibility Of Hda App; A Health Facility Verification System Intended For Implementation In Uganda

TABLE OF CONTETSDECLARATION ............................................................................................................................ !APPROVAL ................................................................................................................................. IIDEDICA TION ............................................................................................................................. UIACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................


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