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- ItemAcute toxicity and histological study of Nalongo's renal/hepatic disorder potion in rats(Kampala International University, School of Pharmacy, 2014-02) Onyango, George F.The history of use of herbal medicine dates back to more than 4000 years. A wide range of plants have been utilized for treatment of multiple disorders of the liver. The utilization has been as extracts of single plants and also compound preparations of more than one-plant type. Herbal medicine has been categorically employed for a variety of medical problems and modern trends have helped in extracting the active ingredients which have been classed into many chemical groups such as alkaloids. glycosidcs. resins and tannins. Africa is faced by a '·double burden" of communicable and non communicable diseases (NCD), the latter of which includes kidney diseases. Kidney disease means the kidneys arc damaged and can no longer remove wastes and extra water from the blood as they should. Kidney damage is most often caused by diabetes or high blood pressure. \vhereas liver disease refers to a type of damage to or disease of the liver. such as is seen in hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). alcoholic liver disease (due to excess consumption of alcohol). fatty liver disease (hepatic stenosis), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (associated with obesity), liver cancer, among many others. Liver and kidney problems afflict many people in the \\orld at large and particularly in lJganda the death toll due to kidney problems seems to be on the rise according to data published by the WHO in 2011, due to lack of specialized syslcms to diagnose and manage patients with kidney and liver problems early. Herbal remedies have proven beneficial to several patients with liver and kidney disorders, yet 1hc main stream medical practice does not put much emphasis on such findings. This was an cxpc!·imental study that involved the testing of Nalongo's renal/hepatic disorder potion for acute and sub-chronic toxicity on rats and histological effects on various organs; liver. kidney. heart intestine. lungs. The study was conducted at Mbarara and Bushenyi Districts. The extract tested positive for terpenoids. saponins. tannins. llavonoids. diterpenes and phenolic compounds. There \\as no mortality observed during acute and sub-chronic toxicity studies, suggesting a relatively high safety margin of the extract on experimental animals. However, some pathological changes \\,ere noted in tissues of the heart, liver and intestines of the experimental animals. As such. recommendations arc that. more work needs to be carried out to ascertain the efficacy and dosing regimen of the potion, whilst machinery needs to be put in place by the relevant authorities to moderate use of herbal products in Uganda.
- ItemAdherence and attitude towards oral iron and folic acid supplements among pregnant women attending maternal child health clinic of Kampala International Teaching Hospital in Bushenyi District, Uganda(Kampala International University, School of Allied Health Sciences, 2017-07) Ayesigye, IranINTRODUCTION: Adherence and attitude of pregnant women towards oral iron and folic acid supplements is the evaluation of compliance and knowledge of mothers towards IFA, which is a WHO recommended supplement for curbing iron deficiency anaemia. This is because anemia is the leading cause of maternal death. METHODS: A prospective crossectional survey was conducted among pregnant women attending MCH clinic in KIU-TH. The sample size of this study was determined using Yamane formula and data collected randomly through questionnaires, analysed using SPSS and tabulated in tables RESULTS: All pregnant women that participated in this research n=81, 81.5% had heard about the oral iron supplement while 18.5% had never heard about the oral iron supplement. Among those that had heard about it 95.5% took the supplement. However of those that took the supplement 34.9% were not compliant and major reason being forgetfulness with 59.1%.Majority of the mothers seemed to know the use of IFA with majority, 64.5% being aware that it prevented anaemia in both the mother and fetus and it was good for growth and development of the baby. CONCLUSION: A high prevalence of non-compliance in supplement intake was observed due to forgetfulness and side effects encountered. Mothers who had follow up and high level of education were more compliant. Key words: IFA, MCH, adherence, attitude.
- ItemAnalgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of the Aqueous Leaf Extract of Erlangea Tomentosa(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences- Western Campus, 2018-12) Muhwana, IsaacErlangea tomentosa is been used traditionally in the management of several diseases including pain and inflammation. However, their efficacy has not been scientifically validated. The aim of this study therefore is to investigate the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of the aqueous leaf extract. The plant materials were collected from Rukararwe Eco centre, Bushenyi district in Uganda. The oral median lethal dose (LDso) in mice was determined using Lorke's method. Analgesic activity was determined by the use of acetic acid-induced writhing test. A writhe was recorded by a stopwatch following the stretching of the abdomen and/or stretching of at least one hind limb. A total of 4 groups of 5 mice per group were considered for determination of analgesic activity. Anti-inflammatory activity was established by a carrageenan induced inflammation test in rats. Hourly changes in paw sizes and reduction of edema around the paw was determined using a vernier calipers for four hours after extract and drug administration. A total of 4 groups of 5 rats per group were considered for determination of anti-inflammatory activity. Acetylsalicylic acid was administered as the reference drug in both studies. The LD50 value of the aqueous leaf extract of Erlangea tomentosa was found to be greater than 5,000 mg/kg in mice. The aqueous leaf extract of Erlangea tomentosa reduced pain due to acetic acid significantly (p<0.05) at doses of 500 mg/kg and 250 mg/kg. The inflammation due to carrageenan was also significantly (p<0.05) reduced mostly at dose of 500 mglkg body weight. Preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, anthraquinones, coumarins, saponins, tannins and resins. Based on these findings it was concluded that the present study has demonstrated the analgesic and anti-inflammatory potential of aqueous leaf extract of Erlangea tomentosa in experimental animals and thus validates the folkloric use of the plant. This plant may also serve as a good bio-resource tor generating readily available herbal formulations that are more effective in the treatment of pain and inflammation
- ItemAnalysis of different animal feeds in Uganda markets and their haematological and biochemical roles in male wistar rats(Kampala International University(KIU), 2013) Atim, Sharon
- ItemAntibiotic sensitivity patterns of staphylococcus aureus to methillicin in clinical samples at kid teaching Hospital.(Kampala international international: School of Health Sciences, 2016-02) Janet, NalwogaBack ground: Staphylococcus aureus is a gram positive bacteria that exists on the skin as nonnal flora. It is classified as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) where MRSA resistant to beta lactam antibiotics. MRSA has become a predominant pathogen in the health care system causing outbreaks within the communities and hospitals. The infection risk of mortality and increases morbidity. Objective: To determine the prevalence and antibiotic sensitivity patterns of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in clinical samples at KID-teaching hospital, Ishaka Methods: This was a cross sectional and descriptive study can Tied out for three months in the surgical ward. Patients admitted to the surgical ward with wound were included in the study after obtaining consent. Wound swabs were collected and taken to KIU-WC Microbiology laboratory where culturing, identification of S. aureus, determination of MRSA using oxacilin and antibiotics susceptibility were performed. Results: Of 114 total isolates 75(65.8%) were S.aureus isolates of which 64(85.3%) were coagulase. Of the coagulase positive S .aureus 61(81.3%) were identified to be MRSA. All the MRSA isolates were resistant to e1ythromycin, and susceptible to cloxacillin, ceftriaxone and vancomycin and intermediate sensitivity was produced reaction. Conclusion: This study showed presence of Staphylococcus aureus was among two thirds of the patients in the surgical ward and a high percentage was resistant. The prevalence of MRSA was56.1% among the Staphylococcus aureus isolates. MRSA isolates were very sensitive to vancomycin, ceftriaxone and cloxacillin Prevalence, treatment, and gametocyte Carriage in children with malaria at Ishaka Adventist hospital
- ItemAntioxidant activity of the Ethanolic extracts of leaves of Amaranth spp and cucurbita spp in drosophila melanogaster(Kampala international international: School of Health Sciences, 2018-12) Johnmark, NdinaweBackground: Several plants show potent antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties, and their role in preventing oxidative stress-induced diseases such as Diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and many others. Objective: In this study, the antioxidant activity of the ethanol extracts of leaves of Amaranth spp and Cucurbita spp and their ability to protect against oxidative stress in Drosophila mel ana gaster w1 1 18wild type flies was determined. Materials and Methods: Flies cultured on food supplemented with 0.05 and O.lmg/ml of Amaranth spp and Cucurbita spp leaf extracts were assayed for longevity, climbing activity, catalase activity, and oxidative stress resistance according to the established protocols. Scavenging activity of extracts on 2, 2-diphenyl-l-picrylhydrazyl free radical (DPPH) and reducing power activity were equally evaluated. Results: There were significant effects of the extracts on DPPH free radical scavenging activity, catalase activity, climbing activity, longevity and oxidative stress resistance. Cucurbita extract showed no significant difference in climbing activity and catalase activity assay compared to the control. Conclusion: This study shows that the ethanol extracts of leaves of Amaranth spp and Cucurbita spp exhibit varying degrees of protection against free radical induced oxidative stress in Drosophila melanogaster.
