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Knowledge, attitudes and practices on drug use among the Makerere University undergraduate students of the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
(2017-05-01)
Introduction and Background:
Students of higher educational institutions like Universities are at high risk of drug use which is accompanied with physical and /or mental health complications/consequences. Currently, ...
Facilitators and barriers to cervical cancer screening among female students of Makerere University
(Makerere university, 2019-09)
There is a higher Human Papilloma Virus peak prevalence in younger women (18-25 years) of
university age. The undergraduate university students are more at a risk of acquiring cervical
cancer because they are at the stage ...
Cytological abnormalities in soft tissue tumors seen at Cytology Clinic of Pathology Department Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
(2019)
Background; Most soft-tissue tumors are benign, outnumbering malignant tumors approximately 150:1 with roughly 20 malignant soft-tissue tumors per 1 million people in the United States (Krumme & Kotwal, 2010). This also ...
Utilisation of health services at Makerere University Hospital by students of Makerere University Kampala – Uganda
(2019-11-25)
Introduction: Institutions of learning are in a unique position to promote the health and safety of young people and help them establish proper lifelong health behavior patterns. Since students spend most of their time in ...
Factors associated with emergency contraceptives use among female students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Introduction: Uganda has one of the most rapidly growing population in the world, where its
fertility rate is among the world’s highest at 5.8 children per woman. High numbers of births, short
birth intervals and early ...
Culture shock among undergraduate international students at Makerere University: prevalence, associated factors, and impact.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-05)
Background: Understanding Culture shock existence among undergraduate international students will provide a baseline evidence upon which appropriate interventions by responsible stakeholders will be employed to reduce its ...
Fire outbreak management, functionality and preparedness among students at the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-09-20)
Introduction: 600 fires were reported in Uganda in the first months of 2021, putting the country
on course for a more than 40% rise over 2020.The most common causes of fires are heating
equipment, electrical and lighting ...
Identifying challenges faced by undergraduate radiography students of Makerere University during their clinical rotations at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Background: The education of radiography in Africa has lagged behind the rest of the world, despite nearly starting at around the same time. In Radiography, clinical rotations are of paramount importance in the acquisition ...
Prevalence of alcohol consumption and associated factors among undergraduate medical student at Makerere university
(Makerere University, 2023-02-08)
Background: The prevalence of alcohol consumption is high among young adults
worldwide. This group is at risk for alcohol abuse and alcohol-related problems
especially while they are within the college environment. Often ...
The prevalence of Tem gene among the E.coli and klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from Makerere University microbiology laboratory
(Makerere University, 2023-01-15)
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Introduction: The Enterobactericeae comprise a large family of clinically significant gram negative bacteria. They cause over 30% of the morbidity and mortality associated with bacterial
infections. ...