School of Public Health (Public-Health)
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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 ... -
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 ...
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