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Knowledge, attitude and practices towards the use of personal protective equipment among carpenters and welders in Seeta, Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2022-02-04)
Background:
Use of Personal protective equipment is one of the measures to reduce occupational injuries and other work related diseases. Carpentry and welding is associated with occupational hazards, in the process of ...
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices on the use of pesticides among the farmers in Tirinyi town council, Kibuku district - Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
ABSTRACT
Background
The use of a wide range of chemicals to destroy pests and weeds is an important aspect of agricultural practice in both high income, middle income and low-income countries. Undoubtedly, this has ...
Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of caretakers on disposal of used baby diaper in Urban slums of Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
Introduction
Illegal dumping of soiled baby diapers is reported to be affecting sewer systems due to blockages,
which take long to biodegrade, for example disposable diapers (commonly known as pampers),
sanitation ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices of grasshopper harvesters towards health and safety hazards encountered during night grasshopper harvesting using light traps in Paidha Town Council, Zombo District
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Introduction
Large scale grasshopper harvesting using light bulbs has become common in Uganda. It provides seasonal food security and income potential especially to the local poor. Despite the lucrativeness of this ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers of children under five years on hand washing in Nombe Sub-County Ntoroko District
(Makerere University, 2022-02-22)
Background
Hand washing is the most cost effective intervention for reducing global infections like diarrhea, acute respiratory tract infections. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, 3.8 million ...
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice on bio-medical waste management and associated factors among waste handlers in the health care facilities in Mpigi Town Council Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Introduction. Biomedical waste is a total waste stream which is generated from the healthcare facilities during the healthcare delivery process. The waste generated from the Health care facilities (HCFs) is broadly categorized ...
Assessment of hand washing facilities coverage and handwashing practices in public and private health care facilities in Ndejje Division, Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-04)
Introduction: About 80% of the world’s communicable diseases are transmitted by a mere touch of dirty hands. Majority of the health care workers end up not washing their hands because of different reasons. Therefore, the ...
Factors affecting personal protective equipment use among garbage collectors in Kawempe division in Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-03)
Background
Garbage collectors are exposed to a variety of physical and health risks and hazards at their workplaces especially if the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is not embraced, resulting into injuries ...
Assessing Food Hygiene using the rating System in the eating houses of Makerere- Kikoni, Kampala City
(Makerere university, 2022-02-21)
Introduction: Foodborne diseases are one of the most wide-spread health problems in the
contemporary world and they have implications both on health and development. In 2010, the
Food Standards Agency introduced the ...
Barriers to improved sanitary facilities, access and the problems associated with usage of unimproved sanitary facilities in Kyegegwa Town Council
(Makerere University, 2022)
Background: In Uganda, 66% of households do not use improved sanitary facilities and 8% of households do not have a sanitary facility at all. In Kyegegwa district, about 3.7% of the households in Kyegegwa district do not ...