School of Health Sciences (Health-Sciences) Collection
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HIV testing practices and associated factors among undergraduate students at Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-06)ABSTRACT Introduction: Despite the significant progress made in the fight against HIV and AIDS, the magnitude of the epidemic remains high in Uganda. The country has 5.6% HIV burden among individuals aged (15-49 years) ... -
Birth preparedness and complication readiness among adolescent pregnant mothers attending antenatal care at Kawempe National Refferal Hospital
(Makerere University, 202-10)Introduction: Unexpected, and often life-threatening, events might occur at any stage of pregnancy, during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Maternal death is a global issue of great concern. The World ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with retakes among undergraduate continuing students at the College of health sciences, Makerere University, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01-04)Background: Since Medical schools are known globally for admitting the best students from high school, failure would be the least expected event. The quality of students’ performance remains a top priority for educators ... -
Prevalence of uncorrected/untreated visual impairments among commercial motorcyclists (bodabodas) in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)The study to establish the prevalence of uncorrected/untreated visual impairments among Boda Boda Riders in Kampala was conducted throughout the five divisions of Kampala. The study targeted active Boda Boda riders at ... -
Access and utilization of cervical cancer screening services among women attending Naguru hospital in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-12-17)Background: Globally Cervical cancer is ranked the fourth most common cancer in women, ranking after breast cancer (2.1 million cases), colorectal cancer (0.8 million) and lung cancer (0.7 million) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ... -
Development of a Topical Solution Containing Bioactive Methanolic Extract of Sida Rhombifolia Linn (Malvaceae) for Management of Skin Abscesses.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-20)A skin abscess is a painful collection of pus that accumulates under the skin. Skin abscesses are usually bacterial infections that occur when the skin integrity is compromised with one of the main causative agents being ... -
Culture shock among undergraduate international students at Makerere University: prevalence, associated factors, and impact.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-05)Background: Understanding Culture shock existence among undergraduate international students will provide a baseline evidence upon which appropriate interventions by responsible stakeholders will be employed to reduce its ... -
Factors associated with emergency contraceptives use among female students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Introduction: Uganda has one of the most rapidly growing population in the world, where its fertility rate is among the world’s highest at 5.8 children per woman. High numbers of births, short birth intervals and early ... -
Development of an anti-acne cream containing a combination of extracts of aloe barbadensis gel and eucalyptus globulus oil.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Introduction; Acne vulgaris is a pilosebaceous unit skin disease that affects the face, back, and trunk, which have the most oil glands with the most prevalent signs being seborrhea, comedones, and inflammatory lesions. ... -
Evaluation of anti bacterial activity of ethanolic crude leaf extracts of mangifera indica L AND biden pilosa against methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus.
(Makerere University, 2019-05-23)Background: 80% of the world population depended on natural herbal medicines for primary health care. In Uganda, the National Drug Authority and policy recognized medicinal herbs as being a vital component to saving human ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with junk food consumption among students of Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2022-01-06)Background; Non-communicable diseases are an emerging global health burden and are one of the leading causes of death worldwide. 80% of the total Non communicable diseases (NCDs) deaths occur in low and middle income ... -
Chronic sorrow among HIV positive adults receiving treatment and care at Kawaala health center IV.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-04)ABSTRACT Introduction In 2020, there was an estimation of 37.7 million people living with HIV globally of which 36 million were adults and 1.7 million were children (0-14 years). About 1.5 million people became newly ... -
HIV testing preferences among Makerere university students
(Makerere University, 2022-01-05)Background: Despite efforts by the Government of Uganda to increase HIV testing especially among target priority areas and population groups such as the youth, HIV testing and counselling among the youth is still low. It ... -
Early contraceptive implants removal and its associated factors among women using implants at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Introduction. Early discontinuation of implant contraceptive methods and reasons for discontinuation remains a major concern for family planning programs and is generally higher in developing countries. This is closely ... -
Depressive symptoms and associated factors among caregivers of children with sickle cell disease attending sickle cell clinic of Mulago National Referral hospital Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-04)Introduction: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) remains a global public health burden. Each year more than 300,000 babies are born with SCD worldwide, with the highest prevalence being registered in Africa, and this predisposes ... -
Performance of Kegel’s exercise and factors influencing the practice among postnatal women at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Introduction: Kegel’s exercises (also known as pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFMEs)) involve the voluntary contraction and relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles in order to increase their tone, strength and endurance and ... -
The prevalence of undernutrition among early postpartum women and its effects on birth outcomes at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)INTRODUCTION Malnutrition including under nutrition is a widespread problem, affecting the global population at some life stage. This public health epidemic targets everyone, but the most vulnerable groups are poverty ... -
Assessing the effect of exposure to Mangifera indica extract on Staphylococcus aureus antimicrobial susceptibility.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)BACKGROUND Medicinal plants such as the Mangifera indica have been shown to have activity against bacteria, fungi and viruses and are considered safe which may result underuse or overuse of the herbal products. However ... -
Proportion and factors associated with unmet need for contraception in women 18 - 49 years at Kalerwe Market, Kampala Uganda. (unpublished undergraduate dissertation). Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Introduction: Globally, 1.1 billion women of reproductive age (15-49 years) needed contraceptive services in the year 2020. Out of these, 172 million women used no contraceptive method at all, despite their desire to avoid ... -
Needlestick injuries among clinical students at the College of Health Science, Makerere University. A cross-sectional study.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Introduction: More than 2 million occupational needle-stick injuries are sustained annually by Healthcare workers, including clinical students. Averagely, a healthcare worker in Africa suffers two to four needle stick ...
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