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Factors influencing eating behaviours among undergraduate students pursuing health sciences at Makerere University.
(2024-04-08)Introduction Data on eating habits of students pursuing health sciences is scarce. This study assessed the prevalence of unhealthy eating behaviours and identified its associated factors among students pursuing health ... -
Assessing the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding use of modern contraception among undergraduate students at Makerere University, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-03)Various studies done among university students still show low uptake and use of modern contraceptives despite the many forms of modern contraceptives that are available today, with mass campaigns aimed at educating these ... -
Food hygiene knowledge, attitudes and practices of care givers with malnourished children in Mwanamugimu nutrition unit of Mulago National Referral Hospital and Kisenyi Health Centre IV.
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Food hygiene is usually neglected when it comes to control of diarrheal infections and yet malnourished children with diarrhea have been shown to have lower chances of survival than their counterparts without diarrhea. The ... -
Knowledge attitudes and practices on fire safety and its prevention among resident students in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-03)Fire remains a public health concern globally (Adeleye, 2020). Large numbers of injuries and deaths are registered annually by the World Health Organization (WHO), the larger percentage of these occurring in developing ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with poor pharmaceutical waste disposal practices among households in Nansana Municipality Wakiso District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The rising demand for pharmaceuticals due to aging population and emerging diseases, raises concerns about improper disposal of pharmaceutical wastes (PW). PW lacks clear guidelines, contributing to environmental pollution ... -
Assessment of the quality of pre-hospital care and road crash attributes for victims admitted at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Road traffic crashes are a significant cause of death and injuries globally, resulting into high tolls of preventable deaths and injuries among various road users with the most affected group being the productive age group ... -
Hand hygiene knowledge, attitudes and practices among healthcare workers in Pader town council, Pader district
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Hand hygiene compliance is low mainly in developing countries like Uganda which is associated with a higher incidence of health care acquired infections. The incidences are exacerbated by other factors like ... -
Awareness, attitudes and practices of menstrual hygiene among primary school girls at Bududa primary school, Bududa district
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Menstrual hygiene and its related practices are greatly influenced by the type of information received by the girls. In Uganda, especially in rural areas, girls struggle to find clean water for cleaning, access ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding oral hygiene among primary school children in Kalaki Town Council, Kalaki District Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Oral health issues, particularly dental caries and periodontitis, are a significant public health concern. Poor oral hygiene can lead to these conditions, resulting in tooth loss, disability, and compromised oral health. ... -
A study to investigate sources, knowledge and mitigation measures of noise pollution in Nankulabye Town, Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Background: The occurrence of noise pollution has emerged as a critical environmental challenge, particularly in urban settings such as Nankulabye. The town's diverse blend of residential and commercial activities leads ... -
Knowledge and attitudes of health workers towards provision of basic palliative care services at Kamuli General and Kamuli Mission Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Despite the high burden of life-threatening illnesses, such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other non-communicable diseases in Uganda, annually only 11% of the estimated 500,000 Ugandans have access to palliative care with majority ... -
Assessment of the proportion of livestock farmers who observe cross-over antibiotic withdrawal periods and factors contributing to its non-observance in Arua district
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Livestock is an important sector of agriculture in Uganda. The cattle farmers are challenged with numerous pests and diseases mostly tick-borne diseases. They manage these diseases with veterinary drugs whose ... -
Comprehensive knowledge of post-exposure prophylaxis among Makerere University students residing in Mary Stuart, Complex and University Hall of residence, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Human immunodeficiency virus remains a major global health burden affecting over 39.0 million (33.1-45.7million) people across the world by the end of the year 2022 with 1.3 million (1-1.7 million) newly infected ... -
The prevalence and patterns of fatal traumatic head injuries at an urban public hospital; a retrospective postmortem examination study at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2024)ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant public health concern globally, with a substantial burden in low- and middle-income countries like Uganda. Despite its severity, TBI remains understudied ... -
Willingness to use long-acting Cabotegravir and associated factors among female undergraduate students at Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15-24 account for 59% of new HIV infections in 2022, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing a significant burden. Female university students are part of this high-risk population. HIV ... -
Prevalence and patterns of common eye diseases affecting adults in Busia Village, Katanga Zone, in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023-07)To establish the prevalence and patterns of common eye diseases affecting adults in Busia village, Katanga zone, in Kampala city. The eye is one of the most vital sense organs responsible for the sense of vision. Diseases ... -
Health care providers experiences of caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender clients at a sexual and reproductive healthcare clinic in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Background: LGBTQ individuals often encounter negative experiences when seeking medical assistance, resulting in unmet healthcare needs and poorer health outcomes. Research in other countries has shown that healthcare ... -
Assessing levels of solid waste management implementation plans/systems in health facilities in Rubaga Division, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The demand and need for the establishment and improvement in the levels of implementation of these solid waste management systems in the different institutions in Kampala City is on an increase. This is due to the increase ... -
Occupational health hazards among meat handlers in Kagadi town council abbatoirs
(Makerere University, 2024-03)Occupational hazards and health risks are a significant concern for meat handlers in Kagadi Town Council. These workers are exposed to a variety of work-related physical and biological hazards that can significantly impact ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards Long Lasting Insecticidal Net (LLIN) use for malaria control among households in Ndejje town council, Luwero district
(Makerere University, 2024-04)The prevalence of malaria in endemic sub-Saharan African countries has reduced by 50% between 2001 and 2015, which has been attributed to the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). Despite this evidence, their use ...
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