Browsing by Author "Habert Mpamize"

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    FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE PREVALENCE OF MALARIA AMONG CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS OF AGE ATTENDING HEALTH CARE AT KATABI HEALTH CENTRE III, ENTEBBE MUNICIPALITY. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
    (Ayebale Kugonza Christine, 2025-03-05) Ayebale Kugonza Christine; Habert Mpamize; Nansereko Hasifa; Nalubega Jane Frank; Immaculate Prosperia Naggulu
    Background. Malaria is an urgent health priority; its treatment traps families in a cycle of illness, suffering, and poverty. This study aimed to assess the factors contributing to the prevalence of malaria among children under five years attending health care at Katabi Health Center III, Entebbe municipality. Methodology. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was used, and semi-structured questionnaires were employed with statistical logistics to identify factors associated with the prevalence of malaria among children under five years. Results 92(61.3%) were Females, 37.3% of the participants were 25-34 years, 71(47.3%) were married, and 40% (60/150) of children tested positive for malaria. Statistically, caregivers with low education level (x2=13.405, p=0.004), religion (x2=9.963, p=0.019), drainage system (x2=9.040,p=0.003), cleared bush around homes (x2=4.714,p=0.029), staying close/far from swamp (x2=9.886, p=0.002) and altitude (x2=13.504, p=0.0002) had statistical significance in association with malaria prevalence. But also, caregivers who didn’t take their children to the health facility when sick (x2=10.155, p=0.017) and household factors like type of house (x2=11.866, p=0.003), preventive measures for mosquito bites (x2=10.155, p=0.017) and source of light used played a significant association with malaria prevalence in the under-fives. Conclusion. The Prevalence of malaria was high, and this was influenced by the level of education, religion, drainage system at home, bush around homes, and closeness to the swamp. Recommendation. The Ministry of Health should facilitate more studies in different areas on malaria prevalence, health education to caregivers, municipal administrators organizing meetings with plot owners, and government to reduce electricity generation costs in people’s homes to increase lighting.
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    SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS AND HEALTH FACILITY-RELATED FACTORS AFFECTING THE UTILIZATION OF ANC SERVICES AMONG WOMEN AGED 18-40 ATTENDING ANC AT KYANKWANZI HEALTH CENTER III. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
    (Owembabazi Moreen, 2025-03-31) Owembabazi Moreen; Habert Mpamize; Immaculate Propsperia naggulu; Nalubega Jane Frank
    Background The study aims to identify the Socioeconomic factors and health facility-related factors affecting the utilization of ANC services among women aged 18-40 attending ANC at Kyankwanzi Health Center III. Methodology A descriptive quantitative cross-sectional study design was used. The study targeted all pregnant mothers who attend ANC at Kyankwanzi Health Centre III aged between 18-40 years of age, with a sample size of 32 participants. Results The majority 14(43.7%) of the respondents were aged 18-24 years, while the least 2(6.3%) were 35-40 years. 14(43.7%) were self-employed and 6(18.8%) were formally employed. The majority 21(65.6%) mentioned receiving advice on pregnancy management as the most important reason for attending ANC. 28(87.5%) reported that financial constraints prevent them from attending ANC visits. 21(65.6%) reported that their cultural norms or traditions in the community do not affect their decision to seek ANC services. 18(56%) said their spouse or other family members play a role in deciding whether or not to attend ANC. 17(53.1%) said the distance to the health facility greatly affects the respondents’ ability to attend ANC visits regularly. 20(62.5%) have experienced mistreatment or disrespect from healthcare staff during an ANC visit. 22(68.7%) said that the availability of skilled healthcare providers at the facility impacted the decision to seek ANC. Conclusion Financial barriers, medical supply costs, inadequate support from partners and families, mistreatment, or perceived lack of respect from healthcare staff contribute to delays and missed ANC visits. Factors like perceived quality of care and interactions with healthcare providers also influenced ANC attendance. Recommendation Enhancing healthcare staff training to promote respectful, culturally sensitive care, focusing on improving patient-provider interactions and reducing instances of mistreatment.