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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of teenage girls’ engagement in unprotected sex in Nakawa division, Kampala district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-17)
Introduction :Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Teenage Girls Engagement in Unprotected Sex broadly applies the concept of human rights to sexuality and reproduction, and is concerned with the intersection of four ...
Pesticide use practices and acute health effects among farmers in Maddu Sub County Gomba District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Background: Increase in agricultural activities in Uganda has increased use of Pesticides. Pesticides are vital in agriculture as they prevent loss of production. However, if not properly used can create health risks. This ...
Knowledge,perceptions, and practices regarding unsafe termination of pregnancies among female students of makerere university Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-31)
Introduction
Induced abortion is one of the greatest human rights dilemmas of our time. In Uganda, a large proportion of women undergo induced abortions each year and about one-third of these are treated for complications. ...
Prevalence of alcohol consumption and associated factors among undergraduate medical student at Makerere university
(Makerere University, 2023-02-08)
Background: The prevalence of alcohol consumption is high among young adults
worldwide. This group is at risk for alcohol abuse and alcohol-related problems
especially while they are within the college environment. Often ...
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 indoor air pollution among residents of Mbalala Town, Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2023-06)
In several developing countries including Uganda, many people still rely on solid fuels (for example, charcoal, firewood, and paraffin stoves) for cooking due to their relatively lower cost. Most cooking is done indoors ...
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. ...
Barriers and facilitators to wash uptake in public primary schools in Butemba Sub-county, Kyankwanzi District.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-30)
Background: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene refers to the safe water supply for drinking, washing or other purposes, safe disposal of excreta, and the provision of facilities that promote hygiene in institutions. Inadequate ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on occupational and healthy safety in carpentry workshops in Lubaga Division, Kampala City.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-28)
The study examined the knowledge, attitudes and practices on occupational and healthy safety in carpentry workshops in Lubaga division, Kampala City. The study was underpinned by three objectives which included assessing ...