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Assessing the prevalence of malaria among children under 5 years, attending to treatment in Kamuli general hospital- Kamuli Municipality
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Malaria is a life threatening disease typically transmitted to humans through female anopheles mosquito carrying the parasite and remains one of the top killers of children below five years despite of the nationwide mosquito ... -
Assessing the rate and factors influencing initiation and completion of isoniazid preventive therapy among HIV patients at Naguru Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021)Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common opportunistic infection and the leading cause of death in people living with HIV (PLHIV). People living with HIV are at a higher risk of TB infection and disease compared to those without ... -
Assessing the relationship between mother's nutrition knowledge and her child's nutritional status in Naguru Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022-08-05)Introduction: Developing countries face a huge burden of different forms of malnutrition. Previous studies in Uganda focused on assessing the nutrition status of children leaving out an important aspect of mothers’ ... -
Assessment of antibiotic use patterns and residues of oxytetracycline in chicken eggs in Central Region of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Poultry sector is ever growing to provide food to the rapidly growing world population. There is a high global demand for food since production rate seems not to be meeting the demand of the fast growing population. Poultry ... -
Assessment of awareness and practice of undergraduate medical radiography students towards tele radiology
(Makerere, 2024-05)Introduction: Tele radiology is defined as electronic transmission of radiological images from one geographical location to another for purpose of interpretation or consultation. Tele radiology is the most widely practiced ... -
Assessment of body mass index (BMI) and physical activity of Undergraduate students in Makerere University, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background Physical activity levels of university students have in recent years been low but with most of the students having a normal Body Mass Index (BMI). The factors determining these physical activity levels influence ... -
Assessment of community management of water sources in Pakele Town Council, Adjumani District, Uganda
(2023-07)In Uganda today, the operations and maintenance of Urban and Rural Water Facilities are largely based on the Community Based Management Systems, which emphasizes community’s responsibility and authority over operations and ... -
Assessment of compliance to sterile parenteral chemotherapeutic drug reconstitution at Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2019-05-23)Background: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally, with 32,617 new cancer cases and 21,829 cancer deaths that occurred in 2018 only in Uganda. To reduce this burden, UCI offers chemotherapeutic treatment. ... -
Assessment of enrofloxacin residues in milk sold at distribution outlets within Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2022)Milk is a highly nutritious food that is consumed widely within Uganda. Due to its demand, the quality parameters and drug residue levels are often overlooked by final consumers. This has prompted rogue persons within the ... -
Assessment of factors affecting adherence to withdrawal periods for veterinary drugs among cattle farmers in nabiswera sub-county, nakasongola district
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Background: Livestock is an important subsector of agriculture in Uganda. The cattle farmers are challenged with numerous pests and diseases mostly tick borne diseases. They manage these diseases with veterinary drugs whose ... -
Assessment of factors affecting solid waste management in the markets of Bukoba Municipality, Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background: Solid waste management (SWM) is one of the challenges in many developing countries including Tanzania. This has led to a number of public health challenges within the markets and the surrounding populations. ... -
Assessment of factors associated with early antenatal care attendance among mothers in Bukedea district
(Makerere University, 2020-11-06)Introduction: Early antenatal care (ANC) attendance refers to pregnant mother visiting ANC clinic within 0-12 weeks of pregnancy (first trimester). Early ANC attendance plays a significant role in ensuring good maternal ... -
Assessment of factors influencing access to safe water in Bugaaki Sub-county Kyenjojo district
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Introduction: Water borne diseases are still common among people in Uganda. One of the reasons for the occurrence of these diseases is that majority of the people lack access to safe water which ... -
Assessment of fire safety preparedness among primary day schools in Old Kampala Parish of Central Division, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background: Fire outbreaks in schools are a major public health concern because they threaten the safety and well being of students. These outbreaks lead to disastrous effects like death, injuries, damage of millions worth ... -
Assessment of hand washing facilities coverage and handwashing practices in public and private health care facilities in Ndejje Division, Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-04)Introduction: About 80% of the world’s communicable diseases are transmitted by a mere touch of dirty hands. Majority of the health care workers end up not washing their hands because of different reasons. Therefore, the ... -
Assessment of health care waste management practices in relation to the recommended standards among Labaratory Health Care Workers in Laboratories of Health Care Facilities In Arua Municipality, Arua District.
(Makerere University, 2020)Compliance to Health Care Waste Management practices as required by standards is a great challenge in Health Care Facilities of most developing countries including Uganda. Various social, economic and political factors ... -
ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH EFFECTS OF OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS ON STREET SWEEPERS’ HEALTH IN NANSANA MUNICIPALITY, WAKISO DISTRICT
(Makerere University, 2019-11-21)Background Street sweepers play important roles for keeping the cities clean. Their works entail removing of debris from streets, collecting solid waste, disposing and recycling waste material. Consequently, they have ... -
Assessment of inpatient parenteral antibiotic use in Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-12-01)Background. Parenteral antibiotic use is a complex system that involves the prescribers, dispensers, nurses and the patients. This is influenced mainly by factors such as prescribing criteria and experience, essential ... -
Assessment of inventory management in a public hospital and a private not for profit hospita in Uganda: A case of Kawolo Hospital and ST. Francis hospital Nsambya
(Makerere, 2019-05-22)ABSTRACT Introduction. Proper inventory management is key to ensuring effective and sustainable health care provision through appropriate handling of medicines and health supplies. To ensure effective systems in Uganda, ... -
Assessment of knowledge and attitude of health personnel towards dispensing cosmeceuticals in community retail pharmacies around Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Community health personnel play a significant role in dispensing and counseling their clients about medications as well as cosmeceuticals and other beauty products, in addition due to the increasing market share ...