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Exclusive breastfeeding knowledge and its determinants among new mothers at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) refers to the practice of feeding a baby on only breast milk for the first six months of life. The practice is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the ... -
Factors affecting community health worker’s services delivery in Okwerodot Subcounty, Kole District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Uganda have a vital role in improving access to essential healthcare services and expanding their coverage. Their efforts have significantly contributed to reducing the ... -
Factors affecting personal protective equipment use among garbage collectors in Kawempe division in Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-03)Background Garbage collectors are exposed to a variety of physical and health risks and hazards at their workplaces especially if the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is not embraced, resulting into injuries ... -
Factors affecting the use of family planning among women of reproductive age in Nampanga Parish, Bukiyi Subcounty, Sironko district
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Family planning has a direct influence on women’s health, well-being as well as on the consequence of each pregnancy. Many studies about family planning use have been conducted to find out how effective family planning ... -
Factors associated with acceptance of indoor residual spraying in Amac Sub County, Lira District
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Introduction Malaria is a major public health problem associated with slow socio-economic development and poverty and the most frequently reported disease at both public and private health facilities in Uganda. Indoor ... -
Factors associated with adherence to infection prevention and control measures among health care workers in Mbale city
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Introduction Healthcare-acquired infections are significant causes of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients worldwide. The World Health Organisation estimates that the proportion of injections given with ... -
Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding of infants aged 0-6 months among mothers in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala Capital City Authority
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Back ground: Exclusive breast feeding for the first six months plays a great role in preventing infant morbidity and mortality. Mothers stop breast feeding soon after resuming work and they need supportive national policies ... -
Factors associated with persistent poor solid waste management in Industrial City Division, Mbale City
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Poor solid waste management is still a great challenge being faced by urban authorities in Uganda including Industrial division, Mbale city. This is witnessed by existence of heaps of the accumulated solid ... -
Factors associated with stunting among pre-primary children aged 3 to 5 years, in Rwamwanja Refugee Camp, Kamwenge District
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction / Background The prevalence of stunting in Uganda has been estimated at 29% and still remains high. This is worsened in vulnerable populations like those living in refugee settlement. Stunting is responsible ... -
Factors associated with use of Personal Protective Equipment among temporary construction workers in Makindye division, Kampala
(2019-10-07)Background: In Low and Middle-Income Countries, temporary construction workers suffer majority of the construction-related injuries due to lack of or improper use of personal protective equipment. In Uganda, there is limited ... -
Factors influencing drowning on Lake Tanganyika: Rumonge Province, Burundi.
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction: Drowning is a serious and neglected public health threat, annually claiming the lives of 360.000 people worldwide, making it the world’s third leading cause of unintentional injury mortality with the African ... -
Factors influencing household willingness to pay for improved water supply in Bardege –Layibi division, Gulu city, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-25)Introduction: There is an increasing need to ensure the sustainability of improved water supply in urban areas of Uganda and this can be enhanced through the revenue generated from consumers to support the service providers. ... -
Factors influencing metal welders’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at metal workshops in Southern division, Jinja city, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06-20)Introduction: The welding industry entails several hazardous activities including lifting heavy machinery, cutting, polishing, and joining of metal parts. These processes expose metal welders to enormous chemical, physical ... -
Factors influencing the occurrence of occupational injuries among building construction workers in Mukono Municipality.
(2019-12-18)Introduction: Construction work is one of the leading sources of occupational injuries and fatalities worldwide. Injuries are more prevalent in construction industry than in other industries due to the many hazardous ... -
Fire outbreak management, functionality and preparedness among students at the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-09-20)Introduction: 600 fires were reported in Uganda in the first months of 2021, putting the country on course for a more than 40% rise over 2020.The most common causes of fires are heating equipment, electrical and lighting ... -
Food intake in Uganda’s Upcoming Townships: A Case Study of Nkoma-Katalyeba Town Council, Kamwenge District.
(Makerere University, 2020-02-07)Background Ugandan government created over 250 new town councils earlier this year (Atwiine, 2018) and this change is assumed to cause many changes in terms of household income, welfare and food security. This would then ... -
Food safety and hygiene knowledge, attitudes and practices among food handlers in Pader town council, Pader district
(Makerere University, 2022-01-13)Background: Food borne diseases contribute to 14% of the national disease burden in Uganda. In Pader Town Council, at least 100 cases of food borne disease incidences are reported monthly among both adults and children. ... -
The functionality and maintenance of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities at government aided schools in Kole South County, Kole District – Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06-29)Introduction: Properlymaintained and functional water, sanitation and hygiene(WASH) facilities inschools are important components that aid to avoid or reduce on sanitation and waterrelated diseases amongst learners hence ... -
Hand hygiene knowledge, attitude and practices among school children in Northern division, Mbale city.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-24)Background: Hand hygiene is very important in preventing outbreak of diarrheal diseases in primary schools. The effective of hand hygiene depend on the knowledge, attitude, and practices of students towards hand hygiene. ... -
Hand hygiene practices and compliance among healthcare workers in Maruzi health sub district, Apac district
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction:Hand hygiene has been found to be the most effective methods of preventing healthcare associated infections.This study sought to assess factors influencing hand hygiene practices and compliance among healthcare ...