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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of sexual and reproductive health of young adults living in Buwekula Parish, Jinja City.
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Background: Young adults are one of the biggest growing populations among developing countries therefore Improving their sexual and reproductive health is one of the primary aims of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ...
Knowledge and practices of hand washing among mothers of children under-five years in tegeres sub-county, kapchorwa district
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2022-09)
: Hand washing among mothers of children under-five years at critical moments is low and most Ugandans are still susceptible to diarrheal and acute respiratory diseases. This is mainly among mothers of children under-five ...
Exclusive breastfeeding knowledge and its determinants among new mothers at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)
Introduction:
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) refers to the practice of feeding a baby on only breast milk for the first six months of life. The practice is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the ...
Factors associated with stunting among pre-primary children aged 3 to 5 years, in Rwamwanja Refugee Camp, Kamwenge District
(Makerere University, 2022)
Introduction / Background
The prevalence of stunting in Uganda has been estimated at 29% and still remains high. This is worsened in vulnerable populations like those living in refugee settlement. Stunting is responsible ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards contraceptive methods among Makerere university undergraduate students
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
ABSTRACT.
Introduction
Despite the many forms of modern and traditional contraceptive methods available today and the mass awareness campaigns aimed at educating university students on contraception and its benefits, the ...
Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions on the use of the female condom among under-graduate female students at makerere university college of health sciences
(Makerere university, 2022-10)
Introduction and background: Also called an “internal condom,” a female condom is a thin tube made of nitrile rubber or human-made latex. Female condoms are a barrier method of contraception worn inside the vagina. They ...
Knowledge, attitudes and management practices for disposable baby diapers among caretakers in urban slums of Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022)
The use of disposable baby diapers to manage children’s feces is becoming a common practice in Uganda, especially in urban settings. Despite the convenience that these diapers provide to children, their increased use poses ...
Dietary behaviour and knowledge on eating disorders among university students in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Unhealthy dietary habits pose enormous health risks to adolescents and young adults and these are on the rise with the concurrent increase of eating disorders. While eating disorders are of growing public health concern ...
Knowledge, attitude, and food safety practices among food handlers in educational settings in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)
Introduction
Food safety issues have been in existence for over a long period of time across the globe as many students suffer from food-borne illnesses. Food handlers play a very crucial role in promoting food safety and ...
Establishing knowledge, attitudes and practices of fruits and vegetable vendors towards food hygiene in Nakasero Market, Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2022)
The overall objective of the study was to ascertain the knowledge, attitudes and practices of fruit and vegetable vendors towards food hygiene in Nakasero market so as to promote proper food handling and prevent food-borne ...