School of Health Sciences (Health-Sciences) Collection: Recent submissions
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Prevalence and motivations for use of skin lightening agents among undergraduate female students in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021)Background: The practice of skin lightening among the general population especially women is a major public health concern world-wide. The use of these skin lightening agents (SLAs) is associated with various dermatological ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the rate and factors influencing initiation and completion of isoniazid preventive therapy among HIV patients at Naguru Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021)Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common opportunistic infection and the leading cause of death in people living with HIV (PLHIV). People living with HIV are at a higher risk of TB infection and disease compared to those without ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with self medication among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-12-18)Background Self-medication is the use of drugs to treat self-diagnosed disorders or symptoms or the intermittent or continued use of a prescribed drug for chronic or recurrent diseases or symptoms. Age, educational level, ... -
Development of herbal cream containing a Methanolic Leaf Extract of Nicotiana Tabacum against Vaginal Candidiasis
(Makerere University, 2021-12-15)Background: Vaginal candidiasis affects about 75% of women at least once in their lifetime, especially during child bearing age. Recurrent vaginal candidiasis is a common cause of morbidity in women in all ages. The current ... -
Assessment of prescribing patterns and access to medicines for the management of sickle cell disease at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2020-11-27)Background Sickle cell disease is a public health concern and about 5% of the World's population carries genes responsible for haemoglobinopathies. Uganda is ranked fifth with sickle burden in Africa, with over 25000 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Acceptability of prescription and use of long acting injectable PrEP among health workers and key populations at the MARPI and KCCA clinics providing HIV prevention services
(Makerere University, 2021-06)Background:HIV is still a major public health concern, with are over 32.2–38.8 million HIV-positive cases globally and 71% of these live in Sub-Saharan with Uganda having a prevalence of 6.2% among adults. Pre Exposure ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of the visual status of Kampala-based truck drivers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12-01)The study to evaluate the visual status of Kampala-based truck drivers in Uganda was conducted in Kampala district. This targeted heavy truck drivers that had their stages within the boundaries of Kampala district. 371 ... -
Development of herbal antihelmintic syrup from an aqueous extract of shoots of oxygonum sinuatum and hewittia sublobata against strongyloides stercoralis
(Makerere University, 2021-12-16)Background: Strongyloides stercoralis is a tiny parasitic, soil-transmitted nematode that affects particularly the small intestine in humans and causes a disease known as strongyloidiasis. These worms affect between 30 and ... -
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, 2022-10)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 ...