School of Health Sciences (Health-Sciences) Collection: Recent submissions
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Development of a Topical Solution Containing Bioactive Methanolic Extract of Sida Rhombifolia Linn (Malvaceae) for Management of Skin Abscesses.
(Makerere University, 2022-05-20)A skin abscess is a painful collection of pus that accumulates under the skin. Skin abscesses are usually bacterial infections that occur when the skin integrity is compromised with one of the main causative agents being ... -
Culture shock among undergraduate international students at Makerere University: prevalence, associated factors, and impact.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-05)Background: Understanding Culture shock existence among undergraduate international students will provide a baseline evidence upon which appropriate interventions by responsible stakeholders will be employed to reduce its ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Evaluation of anti bacterial activity of ethanolic crude leaf extracts of mangifera indica L AND biden pilosa against methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus.
(Makerere University, 2019-05-23)Background: 80% of the world population depended on natural herbal medicines for primary health care. In Uganda, the National Drug Authority and policy recognized medicinal herbs as being a vital component to saving human ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with junk food consumption among students of Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2022-01-06)Background; Non-communicable diseases are an emerging global health burden and are one of the leading causes of death worldwide. 80% of the total Non communicable diseases (NCDs) deaths occur in low and middle income ... -
Chronic sorrow among HIV positive adults receiving treatment and care at Kawaala health center IV.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-04)ABSTRACT Introduction In 2020, there was an estimation of 37.7 million people living with HIV globally of which 36 million were adults and 1.7 million were children (0-14 years). About 1.5 million people became newly ... -
HIV testing preferences among Makerere university students
(Makerere University, 2022-01-05)Background: Despite efforts by the Government of Uganda to increase HIV testing especially among target priority areas and population groups such as the youth, HIV testing and counselling among the youth is still low. It ... -
Early contraceptive implants removal and its associated factors among women using implants at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Introduction. Early discontinuation of implant contraceptive methods and reasons for discontinuation remains a major concern for family planning programs and is generally higher in developing countries. This is closely ... -
Depressive symptoms and associated factors among caregivers of children with sickle cell disease attending sickle cell clinic of Mulago National Referral hospital Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-04)Introduction: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) remains a global public health burden. Each year more than 300,000 babies are born with SCD worldwide, with the highest prevalence being registered in Africa, and this predisposes ... -
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 ... -
The prevalence of undernutrition among early postpartum women and its effects on birth outcomes at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)INTRODUCTION Malnutrition including under nutrition is a widespread problem, affecting the global population at some life stage. This public health epidemic targets everyone, but the most vulnerable groups are poverty ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Women’s perspectives on prevention measures of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus at the Antenatal Clinic, Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-14)Introduction: Globally, diabetes in pregnancy is a neglected cause of maternal morbidity with one in every six pregnancies being affected by GDM. This condition is among the predisposing factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus. ... -
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. ... -
Infection prevention and control: knowledge and practices among environmental support staff at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere university, 2022-02-03)Introduction: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is everyone’s responsibility within the hospital facility. Studies in IPC have been done among Health workers, leaving out the Environmental Support Staff (ESS) who are ... -
A survey on visual impairment amongst long route bus drivers to and from Kampala Capital City, Kampala district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)This study was a survey on visual impairment amongst long route bus drivers to and from Kampala capital city, in Kampala district, Uganda. Uncorrected Refractive errors are an important cause of visual impairment in many ... -
Prevalence, management and outcomes of postpartum hemorrhage in women delivering in Arua Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019)Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) is commonly defined as a blood loss of 500 ml or more within 24 hours after birth(WHO, 2014). Globally, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality(Say et al., 2014). ...