Introduction: This report is about the health service management attachment carried out at Kawanda Health Centre III. I was able to participate in the following activities: child immunization at the facility, managing patients at OPD, participated in the ART clinic by giving out medications for the HIV patients, carried out waste management. I participated in giving antenatal services to pregnant mothers ,carrying out deliveries, family planning, maternity , and attended staff meeting at the facility, worked in the records department and was participated in the receiving of drugs and other medical supplies which was brought by the NMS. Challenges encountered in, the main challenge was getting approval to practice at the health facility where I took a full week moving up and down, to the facility and to the municipality in order to get approval. Shortage of drugs and other medical supplies at the facility. As a student I got challenge of feeding and transport fees and the number of students were many and sometimes they would sign days for each student. Conclusion: The attachment at Kawanda health Centre III was a success despite the many challenges faced. By the end of the attachment I had known how the facility is managed. Recommendations : I would recommend the health facility to budget well for medical supplies to avoid shortage .I would also recommend the school to take over this attachment to reduce the burden on students and also more supervision for the students while on field attachments.

This is a report on an industrial training carried out at Makerere Estates and Works Development with the aim of practicing the theoretical work that I studied in class. I carried out my industrial training at Makerere Estates and Works Department for the period six weeks from May to July 2023. During the industrial training, I carried out a wide range of activities like installation and mounting of cameras, maintenance and repair, installations, electrical systems costing and installations like connecting of cooker control units, industrial and commercial, pipe work, earthing, conduits fitting and planning, street lighting, electricity or solar backup systems using UPS (Uninterrupted power supply). In the course of executing the activities, I was able to learn, gain and acquire new skills like installation skills, quotation skills, mounting skills of both cameras and solar systems, observation skills, quick reasoning skills for fast problem solving and time management skills. Experiences gained include wiring of different solar Pv systems, connecting of solar modules in series, parallel, series-parallel, installation of a 16 channel CCTV camera system, installation of a cooker control unit and terminating a consumer unit. Although the field attachment exercise helped me achieve the set objectives, these did not come on a silver plate as a number of challenges where encountered along the way like ignorance about certain usage of some tools and materials, long working hours, financial constraints, failure to identify different types of cameras, too much heat in the ceiling and lack of good communication skills. I worked hand in hand with my field supervisors to combat some of the challenges. The industrial training has brought a great opportunity developing professionalism attitude which will undoubtedly act on the benefit of my career endeavors. Therefore, institutions should give induction prior to industrial training before the trainees commence field attachment. This will equip the trainees with knowledge of what to expect and what is required of them in the field.

This report is about field attachment done at China Huangpai food machine by a student from 31st January 2023 – 13th March 2023. Charter 1, Starts by giving a brief introduction to field attachment in the relation to UPIK, background of Field Attachment, objectives of the field attachment and detail profile for CHFM whose their mission is To promote value addition of agriculture produce in Uganda by providing cost effective agro-processing, manufacturing and construction machinery to farmers and business enterprises in the region, it also covers the objective, mandate and cores valves for CHFM. Charter 2, it includes the details of student’s experience, welding and fabrication Operations done on lathe machine such as turning, boring, chamfering, grooving, facing, threading, drilling. Operations on Milling, rolling, bending, shaper, Slotting and Air interventer Plasma cutting machine. Charter 3 contains evolution for entire field attachment period including details for the tasks accomplished, knowledge and skills gained, benefits derived, challenges encountered and how to managed. Intern accomplished of 80% of the assigned tasks. Finances and limited time where some of challenges. Benefits derived was how to operate Air interventer Plasma machine. Charter 4 has the conclusion and recommendations to the company, institution and students to undergo internship in the future.

