Browsing by Author "Tubenawe Martha"

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    KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF NEEDLE STICK INJURIES AMONG NURSES AND MEDICAL OFFICERS AT WAKISO HEALTH CENTER IV, A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
    (Musana Patricia, 2025-03-02) Musana Patricia; Nansereko hasifa; Nalubega Jane Frank; Tubenawe Martha; Immaculate Prosperia Naggulu
    Background Healthcare workers are at a high risk of accidental needle stick injuries because many are unaware or fail to adhere to set guidelines on infection control, which may often result in injury and blood-borne infections. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to assess the knowledge and practices of prevention and control of needle stick injuries among nurses and medical officers at Wakiso Health Center IV, Wakiso District. Methodology A cross-sectional study design was used to collect quantitative data using a semi-structured questionnaire. Participants were picked to participate randomly using a simple random sampling method, from which 30 participants enrolled and consented to take part in the study. Results Results from the data collection showed a response rate of 100%, and the results showed most participants were in the age groups of 18-45 years. 83.3% of nurses and medical officers were aware that blood-borne infections can be transmitted by needle-stick injuries. 93.3% had heard of needle stick injuries among health workers. 70% were of the impression that syringes and needles should be discarded in a sharp box being used. 60% of the injuries had occurred due to poor disposal of sharps, while 23.3% were due to poor organization in the areas of work. Conclusion In conclusion, this research revealed that most healthcare workers had adequate knowledge about the preventive measures and associated risks of needle-stick injuries. However, practices needed to be improved. Recommendation I, therefore, recommend that continuous onsite training should be done for the prevention and reporting of needle stick injuries. I also further recommend better management of healthcare workers who have sustained needle injuries.
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    LARGE SCALE YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION: PARTICIPATORY RATE AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONAL TRAINEES AT MILDMAY INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, WAKISO DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
    (Tubenawe Martha, 2025-03-01) Tubenawe Martha; Nansereko Hasifa; Immaculate Prosperia Naggulu; Nalubega Jane Frank
    Background Yellow fever remains a major public health issue in Uganda and other tropical regions. Health professions trainees are critical in preventing and controlling yellow fever outbreaks, but their vaccination status and knowledge about the disease were not well-documented. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of yellow fever vaccination and the knowledge of health professional trainees regarding yellow fever and its vaccination. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted among 40 health professional trainees at Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and cross-tabulation of the key characteristics using an Excel spreadsheet. Results were presented in tables, charts, and graphs to represent key findings and illustrate distributions, respectively. Results The results from the data collection showed yellow fever vaccination prevalence was 72.5% being vaccinated and 27.5% being unvaccinated, with males (91.7%) showing higher coverage than females (64.3%). Trainees aged 31-35 had 100% vaccination coverage, compared to 69.7% among those aged 18-25. Socio-economic status also influenced vaccination rates, with trainees from high-income backgrounds (83.3%) more likely to be vaccinated than those from middle (69.0%). Knowledge about yellow fever transmission, symptoms, and vaccination benefits was high among most respondents. Conclusion Although vaccination rates were generally strong, younger trainees and females showed lower coverage. Recommendation There should be targeted vaccination initiatives for these groups and integration of vaccination services with educational programs within training institutions.