Browsing by Author "Kanaabi Muliira, Joshua"

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    Factors Associated with Utilization of Insecticide-Treated Nets in Children Seeking Health Care at a Ugandan Hospital: Perspective of Child Caregivers
    (Journal of community health, 2012) Nankinga, Ziadah; Kanaabi Muliira, Joshua; Kalyango, Joan; Nankabirwa, Joaniter; Kiwuwa, Steven; Njama-Meya, Denise; Karamagi, Charles
    In Uganda malaria causes more morbidity and mortality than any other disease and children below 5 years contribute the biggest percentage of malaria related mortality. Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) are currently one of the most cost effective option for reducing malaria-related morbidity and mortality, however the factors affecting their utilization in Uganda are still not well understood. This study examined the prevalence and factors associated with ITN utilization among children of age 0–12 years seeking health care from a Ugandan hospital using caregiver’s reports. A cross sectional design was used to collect data using a semi-structured questionnaire from 418 participants. Binary logistic regression was employed to determine predictors of ITN utilization. Results show that the prevalence of ITN utilization among children seeking health care was 34.2%. ITN utilization was higher among children of age \5 years [37.0, 95% CI 31.81–42.21] as compared to children aged C5 years [22.9, 95% CI 13.77–32.01]. Source of mosquito net (OR = 13.53, 95% CI = 6.47–28.27), formal employment by head of household (OR = 6.00, 95% CI = 1.95–18.48), sharing a bed with parent (s) (OR = 2.61, 95% CI = 1.21–5.63) and number of children below 12 years in a household (OR = 0.80, 95% CI = 0.65–0.99), were significant predictors of utilization. ITN utilization among children was below the set national target. The predictors identified by this study reveal opportunities that can be taken advantage of by malaria control programs to achieve the desired rates of utilization and subsequently malaria prevention in children.
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    Knowledge, perceived risk and barriers to testicular self-examination among male university students in Uganda
    (Journal of Men's Health, 2012) Kanaabi Muliira, Joshua; Bbosa Nalwanga, Priscilla; Suubi Muliira, Rhoda; Nankinga, Ziada
    Testicular cancer (TC) is the most common malignancy among men aged 15–35 years and although Africa has one of the lowest prevalence rates, TC is often diagnosed late. The aim of this study was to describe TC knowledge, perceived risk and barriers to testicular self-examination (TSE) among young males in Uganda. Method: Self-administered questionnaires and a systematic random sampling technique were used to collect data from 323 male students in a Ugandan University. Results: The participants were mostly in the 18–22 years age range (59%) (mean age = 22 2.5 years). The majority of participants (87%) did not know what age group was most at risk for TC, when to perform TSE (71%) or whether testicular lumps are a sign of TC (77%). Participants mostly perceived their risk for TC as being either low (32%) or moderate (58%). The mean perceived risk for TC was 1.8 0.61 and few participants (14%) were performing TSE regularly. Most participants (80%) reported a lack of skill for performing TSE as well as perceiving TSE as embarrassing (87%) and time consuming (79%). Selfreported practice of TSE was found to be associated with different aspects of TC knowledge (P = 0.01). Conclusion: Young male Ugandans have little knowledge about TC and perceive their risk for this disease to be low. Findings show that having good knowledge about TC is associated with performing TSE. Implications for practice are that health care providers should scale-up health education about TC to empower young males with the knowledge and skills required for cancer preventive practices and behaviors. 2011 WPMH GmbH. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd.