Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) by Issue Date "2022-10"
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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 ... -
Dietary behaviour and knowledge on eating disorders among university students in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Unhealthy dietary habits pose enormous health risks to adolescents and young adults and these are on the rise with the concurrent increase of eating disorders. While eating disorders are of growing public health concern ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions on the use of the female condom among under-graduate female students at makerere university college of health sciences
(Makerere university, 2022-10)Introduction and background: Also called an “internal condom,” a female condom is a thin tube made of nitrile rubber or human-made latex. Female condoms are a barrier method of contraception worn inside the vagina. They ... -
Occupational health and safety and safety among waste scavengers at Kiteezi Landfill, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Introduction In low income countries such as Uganda, some of the urban poor and unemployed people survive on scavenging waste disposed of at landfills to earn a living. Scavengers are involved in sorting and cleaning of ... -
Vendor’s knowledge and practices of solid waste management in Nakasero Market, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Introduction: Solid Waste Management in markets is one of the biggest challenges facing city authorities due to exponential rise in volumes generated exceeding the technical and financial capacity for collection and disposal. ...