School of Public Health (Public-Health): Recent submissions
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Characterization of mangifera indica varieties based on their total phenolic content and antioxidant activity.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Mangifera indica leaves are known to contain various bioactive ingredients including the phenolic compounds. These phenolic compounds are known to possess antioxidant properties and they have been used to reduce the incidence ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on mosquito net use for prevention of malaria among households in Kabasekende sub county, Kibaale district.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-28)Introduction – Malaria is still a major cause of morbidity in Uganda. Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) are a central component of the current global malaria control strategies however, their effectiveness depends on ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of health care workers on health care waste management in government facilities in greater Kakooge sub county, Nakasongola district.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-21)Waste generated from activities in health care facilities poses a great danger to public health and the environment if not properly managed. There is need for health care workers who handle waste to manage it appropriately. ... -
Assessing occupational hazards and factors contributing to the health effects faced by female market traders in Nakasero Market, Central Kampala Uganda (unpublised undergraduate dissertation). Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-10-10)BACKGROUND: Informal sector workplaces in Uganda that include: public markets, street side and roadside trade display a wide range of poorly controlled workplace hazards to mostly female traders who dominates the business. ... -
Assessment of health care waste management practices in relation to the recommended standards among Labaratory Health Care Workers in Laboratories of Health Care Facilities In Arua Municipality, Arua District.
(Makerere University, 2020)Compliance to Health Care Waste Management practices as required by standards is a great challenge in Health Care Facilities of most developing countries including Uganda. Various social, economic and political factors ... -
Knowledge and practices of mbarara city residents concerning solid waste management.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Waste is produced by human activity, and the absence of effective waste management practices puts the environment and the general population at risk. Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) difficulties and issues, ... -
Assessment of knowledge attitudes and associated factors on solid waste management among market vendors in Wandegeya Market..
(Makerere University, 2022-09-30)Solid waste management is increasingly becoming a public health burden in Uganda due to high rates of improper solid waste disposal. This problem is attributed to the increasing population, urbanization and poor solid ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of hand washing among health care workers in Kyegegwa District.
(Makerere university, 2022-10-13)Hanh washing among health care workers has been recognized the single most effective and low cost means of preventing hospital acquired infection. However, hand hygiene in health care facilities (HCFs) remains a ... -
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, attitude, and practices of health facility staff on healthcare waste management in health centers in Busiro North Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-07)Background: In developing countries like Uganda, poor attitude and practices of Health facility staff is a major challenge which is a public health issue as it posses great danger of health hazards to people at the health ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of sexual and reproductive health of young adults living in Buwekula Parish, Jinja City.
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Background: Young adults are one of the biggest growing populations among developing countries therefore Improving their sexual and reproductive health is one of the primary aims of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards indoor air pollution among households in Ndeija subcounty, Rwampara district.
(Makerere University, 2020-10-01)Introduction: Globally, it is estimated that 2.8 billion people rely on solid fuels (coal and biomass) for cooking and heating. In Rwampara District, over 89% of households use solid fuels as the primary source of energy ... -
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. ... -
Knowledge and practices of hand washing among mothers of children under-five years in tegeres sub-county, kapchorwa district
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2022-09): Hand washing among mothers of children under-five years at critical moments is low and most Ugandans are still susceptible to diarrheal and acute respiratory diseases. This is mainly among mothers of children under-five ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards indoor air pollution among households in Ndeija Subcounty, Rwampara District
(Makerere University, 2020-08)Introduction Globally, it is estimated that 2.8 billion people rely on solid fuels (coal and biomass) for cooking and heating. In Rwampara District, over 89% of households use solid fuels as the primary source of energy ... -
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. ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards solid waste management in Central Division, Fort Portal Tourism City
(Makerere University, 2022-08-07)Background Solid wastes management is increasingly becoming a critical issue of concern in newly created cities in Uganda as it is greatly associated with increasing adverse environmental health problems that greatly ... -
Fire outbreak management, functionality and preparedness among students at the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-09-20)Introduction: 600 fires were reported in Uganda in the first months of 2021, putting the country on course for a more than 40% rise over 2020.The most common causes of fires are heating equipment, electrical and lighting ... -
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 ...