- ItemAssesment of factor associated with alcohol abuse among youth aged (15-25) years in Acana-Taa Village, Aloi Sub-County, Alebtong District(Kampala International University, School of Allied Health Sciences, 2017-08) Amongi, StellaIn Uganda, there is increasing trend in alcohol consumption where WHO ranked Uganda the leading consumer in the world. Studies among people staying in camps in war-torn areas in northern Uganda indicate that alcoholism is a common problem among the internally displaced populations, most consumers being men. This has been the major problem causing domestic violence, accidents and other causes of death in homes. General objectives. This study was conducted to assess the factors associated with alcohol abuse among youths aged (15-25) years in Acana-Taa village. Methods. This was a descriptive cross sectional study where data was collected using interviewers schedule with the help of questionnaires which guided on the study. It was then first analyzed manually using pens, papers, and calculators and later the computer used to present numerical data in tables. Results. This study found out that the associated factor to alcohol abuse among youths was majorly environmental like availability of alcohol, local breweries, persuasive advertisements etc followed by socio-economic factors like peer pressure, social norms, unemployment stress and bore doom among others. Meanwhile the major effects of alcohol abuse were in their heaths and economy. Conclusions and recommendations. Therefore it was concluded that availability of alcohol due to very many breweries and persuasive advertisements, social norms, unemployment, bore doom and peer pressure among others contributed more to alcohol abuse by the youths of this village. The government should therefore organize and fund health talk programmes and seminars to carry out community sensitization so as to improve on youths’ understandings about factor which lead to alcohol abuse and its effects on their lives Lastly government should put strict alcohol policy that will limit the age, level and time of drinking alcohol.
- ItemAssessing self medication practices among students of Makerere University Business School Jinja Branch(Kampala International University. School of Health Sciences (Western Campus), 2018-11) Amutuhaire, AlexObjective: Globally, the practice of self-medication has been observed in both developing and developed countries. No data is available on the current status of self-medication practice in Makerere University of Business School Jinja Branch. The objective of this study is to assess the extent of self-medication practice among a random sample of students of Makerere University Business School Jinja Branch. Methods: study done was a cross-sectional, anonymous and questionnaire-based survey that included 174 participants of different academic levels at Makerere University Business School Jinja Branch. With A pre-validated questionnaire with several open-ended, and closed-ended questions was administered to the participants. Data were coded, entered, and analyzed using SPSS version 13. Results: seventy four percent of respondents were males and twenty six percentage females. The mean age of respondents was 19.9 years. 80% of respondents reported practicing self-medication. The average number of medications reported by self-medication practitioners was 2.63 ± 1.38 medications per respondent. Analgesics, decongestants, herbal remedies, and antibiotics were the most common classes reported in self-medication. Headache, high body temperature, stomach ache, cold and malaria were the most common ailments for which respondents seek self medication. The majority of respondents practiced self-medication because they believed they had the knowledge of the drug to take, claiming that there were no side effects, sickness was not serious, and some simple could not access the hospital. However, in selecting a particular type of medication the level of education, gender, and self-care orientation were influential. Conclusion: self-medication is very common among students of Makerere University Business School Jinja Branch with 80% of the respondents self-medicating. This practice is common for treating clinical conditions that are either simple or previously experienced, levels of self-care orientation and medication knowledge can be of value in analyzing the types of medications employed by self-medication practices.
- ItemAssessing the Effects of Alcohol on the Families of the Community Surrounding Rukungiri Health Centre Iv(Kampala international international : School of Health Sciences, 2017-08) Ahabwe, Jonnat1.1 Background of the study: The Global Status Report (2008) revealed that disease burdened as measured by disability adjusted life years (DALYS) attributed to alcohol and drug use as being the significantly higher in America and Europe .However , the overall disease burden attributable to alcoholism is not insignicant and evidence suggests that alcohol related problems will continue more to the overall disease burden over time Objectives: The general objective of the study is to assess the effects of alcohol on the families and community surrounding Rukungiri health Centre IV Rukungiri District. However there are specific objectives for example: To establish whether poverty is due to alcohol on the families and community surrounding Rukungiri Health Centre IV Rukungiri District, Methods: Quantitative data from the questionnaire was analyzed by using Microsoft Excel, by use of figures, and tables while qualitative data was analyzed through coding, describing and relating with the findings. All the above data was interpreted to give meaningful information Results: According to the results from the table; Majority of the respondents were males 40(83%) and least respondents were females 8(17%). Majority of the respondents were aged between 27- 40 (52%) and least were aged between 18-26(6%). Majority of the respondents were married 35(73%) and the least were the divorced 2(4%). Majority of the respondents stopped at primary level 20(42%) and the least respondents didn’t go to the University 0(0%). Majority of the respondents were peasants 33(69%) and the least were the unemployed 2(4%). Most respondents were from catholic religion 24(50%) and the least ere other religions (Muslims and Protestants). Conclusion: The study sought to assess the effects of alcohol consumption / abuse on family and communities.
