Browsing Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care by Subject "769913"
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Occupational Hazards and Use of Personal Protective Equipment among Small Scale Welders in Lusaka, Zambia
(Master thesis, 2015-05-15)Introduction Welding is associated with various inherent occupational hazards which may result in severe consequences on health of workers performing this task. Very little information exists regarding health hazards and ... -
openXdata Mobile Charts: Instant graphic reports on mobile devices. Prototype software development and system usability survey
(Master thesis, 2011-11-04)Researchers working in international health may require the use of charts to quickly visualize data and see trends. These may be required at frequent intervals. The openXdata Mobile Charts prototype was developed as software ... -
Perceptions and beliefs on tuberculosis and the influence on health seeking behaviour. A qualitative study in Kinondoni district, Dar es Salaam.
(Master thesis, 2010-05-17)Background and goal Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major health problems in the world. Early passive case detection and high treatment compliance is important for obtaining a successful TB control. One of the factors early ... -
Perceptions and practices related to home based and facility based birth. A qualitative study from Agemssa, Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2011-12-16)Introduction Despite the indications of sharp declines in maternal mortality rate the past few years, maternal mortality still remains unacceptably high, and many countries are not on track to achieve the aims of the ... -
Predictors of sputum conversion among pulimonary tuberculosis patients in Mwanza,Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2009-05-15)Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. TB remains a burden especially in Africa, Eastern Mediterranean and South-East Asia regions. Tanzania ranks as number 14 globally and is the 6th in ... -
The Prevalence of HIV among Registered TB Patients in Public DOTS Clinic of Ethiopia's Capital, Addis Ababa
(Master thesis, 2011-08-15)HIV and TB are major public health problem undermining socio-economic development. HIV is the main reason for failure to meet tuberculosis control target. Considering this fact, a descriptive study was conducted in Addis ... -
Prevalence of Respiratory Symptoms and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Reference Values for Lung Function Testing in Kinondoni District, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2010-05-15)In the wake of socioeconomic development, changing demographics towards ageing populations and the expatiation of non-communicable diseases put additional strains and new challenges unto health services and disease management ... -
Rebuilding life: A journey through the lives of women who have endured and been treated for obstetric fistula in Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2012-10-10)Introduction Obstetric fistula is a birthing injury which leaves a woman leaking urine and/or faeces from her vagina. This occurs when there is prolonged obstructed labour, and emergency obstetric care is unavailable. It ... -
The relationship between individual and neighbourhood socioeconomic factors and HIV prevalence in a national population based survey conducted in Zambia
(Master thesis, 2012-06-02)Background: Emerging issues in HIV prevention include the importance of considering underlying social and economic factors at the community and individual level. We examined the associations between individual and neighbourhood ... -
Role of a digital clinical decision-support system in management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Secrecy, shame and ambivalence in adolescent pregnancy prevention: Experiences from Mbeya, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2017-06-28)Introduction In Tanzania, deliveries among adolescent girls have increased from 23% in 2010 to 27% in 2016. The unmet need for family planning among sexually active unmarried adolescent girls is estimated to be over 40%. ... -
Slipping through our fingers: A qualitative study into the barriers minority groups, with substance misuse problems, face accessing healthcare. From the perspective of health professionals working in Bergen, Norway.
(Master thesis, 2015-09-15)Non-native born populations with substance misuse problems are a minority group at high risk of neglect within healthcare systems. However, there is a paucity of existing research within Scandinavia looking at this issue. ... -
The association between socioeconomic status and linear growth in Nepalese children under 2 years of age
(Master thesis, 2021-05-31)The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) advocate the importance of the first 1,000 days (from conception to the 2nd birthday) for a child ́s optimum health, growth, and neurodevelopment. ... -
Trends in and socio-demographic factors associated with caesarean section at a large Tanzanian hospital, 2000 to 2013
(Master thesis, 2014-03-21)Introduction: Caesarean section (CS) can prevent maternal or fetal complications. Sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest CS levels in the world but large variations are seen between and within countries. The tertiary hospital, ... -
Urgent Needs: A Literature Review of Strategies for Sustainable Access to Anti-Retroviral Therapy for HIV/AIDS Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Master thesis, 2009-07-24)Two thirds of all people living with HIV and 70% of all who require anti-retroviral therapy (ART) live in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite unprecedented international commitment to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, only 30% of all ... -
Usability and desirability of OpenXdata - an electronic data capture tool for data collection in health research
(Master thesis, 2014-01-30)The conventional way of collecting data is based on 'pen and paper' which is still widely used. The use of electronic tools for data collection in health research is, however, increasing and there has been a shift in ... -
Utilization of PMTCT services in Awassa Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2008-11-14)Background- Mother to child transmission of HIV (MTCT) is the major source of HIV infection among children under the age of 15 years. For the prevention of MTCT (PMTCT) a package of services including HIV counselling and ... -
“We shall count it as a part of kyogero”. The acceptability of chlorhexidine for umbilical cord care in the cultural context of Central Uganda
(Master thesis, 2017-06-21)Background: Over 40% of the 6 million deaths in children under 5 occur in the newborn period. Infections account for a quarter of all newborn deaths. The umbilical cord has been identified as a major route of newborn ... -
Welfare Sanitary Facilities for Market Traders in Lusaka District, Zambia
(Master thesis, 2015-05-15)Introduction: Welfare sanitary facilities are important for the health, safety and well-being of workers. According to the literature, workers world-wide, and Zambia in particular, might be exposed to poor provisions of ...