School of Health Sciences (Health-Sciences)
Recent Submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Determining the prevalence and risk factors of catheter-associated biofilm formation in Renal Unit, Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Bacteria in biofilms still remain a major public health problem as they are a major cause of antimicrobial resistance and recurrences. About 50 % of nosocomial infections are confined to the indwelling devices with 80% ... -
Medical nutrition supplement use to boost immunity in children below 12 years: perceptions of parents and prevalence of use in Kawempe Division.
(Makerere University, 2024)Malnutrition is a major contributor to the global disease burden with a far more powerful impact on child mortality. Deficiencies in essential nutrients can compromise the immune system, making children susceptible to ... -
Assessment of awareness, knowledge of antimicrobial resistance, and antibiotic use among the population in Oyam district.
(Makerere University, 2024-05)With a population estimate of 49 million people, the major causes of mortality in Uganda are infectious diseases. Consequently, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a threat to the control of infectious diseases. The study ... -
Factors associated with inappropriate management of acute diarrhea among caregivers of children under 5 years in Kinawataka Slum Settlement, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Diarrhoea is among the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under-five years. In Uganda, it presents a great public health concern as many areas have recorded a high prevalence like Pader, Adjumani and ... -
Knowledge, attitude, practices, and barriers towards eye health services among undergraduate resident students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Uganda still grapples with a severe shortage of human resources and infrastructure for eye health(Arunga et al., 2019). In sub-Saharan Africa, the delivery of eye care services continues to be undermined by health systems ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice towards diabetic retinopathy among diabetic adults who visit the diabetic clinic in Mulago hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Diabetic retinopathy is a microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) and is a significant cause of preventable blindness (Assem et al., 2020; Burton et al., 2021). DMrelated changes in the retina are caused by ... -
Assessing adherence of opioid use to established guidelines for pain management in sickle cell disease at sickle cell ward, Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Sickle cell disease is a hereditary condition resulting from a mutation in the beta globin chain of hemoglobin where valine is substituted for glutamic acid at position 6. Cardinal features of SCD are hemolytic anemia and ... -
Knowledge and attitude towards first aid skills and associated factors among university pharmacy students in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05)First aid encompasses a range of immediate actions aimed at promptly helping people who are suddenly ill or injured before receiving professional medical treatment. First aid skills are essential to everyone. Studies have ... -
Assessing the knowledge of female patients on drugs used for the treatment of female infertility and prescribing patterns of drugs used to treat female infertility at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere university, 2024-05)The increasing burden of infertility has placed disproportionate challenges to societies with women bearing the bigger portion of this. Efforts to manage female infertility especially in low- and middle-income earning ... -
Prevalence,money lost, disposable practices and factors associated with presence of unused medicines among residents of Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The presence and poor disposal of unused medicines by residents present pressing challenges in urban areas, including Kampala. Factors like changing treatment plans and medication expiration contributes to this issue, ... -
Factors associated with uptake of tuberculosis preventive treatment among tuberculosis contacts in Moroto Regional Referal Hospital, Karamoja Sub-Region
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment/Therapy is a regimen administered to potentially exposed persons or those at higher risks of developing TB infection to protect them not only against developing active TB disease but also ... -
Assessment of pharmaceutical sales promotion and prescribing patterns of antibiotics at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The inappropriate use of antibiotics is a major contributing factor to the widely acknowledged rise in antibiotic resistance (ABR) compromising their efficacy and posing a major threat to global health and ... -
Unmet need for family planning and its determinants among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Lodonga Town Council Yumbe District
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Family planning is an important aspect of maternal health that is known to contribute to the reduction of maternal mortality in women of reproductive age (15-49 years). The unmet need for family planning in ...
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