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Willingness to receive mobile text message reminders for antenatal re-attendance by mothers at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: Incorporation of m-Health forms like short messaging system (SMS) into antenatal care (ANC) delivery can improve antenatal care uptake in low and middle income countries (LMICs) such as Uganda. However, there ... -
Medication adherence, out of pocket expenditures and their association among patients with sickle cell disease attending SCD clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024)Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a significant global health concern, particularly prevalent in Africa and Latin America, with rising incidences and prevalence rates. The burden of SCD extends beyond its medical challenges, ... -
COVID-19 vaccine knowledge' attitudes, practices, and associated factors among healthcare workersin Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)BACKGROUND: Immunization has been so far seen as an important strategy for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 vaccination was recently launched in Uganda, with prioritization to healthcare workers and individuals ... -
Knowledge,attitude, and chemical safety practices among caregivers of children in Kampala city; a mixed methods study
(Makerere University, 2024)Household chemical products are widely used and these pose potential risks to young children due to accidental exposure and associated adverse effects. Despite caregivers being primarily responsible for ensuring the safety, ... -
Knowledge, perceptions and practices of caregivers on prevention of unintentional home injuries among children under five in Kisenyi Slum, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Unintentional Injuries is a global public health burden affecting mostly low-and middle- income countries like Uganda. Children under five living in urban slum areas are more at risk due to unsafe housing ... -
Food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices among food handlers in Yumbe Town Council, Yumbe District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Food safety is an important public health issue given that it can lead to food-borne illnesses and disease outbreaks. Food borne illnesses occur as a result of consumption of contaminated foods, which may be due to a variety ... -
Design and optimizing of primers used to detect Rv2094c gene in mycobacterium tuberculosis species H3RV following molecular analysis of PCR at the molecular laboratory of MakCHS
(Makerere University, 2024)Mycobacterium tuberculosis is one of the well-known respiratory pathogens for human tuberculosis which persists as a persistent public health threat and statistical models have it documented that on a global scale, ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on menstrual hygiene management among Makerere University students residing in hostels in Wandegeya, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Despite the increase in awareness on menstrual hygiene management (MHM) over the years, poor MHM practices remain prevalent among girls in learning institutions including universities. Poor MHM arises from inadequate ... -
Primer design and optimization for the amplification of RV1337 genes among Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates obtained from the Mycobacteriology Laboratory at MakBRC
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Worldwide, Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes more deaths than any other single microbial agent with approximately one-third of the world’s population being infected with this organism. It is estimated that nearly 2 billion ... -
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices on waste water management among car washers in washing bays in Kampala Central Division, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Following both the population and finances of the country Uganda, many people are opting to have better means of transport which increased the number of vehicles being imported into the country and also put ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on eye strain among students at School of Law, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The pervasive integration of digital technology in contemporary society has led to increased screen time, causing a rise in eye strain as a result of use of digital devices among various populations. This ... -
Histological types of malignant salivary gland tumors and their associated demographic factors as seen at Makerere University Pathology Core Reference Laboratory
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The 5th edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumors describes 21 malignant epithelial neoplasms. These tumors pose a challenge to diagnosis and treatment due to their high degree of ... -
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 ...
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