Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) Collection by Issue Date "2020-10"
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Awareness, attitudes and practices regarding contraceptive use among young women working in the informal sector in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Introduction: As the world’s population of 15-24-year-old young women grows beyond 600 million, countries need to address the increasing demand for modern contraception services and information that address their specific ... -
Determinants for PPE use and Rest at work in prevention of occupational health hazards among hairdressing salon workers in Nansana Division
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Background: Hairdressing is one of the rapidly expanding small scale businesses. Hairdressers in Uganda contribute to the 85.0% of the workers in the informal sector. These are exposed to chemicals through inhalation and ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of food handlers on food hygiene and food safety in Pece division, Gulu municipality, Gulu district
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Introduction Food borne illness outbreaks is a challenge globally affecting both the developed and developing countries negatively. Approximately 2 million fatal cases of food borne illness occur every year globally. ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards seat belt usage among taxi drivers in Kampala old taxi park, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Introduction: Road traffic accident is increasing and becoming public health burden worldwide. About 1.24 million people die each year on the world's roads and between 20 and 50 million sustain nonfatal injuries. Road ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and barriers to utilization of reusable sanitary pads by primary school girls aged 9-19 years in Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Background: In Mubende District, there are a lot of challenges to the Primary School girls in access and affordability of menstrual hygiene products. This includes lack of proper sanitation infrastructure both in Schools ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Occupational Health Hazards Among Employees of Uganda Breweries Limited in Luzira Parish, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Introduction: Globally, occupational health hazards are a major cause of injuries, accidents and diseases which has become an important public health issue leading to a greater economic burden for countries. Uganda Breweries ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in secondary schools in Pingire Sub-County, Serere District
(Makerere University, 2020-10)There has been an increase in awareness on menstruation and its management over the years but poor menstrual hygiene practices remain prevalent. Many adolescent girls in middle and low income countries still face so many ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in secondary schools in Pingire sub-county, Serere District
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Background There has been an increase in awareness on menstruation and its management over the years but poor menstrual hygiene practices remain prevalent. Many adolescent girls in middle and low income countries still ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding modern contraceptive uptake among women aged 18 to 49 years in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Introduction: Despite the many forms of modern methods of contraception which are available today and the different strategies implemented by the Ministry of Health to address the availability of modern contraception, ...