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    BARRIERS FACED BY WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN SEEKING CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING SERVICES IN KATABI MILITARY HOSPITAL, WAKISO DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
    (Lusike Joan, 2025-03-31) Lusike Joan; Kyere Olivia; Immaculate Prosperia Naggulu; Nalubega Jane Frank
    Background Cervical cancer (CC) is one of the most common cancers among women of reproductive age in low- and middle-income countries. The study aims to assess the barriers faced by women of reproductive age in seeking cervical cancer screening services in Katabi Miltary Hospital, Wakiso. Methodology The study adopted a descriptive design using quantitative approach. This design was suggested to enable the researcher to capture information of respondents views in own words. Processed data was analyzed by grouping the same ideas together and interpreted. Finally, data was presented in form of graphs, tables, and pie chart. Results The majority of the respondents, 63.3%, reported that there were some social beliefs such as “not everyone should see a female’s genitalia, more so men if not their partners”. 45.0%, suggested fear of the results, (70.0%) of the respondents couldn’t afford the screening, 55.6% reported having fear towards CC screening, Socioeconomic findings 41.6% wouldn’t seek CC screening due to poverty, 65.0%) reported that the clinic hours were not convenient for them and 53.4% reported long waiting hours as one the other facility based barriers, 33.3% of them reported health workers having poor attitude while providing these services. The majority of the participants (58.3%) were Baganda by tribe. Conclusion The barriers faced by women of reproductive age in seeking cervical cancer screening services were the cost of screening services, inconvenient clinic hours, prolonged waiting hours, fear, and poor attitude of health workers. Recommendations. To the ministry, the government and other stakeholders such as NGOs, should establish more health facilities and equip them with supplies for cervical cancer screening so as to further avail services to its female citizens.
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    KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF PROFESSIONAL NURSES TOWARDS NURSES’ DOCUMENTATION AT KAYUNGA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KAYUNGA DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
    (Namulanda Norah, 2025-03-01) Naulanda Norah; Kyere Olivia; Nalubega Jane Frank; Immaculate Prosperia Naggulu; Nansereko Hasifa
    Background Nurses’ documentation is a critical aspect of healthcare that ensures continuity of care, patient safety, and effective communication among healthcare professionals. However, gaps in knowledge and inadequate documentation practices compromise patient outcomes and legal compliance. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of professional nurses regarding nurses' documentation at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital, Kayunga District. Methodology The method was a descriptive cross-sectional study design using quantitative research methods. A structured questionnaire was administered, and a checklist for the practice of professional nurses at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital was selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected on nurses' knowledge and practices regarding documentation and analyzed using descriptive statistics, with results presented in tables, pie charts, and figures. Results 60% of nurses had adequate knowledge of the importance of documentation, 55% were unaware of the potential consequences of improper documentation, and 53% did not consistently document nursing interventions provided to patients. 78% of nurses practiced real-time or near-real-time documentation, while 68% adhered to standardized documentation protocols. 22 (55%) were between 25 and 44 years old, while the least number of respondents, 2 (5%), were less than 25 years old. The majority, 32 (80%), were female, while the smallest group, 8 (20%), were males. 28 (70%) had attained a certificate in nursing, while the lowest number of respondents, 2 (5%), had attained a diploma in nursing. 24 (60%), had practiced for 1- 5 years, while the smallest group, 2 (5%), had practiced for less than 1 year Conclusion The study revealed that nurses understood the importance of documentation but struggled with applying documentation standards in practice. Recommendation The study recommended regular training, the use of structured formats, and real-time documentation to improve the quality and accuracy of nursing documentation at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital.