Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) by Subject "Sanitation"
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Assessing the knowledge, attitude and practices of households towards cholera outbreak preparedness and prevention in Kalerwe Village, Kawempe Division, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Background: Cholera is still a great public health threat to the global community and more particularly in the developing countries of Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and Asia. It is endemic in areas where access to ... -
Factors associated with stunting among pre-primary children aged 3 to 5 years, in Rwamwanja Refugee Camp, Kamwenge District
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction / Background The prevalence of stunting in Uganda has been estimated at 29% and still remains high. This is worsened in vulnerable populations like those living in refugee settlement. Stunting is responsible ... -
The functionality and maintenance of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities at government aided schools in Kole South County, Kole District – Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06-29)Introduction: Properlymaintained and functional water, sanitation and hygiene(WASH) facilities inschools are important components that aid to avoid or reduce on sanitation and waterrelated diseases amongst learners hence ... -
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, attitudes and practices of community members on safe water chain manteinance in Posta Ward, Semuto Town Council, Nakaseke District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)More than half of the diseases burden in Uganda can be prevented through improving water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). In slum communities, water supply is insufficient but also highly contaminated, therefore, ensuring ... -
The management of children under five faecal matter disposal in households in Nansana Division, Wakiso District, Uganda
(2019-10-16)ABSTRACT Background: Safe management of faeces (SMoF) and environmental contamination by faecal pathogens have been extensively researched although the SMoF in under-five children has been perennially neglected perhaps ...