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Awareness and Attitudes Regarding Breast Cancer and Breast Self-examination Among Female Students at Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2022-08-17)Background Although there are huge efforts to increase the level of breast cancer awareness, breast self-examination (BSE) is still poorly practiced across Uganda. This baseline study was aimed at assessing the awareness ... -
HIV Risk Perception and Testing Practices Among Students at Mulago School of Nursing and Midwifery
(Ssebayigga Godfrey, 2022-01-05)HIV/AIDS is still a major public health problem that has led to death of 33 million people worldwide (WHO, 2020). As of 2020, there were 38 million people living with HIV/AIDS, of these 68% are in sub-Saharan Africa. The ... -
Factors leading to late reporting of breast cancer patients for diagnosis and treatment at Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Back ground. Delay in seeking proper diagnosis and treatment in breast cancer patient’s leads to an increased morbidity and mortality. Objective of the study. The aim of this study was therefore to identify the factors ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with self medication among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-12-18)Background Self-medication is the use of drugs to treat self-diagnosed disorders or symptoms or the intermittent or continued use of a prescribed drug for chronic or recurrent diseases or symptoms. Age, educational level, ... -
Knowledge and practices of radiographers in radiation protection during pediatric plain chest X-ray examinations at Mulago National Specialized Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-09-07)Introduction: Medical chest x-ray imaging has led to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous medical conditions in Pediatric patients. Given the longer life expectancy in pediatrics than adults, predisposition ... -
Knowledge of imaging modalities among undergraduate medical students at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Introduction: Imaging is a critical and growing component of modern medical diagnosis and practice. The role of radiological imaging in health care and medicine is rapidly expanding worldwide, yet knowledge about radiological ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices about cardiopulmonary resuscitation among radiography students at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Title: Knowledge, attitudes and practices about cardio-pulmonary resuscitation among radiography students, at Makerere University College of Health sciences. Background: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a vital ... -
Assessment of womens’ knowlegde, attitude and beliefs towards cervical cancer screening in Nakaseke Health Center, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020)Cervical Cancer is the second commonest cancer affecting the women, where virtually all cases are connected to human papillomavirus genital infection. Women living in urban centers take cervical cancer infection as bad ... -
Long-lasting insecticidal nets care and repair practices among households in Olio Sub county, Serere District
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Introduction The use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) is considered the most cost-effective malaria control intervention in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, LLIN lifespan is determined by insecticide bio-efficacy ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of clinical imaging guidelines for chest x-ray examinations among final year medical students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Background: Chest X-ray (CXR) is the most frequently performed radiological investigation around the globe. In Uganda, chest X-ray examinations contribute more than 20% of all radiological investigations done annually in ... -
Factors associated with adherence to radiation protection among radiography students at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Background: Radiation protection refers to reduction of unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure with the intent of minimizing its harmful effects on medical staff and patients. Radiography students are at high risk of ... -
Development of herbal cream containing a Methanolic Leaf Extract of Nicotiana Tabacum against Vaginal Candidiasis
(Makerere University, 2021-12-15)Background: Vaginal candidiasis affects about 75% of women at least once in their lifetime, especially during child bearing age. Recurrent vaginal candidiasis is a common cause of morbidity in women in all ages. The current ... -
Assessment of prescribing patterns and access to medicines for the management of sickle cell disease at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2020-11-27)Background Sickle cell disease is a public health concern and about 5% of the World's population carries genes responsible for haemoglobinopathies. Uganda is ranked fifth with sickle burden in Africa, with over 25000 ... -
Sonographic findings among pregnant women presenting with per-vaginal bleeding at kawempe national referrel hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-08-25)Introduction: Vaginal bleeding has been noticed as the major problem experienced by pregnant women associated with consequences like abortions, preterm birth, low birth weight, intrauterine fetal deaths, intrauterine growth ... -
In-vitro assessment of the antimicrobial activity of a combination of methanolic extracts of Acacia nilotica and Ziziphus mauritiana against streptococcus pneumoniae
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background: In Uganda, Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the most important causes of morbidity, with a prevalence of 45.9%. Many communities are currently resorting to traditional medicine for primary health care. Plants ... -
Assessing availability of oral morphine controls and effects of oral morphine self-medication on quality of life of caregivers and sickle cell patients at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background. Oral morphine diversion is a potential threat to the quality of life of sickle cell patients and their caregivers. It is also pertinent to study the existing internal controls regarding oral morphine use and ... -
Assessment of quality of alcohol based hand sanitizer brands available on the market in Kampala District during the Covid-19 pandemic
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, hand sanitization is one of the key public health practices prescribed to prevent and control COVID-19 transmission and infection. Following this outbreak, so many hand sanitizer manufacturing ... -
Acceptability of prescription and use of long acting injectable PrEP among health workers and key populations at the MARPI and KCCA clinics providing HIV prevention services
(Makerere University, 2021-06)Background:HIV is still a major public health concern, with are over 32.2–38.8 million HIV-positive cases globally and 71% of these live in Sub-Saharan with Uganda having a prevalence of 6.2% among adults. Pre Exposure ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of non-communicable diseases among HIV/AIDS patients on anti-retroviral therapy at Mukono General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)INTRODUCTION Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has changed the course of HIV/AIDS by enabling patients to live longer, raising concern of the co-existence of HIV with other chronic illnesses, notably non-communicable diseases ... -
Factors influencing farmers' choice of method for controlling east coast fever in Kiruhura District
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The study investigated the factors influencing the farmers’ choice of method for controlling the East Coast Fever in Kiruhura district. The independent variable of the study was factors influencing the farmers choice of ...
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