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Factors influencing metal welders’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at metal workshops in Southern division, Jinja city, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06-20)
Introduction: The welding industry entails several hazardous activities including lifting heavy machinery, cutting, polishing, and joining of metal parts. These processes expose metal welders to enormous chemical, physical ...
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 ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on occupational health and safety measures among employees of grain milling plants in Jinja city.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-13)
Background: Knowledge, attitudes and practices on occupational health and safety measures among employees of grain milling plants are very important because many of these spend a significant fraction of the day and night ...
Motivators and barriers to handwashing among healthcare workers in Koboko District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-16)
Background: Handwashing by healthcare workers is as an effective measure to reduce the incidences of healthcare-associated infection in healthcare facilities. Compliance is still low in developing countries like Uganda. ...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on the safe water chain maintenance among community members in Arembwola parish, Abim sub county, Abim District
(Makerere University, 2023-05-06)
Background: Drinking unsafe water continues to contribute to the high prevalence of diarrheal diseases in low-income countries such as Uganda particularly in rural areas. In rural communities, the water supply is insufficient ...
Knowledge , attitudes and uptake of cervical cancer screening among females working in Kikoni, Makerere.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
Introduction.
Uganda Ministry of Health recommends screening for women between the age of 25 to 49 years however there’s a very low uptake of screening in urban areas of the country yet early screeing has shown to have ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on Infection Prevention and Control among health workers at Health Centre IIIs in Kabarole District
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)
Introduction: Healthcare workers have lost their lives in significant numbers in the discharge of their duties as a result of a breach in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) procedures. The increasing incidence of ...
Knowledge, attitudes & challenges concerning menstrual hygiene management among highschool adolescent females in Kabong Town Council, Kabong District.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)
Background: Lack of menstrual knowledge, poor attitudes towards menstrual hygiene management, and the challenges faced by adolescent girls in school can make it difficult for girls to attend and remain in school. Menstrual ...
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 ...
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 ...