- ItemAssessing the incidence of hypertension among patients with above normal BMI at Mitooma Health Centre IV in western Uganda(Kampala International University. School of Health Sciences Western Campus, 2014-12) Kisekka, BenedictThe association of obesity and hypertension has been recognized since the beginning of the 20th century, when BP was first measured in populations. This relationship between body weight and BP was demonstrated prospectively in the Framingham Heart Study in the 1960s (Kannel et al,1967) The nature of the linkage between BP and body weight remained obscure until the mid1980s when basic clinical and population-based research significantly clarified many aspects of the relationship between these two common and complex regulatory disturbances. The general objective of the study was to determine the incidence of hypertension among patients 18-60 years with above normal BMI that’s; more than 24.9 Kg/M2 seeking health care services at Mitooma HC IV, South Western Uganda. The study was carried out from the 3rd week of October to the 3rd week of December 2014 and a cross-sectional descriptive study was used. The sample size of the study was obtained using Yamane formula (Yamane, 1967) and since the health center receives approximately 1500 patients aged between 18-60 years in a month, a total of 316 participants were selected using a simple random method though five declined and 311 participated. Data was collected using a data collection sheet, and later exported to SPSS where coding and ranging was made. The data was presented in form of pie charts, graphs, frequency table for easy description and from the study it was found that majority of the respondents were above the age of 41 years (54.4%) and also that, women 59.9% were the majority and this could be because of their sedentary life style which predisposes them to acquisition of excessive weight (Kushner 2007). A big number of respondents 73.7% were overweight and it also was found that female had the highest incidence of hypertension with 59.8%. Therefore, one hundred and eighty one (181) participants had elevated blood pressure and thus the incidence is 58.2% of the sample population. This is not far from (Bethesda 2004) whose study found out that generally, risk estimates suggest that approximately 75 and 65 percent of the cases of hypertension in men and women, respectively, are directly attributable to an overweight condition and obesity. While the numbers alone are formidable, they leave unaddressed the medical costs associated with obesity and obesity-related comorbidities. It is essential therefore, to routinely take patients’ BMI and develop treatment strategies for the management of obesity in order to reduce the development of obesity-related hypertension as well as to effectively manage high blood pressure.
- ItemAssessing the knowledge, attitude and practices towards mental health disorders among medical students in Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Ishaka town, Bushenyi district(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2019-04) Mbah, Kennedy MbahThe general objective of the study was to assess the level of understanding, attitude and the practices of medical students at Kampala International University Western Campus towards mental health disorders. The specific objectives of the study were; to evaluate the level of understanding of medical students at Kampala International University Western Campus towards mental illnesses, to determine what practices have been put in place by the medical students at Kampala International University Western Campus to counter mental illnesses and to assess the attitudes of medical students at Kampala International University Western Campus towards mental illnesses…
- ItemAssessing the knowledge, practices and attitudes on cervical cancer screening among females aged (21-50) years in Ishaka, Bushenyi District(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2014-11) Magoba, DavidThe specific objective of this study was to determine the practices of females aged 21-50 years towards the prevention approach, early detection and management of cervical cancer. A total of 77% of the study subjects reported being aware of available cervical cancer management and prevention services; while 23% did not know of the available services. Also 44% of the study respondents suggested vaccination, 23.6% mentioned through health education, 25.20% indicated that continuous surveillance is the best approach for cervical cancer prevention. 