Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) by Issue Date "2022-02"
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice on bio-medical waste management and associated factors among waste handlers in the health care facilities in Mpigi Town Council Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Introduction. Biomedical waste is a total waste stream which is generated from the healthcare facilities during the healthcare delivery process. The waste generated from the Health care facilities (HCFs) is broadly categorized ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices on the use of pesticides among the farmers in Tirinyi town council, Kibuku district - Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)ABSTRACT Background The use of a wide range of chemicals to destroy pests and weeds is an important aspect of agricultural practice in both high income, middle income and low-income countries. Undoubtedly, this has ... -
Factors associated with adherence to infection prevention and control measures among health care workers in Mbale city
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Introduction Healthcare-acquired infections are significant causes of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients worldwide. The World Health Organisation estimates that the proportion of injections given with ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of grasshopper harvesters towards health and safety hazards encountered during night grasshopper harvesting using light traps in Paidha Town Council, Zombo District
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Introduction Large scale grasshopper harvesting using light bulbs has become common in Uganda. It provides seasonal food security and income potential especially to the local poor. Despite the lucrativeness of this ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of health workers on health care waste management in public and private health facilities in Kitgum Municipality, Kitgum District
(Makerere University, 2022-02)INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Healthcare wastes are of great importance due to its potential environmental hazards and public health risks that account for around 1-2% of urban wastes which is a critical public health issue ... -
Long-lasting insecticidal nets care and repair practices among households in Olio Sub county, Serere District
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Introduction The use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) is considered the most cost-effective malaria control intervention in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, LLIN lifespan is determined by insecticide bio-efficacy ...