College of Health Sciences (CHS): Recent submissions
Now showing items 241-260 of 636
-
Knowledge attitudes and practices on menstrual hygiene management among school going girls aged 9 to 15 years in Kakumiro Town Council.
(Makerere University, 2022-07-20)Introduction Active participation of the girl child in development is hampered by Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) challenges. MHM is an important gender issue and a critical component in holistic human development. It ... -
Challenges faced by cancer patients during their course of radiotherapy treatment at radiotherapy department of Uganda Cancer Institute Mulago
(Makerere University, 2022-09-08)Background: Cancer is a condition in which cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled proliferation. Radiotherapy is one of the treatment strategies for cancer that involves irradiating the tumor beds with high-voltage radiation ... -
Vision profile of the children in schools for the special needs in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Vision plays a fundamental role in the acquisition of skills such as skills requiring hand–eye coordination, language and interpreting facial expressions. In children with special needs, it is noted to play ... -
A systematic approach to eye diagnosis in LMICs: Design of a funduscopy device for capturing eye images and make a corresponding diagnosis using eye images in a software database
(Makerere University, 2022-09-13)This is a technical report containing information on the activities carried out by team The Bekaz during the Biomedical Engineering Design IV course. This course is undertaken in Biomedical Engineering as a continuation ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices on food safety and hygiene among students resident in Makerere University, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Foodborne illnesses have become a great concern to public health worldwide. The University students in the developing world are considered to be at high risk due to their risky behaviors and poor preparation practices ... -
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’ ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of teenage girls’ engagement in unprotected sex in Nakawa division, Kampala district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-17)Introduction :Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Teenage Girls Engagement in Unprotected Sex broadly applies the concept of human rights to sexuality and reproduction, and is concerned with the intersection of four ... -
A natural approach to circumvent shortages of distilled water in LMICS: a low-cost water purification unit
(Makerere University, 2022-09-23)In this document, some sections exhibit all the art, craft and techniques in the design activities for the Pharie team. These consist of the practical part of needs finding, needs screening and conceptualization of ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of human and animal health workers on the driver's of antimicrobial resistance in wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-10-07)Background: Inappropriate use of antimicrobials in humans and animals is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Both human and animal health workers prescribe antimicrobials to people and animals and provide patient ... -
Prevalence, visual function and visual related challenges of presbyopia among teachers in primary and secondary schools in Kawempe Division, Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Globally, there are 2.2 billion people that have vision impairment either near or distance vision. There is 50.3% prevalence of presbyopia in Uganda and 3.5% spectacle coverage rate. The aim of this study was to ascertain ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, practices and associated factors with antimicrobial resistance among Makerere University students in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-10-14)Antimicrobials are drugs meant to kill or stop the growth of microorganisms. Antimicrobial resistance is of major public health importance as the effectiveness of antimicrobials is threatened. The misuse and abuse of ... -
The prevalence of Escherichia Coli to third generation cephalosporins from Makerere University clinical microbiology laboratory specimen
(Makerere University, 2022-09-09)Introduction: The emergence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase Enterobacteriaceae is of great concern: a phenomenon that worries clinicians and other healthcare workers due to the serious threat they pose to patients. ... -
Evaluation of the diagnostic yield of cell blocks in suspected malignant pleural effusions at Makerere University Core Pathology Laboratory
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Introduction: Tumors that arise from the mesothelium or metastasizing to the mesothelium cause malignant pleural effusion. The most frequent and critical diagnosis to be made or ruled out in undetected unilateral pleural ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of visual impairment among children attending primary schools in Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Introduction Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment of which half or more are preventable or correctable. Uncorrected refractive error remains the major cause of visual impairment ... -
Antibiotic activity of garlic, ginger and tamarind crude extracts on methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Introduction: Due to the increased resistance to antibiotics by bacteria like MRSA, antibiotics which were once used to treat these become less effective. As a result, medicinal plants could be a reliable alternative for ... -
Assessment of the in vitro antibacterial effects of combining the crude plant extract of mangifera indica with ceftazidime against pseudomonas aeruginosa
(Makerere University, 2021)Due to the serious emergence of resistance against several already established antibacterial agents, there is need for the development of efficacious alternatives. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is known as one of the troublesome ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on use of briquettes as a source of fuel in Namugongo Division, Kira Municipality
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Introduction. Briquettes are a source of cooking energy that are made from organic materials. In combination with an energy efficient stove, briquette use contributes to reduction of deforestation, helps to fight climate ... -
Prevalance of ESBL and carbapenemase-producing klebsiella pneumoniae from clinical isolates at Makerere University Medical Microbiology Labaratory.
(Makerere University, 2022-10-04)Klebsiella pneumoniae is known normal flora of the gastrointestinal tract of humans. It belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae and is associated with pneumonia in immunocompromised hosts. Other disease caused by ... -
Prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine adverse effects, associated factors and their management strategies among health workers in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12-03)BACKGROUND Studies are ongoing to determine the reluctance to be vaccinated for COVID19. Several studies have been conducted since the start of the pandemic that have measured public perceptions of vaccine issues. A ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with missed clinic appointments among young people living with HIV/AIDS attending ART Clinic in Gombe Hospital, Butambala District
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Background: Missed clinic appointments among young people living with HIV/AIDS have continued to be a global public health challenge including Uganda. Any missed ART clinic appointments have significant health consequences ...