5% said safer sex, 2% believed the use of herbs can prevent cervical cancer, while 1% mentioned prayers as a way out. 38.7% learnt about Pap smear from health workers, 16.1% became aware of Pap smear through friends. 38.7% got information on Pap smear from mass media, while 6.5% talked of other sources. Only 23% of the study subjects had ever under gone Pap smear screening. A total of 77% had never got a chance to be screened by use of Pap smear. Further, 53% indicated that Pap smear is useful, 8.7% believe Pap smear is not needed, 20% had no idea whether Pap smear was useful or harmful while 18.3% believed Pap smear was harmful. It was concluded that many females did not receive necessary education about reproductive health and cervical cancer in particular. Even with education, women often lacked access to cervical cancer services. In areas where condoms were available, they were not always used because of the unpopularity of this method among women. The study recommended for improvement and expansion of cervical cancer services in both public plus private hospitals…
- ItemAssessing the practice of breast self-exam among adult females in Ishaka-Bushenyi district(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2014-10) Brian Muthomi MareteThis was a descriptive cross-sectional study, employing quantitative method of data collection from adult females of Ishaka. The specific objectives of the study was to assess whether female adults of Ishaka residents have the knowledge of breast self-examination and its importance, to establish whether female residents of Ishaka practice breast self-examination, and to establish the frequency of breast changes or breast masses among the women who practice breast self-examination. A random sampling technique was used to determine the adult females who were to be included in the study. A structured interview administered questionnaire which includes both open and closed ended questions was used. The questionnaire was first pre-tested to ten women in a nearby market...
- ItemAssessing undergraduate students' motivation to study pharmacy, attitudes and future career professional choices in universities of Uganda(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences- Western Campus, 2018-12) Mugabo, EddyBackground: One of the contributing factor to the shortage of health professionals especially in Pharmacy, is the small number of people opting to enter the profession and it was seen that numerous factors and motivations influence the choice of a university course by young high school graduates. Objective: To assess undergraduate pharmacy students' motivation to study pharmacy, attitudes about the profession and future career professional choices in universities of Uganda. Methodology: The study was a cross- sectional descriptive study design and the study population included pharmacy students from all the three Universities in Uganda. A sample size of 278 participants was used. These were assessed using pre-validated questionnaires with several close ended and open ended questions and data collected from them was entered into SPSS, analyzed, and presented inform of tables, graphs and pie charts. Results: A greater number of the undergraduate students were aged between 23 - 25 years, 104(38.8%) and were mostly Fourth Year students 107(38.5%), 46.4% (129) of the students were from KIU, 26.6% (74) were fi·om Makerere University and 27%(75) were from Mbarara University. Male students were d:e majority 206(74.5%) and by religion Catholics were the majority 67(27.4%). Personal related reasons ranked low on motivation to study P)larmacy as only one reason out of the eleven factors li~ted (9.1 %) was a crucial motivating factor and that was, "Influence by a Pharmacist I know as a role model" 119 (44.2%). This showed studying MUST vs KIU, age 20-22 and 26-28 vs age above 28 was statistically significantly related to taking pharmacy as a first choice. Conclusion: In conclusion this study considers motivation as being either task or ego-oriented and considers extrinsic motivation to be more desirable and to result in better leaming outcomes than intrinsic motivation. The study also reveals good attitude towards pharmacy and shows that the theory of rational choice states was ap!Jlicable among KIU students since many took pharmacy hoping for certain outcomes such as e\)lployment and starting their own business. Also fits High Flyers and Life Style' Work-Life Balance Theory dmt is students are c?mmitted to pharmacy because their attitude towards qne's profession". Furthennore, the study reveals a significa:1t relationship between (lviUST andKIU ~tudents), and age (20-22 years and 26-28 years) and those above 28 years).
