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Assessment of knowledge and up-take of reusable menstrual pads (rumps) among primary school girls in Buyende District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction: Research and advocacy efforts are focusing on menstrual hygiene management as a major factor in retention of girl child in school especially in poor resource settings. Plan International Uganda is supporting ... -
Assessment of knowledge attitude and practice in child feeding among mothers and caregivers of children aged 0-24 months in Kibiito Town Council, Bunyangabu District
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction: Inappropriate child feeding remains one of the major causes of malnutrition and death in children below the age of two years despite efforts at global and National level. In Africa, the problem of malnutrition ... -
Assessment of knowledge attitudes and associated factors on solid waste management among market vendors in Wandegeya Market..
(Makerere University, 2022-09-30)Solid waste management is increasingly becoming a public health burden in Uganda due to high rates of improper solid waste disposal. This problem is attributed to the increasing population, urbanization and poor solid ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice on bio-medical waste management and associated factors among waste handlers in the health care facilities in Mpigi Town Council Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Introduction. Biomedical waste is a total waste stream which is generated from the healthcare facilities during the healthcare delivery process. The waste generated from the Health care facilities (HCFs) is broadly categorized ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of sexual and reproductive health of young adults living in Buwekula Parish, Jinja City.
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Background: Young adults are one of the biggest growing populations among developing countries therefore Improving their sexual and reproductive health is one of the primary aims of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ... -
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Towards Safe Water Chain among the Community Members of Ciforo Sub-County, Adjumani District
(Makerere university, 2019-07)Though 89% of the world’s population had access to drinking water facilities, about 768 million people relied on unimproved drinking water-sources, 83% of them reside in rural areas by the end of 2013(WHO 2014). Safe water ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of human and animal health workers on the driver's of antimicrobial resistance in wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-10-07)Background: Inappropriate use of antimicrobials in humans and animals is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Both human and animal health workers prescribe antimicrobials to people and animals and provide patient ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of sanitation and hygiene in selected food establishments in Namasuba
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Historically, documented human tragedies and economic disasters due to consuming contaminated food occurred as a result of intentional or unintentional personal conduct and government failure to safeguard ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices on food safety and hygiene among students resident in Makerere University, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Foodborne illnesses have become a great concern to public health worldwide. The University students in the developing world are considered to be at high risk due to their risky behaviors and poor preparation practices ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices on the use of pesticides among the farmers in Tirinyi town council, Kibuku district - Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)ABSTRACT Background The use of a wide range of chemicals to destroy pests and weeds is an important aspect of agricultural practice in both high income, middle income and low-income countries. Undoubtedly, this has ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards solid waste management in Central Division, Fort Portal Tourism City
(Makerere University, 2022-08-07)Background Solid wastes management is increasingly becoming a critical issue of concern in newly created cities in Uganda as it is greatly associated with increasing adverse environmental health problems that greatly ... -
Assessment of menstrual hygiene management status among girls in primary schools in Mityana Municipal Council
(2019-11)Background Menstrual Hygiene Management is an under researched issue in East Africa. In low income settings, poor Menstrual Hygiene Management can cause absenteeism from school, infections and school dropouts. Menstrual ... -
Assessment of nutritional status and associated factors among children 6-59 months in Mpunge sub-county, Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Background Nutritional status is a condition of the body influenced by the diet, the levels of nutrients in the body and ability of those levels to maintain normal metabolic integrity. Normal nutritional status among ... -
Assessment of occupational safety and health among salon workers in Wandegeya, Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2021-09)Working in a salon may not seem as a high-risk profession, however the job can lead to occupational diseases, accidents and injuries. Occupational diseases like skin conditions, musculoskeletal diseases such as arthritis ... -
Assessment of operation and maintenance of water points in Kapelbyong Sub-County Kapelbyong District
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)Introduction: The functionality of water points remains a challenge in many districts of Uganda including Kapelbyong. Challenges around functionality of water points have remained despite the efforts put in place by both ... -
Assessment of the availability of facilities, hand washing practices and associated factors among refugees in Omugo Settlement, Arua District
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background: Globally, 3.5 million children die before celebrating their fifth birthday due to diarrheal diseases which can be prevented through effective hand washing practice. It is estimated that up to 62% of mortality ... -
Assessment of the factors associated with proper use of sanitation facilities in Nyakagyera Parish, Kyanamira Sub County, Kabale District
(Makerere University, 2019-11-21)Background Diarrheal diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid, resulting from poor sanitation contribute to a large burden of disease in developing countries. Safe disposal of human waste is a principal way of breaking ... -
Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of caretakers on disposal of used baby diaper in Urban slums of Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Introduction Illegal dumping of soiled baby diapers is reported to be affecting sewer systems due to blockages, which take long to biodegrade, for example disposable diapers (commonly known as pampers), sanitation ... -
Assessment of the occupational health risks and hazards related to gold mining among gold miners in Engaju Sub-county in Buhweju District
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Introduction and Background Artisanal small scale gold mines employ millions of people worldwide. However, they have been categorized as one of the most hazardous work places. In Uganda, like many other developing countries, ... -
Assessment of the status of handwashing in households of kateebwa sub county, Bunyangabu district
(Makerere University, 2021-12-15)Handwashing has been recognized as the most important,convenient and cost-effective public health measure for preventing infectious diseases. It has been found out that communities inadequately wash their hands which ...