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Occupational health and safety and safety among waste scavengers at Kiteezi Landfill, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Introduction
In low income countries such as Uganda, some of the urban poor and unemployed people survive on scavenging waste disposed of at landfills to earn a living. Scavengers are involved in sorting and cleaning of ...
Knowledge, attitudes and barriers to adherence of the COVID-19 preventive measures among vendors in food markets in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
Background: The increased number of COVID-19 cases following the second wave of the pandemic which started in June, 2021 made food markets key risk places for COVID-19 transmission. Despite the fact that several preventive ...
Knowledge, attitudes, practices and associated factors with antimicrobial resistance among Makerere University students in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-10-14)
Antimicrobials are drugs meant to kill or stop the growth of microorganisms. Antimicrobial resistance is of major public health importance as the effectiveness of antimicrobials is threatened. The misuse and abuse of ...
Knowledge and practices of mbarara city residents concerning solid waste management.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Waste is produced by human activity, and the absence of effective waste management practices
puts the environment and the general population at risk. Municipal Solid Waste Management
(MSWM) difficulties and issues, ...
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of human and animal health workers on the driver's of antimicrobial resistance in wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-10-07)
Background: Inappropriate use of antimicrobials in humans and animals is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Both human and animal health workers prescribe antimicrobials to people and animals and provide patient ...
Knowledge attitudes and practices on menstrual hygiene management among school going girls aged 9 to 15 years in Kakumiro Town Council.
(Makerere University, 2022-07-20)
Introduction
Active participation of the girl child in development is hampered by Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) challenges. MHM is an important gender issue and a critical component in holistic human development. It ...
Characterization of mangifera indica varieties based on their total phenolic content and antioxidant activity.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Mangifera indica leaves are known to contain various bioactive ingredients including the phenolic compounds. These phenolic compounds are known to possess antioxidant properties and they have been used to reduce the incidence ...
Assessing the relationship between mother's nutrition knowledge and her child's nutritional status in Naguru Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022-08-05)
Introduction: Developing countries face a huge burden of different forms of malnutrition. Previous studies in Uganda focused on assessing the nutrition status of children leaving out an important aspect of mothers’ ...
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices on food safety and hygiene among students resident in Makerere University, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Foodborne illnesses have become a great concern to public health worldwide. The University students in the developing world are considered to be at high risk due to their risky behaviors and poor preparation practices ...
Vendor’s knowledge and practices of solid waste management in Nakasero Market, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Introduction: Solid Waste Management in markets is one of the biggest challenges facing city authorities due to exponential rise in volumes generated exceeding the technical and financial capacity for collection and disposal. ...