- ItemAssessment of active management of third stage of labour in the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage at Kiryandongo General Hospital(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2018-05) Abalo, JoanIntroduction: Postpartum hemorrhage is the most common leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide and most of the death is in developing countries including Ethiopia. Globally, it is responsible for more than 25% of all maternal death and this proportion is higher in sub-Saharan African countries like Uganda (WHO, 2007). Postpartum hemorrhage can be minimized and prevented by application of a protocol known as active management of third stage of labor. Proportion of deliveries assisted by a skilled birth attendant and antenatal care coverage have been used as a key proxy indicator for monitoring global progress towards decreasing maternal mortality. However, these two indicators may not reflect the content or quality of the care provider. The study assessed the Active management of third stage of labour in the prevention of PPH at Kiryandongo hospital. Objective; The objective of this study was to assess Knowledge and practice of obstetric care providers toward active management of third stage of labour (AMTSL) as well as the barriers to practice of AMSTL at Kiryandongo Hospital Methodology; the descriptive cross sectional study design was implemented. Obstetric care provider in the maternity ward were included to the study with 46 respondents from the maternity ward. Interviewer-administered structure questionnaire and observed by using observational check list which was employed. Data was entered using SPSS version 21.0 for statistical analyses. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to present data. Results: Adequate knowledge on AMTSL was achieved by 48% of obstetrics care providers while good practice on AMTSL was achieved by 35% of them. Pre or in service training, access to reading materials and knowledge levels of obstetrics care providers were among factors that affects their practice on AMTSL. Conclusions and recommendations: The overall knowledge and practice of obstetric care providers on AMTSL in the present study were not satisfactory. In views of the findings of this study, it implies that the practice of obstetric care providers was much lower than their knowledge of AMTSL. The investigator calls for immediate interventions by the MoH, Hospital Management, Nurse Managers and Obstetric care provider themselves
- ItemAssessment of antibiotic sensitivity patterns of Salmonella Typhimurium, Pseudomonas Aeru'ginosa, Klebsiella Pneumoniae Isolates from Barn Swallow Droppings in Ishaka Town, Bushenyi District, Uganda.(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences., 2017-12) Claudia, Janice LatabuIntroduction: It has been reported that the main factors behind the emergence of drug resistance is the use and misuse of antimicrobial drugs during the past few decades, but there is also the aspect of epidemic spread of drug-resistant bacteria as a factor. This has caused a major concern with serious implications in human and animal health. It's noted that as much as man's action contribute to the development of antimicrobial drug resistance, it is also seen with domestic animals, wild life and wild birds. Wild birds and other migratory species have been linked to the spread of pathogens. Materials and Methods: The study design was experimental where samples from Barn Swallow droppings were collected and taken to the microbiology laboratory for analysis. The samples were inoculated in an enriched broth media for 24 hours and sub-cultured on MacConkey agar Dcoxycholate citrate agar. Cultural characteristics, morphology (Gram reaction) and identification (biochemical test) was done to determine the identity of the bacterial isolates. Results: The study findings showed that bacteria species isolated from the 51 Barn Swallow droppings of were Klebsiella species 33(64.7%), Salmonella species 11(21.5%), Pseudomonas species 0%, others 3(5.9%) and no growth isolated from 4(7.8%) of the samples. The susceptibility test of showed that Klebsiella isolates were sensitive to Imipenem (93.9%) streptomycin (75.8%), Perfloxacin (42%), Nalidixic acid (12.1 %) and Amikacin (9%) respectively while Salmonella isolates were sensitive to Imipenem (81.8%), Streptomycin (36.4%). Nalidixic acid (36.4%) and Perfloxacin (18.2%) respectively. Klebsiella spp isolates were found to be 100% resistant to Gentamycin, Erythromycin, Piperacillin, Oxacillin, Augmentin and (90.9%) to Chloramphenicol while (87 .9%) to Nalidixic acid, Ciprof1oxacin and 84.8% to Amikacin. Salmonella species were also found to be 100% resistant to Gentamycin, Erythromycin, Piperacillin, Oxacillin, Augmentin and Amikacin; (81.8%) Chloramphenicol, Ciprofloxacin, while (63%) Nalidixic acid and Perfloxacin. Conclusion: This study found that Barn Swallow droppings contained bacteria (Salmonella sp. and Klebsiella sp.) that may be a risk to human infection and are found to be resistant to most of the commonly used antibiotics. The recurrence of human infection with Salmonella species may as a result of frequent contact with the pathogen which contaminates the environment and water as a result of the Barn Swallow droppings.
- ItemAssessment of awareness of pelvic inflammatory disease among female medical students in Kampala International University western Campus(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2014-10) Nassozi, JalilarahPelvic inflammatory disease affects more than one million women worldwide and the rate is highest with teenagers and first time mothers. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) causes over 100,000 women to become infertile each year. The objective of the study was to determine the level of awareness of PID among female students in KIU-WC who were pursuing Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in the age range of 18-30 years. A cross-sectional study was done and random sampling method and 200 participants were randomly selected and were given standardized questionnaires. The results obtained showed there was increased awareness about P.I.D among the students with increasing exposure to medical knowledge that is 6th year students were well informed about P.I.D than the 2nd year students. It was concluded that government and all health facilities need to improve the awareness of PID among the population and also improve the availability of S.T.Is treatment
- ItemAssessment of awareness of the causes of maternal mortality among women in reproductive age in Bushenyi - Ishaka municipality(Kampala International University. School of Health Sciences (Western Campus), 2013-07) Gor, Goody KiritkumarThe study was carried out in Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality. The purpose of this study was to identify factors which influence mother’s choice of delivery site. The respondents were mothers between the ages of 15-49 years with sane minds. There were 100 mothers in the quantitative data. The research showed that among the women that had delivered before most of them 80% were aware of the common causes of maternal mortality and 30% of those that had never delivered knew the causes of maternal mortality. Among the causes the commonest causes that were known by the respondents were; Post partum hemorrhage, Abortion, post partum infections, Ante partum hemorrhage, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia and ruptured uterus. Most of the women 70% reported that they learnt the causes of maternal death from the clinics where they were attending antenatal services, 20% learnt from their mothers and 10% from their close friends and relatives.
- ItemAssessment of awareness, attitudes and perception of post exposure prophylaxis for HIV among medical students in Kampala International University July-September 2014(Kampala International University, School of Health Sciences, 2014-10) Sserubiri, Simon GrayHuman Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is still one of the leading causes of mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa, medical students are relatively inexperienced and therefore at higher risk of exposure and infection. Awareness on PEP could highly reduce this risk. The main objective of the study was to assess awareness, attitudes and perception towards PEP among students in Kampala International University Western Campus. A cross sectional descriptive study design. Simple random sampling technique was used and data was collected by using Self-Assessment questionnaires regarding PEP distributed to students. The data was analyzed by SPSS version 16 software. A total of 232 students consented to participate in the study of which 218 (94%) were aware about existence of PEP, 59.2% students thought it should be used within 72hours of exposure and 64.7% thought it should be taken for a duration of 1month. Only 25.2% of the students had had a previous exposure. Also 94.5% of the students who had heard about it agreed that it was effective in controlling HIV transmission. The findings showed that on average most students are aware of the existence of PEP and believe its effective but there is need for impacting more knowledge including details on how it can be used with emphasis on when it can be initiated and for how long it should be taken
- ItemAssessment of care-takers knowledge, practice and attitudes in the management of diarrhea in children below five years in Nawampiti Parish(Kampala International University, School of Allied Health Sciences, 2017-07) Kalenzi, StanleyIntroduction: IN Uganda diarrhea is among the leading causes of childhood morbidity and mortality. Uganda had the highest number of under-five child deaths (145,000) in the world and is one of the 42 countries in the world that contribute about 90% of all under five childhood deaths in the world. Diarrhoea can occur as a symptom of many different illnesses, and as a side effect of some drugs. Objective: the study aimed at determining the knowledge practice and attitude that care takers have in managing of darrhoea in children five years of age and below as well as establishing the treatment given Method: data was collected from 75 people among the community by use of preceded response schedule, any child care taker of any sex and sex who was found in the home stead five years of age and consented to be interviewed was recruited in this study. the data was than analyzed Microsoft word, results presented in a table form and short comments were discussed Results: the mean age of respondents was 37 years; the majority of the respondents were females 96%. The largest population 41.3% had attained formal education, while at least 36% had primary level education. 40% percent of the respondents mentioned using ant diarrheal drugs and 40 percent of the care takers gave oral fluids instead of drugs. 90.7% of the mothers knew about ors but only 29% of these knew how to prepare it. 42.7% of others knew about sugar salt solution but only 9.4% could prepare it well. 96% of the respondents had positive attitude towards treatment while 46% did not believe in using traditional treatment. 25.3% believed in using both traditional and medical treatment medicine. 40% of the mothers believed that increased feeding Intensifies diarrhea Discussion: poor knowledge was associated with low education level, most respondents were house wives, and most population subsides on peasant farming and small scale trading hence poor knowledge including poor practice and knowledge and attitude were found in area of low social economic status than else where Conclusion: according to the findings, therefore the conclusion is that most respondents still lack adequate knowledge, appropriate practice and attitude about treatment of diarrhea in children