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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 ...
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, ...
The challenges and mitigation strategies to mental health caused by COVID-19 pandemic among school going children in Uganda: A case study of world Ahead senior secondary school Matugga
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established 60 years ago based on a constitution that in its first paragraph stressed that its principles are basic to the “happiness, harmonious relations and security to all people. ...
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 ...
COVID-19 Vaccine uptake and associated factors among members of Makerere University School of Public Health Community.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Introduction; Vaccines were among the biomedical interventions instituted globally for COVID-
19 management. We sought to establish the actual COVID-19 vaccine uptake (with at least one
dose) among the Makerere University ...
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, perceptions and practices on self-medication among Undergraduate Medical Students at Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2022)
Introduction: Drugs play a very important role in treatment of diseases in any health care system. However, there is misuse of drugs worldwide. Self-medication is one of the problems of misuse of drugs worldwide and plays ...
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. ...
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 of health care workers on health care waste management in government facilities in greater Kakooge sub county, Nakasongola district.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-21)
Waste generated from activities in health care facilities poses a great danger to public health and the environment if not properly managed. There is need for health care workers who handle waste to manage it appropriately. ...