School of Public Health (Public-Health)
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Factors associated with acceptance of indoor residual spraying in Amac Sub County, Lira District
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Introduction Malaria is a major public health problem associated with slow socio-economic development and poverty and the most frequently reported disease at both public and private health facilities in Uganda. Indoor ... -
Knowledge of, attitudes and practices towards indoor air pollution exposure from solid fuels in households of Kasambya Town Council Mubende District
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction and background: It’s estimated globally that 2.8 billion people use solid fuels as their primary cooking fuel. The resulting high levels of Household Air Pollution (HAP) were estimated to cause more than 4 ... -
Prevalence of thyroiditis among patients attending FNAC Clinic in Makerere University Pathology Department
(Makerere University, 2020)Thyroiditis comprises a diverse group of inflammatory thyroid lesions and is one of the most common endocrine disorders in clinical practice. The most frequently encountered form is chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s ... -
Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding of infants aged 0-6 months among mothers in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala Capital City Authority
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Back ground: Exclusive breast feeding for the first six months plays a great role in preventing infant morbidity and mortality. Mothers stop breast feeding soon after resuming work and they need supportive national policies ... -
Assessment of the availability of facilities, hand washing practices and associated factors among refugees in Omugo Settlement, Arua District
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background: Globally, 3.5 million children die before celebrating their fifth birthday due to diarrheal diseases which can be prevented through effective hand washing practice. It is estimated that up to 62% of mortality ... -
Factors affecting the use of family planning among women of reproductive age in Nampanga Parish, Bukiyi Subcounty, Sironko district
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Family planning has a direct influence on women’s health, well-being as well as on the consequence of each pregnancy. Many studies about family planning use have been conducted to find out how effective family planning ... -
Microbiological quality of milk and associated factors among milk handlers in kenshunga sub county, kiruhura district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background: The secondary causes of microbial contamination occur along the milk value chain during milking, handling, use of unsanitary utensils or milking equipment and water supplies used in milking process. Farm milk ... -
Assessing knowledge, attitudes and practices on handwashing among mothers/caregivers of under five children in paediatrics wards, Mulago specialized national referral hospital
(2020-09)Poor hand washing make hands a major path way through which fecal-oral diseases are transmitted. About 80% of the world s communicable diseases are transmitted by a mere touch of unhygienic hands. A disproportionate burden ... -
Awareness, attitudes and practices regarding contraceptive use among young women working in the informal sector in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Introduction: As the world’s population of 15-24-year-old young women grows beyond 600 million, countries need to address the increasing demand for modern contraception services and information that address their specific ... -
Assessment of the occupational health risks and hazards related to gold mining among gold miners in Engaju Sub-county in Buhweju District
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction and Background Artisanal small scale gold mines employ millions of people worldwide. However, they have been categorized as one of the most hazardous work places. In Uganda, like many other developing countries, ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of hand washing among mothers of children under-five years in Munarya Sub-county, Kapchorwa District
(Makerere University, 2021-04)INTRODUCTION: Hand washing among mothers of children under-five years at critical moments is still low and most Ugandans are still susceptible to diarrheal and acute respiratory diseases. This is mainly among mothers of ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices on food safety and hygiene among food handlers in Government-aided schools in Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Introduction: Foodborne diseases among school-going children are a major public health problem especially in developing countries like Uganda. Foodborne diseases present as foodborne poisoning and most are due to poor ... -
Hepatitis b vaccination status and associated knowledge and attitudes among youths aged 15 -30 years in Wandegeya Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) disease is a leading course of mortality and morbidity globally, it’s a life-threatening endemic viral infection spread through contact with blood or other body fluids of infected persons. ... -
Assessment of factors associated with early antenatal care attendance among mothers in Bukedea district
(Makerere University, 2020-11-06)Introduction: Early antenatal care (ANC) attendance refers to pregnant mother visiting ANC clinic within 0-12 weeks of pregnancy (first trimester). Early ANC attendance plays a significant role in ensuring good maternal ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on food hygiene and safety among mothers and caretakers of children under five years in Division A, Entebbe Municipality
(Makerere university, 2021-04)Background: World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that foodborne and waterborne diseases together kill about 2.2 million people annually, 1.9 million of them children and about 70% from developing countries. Lack of ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards seat belt usage among taxi drivers in Kampala old taxi park, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Introduction: Road traffic accident is increasing and becoming public health burden worldwide. About 1.24 million people die each year on the world's roads and between 20 and 50 million sustain nonfatal injuries. Road ... -
Assessing the knowledge, attitudes and practices of hand washing at household level in Sindi ward, Mparo town council, Rukiga district
(Makerere University, 2020-10-09)Introduction: and washing is the act of cleaning hands for the purpose of removing soil, dirt and micro-organisms; which results into reduction of the burden of diseases due to poor Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on pesticide use among farmers in Kikandwa sub-county, Mityana district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Background: Globally, pesticides are increasingly being used in farming so as to increase yields.However, a greater number of people die annually from the consequences of pesticide exposure such as cancer, neurological ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of health care workers in private clinics on health care waste management in Kawempe division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2021-04-22)Health care waste poses a great risk to health care workers, waste handlers, communities and the environment, if it is not properly managed. There is need for all health care workers to properly manage health care waste ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with stunting among children aged 6-59 months in Bala sub-county, Kole district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Introduction: Stunting is the most prevalent form of malnutrition. It is associated with prolonged under nutrition in most developing countries including Uganda. Malnutrition contributes to more than 50 percent of the ...
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