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Molecular detection of staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli contamination in a select sample of herbal medicines sold in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction Herbal medicines are used by a large portion of the world population for their primary health care. Currently, pharmacopoeia culture and biochemical methods for regulation of HM have been adapted across the ... -
The molluscicidal effect of Jatropha Curcas ethnolic extracts against Biomphalaria vector snails
(Makerere University, 2022-09-09)General objective: To evaluate the molluscicidal effect of Jatropha curcas herb against snails of Biomphalaria species. Specific objectives: 1. To formulate ethanolic extracts from the leaves of Jatropha curcas ... -
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 ... -
Neonatal sepsis and its associated factors at St Mary’s Hospital Lacor
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Neonatal sepsis is one of the primary causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries such as Uganda. Despite this fact, there is a shortage of information on the prevalence of neonatal sepsis ... -
Nurses' lived experiences of caring for Ebola patients at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: In the context of global health emergencies, such as the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak, healthcare providers play a crucial role in managing and containing the spread of the disease. This study delved ... -
Optimization of recombinant expression of the Mycobacteria tuberculosis rhomboid protease 1 using Escherichia coli overexpression plasmid
(Makerere University, 2022-10)The mycobacteria Rhomboid proteases (1 & 2) have been identified as novel targets for drug targeting in mycobacteria giving a ray of hope for the realisation of new drug candidates for the management not only multidrug-resistant ... -
Parents and caregiver's views on compliance with immunization schedules under 5 years in Pallisa district.
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Background: There is still low level of immunisation as a result of failure to comply with immunisation schedules of children under five years which results into increased mortality from the vaccine preventable diseases. ... -
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 ... -
Patterns and factors associated with antibiotic self medication among resident undergraduate students at makerere university.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background Self-medication among university students is common globally. This has been variably attributed to; highly prevalent minor illnesses within this group that are perceived to not require professional medical ... -
Perceived impact of pharmacists’ interventions on rational use of antibiotics in hospitals in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction: Antibiotic resistance (AMR) is a threat to global health. A major driving factor for AMR is irrational use of antibiotics in hospitals. Involvement of pharmacists in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs ... -
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 ... -
Perceptions and practices for interprofessional clinical education among students during clinical placements at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Background: Interprofessional education occurs when two or more professions learn from each other to improve healthcare outcomes. Studies have indicated that good interprofessional education leads to better interprofessional ... -
Perceptions and practices towards Covid-19 vaccination among women attending maternal health services in Uganda Police Health Centre III, Nsambya, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-03-28)Background: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome-corona virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and continues to create a public health crisis in the world. Vaccines are ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Prevalance and factors associated with uncorrected refractive errors among children of 13-17 years of age in Mayuge District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-07-27)Background: Uncorrected refractive errors (URE) are the leading cause of avoidable blindness among children worldwide, making the comparison of prevalence of uncorrected refractive errors among children in Uganda a topic ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of visual impairment among children attending primary schools in Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Introduction Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment of which half or more are preventable or correctable. Uncorrected refractive error remains the major cause of visual impairment ... -
Prevalence and associated factors with analgesic self- medication among the elderly patients attending the Out-patient Department Mulago National Referral hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-19)There is a high prevalence of analgesic self-medication in Uganda although there is sparse data about the prevalence of analgesic self-medication in the elderly, the high practice predisposes the respondents to serious ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with crossover use of human anti-microbials in livestock in Buikwe District
(Makerere University, 2022-08-08)Introduction: Use of human antibiotics to treat animals, increase production and prevent disease is a common practice in the livestock industry and has been associated with anti-microbial resistance, a global health ...