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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of mothers towards childhood Immunizations at Young Child Clinics of Mildmay Uganda Hospital, Wakiso District. A cross-sectional study.
(Acac Stanley, 2025-09-01) Acac Stanley; Nansereko Hasifa; Immaculate Prosperia Naggulu; Nalubega Jane Frank
Background.
Globally, it is estimated that around 22.6 million infants were partially protected by immunization services. In Uganda, only 52 percent of children aged 12-23 months were fully vaccinated. This assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices on immunization among mothers attending the young child clinic at Mildmay Uganda hospital.
Methods.
A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed, using quantitative data collection methods. Over five days, 30 mothers were selected through simple random sampling. Data were gathered using a structured, closed-ended questionnaire and analyzed manually, with results entered into Microsoft Excel (2013) and presented using tables, pie charts, and graphs.
Results.
Most of the participants were aged 25-29(40%) and had secondary education (50%), and 100,000-300,000 Ugandan shillings monthly (47%). All mothers were aware of childhood immunization,70% citing disease prevention as its purpose, and all knew the first dose is given at birth. However, 53% were unaware of the required routine visits. Most received information through radio or TV (60%), while 80% believe in the benefits of vaccination,60% felt unsafe vaccinating their children, and 70% opposed compulsory vaccination. Additionally, 53% didn’t advise others to vaccinate. Regarding practices, many missed vaccine schedules (63%), skipped vaccines (67%) or didn’t complete them (53%), and 87% used pain relievers post-vaccination
Conclusion.
Mothers had general awareness of childhood immunization, but gaps in knowledge, negative attitudes, and poor practices hindered full adherence to vaccination schedules.
Recommendation.
There is a need for targeted health education and community outreach to improve mothers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward childhood immunization.
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
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
FACTORS INFLUENCING UPTAKE OF SKILLED DELIVERY SERVICES AMONG WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE AT KASANJE SUB COUNTY, WAKISO DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
(Nachap Vicky, 2025-03-31) Nachap Vicky; Namubiru Rebecca; Immaculate Prosperia Naggulu; Nalubega Jane Frank
Background
The uptake of skilled delivery services was associated with improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes. So, this study aimed to assess factors affecting the uptake of skilled delivery services among women of childbearing age in Kasanje Sub County, Wakiso district.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study design was used employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches to data collection using a semi-structured questionnaire. The information was manually tallied and scientific measures were used to analyze the recorded information. Thereafter, Microsoft Word and Excel programs were employed followed by a presentation in the form of frequency tables, graphs, and figures like pie charts and bar graphs.
Results
The results of the study were all females, in the age range of 15 to 49 years. The majority (75%) were married, (60%) had more than three children, 64% were housewives 37% travelled over 10 to reach the health centre and (66%) earned 10,000-50,000/= a month. Most (50%) used a boda boda to reach the health center and over 62% of them had to wait for over an hour before being worked on while 50% complained that midwives were rude to them.
Conclusion
Findings showed that the low uptake of skilled delivery services among women of childbearing age at Kasanje Sub County is highly influenced by parity, education level, occupation, social support like partner involvement, economic status, the distance needed to be moved, and the character of midwives.
Recommendation
Midwives and doctors in charge of maternal health need to equip themselves with good customer care service skills to positively influence and change pregnant mothers’ attitudes towards health professionals and service delivery.
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS TOWARDS DIETARY MANAGEMENT AT ENTEBBE REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL IN WAKISO DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
(Nantaba Damalie, 2025-03-31) Nantaba Damalie; Namubiru Rebecca; Nalubega Jane Frank; Immaculate Prosperia Naggulu
Background.
Hypertension is one of the most crucial health problems and chronic diseases in developed and underdeveloped countries, which is further expanded due to ignorance and lack of knowledge. The study assessed the knowledge and attitude of hypertensive patients towards dietary management at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital in the Wakiso district.
Methodology.
A cross-sectional study design was used, employing a quantitative approach to collect data using a semi-structured questionnaire from 36 participants. The information was manually tallied; thereafter, Microsoft Word and Excel programs were employed, followed by presentation in the form of frequency tables, graphs, and figures like pie charts and bar graphs.
Results.
Most respondents were in the age range of above 50 years (47.2%), (44.4%) had attained secondary education, (61.1%) had good knowledge, 20 (55.6%) of the respondents were not familiar with salt content in common foods, 32 (88.9%) knew the foodstuffs restricted in hypertension, (47.2%) knew that reducing salt intake can help manage hypertension, (94.4%) agreed that consuming a diet rich in fruits vegetables whole grains and proteins positively impact blood pressure. 30(83.3%) participants had a positive attitude towards adding fruits and vegetables to their diet, and 21 (58.3%) respondents strongly agreed that physical exercises have an impact on blood pressure.
Conclusion.
The majority of the participants had good knowledge regarding the relevant dietary approaches needed to stop hypertension. A significant number of the respondents had a positive attitude toward the dietary modifications for proper hypertension control.
Recommendations.
The Ministry of Health and other responsible bodies should strive to increase the awareness and knowledge of hypertensive patients about the importance of consultation and seeking medical services.