Introduction: This study was part of studies aimed at assess risk factors associated with low birth weight among teenage mothers at Buwambo Health Centre IV with the purpose to generate possible interventions to reduce on Low birth weight. This study aimed at establishing the knowledge, attitude and practices associated with low birth weight among teenage mothers at Buwambo Health Centre IV Methodology: This study used a descriptive cross-sectional study design and employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches of data collection. This was a cross sectional study design that used quantitative methodology on a sample of 30 teen mothers who delivered low birth weight babies who were purposively selected to participate in the study. A questionnaire was designed. Data was analysed manually and presented using percentages, figures and tables. Results: The findings of this study revealed that, (93%) were females, (60%) were in the age bracket of 16 years – 19 year, (53%) attained the primary level of education, (87%) were not married, and (77%) were unemployed. The study demonstrated prevalence of low birth weight babies was 100% among women attending at Buwambo Health Centre IV ; maternal morbidity factors: maternal illness during pregnancy (97%); maternal nutritional factors: pregnant mothers having less than 2 meals a day (63%) and lack of folic acid supplement during pregnancy (67%). Conclusion: This study was conducted at the OPD clinic of Buwambo Health Centre IV and the findings of this study revealed prevalence of low birth weight babies was 100% among women attending at Buwambo Health Centre IV (100%); maternal morbidity factors: maternal illness during pregnancy; maternal nutritional factors: pregnant mothers having less than 2 meals a day and lack of folic acid supplement during pregnancy.

Introduction: Malaria is a parasitic infection caused by the 4 species of Plasmodium that infect humans: vivax, ovale, malariae, and falciparum. Of these, Plasmodium falciparum is the deadliest. The infection is transmitted by the female anopheles mosquito. Main purpose: To determine prevalence of malaria among pregnant mothers attending antenatal care at Nsangi health Centre III. Methodology: The research used a descriptive cross-sectional survey research design because it attempts to describe, explain and interpret current factors contributing to prevalence of malaria among pregnant mothers attending antenatal at Nsangi H/III located in Wakiso district. The study was carried out at Nsangi H/CIII located in Wakiso District and the surrounding areas. The study was carried out among pregnant mothers aged between 18-45 years attending Nsangi H/C III Wakiso district. Results: The ages were reported in years which are grouped into three categories of; (18-25), (26-35) years and (36 - 45) years. most of the respondents 40 (50.0%) were between 18 to 25 years. majority 55(68.7 %) of the mothers reported yes that there is malaria infection among pregnant mothers. Most of 30 (37.5 %) of the mothers had low INTs coverage and least of 8(10%) of pregnant mothers had Lack of reminder about INTs. Conclusion: The prevalence of malaria among pregnant women in Nsangi Health Centre III was high with 50 (62.5%). Most of the pregnant women were affected with malaria during the 3rd trimester. The prevalence of malaria was high in third trimester with 48 (57.5%) and lowest prevalence of malaria was observed in first trimester with 15 (18.7%). Majority 50 (62.5%) of the pregnant mothers reported malaria positive Recommendation: improving housing conditions, pregnant women should be encouraged to take fansidar for IPT. The DHO should place more effort to increase ownership and use of mosquito nets in Nsangi Health Centre III.

Introduction: safe male circumcision (SMC) remains a key intervention in reduction of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Human Immune Virus (HIV) as well as reduction in penile cancer and cervical cancer among females of circumcised males. However, despite its intended benefits, uptake of the surgical procedure remains too low (10.8%) among males aged 30-45 years worldwide and worse still in Uganda. The study specifically sought to establish individual, socio-cultural and health facility factors affecting uptake of SMC as an HIV prevention strategy among male clients (30-45 years) attending Kasonga Health Centre III, Kikuube District. Methods: The study adopted a descriptive, cross-sectional design and employed a quantitative method of data collection among 30 conveniently sampled male clients aged 30-45 years who voluntarily consented to participate and filled the study questionnaire. Raw data was collected, analyzed and findings presented in tables and figures with corresponding statistical texts. Results: Individual factors like fears of erectile dysfunction and loss of libido (66.7%) were found to affect uptake of safe male circumcision among male clients aged 30-45 years. In absence of any socio-cultural factor, while in the health facility, preference of male surgeons to perform SMC (63.3%), not being provided with adequate information (70%), negative attitude of the SMC surgeons (80%), not being satisfied with overcrowding and lack of privacy in the SMC clinic (83.3%), not being provided with adequate drugs to facilitate wound healing (60%) and waiting more than 2 hours (46.7%) affected uptake of SMC among male clients. The study recommended that Health workers in the Hospital need to organize behavior change communication campaigns among males clients to improve uptake of safe male circumcision. This can be done through community based approaches such as schools, churches and markets.