College of Health Sciences (CHS): Recent submissions
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Prevalence of nitrofurantoin resistance in Escherichia Coli isolates from urinary samples analysed in Makerere Microbiology Laboratory from 2020 to 2023
(Makerere University, 2024)BACKGROUND: The prevalence of antibiotic resistance in urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a significant public health concern worldwide. Nitrofurantoin is commonly used as a first-line treatment ... -
Assessment of pretreatment setup variation in cervical cancer patients undergoing conformal radiation therapy
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: The principal of radiotherapy in the 3D era is to eradicate tumor cells contained in the gross tumor volume (GTV) with a margin of subclinical disease in the clinical target volume (CTV) while sparing surrounding ... -
Antimicrobial resistance profiles of Klebsiella Pneumoniae at Clinical Microbiology Laboratory of Makerere College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a frequent nosocomial pathogen. It has also emerged as an agent of severe community-acquired infections, including pyogenic liver abscess, pneumonia, and meningitis. The beta-lactam ... -
Factors associated with health-seeking behavior among households of Bulo Village, Bulo Sub County
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Majority of Ugandans have poor health-seeking behavior especially those residing in rural areas. This results in delayed and wrong diagnoses which increases the cost of care, mortality and complications. ... -
Factors associated with risky sexual behaviour among older people aged 36 years and greater residing in Sendawula Zone, Lubaga Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Introduction; Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in old age have been noted to be on high globally despite the various interventions to prevent HIV infections worldwide. Risky sexual behaviour in form of having ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards occupational safety and health measures among petroleum station workers in Mbale City, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: The rapid growth of the global population coupled with a surge in the automobile sector has elevated the demand for petrol leading to increased exposure of the occupationally -exposed personnel to highly noxious ... -
Development of a cream with anti-bacterial activity from a combination of extracts of citrus sinensis and melaleuca alternifolia on staphylococcus aureus the furuncle causing bacteria.
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction Furuncles are painful, swollen, often pus filled bumps on the skin associated with inflammation of the hair follicle and its surroundings. Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, a species of Staphylococci often the ... -
Perceived barriers and facilitators towards early initiation of antenatal care among pregnant women attending antenatal care services at Kawaala HCIV
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Around 830 women are dying every day due to complications during pregnancy or childbirth. The cause of maternal mortality in developing countries is mostly due to poor accessibility to maternal health ... -
Assessing the adherence by health workers to treatment guidelines for uncomplicated malaria in public health facilities in Tororo District
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction: Malaria remains the most common public health problem in Uganda, which ranks 3rd globally with malaria accounting for 30% to 50% of outpatient visits and 15% to 20% of hospital admissions with average economic ... -
Assessment of challenges faced by Makerere University College of Health Sciences radiography students during clinical practice
(Makerere university, 2024)Background: Radiography is the science of using ionizing and non-ionizing radiations to view gross anatomy of the body for diagnostic purposes . However, The education of radiography in Africa has lagged behind the rest ... -
Comparative dosimetric study: evaluating intensity-modulated radiation therapy and 3D-Conformal radiation therapy for locally advanced cervical cancer
(Makerere University, 2024-05)BACKGROUND: External beam radiotherapy and chemotherapy have become the standard of care in the management of locally advanced cervical cancer disease. Traditional 2-dimensional radiotherapy, employing a cobalt 60 radioactive ... -
Assessment of awareness and practice of undergraduate medical radiography students towards tele radiology
(Makerere, 2024-05)Introduction: Tele radiology is defined as electronic transmission of radiological images from one geographical location to another for purpose of interpretation or consultation. Tele radiology is the most widely practiced ... -
Perceptions of Makerere University undergraduate radiography students on clinical rotations in Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2024-05-21)Introduction: Clinical rotations are an integral component of the radiography programs worldwide as it is a practice-based profession and the effectiveness of clinical training is responsible for the competency level ... -
Views of Makerere University Radiography students in third and fourth year on the implementation of internship after accomplishing their four-year bachelors’ degree.
(Makerere University, 2024-05-20)Makerere University Radiography students currently do not have internship as part of their programme despite the fact that other medical courses such as Medicine and Surgery have an ongoing programme for internship after ... -
Factors Influencing Underutilization Of Ultrasound Scan At Gulu Regional Referral Hospital (GRRH).
(Makerere University, 2024-05)An ultrasound scan is a diagnostic imaging technique based on the application of ultrasound waves. It is used to create an image of internal body structures and organs and its aim is often to find a source of a disease or ... -
Awareness of female students about breast self-examination
(Makerere University, 2024-05-21)Introduction: Breast self-examination is a systemic check-up where, a woman check herself on her breast at home to look for any changes or problems affecting the breast tissue, it is a general approach to increasing breast ... -
Radiography students' experiences of stress and their methods of coping at the college of health science, Makerere university.
(Makerere University, 2024-05-21)Introduction: Stress occurs when an individual is confronted with a situation that is perceived as overwhelming. Too much stress may lead to mental and physical health problems which may affect academic excellence and a ... -
Perceptions of radiography students towards completeness of radiology request forms at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: The radiology request form (RRF) is one of the means of communication between the referring clinicians and radiographers/radiologists. A completely filled RRF is therefore invaluable towards the effective ... -
Assessing the knowledge and attitudes of radiography undergraduate students towards interventional radiological procedures done in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: IR is an emerging and expanding specialty that has a role in many health care disciplines and services, particularly oncology, cardiovascular medicine, trauma, and urology. IR also has many clinical applications ... -
Knowledge, attitude, and food safety practices among food handlers in educational settings in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction Food safety issues have been in existence for over a long period of time across the globe as many students suffer from food-borne illnesses. Food handlers play a very crucial role in promoting food safety and ...