College of Health Sciences (CHS): Recent submissions
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Development of an ointment from ethanolic extracts of Azadirachta indica and Curcuma longa against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Background: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the leading causes of cutaneous infections all over the world. Increasing patterns of antibiotic resistance have led to the search for remedies in ... -
Knowledge, attitudes & challenges concerning menstrual hygiene management among highschool adolescent females in Kabong Town Council, Kabong District.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Background: Lack of menstrual knowledge, poor attitudes towards menstrual hygiene management, and the challenges faced by adolescent girls in school can make it difficult for girls to attend and remain in school. Menstrual ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on occupational safety and health among casual workers at construction sites in Mukono Municipality, Mokono District.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Introduction:Every day, approximately 6,000 lives are lost globally due to work-related accidents or diseases, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO). This staggering statistic highlights the urgent need ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on occupational health and safety measures among employees of grain milling plants in Jinja city.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-13)Background: Knowledge, attitudes and practices on occupational health and safety measures among employees of grain milling plants are very important because many of these spend a significant fraction of the day and night ... -
Factors influencing metal welders’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at metal workshops in Southern division, Jinja city, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06-20)Introduction: The welding industry entails several hazardous activities including lifting heavy machinery, cutting, polishing, and joining of metal parts. These processes expose metal welders to enormous chemical, physical ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on occupational and healthy safety in carpentry workshops in Lubaga Division, Kampala City.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-28)The study examined the knowledge, attitudes and practices on occupational and healthy safety in carpentry workshops in Lubaga division, Kampala City. The study was underpinned by three objectives which included assessing ... -
Radiation safety awareness among clinical students and imaging technologists at Mulago Hospital X-ray Unit.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-19)ABSTRACT Background: The continuous use of ionizing radiation in imaging requires also radiation protection measures. The knowledge of ionizing radiation exposure risks among Clinical students and imaging technologists ... -
Knowledge , attitudes and uptake of cervical cancer screening among females working in Kikoni, Makerere.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Introduction. Uganda Ministry of Health recommends screening for women between the age of 25 to 49 years however there’s a very low uptake of screening in urban areas of the country yet early screeing has shown to have ... -
Availability of Radiographic Accessory Equipment at Kiruddu Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-16)Introduction:Radiographic accessories are devices that supplement performance of different radiological machines such as x-ray, CT scanner, Fluoroscopy scanner etc. For example Apron Racks, Callipers, Catheter Cabinets, ... -
Barriers and facilitators to wash uptake in public primary schools in Butemba Sub-county, Kyankwanzi District.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-30)Background: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene refers to the safe water supply for drinking, washing or other purposes, safe disposal of excreta, and the provision of facilities that promote hygiene in institutions. Inadequate ... -
Design,testing and redesign of the iconic balance prototype for measuring and monitoring weight of critically ill patients for low-and middle- income countries icus
(Makerere University, 2023-06)In the intensive care unit, accurate management of therapy prescriptions for dosing, ventilation and monitoring recovery process are based on knowing a patient's weight. Since critically ill patients typically arrive ... -
Prevalence of computer vision syndrome and associated factors among students at the Makerere University School of Computing and Informatics Technology
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Introduction:Computer Vision Syndrome is an emerging global occupational health challenge. Computer Vision Syndrome has been noted to affect individuals that are employed or being educated in IT-related fields the most. ... -
Radiation safety awareness among clinical students and imaging technologist at Mulago Hospital X-Ray Unit
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The continuous use of ionizing radiation in imaging requires also radiation protection measures. The knowledge of ionizing radiation exposure risks among Clinical students and imaging technologists is important. Evaluating ... -
Facilitators and barriers for late reporting for first obstetric ultrasonography among pregnant women at Kiryandongo Hospital, Kiryandongo District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)It has been established that timely and appropriate evidence-based practices, antenatal care services that includes obstetric ultrasonography as recommended by WHO can save lives of mothers despite high maternal mortality ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of eye health care among first year medical students at makerere university college of health sciences
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Introduction: Visual impairment and blindness reduce the quality of life. It has huge impact on the physical, functional, economic and social well-being of individual, families of those affected and the nation at large ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with skin injuries among welders in small-scale metal workshops in Nakawa division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Although welding is a widely used industrial process for the permanent joining of metal parts, little is known about the prevalence of skin injuries and risk factors among welders in a Ugandan setting. This industry has ... -
Communication difficulties among children aged 4-16 years diagnosed with cerebral palsy having motor speech disorders at hill preparatory school Naguru.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Introduction. Communication difficulties among children with motor speech disorders are highly increasing. Individuals with Cerebral palsy have a characteristic profile of language and communication strengths and difficulties. ... -
Neonatal sepsis and its associated factors at St Mary’s Hospital Lacor
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Neonatal sepsis is one of the primary causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries such as Uganda. Despite this fact, there is a shortage of information on the prevalence of neonatal sepsis ... -
Development and assessment of extraction efficiency of an in-house SARS-CoV-2 RNA extraction kit at genomics and bioinformatics laboratory of Makerere College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2023-06-21)Major objective of the study:Development and assessment of extraction efficiency of an in house SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA extraction kit. Specific objectives of the study:To define the steps and reagents used to extract RNA ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on indoor air pollution among residents of Mbalala Town, Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2023-06)In several developing countries including Uganda, many people still rely on solid fuels (for example, charcoal, firewood, and paraffin stoves) for cooking due to their relatively lower cost. Most cooking is done indoors ...