School of Public Health (Public-Health)
Recent Submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Identification of highly hazardous pesticides used for agriculture in Butayunja sub county, Mityana district
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Pesticides are substance or mixture of substance which differ in their physical, chemical and identical properties from one to other. Hence, they are classified based on these properties. Pesticide poisoning is a public ... -
Understanding the association between knowledge, attitudes and pedestrian road safety behaviours among pedestrians at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-04)Road traffic accidents are a significant public health problem especially in low-income countries (LICs) such as Uganda. Walking on the roads in urban centers is associated with elevated risk of road traffic accidents to ... -
Knowledge, perceptions, and practices on drowning prevention among fishers in Kyamuswa Sub County, Kalangala district
(Makerere University, 2024-04)Drowning remains one of the neglected public health concerns globally with sub-Saharan African region accounting for about 90% of the burden. The vulnerability varies across the population with highest being among the ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices about the use of seatbelts among undergraduate students of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-03)Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a major public health problem and still the leading cause of death and disability globally. RTIs are a major challenge especially in the Low- and Middle- income Countries like Uganda. ... -
Perceptions and practices of solid waste management amongst the households of Semuto Town Council in Nakaseke District
(Makerere University, 2024-07)Poor solid waste is increasingly becoming a vital issue worth considering in Uganda. This is because it is associated with increasing adverse health problems and environmental pollution. Despite these challenges, there is ... -
Knowledge attitudes and practices toward antimicrobial resistance among village health teams in Jinja City Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study assesses the knowledge, attitude, and practices towards antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among Village Health Teams (VHTs) in Jinja City. The research aimed to determine the level of knowledge about AMR, assess ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) among pregnant women attending antenatal care at health facilities in Ibanda Municipality, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Malaria in pregnancy is a vast public health problem that threatens both the mother and fetus. These threats can be minimized by the use of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs). This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of physical activity for prevention of cardiovascular diseases among students at the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-10)One of the known strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular disease (CVD) is physical activity. Risk factors for CVDs include smoking, alcoholism, poor diet, and inactivity. These risk ... -
Assessing knowledge, attitude and uptake of breast cancer screening of female students of College Health Sciences, Makerere university
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Worldwide, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women and is the leading cause of death from cancer among women affecting millions of people. In Uganda, it is noted that factors that contribute to breast ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of physical activity for prevention of cardiovascular diseases among students at The College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-10)One of the known strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular disease (CVD) is physical activity. Risk factors for CVDs include smoking, alcoholism, poor diet, and inactivity. These risk ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of occupational safety and health in formal settings: a case study of the Ministry of Health Headquarters
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Shifts in work tasks, technological progress and the development of higher skill levels have led to less work in manual occupations and more work in administrative occupations. This has led to a shift in health risks due ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices concerning usage of personal protective equipment among coffee processing factory workers in Kibinge Sub County, Bukomansimbi District
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Personal protective Equipment play a pivotal role in ensuring workers safety and protection from occupational exposure and occupational injuries. Coffee processing is a vital component of the agricultural sector, employing ... -
Factors influencing uptake of pentavalent vaccines among children under 1year in Yumbe District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Immunization: is a proven tool for controlling and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases. African countries are still struggling to achieve routine immunization coverage for all recommended EPI vaccines particularly ...
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