Browsing School of Health Sciences (Health-Sciences) Collection by Issue Date "2021-12"
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Adherence to guidelines of managing peptic ulcer disease at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is defined as the mucosal break of the upper gastrointestinal tract due to acid peptic digestion which results in ulcer formation that extends beyond the muscularis mucosae into the ... -
Assessing availability of oral morphine controls and effects of oral morphine self-medication on quality of life of caregivers and sickle cell patients at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background. Oral morphine diversion is a potential threat to the quality of life of sickle cell patients and their caregivers. It is also pertinent to study the existing internal controls regarding oral morphine use and ... -
Assessing knowledge and perceptions towards the covid-19 vaccine among the community of kalerwe-besina slum
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The corona virus disease-2019 (Covid-19) caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome-corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on the 11th March 2020. Since then, ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of quality of alcohol based hand sanitizer brands available on the market in Kampala District during the Covid-19 pandemic
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, hand sanitization is one of the key public health practices prescribed to prevent and control COVID-19 transmission and infection. Following this outbreak, so many hand sanitizer manufacturing ... -
Cost of illness analysis for typhoid patients in Bwaise subcounty
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Typhoid affects approximately 27 million people annually of whom 277,000 succumb to the disease and 5.6 billion people are at risk of infection globally. Recent studies on typhoid have focused on epidemiology, risk ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Factors influencing farmers' choice of method for controlling east coast fever in Kiruhura District
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The study investigated the factors influencing the farmers’ choice of method for controlling the East Coast Fever in Kiruhura district. The independent variable of the study was factors influencing the farmers choice of ... -
In- vitro assessment of the antimicrobial activity of a combination of methanolic extracts of Acacia Nilotica and Ziziphus Mauritiana against streptococcus pneumoniae
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background: In Uganda, Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the most important causes of morbidity, with a prevalence of 45.9%. Many communities are currently resorting to traditional medicine for primary health care. Plants ... -
In-vitro assessment of the antimicrobial activity of a combination of methanolic extracts of Acacia nilotica and Ziziphus mauritiana against streptococcus pneumoniae
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background: In Uganda, Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the most important causes of morbidity, with a prevalence of 45.9%. Many communities are currently resorting to traditional medicine for primary health care. Plants ... -
The knowledge, attitude, and practices of emergency contraceptive pill among female Makerere University students
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background: Many university students indulge in early sex and are reluctant to use contraception and this leads to a great risk of unwanted pregnancy among the university girls. Considering that many of these students have ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with the use of human antibiotic formulations in commercial poultry farming in Nansana municipality, Uganda
(KATONGOLE COLLINE, ODOI YONA AND KAGUSURU SUZAN, 2021-12)Use of human antibiotic drug formulations in poultry and other livestock could contribute significantly to the development and spread of antibiotic resistance. Indiscriminate and irrational use of antibiotics in livestock ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of non-communicable diseases among HIV/AIDS patients on anti-retroviral therapy at Mukono General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)INTRODUCTION Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has changed the course of HIV/AIDS by enabling patients to live longer, raising concern of the co-existence of HIV with other chronic illnesses, notably non-communicable diseases ... -
The prevalence of heamatoncology deviations among adult patients with cancer, A study at Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with over 18 million new cases and 9.6 million cancer deaths estimated to have occurred in 2018. Hematological deviations are among the most common ... -
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 ... -
Self-management for HIV among people living with HIV/AIDS accessing care at Kiswa Health Centre III, Kampala Central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Introduction: Effective and sustainable self-management programs are essential to ensure optimal uptake of medical, physical, emotional, and psychological recommendations in people living with chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS. ...