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In vitro asseement of the anti bacterial activity of ethanolic aeriel part extract of momordica foetida extract on the armpit flora
(makerere, 2019-04-23)
ABSTRACT.
Momordica foetida is a perennial herb with creamy flowers with reddish or orange center and having both female and male flowers on same plant. The fruit is bright orange with prickles on a
beautiful ...
Invitro assessment of antibacterial activity of a combination of cloxacillin and an extract of tithonia diversifolia flowers against MRSA.
(Makerere University, 2019-05-16)
ABSTRACT.
Introduction.
Staphylococcus aureus is a very common pathogen implicated in causing hospital acquired infections including skin, soft tissues, respiratory, bone, joint and cardiovascular diseases. The pathogen ...
Effectiveness of community client-led art delivery on people living with HIV at Buwambo Health Centre IV Wakiso District.
(Makerere University, 2019-06-17)
ABSTRACT
Background: There is a 21% and 26-30% Loss to follow up cases in the first 6 months and first two years of treatment respectively in Uganda, ultimately leading to low retention levels of HIV patients on treatment. ...
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Patient Counseling for Diabetes Mellitus Patients by Dispensers in Community Pharmacies in Kampala
(Makerere, 2019-05-22)
ABSTRACT
Background
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although medication counseling and interventions by dispensers have been found to support the management of diabetes mellitus, ...
Transactional sex and risk sexual behaviors among female undergraduate students at Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2019-06-28)
Background: Transactional sex (TS) is a common practice among young people leading to
various forms of risky behaviors that may increase the burden of sexually transmitted diseases,
unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions ...
Perspectives and experiences of counselors regarding parental HIV disclosure of their HIV status to children
(Makerere University, 2019-12)
Background: Parental HIV disclosure is a challenging task for parents living with HIV due to
stigma shame and fear of unknown responses from children. Counselors usually offer guidance
and counseling on such sensitive ...
Perceived riskof acquiring infections and practices of infection prevention among family caregivers of patients with hiv/aids and TB at Hoima regional refferal hospital, Hoima district.
(Makerere University, 2019-09-12)
Background: Caregivers play an essential role in patient care within healthcare facilitiesand home based care in Uganda through provision of physical, social economic, emotional and other forms of support services like ...
Use of herbal medicine by caregivers in the management of children with sickle cell disease in Mulago National Referral Hospital - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited chronic disease and remains a global
public health threat. Studies have reported use of complementary and alternative medicines in
chronic diseases such ...
Development of an antibacterial topical formulation from methanolic leaf extracts of Callistemon Citrinus
(Makerere University, 2019-07-23)
Background: Traditional medicinal plants have been used over the years for the treatment of health problems including infectious and non-infectious skin disorders. Medicinal properties of Callistemon citrinus methanolic ...
Assessment of medication errors at the in-patient wards of Arua Regional Referral Hospital, Arua District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Background: A medication error is interpreted as an avoidable circumstance which may affect the drug end user while the medication is in his/her custody or even in the care of the healthcare professional. Medication error ...