Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Subject "Uganda"
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Attitudes towards Mathematics, Achievement in Mathematics Aptitude Problems and Concomitant Teacher Practices in Ugandan Secondary Schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The purpose of this study was to investigate students' attitudes toward Mathematics, achievements in Mathematics problem-solving, and the nature of teacher practices in Ugandan secondary schools. The study was intended to ... -
Barriers and facilitators to uptake of cervical cancer screening among women accessing maternal and child health services in Kampala, Uganda
(University of Western Cape, 2013)The aim of the study was to explore the challenges to uptake of cervical cancer screening among women accessing maternal and child health services at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. -
Experiences of caregivers of children with spastic cerebral palsy regarding splinting in Uganda
(2013)Splinting is one of the many strategies used globally for managing neuromuscular impairments related to cerebral palsy. In Uganda, some children with cerebral palsy who have been provided with splints return to the ... -
Exploration of needs, problems and living experiences of older persons in Uganda: implications for policy and decision making
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The purpose of the study was to explore the needs, problems and living experiences of the older persons in Uganda and their implications for decision making and policy. The study was an exploratory descriptive cross-sectional ... -
Exploring the role of the physiotherapy clinical educators in the clinical setting in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Clinical education is considered a cornerstone of the healthcare professionals’ education including physiotherapists. Clinical education involves translation of theoretical knowledge into practical skills, facilitated by ... -
Facilitators and barriers to HIV testing for infants of caregivers who delivered at Entebbe Hospital, Wakiso District, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Introduction: Despite overwhelming evidence about benefits of early initiation of antiretroviral treatment (ART) for HIV-exposed children in terms of reducing their morbidity and mortality, there are children in Uganda and ... -
Factors associated with late presentation of children under five and pregnant women with malaria for treatment at health units in Bungokho Health Sub District
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Background: Malaria is the leading cause of death of Uganda's children under 5 years of age and the number-one cause of illness in adults in Uganda. The success of malaria treatment strategies is closely linked to the ... -
The human rights-based approach to public health: an inquiry into the challenges of its adoption in Uganda
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Immunization coverage and factors associated with failure to complete childhood immunization in Kawempe Division, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The aim of the study was to describe immunization coverage for DPT, Polio and Measles among children of ages between 12 to 18 months in Kawempe Division and to investigate factors associated with immunization coverage. A ... -
The lnteraction of Community Health Workers with Households in Soroti District, Uganda'
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Like many other developing countries, Uganda lately adopted the Village Health Team (VHT) Strategy to support the delivery of cost-effective Primary Health Care services in the rural areas. This strategy is intended to ... -
Perceived constraints to physical activity among paramedical institution students in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Research has clearly shown that all individuals will benefit from regular physical activity. Unfortunately, young adults including college and university students are not physically active on a regular basis worldwide. In ... -
The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere university school of medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004
(2010)Aim: This study aimed to assess the effect of the PSS on enrolment, time to completion, attrition and number of graduated medical students at Makerere University Medical School after (post-) the Private Students Scheme (PSS). -
The Ugandan private students scheme at Makerere University School of Medicine and its effect on increasing the number of medical doctors enrolled and trained from 1993 to 2004
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Background: The global human resources for health crisis has affected Uganda deeply as is evidenced by grossly inadequate medical doctor to population ratios. Strategies to increase training and retention initiatives have ... -
Understanding the factors that discourage young people from accessing youth friendly health services in Mbale district, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Primary healthcare services in Uganda and sub-Saharan Africa are, for the most part, geared to the needs of adults. There are considerable gaps in delivering sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for young people ... -
Use of health information for operational and strategic decision-making by division level managers of Kampala City Council Health Department
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)No abstract available.