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Assessment of Penicillin G and Oxytetracycline residues in packed milk sold at distribution outlets in Kampala-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-05)
Antibiotics are extensively used for the treatment, prophylaxis and the production of livestock to sustain
socioeconomic livelihood of about 250–300 million people worldwide. It’s projected that over 63,151
tons of ...
Prevalence, pattern of refractive error and visual impairment among secondary school students in Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Introduction: Recent estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) suggest that 2.2 billion people are visually impaired, uncorrected refractive error accounts for 123.7 million, cataract 65.2 million, age-related macular ...
Determination of the levels of acetaldehyde in medicinal products packaged in polyethylene terephthalate bottles the Ugandan market
(Makerere University, 2022-09-07)
Introduction
Acetaldehyde (AA) is a volatile compound that belongs to a large family of aldehydes, a class of organic chemicals containing a formyl group (Andrea Re Depaolini, 2020). Acetaldehyde occurs widely in nature ...
The molluscicidal effect of Jatropha Curcas ethnolic extracts against Biomphalaria vector snails
(Makerere University, 2022-09-09)
General objective:
To evaluate the molluscicidal effect of Jatropha curcas herb against snails of Biomphalaria species.
Specific objectives:
1. To formulate ethanolic extracts from the leaves of Jatropha curcas ...
Home storage practices and associated factors of orally reconstituted antibiotics in Kawaala, Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-07)
Introduction: Bacterial infections such as pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the under 5s’and in Uganda it accounts for 10-30% of childhood deaths. These infections are managed mainly with antibiotic ...
ASSESSMENT OF WOMEN’S ADAPTATION TO ACCESS AND USE OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES DURING THE LOCKDOWN IN LUKAYA TOWN COUNCIL
(Makerere University, 2022-10-01)
The outbreak of COVID 19 greatly affected health service delivery as it resulted in lockdowns in most of the states and countries which came along with various limitations to access of health care such as family planning ...
Development of a topical herbal ointment for wound management from an aqueous extract of Plectranthus Cyaneus.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-08)
Background: Traditional medicinal plants have been used over the years for the treatment of health problems including wound management of both septic and ulcerated wounds. Aqueous extract of Plectranthus Cyaneus exhibit ...
The extent, challenges, and regulation of online provision of pharmaceutical products and services by community pharmacies in kampala: a mixed methods study
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Background: Online pharmacies took center stage during the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic triggered an extraordinary demand for innovations that enabled remote access to medicines using technology amidst restrictions on ...
Assessment of the knowledge and attitude of dispensers in community pharmacy in the management of asthma in Kawempe division, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-07)
WHO asthma epidemiology states that approximately 334 million people currently suffer from Asthma, and 250,000 deaths are attributed to this disease each year with a projected increase of about 100 million people suffering ...
Perceptions and practices for interprofessional clinical education among students during clinical placements at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Background: Interprofessional education occurs when two or more professions learn from each other to improve healthcare outcomes. Studies have indicated that good interprofessional education leads to better interprofessional ...