Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) by Issue Date "2023-07"
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Assessment of community management of water sources in Pakele Town Council, Adjumani District, Uganda
(2023-07)In Uganda today, the operations and maintenance of Urban and Rural Water Facilities are largely based on the Community Based Management Systems, which emphasizes community’s responsibility and authority over operations and ... -
Compliance to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point guidelines in food processing industries in Nansana Municipality Wakiso district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Background: Low- and middle-income countries like Uganda face the highest public health burden from foodborne illnesses and mortalities. Inadequate compliance with food safety guidelines, such as HACCP, in food processing ... -
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of electronic waste management amongst consumers in Seeta parish, Mukono district.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Background: Electronic waste (E-waste) remains one of the fastest-growing solid waste categories in the world today. Like other developing places in Africa, particularly in Uganda, Seeta parish Mukono is faced with the ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on fire safety among staff in public primary schools in Bugiri Municipality, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)About 18% of Ugandan schools have experienced fire outbreak. Fire outbreaks in schools result in many negative impacts such as the death and injury of learners, loss of property, and destruction of school infrastructure. ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on occupational safety and health among casual workers at construction sites in Mukono Municipality, Mokono District.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Introduction:Every day, approximately 6,000 lives are lost globally due to work-related accidents or diseases, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO). This staggering statistic highlights the urgent need ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with skin injuries among welders in small-scale metal workshops in Nakawa division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Although welding is a widely used industrial process for the permanent joining of metal parts, little is known about the prevalence of skin injuries and risk factors among welders in a Ugandan setting. This industry has ... -
Prevalence of computer vision syndrome and associated factors among students at the Makerere University School of Computing and Informatics Technology
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Introduction:Computer Vision Syndrome is an emerging global occupational health challenge. Computer Vision Syndrome has been noted to affect individuals that are employed or being educated in IT-related fields the most. ...