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Assessing the knowledge of risk factors for most common cancers in Uganda and the practices for cancer risk reduction among residents of Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background: The number of cases of cancer in Uganda is rising on a yearly basis. Studies carried out in Uganda and in other third world countries reveal low knowledge on some known risk factors for cancer and no studies ... -
Prevalence and predictors of emergency contraceptive use among female undergraduate students of Makerere university Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2021-11)INTRODUCTION University students have a history of different risky sexual behaviours and more than 20% do not use any method of contraception a phenomenon that exposes them to unintended pregnancies which affects their ... -
Patients knowledge about prescribed antimicrobial drugs at the outpatient department Naguru hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction Patients‟ knowledge of prescribed medication is a crucial indicator of patient care and it is essential for rational medication use and good therapeutic outcomes. Knowledge of prescribed drugs is also ... -
Knowledge of mothers and nutrition status of children aged 6-59 months in Kahoora division, Hoima district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12-15)Introduction: In Uganda, malnutrition among children under 5 years of age remains high with 28.9% of children stunted and is responsible for 40% of deaths among children. Malnutrition has been associated with the knowledge ... -
Use of herbal medicine by caregivers in the management of children with sickle cell disease in Mulago National Referral Hospital - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)ABSTRACT Introduction: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited chronic disease and remains a global public health threat. Studies have reported use of complementary and alternative medicines in chronic diseases such ... -
Perspectives and experiences of counselors regarding parental HIV disclosure of their HIV status to children
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Background: Parental HIV disclosure is a challenging task for parents living with HIV due to stigma shame and fear of unknown responses from children. Counselors usually offer guidance and counseling on such sensitive ... -
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Patient Counseling for Diabetes Mellitus Patients by Dispensers in Community Pharmacies in Kampala
(Makerere, 2019-05-22)ABSTRACT Background Diabetes is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although medication counseling and interventions by dispensers have been found to support the management of diabetes mellitus, ... -
Transactional sex and risk sexual behaviors among female undergraduate students at Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2019-06-28)Background: Transactional sex (TS) is a common practice among young people leading to various forms of risky behaviors that may increase the burden of sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions ... -
Invitro assessment of antibacterial activity of a combination of cloxacillin and an extract of tithonia diversifolia flowers against MRSA.
(Makerere University, 2019-05-16)ABSTRACT. Introduction. Staphylococcus aureus is a very common pathogen implicated in causing hospital acquired infections including skin, soft tissues, respiratory, bone, joint and cardiovascular diseases. The pathogen ... -
Effectiveness of community client-led art delivery on people living with HIV at Buwambo Health Centre IV Wakiso District.
(Makerere University, 2019-06-17)ABSTRACT Background: There is a 21% and 26-30% Loss to follow up cases in the first 6 months and first two years of treatment respectively in Uganda, ultimately leading to low retention levels of HIV patients on treatment. ... -
In vitro asseement of the anti bacterial activity of ethanolic aeriel part extract of momordica foetida extract on the armpit flora
(makerere, 2019-04-23)ABSTRACT. Momordica foetida is a perennial herb with creamy flowers with reddish or orange center and having both female and male flowers on same plant. The fruit is bright orange with prickles on a beautiful ... -
Perspectives and experiences of counselors regarding parental disclosure of their HIV status to children.
(Makerere University, 2019-10-14)Background: Parental HIV disclosure is a challenging task for parents living with HIV due to stigma shame and fear of unknown responses from children. Counselors usually offer guidance and counseling on such sensitive ... -
Perceived riskof acquiring infections and practices of infection prevention among family caregivers of patients with hiv/aids and TB at Hoima regional refferal hospital, Hoima district.
(Makerere University, 2019-09-12)Background: Caregivers play an essential role in patient care within healthcare facilitiesand home based care in Uganda through provision of physical, social economic, emotional and other forms of support services like ... -
Assesment of knowledge, attitudes and practices on adverse drug reaction reporting in retail community pharmacies in kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-05-22)ABSTRACT Background; Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are scantly reported with poor contribution by healthcare professionals worldwide and in particular in developing countries. The aim of this study was to assess the ... -
PREVALPrevalence and predictors of adverse drug reactios to first line antiretroviral therapy among adolescents at iss Clinic-Mbarara regional referral hospital.
(Makerere University, 2019-05-24)ABSTRACT Background: HIV/AIDs remains a major threat to the health sector impacting negatively on the social and economic development of the community. With the advent of HAART there has been a reduction on AIDs related ... -
PREVALENCE AND FORMS OF WORK PLACE ABUSE AMONG NURSES AND MIDWIVES WORKING WITHIN AND AROUND KAMPALA.
(2019-05)Introduction. Globally work place abuse has been documented among nurses and midwives and its associated with decrease in the quality of nursing care provided in hospitals. However, there is limited information and data ... -
Assessment of inventory management in a public hospital and a private not for profit hospita in Uganda: A case of Kawolo Hospital and ST. Francis hospital Nsambya
(Makerere, 2019-05-22)ABSTRACT Introduction. Proper inventory management is key to ensuring effective and sustainable health care provision through appropriate handling of medicines and health supplies. To ensure effective systems in Uganda, ... -
Development of a tlc method for control of tetracycline residues in milk sold for consumption in kawempe division
(Makerere, 2019-05-23)ABSTACT Background:The intensification of animal production has necessitated the raising levels of antimicrobial use in production, with consequent presence of residues in animal related products. The rising levels of ... -
IUD CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY AT THE FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC OF NAKASEKE GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Uganda has a high Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) of 343 per 100000 live births. This could be due to unwanted pregnancies thus leading to major complications such as abortions, hemorrhage. However, to reverse this high ... -
Factors associated with HIV related stigma among adults from fishing communities around lake George, Kasese district
(Makerere University, 2019-06)HIV- related stigma has been identified as a key obstacle to diagnosis of HIV, linkage to care, retention in care, adherence to ART and achieving viral suppression, the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals as well as ending the pandemic ...
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