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Radiation protection monitoring among radiographers in selected hospitals around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021)Introduction: The benefit of radiation in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients has been of enormous advantage in the treatment of diseases in the health sector. However, the production of scatter radiation ... -
To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices towards the use of personal protective equipment among carpenters and welders in Seeta, Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2022-02-22)Background Use of Personal protective equipment is one of the measures to reduce occupational injuries and other work related diseases. Carpentry and welding is associated with occupational hazards, in the process of ... -
Assessing the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of nonresident students of Makerere University towards fire prevention
(Makerere University, 2021-11-04)Background: Fire outbreak is still posing a great challenge to public health globally with greater challenge in developing countries where less capital is invested in fire prevention. Objective: This study was to assess ... -
Communication difficulties in children below 12 years with cerebral palsy at katelemwa Cheshire home for rehabilitation services Kampala
(Makerere university, 2021-02-03)Communication difficulties in children below 12 years with cerebral palsy at Katelemwa Cheshire rehabilitation services Uganda Purpose of the study: The general objective for the study was to find out the communication ... -
qepA gene detection among archived Quinolone resistant uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolates obtained from Microbiology Laboratory, Makerere University, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-24)World over, plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance in Escherichia coli clinical isolates is a serious challenge. This is worsened by non-robust surveillance and a scarcity of databases about region-specific determinants of ... -
The prevalence and factors associated with abortion among pregnant mothers attending ultrasound department at Lira Regional Referral Hospital: A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background; Abortion is one of the prevalent negative reproductive outcomes among women around the world, which is a great challenge that affects maternal health promotion. In the recent years no documentary evidence has ... -
Prevalence of extended spectrum beta lactamase (CTX-M and TEM) drug resistant genes among Klebsiella pneumoniae and Eschelishia coli isolates from Entebbe, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Background: Antimicrobial resistance rates vary globally and change from time to time. ESBLs are enzymes capable of hydrolyzing and therefore inactivating beta lactam antimicrobials such as penicillin, Cephalosporins and ... -
Carriage of NDM & IMP Carbapenem resistance genes among Escherichia coli & Klebsiela pneumoniae human isolates from Mbarara
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Introduction Carbapenem, a β-lactam that is really potent against Gram- negative bacteria, has been recognized as a last resort for treating of infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. However, the increasing ... -
Carriage of ndm & imp carbapenem resistance genes among e. coli & k. pneumoniae isolates from Mbarara.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)The first reports of carbapenem resistance in Enterobacteriaceae isolates occurred in the early 1990s. Researchers published the first report of an isolate that produced Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase in 2001. Antimicrobial ... -
Prevalence of ESBL genes (CTXM and TEM) among E.coli isolates from Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-30). In this study, the prevalence of ESBL genes (CTXMand TEM) amongE.coliisolates obtained from Entebbe regional referral hospital has been investigated. 32emulsified stool e.coli isolates were collected from patients not ... -
Assessing factors associated with adherence to COVID19 standard operating procedures in financial institutions in Mbale city.
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Background The Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a communicable respiratory disease that presents with flu-like symptoms and is caused by a new strain of Corona virus commonly referred to as the SARS CoV2 virus ... -
Carriage of ndm & imp carbapenem resistance genes among e. coli & k. pneumoniae human stool isolates from Mbarara
(Makerere university, 2022-03)Background The purpose of the study is to establish the prevalence of NDM & IMP Carbapenem resistance genes among E. coli and K. pneumonia. The study is to be conducted on the isolates from Mbarara at the College of ... -
Expression and purification of phusion polymerase from BL21 (DE3) cells of Escherichia Coli B strains at the Genomics, Molecular and Immunoloy laboratory at Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-31)Phusion polymerase enzyme is a combination of a proofreading polymerase and a processivity-enhancing domain developed by Finn zymes, resulting in one of the most reliable and robust polymerases available (Westburg, 2021). ... -
Methods, challenges and staffing requirements for medical record management in the radiology department of Mulago National Referral Hospital (Uganda).
(Makerere University, 2020-05)Medical records are a vital asset in ensuring that hospitals are run effectively and efficiently. They support clinical decision-making, provide evidence of policies and support the hospitals in cases of litigation. This ... -
Assessing the knowledge, attitudes and practices of hand washing among pupils in private and public school in Pader Town Council.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-14)ABSTRACT Background Globally, hand washing is low despite the fact that it would prevent communicable diseases like pneumonia and diarrhea which annually results in the death of 2 million children as well the loss of 300 ... -
Birth preparedness and complication readiness among adolescent pregnant mothers attending antenatal care at Kawempe National Refferal Hospital
(Makerere University, 202-10)Introduction: Unexpected, and often life-threatening, events might occur at any stage of pregnancy, during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Maternal death is a global issue of great concern. The World ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with retakes among undergraduate continuing students at the College of health sciences, Makerere University, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01-04)Background: Since Medical schools are known globally for admitting the best students from high school, failure would be the least expected event. The quality of students’ performance remains a top priority for educators ... -
Prevalence of uncorrected/untreated visual impairments among commercial motorcyclists (bodabodas) in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)The study to establish the prevalence of uncorrected/untreated visual impairments among Boda Boda Riders in Kampala was conducted throughout the five divisions of Kampala. The study targeted active Boda Boda riders at ... -
Detection of NDM and OXA 48 genes in E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates from Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-03)E. coli and K. pneumoniae are part of the normal flora in the human body. When an individual gets immunocompromised, these organisms can cause human infections as gastrointestinal infections, UTIs, pneumonia and meningitis ...
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