Introduction: Soil transmitted helminthic infections are among the most common human infections. They are distributed throughout the world with high prevalence rates in tropical and sub-tropical countries mainly because of lack of adequate sanitary facilities, inappropriate waste disposal systems, lack of safe water supply, and low socio-economic status. The main objective was to determine the prevalence of the heminthic infections among the primary school children. Methods: The study was a descriptive cross sectional study employing both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. A total of 100 respondents were interviewed for quantitative data. The data collection tools were an interviewer administered questionnaires. A simple random sampling technique was used in the respondents. The data from the study was presented inform of frequency tables, figures and percentages. Results: The majority 36% of the primary school children were in the age group of 8-10, followed by 11-13, while 24% were in the age group of 5-7years and the least were in the age group 14years and above. 58% were female pupils and 42% of the pupils were males. The majority 64 percent of the primary school children on Microscopic investigations had helminthic infections. On stool examinations of pupils, it was observed that 53% based on the parent’s occupation was seen to be in those pupils whose parents were farmers and 7% traders while those whose parents are civil servants were less infected. In most of the responses, practices that facilitate the transmission of intestinal helminthes infections such as open defecation, unhygienic eating, drinking of unsafe water and non-use of footwear were mentioned more in the infected population. The majority 64% of the primary school children had helminthic infections and only 36% were found uninfected after medical laboratory investigations. Recommendation: Therefore I recommend that government should support the people in this area by providing good water scheme, construct water system type of toilet (water closet) and carryout awareness campaigns on the importance of deworming exercise on children in this area.

A Research Proposal Submitted To Mulago School Of Nursing And Midwifery In Partial Fulfillment Of Requirements For Award A Diploma In Midwifery Extenson By Ministry Of Education And Sports

Mental illness is a state in which one’s mind cannot appropriately think and make rightful decisions that are helpful to himself or herself and the community at large. In Uganda 68% of mental illness cases occur in the age of 14 to 24 years. The purpose of the study was to assess the factors influencing mental illness among youths aged 15 to 35 years in Kakajjo Zone, Kisenyi II Parish, Kampala District. The study used a descriptive cross section study design that employed both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. The study involved 36 participants who were obtained by purposive sampling technique who consented and filled the questionnaires. Data was analysed using Microsoft excel and word programmes and was presented in form of figure, tables and narratives. Results of the study showed that majority 66.7% were male, 33.3% were female, 75% were single,72.2% had ever used drugs, 63.9% had long lasting stress and few 22.2% had family history of mental illness. Step parents (52.8%) and authoritarian (58.4%) were the family upbringing that predispose to mental illness. Majority 80.6% were of low social economic status and sound pollution was stated by 80.6% and was mainly caused by road traffic (86.1%). In conclusion environmental factors, gender and family social life had great influence on mental illness. These call for cooperation amongst stakeholders so as to enhance good mental health.

Introduction: Globally, suicidal behavior is the leading cause of death and disability and the methods of killing ones’ self are classified basing on suicidal approaches basing on peripheral factors which are life threatening enough to fulfill the suicidal action. Problem statement: the mental health department records show that about 50 youth were admitted with suicidal ideations at Mulago National Referral Hospital mental department Purpose of study: to identify factors leading to suicidal attempts among youth in Mulago National Referral Hospital mental health unit Study design: a cross-sectional descriptive study was employed which involved both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection. A simple random technique was used to pick respondents and semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Results: on social factors suicidal attempt was due to 20(66.7%) familial history of mental illness, 26.7% history of suicidal attempt,43.3% poor stress management, 43.3% history of torture, 40% personality disorder, the economic factors included 60% unemployment and 50% poor economic status. In conclusion, the study identified social and economic factors to be the cause of youth suicidal attempt Recommendation: the government through the ministry of health should do sensitization of the community on suicidal behaviors. Nursing implication: nurses have a big role to play in order to minimize the suicidal behavior among youth.

A Research Proposal Submitted To Mulago School Of Nursing And Midwifery In Partial Fulfillment Of Requirements For Award A Diploma In Midwifery Extenson By Ministry Of Education And Sports

Diabetes mellitus is a condition characterized by chronic hyperglycemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, action or both. Despite the management of its other complications, foot complications are still on a rise in diabetic patients world wide The purpose of the study was to assess knowledge the knowledge and practices towards foot care among diabetic patients attending a diabetic clinic at Iganga general hospital in Iganga district. A cross sectional study design that employed a qualitative data collection method was used. Simple random method was used to obtain 30 participants. Data was collected using a structured self-administrated questionnaire which was analysed using Microsoft word and excel programmes and presented in form of graphics, tables and narratives. Finds of the study showed that knowledge about foot care is still poor where Majority, 76.7% of the respondents did not know the right time when to buy shoes while 86.7% of the respondents did not know the right temperature of water to use while washing their feet. Majority, 66.7% were not avoiding moisture between their toes and 53.3% did not know why it is important to inspect the inside of their shoes before wearing them and 60% did not thoroughly dry their feet after washing them. Poor knowledge and practices that existed among the participants calls for exclusive sensitization of the diabetic patients on how to care for their feet in order to increase on their knowledge and practices therefore reducing on the rise of foot complications.

Pneumonia accounts for 16% of children under 5 years killing 920136 children annually. The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge and practices of caretakers towards management of pneumonia among infants blow five years. The study was carried out in Iganga hospital allocated in eastern Uganda and across sectional descriptive study design was employed, qualitative and quantitative data collection approach was used. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and interviews. Out of 30 respondents3(10%) were males and 27(90) were females, 22(73.3%) respondents had ever heard about pneumonia and 40% new that their children pneumonia also 26 (86.6%) respondents used local herbs when their child got pneumonia and only 4 (13.3%) said they don’t use local herbs. In conclusion the overall knowledge was average and practices were bad, this greatly calls for health interventions by health workers and the ministry of health so as to combat and change the poor practices on management of pneumonia among care takers.

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Introduction: This study was part of studies aimed at assess knowledge, attitude and practices of nurses towards medication errors in Murchison bay hospital Luzira, Kampala. This study aimed at establishing the knowledge, attitude and practices towards medication errors in Murchison bay hospital Luzira, 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 health workers 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 (57%) were in the age bracket of 25 years – 34 years, (53%) were enrolled nurses, (87%) were not married (53%) were Catholics. The findings of this study revealed that health workers who were the participants demonstrated good knowledge towards medication errors that translated into good practices towards medication errors although this did not translate into good attitudes towards medication errors. Conclusion: This study was conducted at the OPD clinic of Murchison bay hospital, Luziira District and the findings of this study revealed that health workers who were the participants demonstrated good knowledge towards medication errors that translated into good practices towards medication errors although this did not translate into good attitudes towards medication errors

A Research Proposal Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of a Diploma in Computer Science of YMCA Comprehensive Institute, Kampala