Browsing School of Health Sciences (Health-Sciences) Collection by Issue Date "2020-11"
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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 ... -
Awareness and perceptions with regards to evidence based practice among nurses and midwives in Mulago and Kawempe National Referral Hospital- Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction: Integration of evidence based practice in nursing and midwifery increases patient satisfaction, patient safety and reduced length of hospital stay, which all contribute to better patient outcomes and improved ... -
Development of a herbal suspension containing methanolic leaf extracts of Aspilia africana for management of peptic ulcer
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Peptic Ulcer disease still remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide with a significant burden in low- and middle-income countries. Several studies to evaluate the antiulcer effect of aspilia Africana ... -
Diet and fluid regulations: knowledge, practices, and challenges among patients with chronic kidney disease at Mulago National Referral Hospital-Kiruddu
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background; Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a slow, progressive irreversible deterioration in renal function. Effective management of CKD depends largely on patients engaging with their diet and fluid regulation. In Uganda, ... -
Knowledge and compliance to guidelines of preparing 0.5% disinfectant solution among health workers in health facilities of Mukono Municipality
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction: In Uganda, the recommended standard concentration for disinfecting and decontamination is 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (jik) solution. Its preparation requires following certain operating procedures. However, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of non-adherence to prescribed antihypertensive medication and associated factors among out patients at Uganda Heart Institute
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background: Hypertension is a major public health problem both in the developed and developing countries, but with a much bigger burden in developing countries including the Sub Saharan Africa. Non-adherence to pharmacological ... -
Satisfaction with emergency care services among patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background:Worldwide, ill and injured people die daily due to lack effective, timely prehospital and emergency care. Evidence shows that patient satisfaction is closely related to effective provision of emergency medical ...