Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Knowledge"
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Assessing knowledge and perceptions towards the covid-19 vaccine among the community of kalerwe-besina slum
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The corona virus disease-2019 (Covid-19) caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome-corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on the 11th March 2020. Since then, ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Computer Vision Syndrome among Makerere University Computing and Informatics students.
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: With increasing use of computers, involvement and greater number of hours spent in front of the screens expose the users to greater risk of developing eye health related conditions like Computer Vision Syndrome ... -
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of household members towards the uptake of IRS as a malaria control intervention in Opwateta sub county, Kibale county, Pallisa district
(Makerere University, 2022-02-04)Introduction Malaria has remained a significant contributor to poverty and underdevelopment worldwide. WHO global malaria program recommends these three primary interventions; diagnosing malaria cases and treatment with ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices concerning usage for personal protective equipment (PPE) among grinding mill workers in Buwuni town council, Bugiri district
(Makerere University, 2022-02-04)Background.Personal protective equipment (PPE) remains one of the effective intervation in preventing occupational hazards. However, there is limited evidence concerning the usage among grinding mills workers in Uganda. ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women towards obstetric ultrasound at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-11-20)Introduction: Prenatal sonography is very important for quality patient management and effective service delivery in diagnostic radiology during the antenatal period (ANP). Obstetric ultrasonography in antenatal care (ANC) ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on pesticide use among farmers in Kikandwa sub-county, Mityana district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Background: Globally, pesticides are increasingly being used in farming so as to increase yields.However, a greater number of people die annually from the consequences of pesticide exposure such as cancer, neurological ... -
Knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding aetiology and prevention of diarrhea among mothers of children under five years in Namuwongo slum, Makindye Division, Kampala District
(2019-05)Introduction: Globally, diarrheal diseases are the second leading cause of death among children under five years old. In Uganda, diarrhea was ranked the sixth among the top ten causes of under-five child morbidity and ...