College of Health Sciences (CHS): Recent submissions
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Knowledge and practices on antibiotic resistance among undergraduate non-medical students residing in halls at Makerere University Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background:Globally the use of antibiotics has contributed greatly to the decline in morbidity and mortality caused by infectious diseases. However, over time microorganisms have developed resistance to these antibiotic ... -
Triage knowledge, practices and associated factors among nurses at Mulago Accident and Emergency Units Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: In effective trauma and medical emergency care, there is a need for rapid assessment, stabilization and treatment of the injured patient to reduce the morbidity and mortality that might come. One approach to ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and management practices for disposable baby diapers among caretakers in urban slums of Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022)The use of disposable baby diapers to manage children’s feces is becoming a common practice in Uganda, especially in urban settings. Despite the convenience that these diapers provide to children, their increased use poses ... -
Prevalence of CTXM-resistant gene among enterobacteriaceae isolates from Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at the College of Health Sciences Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: Antimicrobial resistance refers to the inability to effectively prevent and cure a growing number of illnesses caused by microorganisms. It has become an alarming global issue. CTX-M genes are a complex family ... -
Prevalence of pregnancy risk behaviors among adolescents aged 10-19 in Shirkat, Juba South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Although teenage pregnancy is one of the challenges facing the health systems in South Sudan, at a prevalence of 34%, no study at the moment has been conducted to assess adolescent girls’ engagement in sexual ... -
Prevalence of extended spectrum beta lactamase (ctxm and tem) drug resistant genes among eschelishia coli isolates from Entebbe Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-15)Introduction Existence of drug resistant genes is major constraint in the treatment and management of patients infected with E. coli and has facilitated the continued spread of diseases in the communities and increased ... -
Pattern of cervical cancer among females presenting to Makerere University Pathology Core Reference Laboratory. A 5-year review.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-30)The common cause of cervical cancer is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV is responsible for 99.7% of cervical cancer and Infects 75 - 80% of sexually active adults at some point, however, it can be cleared by the body’s ... -
Carriage of ndm & imp carbapenem resistance genes among e. Coli & k. Pneumoniae in human stool isolates from Mbarara hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae have become intrinsically resistant to many types of β-lactamase due to the emergence of organisms carrying NDM and IMP genes(Liang et al., 2020). Carbapenems, among the beta-lactams, ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with medicine dosage form modification among paediatric patients in paediatric wards of Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: Medicine dosage form modification in this context refers to the act of changing the physical form in which a medicine is presented by the manufacturer for final consumption without the manufacturer’s recommendation. ... -
Communication difficulties in children, 3-15years with motor speech disorders
(Makerere University, 2023)Communication is an essential aspect of human interaction, and it is crucial for academic, social, and emotional development. Children with motor speech disorders (MSDs) often experience communication difficulties, which ... -
Lived experiences and challenges of caregivers of children between 2 and 17 years of age with cerebral palsy at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex motor disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS). The damage to the CNS leads to irreversible brain lesions, and hence CP may occur before, during, or soon after birth. ... -
Hidden stories of caregivers with children living with sickle cell disease in Uganda: experiences, coping strategies and outcomes
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Background; In Uganda, SCD is a major public health concern, with high prevalence rates in certain regions. According to the Uganda Sickle Cell Surveillance Study, the overall prevalence of SCD in Uganda is estimated at ... -
Co–resistance between Flouroquinolones, Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (SXT), and aminoglycosides with extended spectrum B–lactameses (ESBLS) in Eschericia coli isolated from blood, pus and urine specimens at Makerere University Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
(Makerere University, 2023)Background The global emergence and spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) producing Enterobacteriaceae have been threatening the ability to treat an infection. Hence, this study aimed to determine co – ... -
Pattern of cervical cancer among females presenting to Makerere University Pathology Core Reference Laboratory. A 5-year review
(Makerere University, 2022)The common cause of cervical cancer is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV is responsible for 99.7% of cervical cancer and Infects 75 - 80% of sexually active adults at some point, however, it can be cleared by the body’s ... -
Knowledge and practices towards post exposure prophylaxis for HIV infection and factors associated with good knowledge among undergraduate clinical students in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: According to the ministry of health's HIV testing and treatment guidelines, every health worker exposed to HIV through occupational exposure is supposed to be initiated on HIV PEP treatment within the first ... -
Communication difficulties in individuals with parkinson's disease having motor speech disorders seen at Parkinson's Si Buko uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023)Only a small number of individuals in Uganda have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and a large number remain undiagnosed due to factors like stigmatization, poor screening for the condition, and ignorance about the ... -
Project technical report on the designing and development of a low-cost vibrating foot massager to prevent food ulceration in stage 4 patients with type2 diabetes
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This report is divided into four comprehensive chapters and it encompasses the technical aspects of the activities performed by team Biotailors during the entire Design course. The design process started with identifying ... -
Prevalence of CTXM gene in isolates of enterobacteriaceae collected from the Microbiology Laboratory
(Makerere University, 2022)Multi drug resistance in Enterobacteriaceae is a common cause of hospital and community acquired infections. Enterobacteriaceae are gram negative bacteria like E. coli, Klebsiella Pneumoniae are pathogenic organisms causing ... -
Establishing knowledge, attitudes and practices of fruits and vegetable vendors towards food hygiene in Nakasero Market, Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2022)The overall objective of the study was to ascertain the knowledge, attitudes and practices of fruit and vegetable vendors towards food hygiene in Nakasero market so as to promote proper food handling and prevent food-borne ... -
Lived experiences of returning to competitive sports after child birth among professional female basketball players in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-01)BACKGROUND: Though there is evidence from studies that women do return to competitive sport after childbirth, there is little research that explores this experience in Ugandan female basketball players. OBJECTIVE: To ...