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Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in secondary schools in Pingire Sub-County, Serere District
(Makerere University, 2020-10)There has been an increase in awareness on menstruation and its management over the years but poor menstrual hygiene practices remain prevalent. Many adolescent girls in middle and low income countries still face so many ... -
Occurrence and factors associated with childhood diarrhea in Namalu sub-county, Nakapiripirit district
(Makerere University, 2020-11-20)Background: Diarrheal diseases are the second leading cause of death among children under five. Globally, over 1.7 billion diarrheal cases among infants are recorded every year contributing to about 525,000 deaths in the ... -
Knowledge of mothers and nutrition status of children aged 6-59 months in Kahoora division, Hoima district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12-15)Introduction: In Uganda, malnutrition among children under 5 years of age remains high with 28.9% of children stunted and is responsible for 40% of deaths among children. Malnutrition has been associated with the knowledge ... -
Use of herbal medicine by caregivers in the management of children with sickle cell disease in Mulago National Referral Hospital - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)ABSTRACT Introduction: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited chronic disease and remains a global public health threat. Studies have reported use of complementary and alternative medicines in chronic diseases such ... -
Knowledge,Attitude and Practices towards measles vaccination amongst caretakers of children 12-23 months in Kiboga district.
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Introduction Despite the various endless efforts that have been attributed towards child immunization, specifically measles vaccination, many infant lives are still being lost especially in rural areas. Understanding the ... -
Food intake in Uganda’s Upcoming Townships: A Case Study of Nkoma-Katalyeba Town Council, Kamwenge District.
(Makerere University, 2020-02-07)Background Ugandan government created over 250 new town councils earlier this year (Atwiine, 2018) and this change is assumed to cause many changes in terms of household income, welfare and food security. This would then ... -
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Towards Safe Water Chain among the Community Members of Ciforo Sub-County, Adjumani District
(Makerere university, 2019-07)Though 89% of the world’s population had access to drinking water facilities, about 768 million people relied on unimproved drinking water-sources, 83% of them reside in rural areas by the end of 2013(WHO 2014). Safe water ... -
Percieved risk of acquiring infections and practices of infection prevention among caregivers of patients with HIV/AIDS and T.B AT Hoima Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Background: Caregivers play an essential role in patient care within healthcare facilitiesand home based care in Uganda through provision of physical, social economic, emotional and other forms of support services like ... -
Percieved risk of acquiring infections and practices of infection prevention among care givers of patients with HIVAIDS and T.B at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Caregivers play an essential role in patient care within healthcare facilitiesand home based care in Uganda through provision of physical, social economic, emotional and other forms of support services like comforting ... -
Perspectives and experiences of counselors regarding parental HIV disclosure of their HIV status to children
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Background: Parental HIV disclosure is a challenging task for parents living with HIV due to stigma shame and fear of unknown responses from children. Counselors usually offer guidance and counseling on such sensitive ... -
Communityawareness about household air pollution and associated respiratory symptoms in Namuwongo slum,Makindye division,Kampala.
(Suzan Mutoni, 2018-12)ABSTRACT Background Household air pollution (HAP) is one of the world’s Environmental Health problem. The use of solid fuels is associated with non-communicable diseases including stroke, ischaemic heart disease, ... -
The status and functionality of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities at government health facilities in Nakasongola District, Uganda
(Daniel Akwanga, 2020-01-10)xi OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS Functional source of water Refers to sources of water that have water present in them. Health care facility Refers to a center where health services are provided to the community. Hand washing ... -
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Patient Counseling for Diabetes Mellitus Patients by Dispensers in Community Pharmacies in Kampala
(Makerere, 2019-05-22)ABSTRACT Background Diabetes is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although medication counseling and interventions by dispensers have been found to support the management of diabetes mellitus, ... -
Transactional sex and risk sexual behaviors among female undergraduate students at Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2019-06-28)Background: Transactional sex (TS) is a common practice among young people leading to various forms of risky behaviors that may increase the burden of sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions ... -
Invitro assessment of antibacterial activity of a combination of cloxacillin and an extract of tithonia diversifolia flowers against MRSA.
(Makerere University, 2019-05-16)ABSTRACT. Introduction. Staphylococcus aureus is a very common pathogen implicated in causing hospital acquired infections including skin, soft tissues, respiratory, bone, joint and cardiovascular diseases. The pathogen ... -
Effectiveness of community client-led art delivery on people living with HIV at Buwambo Health Centre IV Wakiso District.
(Makerere University, 2019-06-17)ABSTRACT Background: There is a 21% and 26-30% Loss to follow up cases in the first 6 months and first two years of treatment respectively in Uganda, ultimately leading to low retention levels of HIV patients on treatment. ... -
Fine needle aspiration cytology findings of breast lumps in female patients presenting with palpable breast masses at pathology department Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
(2019-09-12)Background: A palpable breast lump is a common clinical problem that presents to surgeons, gynaecologists and general practitioners. In the past, excisional biopsy was the accepted practice current practices utilize ... -
In vitro asseement of the anti bacterial activity of ethanolic aeriel part extract of momordica foetida extract on the armpit flora
(makerere, 2019-04-23)ABSTRACT. Momordica foetida is a perennial herb with creamy flowers with reddish or orange center and having both female and male flowers on same plant. The fruit is bright orange with prickles on a beautiful ... -
Perspectives and experiences of counselors regarding parental disclosure of their HIV status to children.
(Makerere University, 2019-10-14)Background: Parental HIV disclosure is a challenging task for parents living with HIV due to stigma shame and fear of unknown responses from children. Counselors usually offer guidance and counseling on such sensitive ... -
IUD contraceptive use among women of reproductive age: a qualitative study at the family planning clinic of Nakaseke general hospital
(Makerere university, 2019-05)Back ground: Uganda has a high Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) of 343 per 100000 live births. This could be due to unwanted pregnancies thus leading to major complications such as abortions, hemorrhage. However, to reverse ...
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