Explore Project Topics on: FACTORS INFLUENCING THE UTILIZATION OF PREVENTION OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION AMONG HIV POSITIVE MOTHERS

IN UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR TEACHING HOSPITAL (UCTH) DEPARTMENT OF NURSING  SCIENCES, ABSTRACT This study sought to assess the factors influence the utilization of PMTCT services among pregnant women in... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study sought to assess the factors influence the utilization of PMTCT services among pregnant women in antenatal clinic in University of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Background: Transmission of HIV from pregnant mothers to their children is a key route of HIV transmission in Nigeria. Nigeria contributes up to 30% of the global PMTCT gap and coverage of PMTCT services has however remained low at less than 19% - falling short of both the universal access and National Strategic Plan targets. The current... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The survey study was conducted on factors influencing the choice of infant feeding options among HIV positive mothers attending health facilities in Ogoja, Cross River State. The purpose was to investigate factors influencing the choice of infant feeding options among HIV positive mothers in Ogoja, Cross River State. Four objectives and... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENT DECLARATION...................................................................................................................................................I DEDICATION ....................................................................................................................................................II APPROVAL... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ....................................................................................................... I SUPERVISOR’S APPROVAL ................................................................................III ACKNOWLEDGEMENT……………………………...……………..…….………..III... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Maternal and child health has emerged as the most important issue that determined global and national wellbeing.  This is because every individual, family and community is at some point intimately involved in pregnancy and the success of childbirth (WHO, 2006).  Despite the honour bestowed... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Maternal and child health has emerged as the most important issue that determined global and national wellbeing.  This is because every individual, family and community is at some point intimately involved in pregnancy and the success of childbirth (WHO, 2006).  Despite the honour... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. i APPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... ii... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................ ii APPROVAL ..................................................................................................................................iii... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION <>1.1 All the human activities that result in problem solving and the production of goods and services depend on the availability, accessibility and utilization of information to effect communication. Communication... Continue Reading

Abstracts Background: Breastfeeding has been accepted as the most vital intervention for reducing infant mortality and ensuring optimal growth and development of children (WHO, 2015). Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study with both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques was used. Results: The study found out that post natal... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine demographic and socio-economic factors influencing utilization of Maternal Health Services in selected rural communities in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area in Enugu State, Nigeria. The study addressed three objectives and tested two hypotheses. A cross sectional descriptive survey design was used.... Continue Reading

Abstract INTRODUCTION: The postnatal period refers to the first six weeks after birth. It is critical to the health and survival of a mother and her newborn but the quality of care for those who seek services is often poor and many women and their infants are not encouraged to seek care until 6 weeks after delivery. Therefore the purpose of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Objective: There is currently little information on the acceptability of male circumcision In Uganda, This study investigated the acceptability of male circumcision among Mothers in Kiryandongo district with male children. Design: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among a convenience sample of 100 women attending a reproductive... Continue Reading

Abstract Every year Uganda loses about 6,000 women as a result of pregnancy related complications. A significant proportion of these deaths occur because women are not able to have healthy planned pregnancies. In Uganda, according to the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey, 41% of married women wish to space their pregnancies but are reluctant to... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study to assess factors influencing the utilization of the partograph among skilled birth attendants at KIUTH The purpose of the study was to establish factors influencing utilization of a patogram during labor by nurses and midwives working in labor at Kampala international university teaching hospital The study was a descriptive... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Background Cancer of the cervix is the second most common cancer in women worldwide and is a leading cause of cancer-related death in women in underdeveloped countries. Worldwide, approximately 500,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year with 80% occurring in developing countries. Objective To assess the awareness and factors... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women in the low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Uganda. Cervical cancer is a malignant neoplasm arising from cells originating in the cervical uteri. Cervical screening therefore is a way of preventing cancer by finding and treating early changes... Continue Reading

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Table of Contents DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. i APPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... ii... Continue Reading

Abstract More than one in five hundred women die of pregnancy or pregnancy related causes which are preventable through proper utilization of family planning services. Among married women, 34.3% have an unmet need for family planning and yet are in need of limiting and spacing their children. The aim of the study was to determine Factors... Continue Reading

The main problem of this study is that despite the crucial role that education plays in human  development, the girl child‟s participation in secondary education is lower than that boy in  Nyahururu Division of Laikipia District. The transitional rate for girls is 48.5% while that of  boys is 51.5%. Factors leading to this problem have not... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS. PAGES Declaration .................................................................................... (i) Approval. .................................................................................... (ii) Acknowledgement. ......................................................................... (iii) Dedication... Continue Reading

Abstract In most developing countries, girls do not receive the same educational opportunities as boys. Even when given the opportunity to be educated, the girls typically face formidable barriers to the completion of their studies. For example, while virtually all girls in Kenya are initially enrolled in primary school, approximately 65% of them... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study investigate patient and provider related factors influencing utilization of community mental health facilities. There seem to be higher use of private health facilities. This could be attributed mostly to issues of easy access, shorter waiting time, longer or flexible opening hours, better availability of staff and drugs,... Continue Reading