Browsing by Author "Bantia Mercy"

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    FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO PNEUMONIA AMONG CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS AT NAGURU HOSPITAL, NAKAWA DIVISION IN KAMPALA DISTRICT, A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
    (Mutono Denis, 2025-06-30) Mutono Denis; Bantia Mercy; Immaculate Prosperia naggulu; Nalubega Jane Frank
    Background Pneumonia accounts for 10% of deaths in children under five in Uganda, with at least 25 children dying from it every day. Since 2012, the Government of Uganda has been scaling up strategies to prevent and treat pneumonia among young children. However, national targets remain unmet. This study, therefore, aimed at determining the factors contributing to pneumonia among children under 5 years old at Naguru Hospital in Kampala district. Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional design involving the Questionnaire method of data collection was employed. A stratified random sampling method was used to select 100 respondents. The data was analyzed using SPSS and presented in tables, pie charts, and graphs using Microsoft Excel 2016. Results Most caregivers, 40 (40%), only attained primary education, while 13 (13%) had attained tertiary education. It was observed that 64 (64%) of the caregivers did not have a proper method of fecal disposal, and 48 (48%) were surrounded by smokers and other pollutants, passively affecting their under-five children. Socio-economic factors like poor ventilation, 70 (70%), and living in extended populations, 68 (68%) contributed to community-acquired pneumonia among the under-five children. Additionally, 50 (50%) of the respondents obtained income from casual labor, indicating low socio-economic status. 48 (48%) of the respondents had poor health-seeking behavior, a probable reason as to why 31% did not have access to health education. Conclusion The study concluded that environmental factors like poor waste disposal. There was poor health-seeking behavior among the caregivers concerning their under-five children. Poor ventilation and low income indicated a low socio-economic status among the caregivers, posing a great risk of pneumonia. Recommendation Ensure mass sensitization and health education of the community on hygiene and sanitary measures like proper toilet facilities to minimize the incidences of Pneumonia.
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    FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILIZATION OF IMPLANTS AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE AT KAWAALA HEALTH CENTRE IV, KAMPALA DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
    (Namuli Racheal, 2025-03-31) Namuli Racheal; Bantia Mercy; Immaculate Prosperia Naggulu; Nansereko Hasifa; Nalubega Jane Frank
    Background Implants are a more effective method of family planning methods as they enable women to control their reproductive lives better and are better options for contraception than other long-term family planning methods. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing the utilization of implants among women of reproductive age at Kawaala Health Centre IV, Kampala District. Methodology The method was a descriptive-cross sectional design that utilized quantitative methods of data collection from a sample size of 30 respondents who were sampled by simple random sampling method using a self-administered questionnaire, and data was analyzed using micro soft office programs and presented in the form of tables, graphs, and pie-charts. Results The majority of 12(40%) were between 18 and 24 years of age, and 17(56.7%) were not employed. Regarding individual factors, 19(63.3%) would wish to have three children to start using an implant, 11(36.7%) had one child, 24(80%) did not know all the information about the implant, and 20(66.7%) did not have an overall decision on the use of implants. Concerning Social and cultural factors, 23(76.7%) mentioned that their husbands did not support the use of implants, 27(90%) mentioned that their husbands had desires to have many children, 26(86.7%) did not get support from their husbands during utilization of family planning, and 18(60%) mentioned that their cultural belief does not support the use of implants. Conclusion Factors identified were lack of knowledge about implants, desire to have more children, lack of overall decision-making, lack of husband support, and cultural beliefs. Recommendations Health workers should develop comprehensive health education programs regarding using of long-acting methods of family planning such as implants.
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    FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILIZATION OF INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE AT ENTEBBE REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL, WAKISO DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
    (Nakate Kevin, 2025-03-31) Nakate Kevin; Bantia Mercy; Immaculate Prosperia Naggulu; Nalubega Jane Frank
    Background. Intrauterine devices are one of the long-acting, safe and effective methods of contraception in women of reproductive age across the world with a safety percentage of 89 %. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors influencing utilization of intrauterine contraceptive device contraception among women of reproductive age at Entebbe regional referral hospital, Entebbe municipality Wakiso district. Methods. A descriptive-cross sectional design. Quantitative methods of data collection were employed. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample size of 30 respondents. Data was collected using a simple random sampling method. Result. Most 13(43.3%) of the respondents were between 26 and 30 years of age, 11(36.7%) had a primary level of education, 12(40%) had two children, 24(80%) had only one sexual partner and 18(60%) had a low family level of income. Concerning health facility-related factors; more than half 17(56.7%) take four hours and more waiting for family planning services, 16(53.3%) mentioned that health care providers do not recommend the use of intrauterine devices, 18(60%) do not receive health education about the use of intrauterine devices at the facility. Conclusion. The Individual factors were; age, level of education, number of children, weight, number of sexual partners, and family level of income. The health facility-related factors were; waiting time, health care providers’ recommendations, health education, availability of health facilities in community and availability of intra uterine devices. Recommendations. Healthcare workers should implement strategies to minimize waiting times for contraceptive services, including intra-uterine device insertion, and strengthen health education programs within the hospital to raise awareness about the benefits and availability of intra-uterine devices
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    FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILIZATION OF INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE AT ENTEBBE REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL, WAKISO DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
    (Nakate Kevin, 2025-03-31) Nakate Kevin; Bantia Mercy; Immaculate Prosperia Naggulu; Nalubega Jane Frank
    Background. Intrauterine devices are one of the long-acting, safe and effective methods of contraception in women of reproductive age across the world with a safety percentage of 89 %. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors influencing utilization of intrauterine contraceptive device contraception among women of reproductive age at Entebbe regional referral hospital, Entebbe municipality Wakiso district. Methods. A descriptive-cross sectional design. Quantitative methods of data collection were employed. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample size of 30 respondents. Data was collected using a simple random sampling method. Result. Most 13(43.3%) of the respondents were between 26 and 30 years of age, 11(36.7%) had a primary level of education, 12(40%) had two children, 24(80%) had only one sexual partner and 18(60%) had a low family level of income. Concerning health facility-related factors; more than half 17(56.7%) take four hours and more waiting for family planning services, 16(53.3%) mentioned that health care providers do not recommend the use of intrauterine devices, 18(60%) do not receive health education about the use of intrauterine devices at the facility. Conclusion. The Individual factors were; age, level of education, number of children, weight, number of sexual partners, and family level of income. The health facility-related factors were; waiting time, health care providers’ recommendations, health education, availability of health facilities in community and availability of intra uterine devices. Recommendations. Healthcare workers should implement strategies to minimize waiting times for contraceptive services, including intra-uterine device insertion, and strengthen health education programs within the hospital to raise awareness about the benefits and availability of intra-uterine devices