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Assessing knowledge, attitudes and practices on handwashing among mothers/caregivers of under five children in paediatrics wards, Mulago specialized national referral hospital
(2020-09)Poor hand washing make hands a major path way through which fecal-oral diseases are transmitted. About 80% of the world s communicable diseases are transmitted by a mere touch of unhygienic hands. A disproportionate burden ... -
Awareness, attitudes and practices regarding contraceptive use among young women working in the informal sector in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Introduction: As the world’s population of 15-24-year-old young women grows beyond 600 million, countries need to address the increasing demand for modern contraception services and information that address their specific ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice towards domestic rain water harvesting and usage among households in Awach Subcounty, Gulu District
(Makerere University, 2025)Introduction: In low and middle-income countries, communities and households still face challenge of limited access to safe and adequate quantities of water for domestic usage. Since access to water is a universal human ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on personal protective equipment use among workers in carpentry workshops in Kawempe Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2025-03)Introduction: The carpentry industry ranks among the most dangerous sectors worldwide, exposing workers to considerable risks. While Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a vital role in ensuring health and safety, ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on mosquito repellent use for malaria prevention among households in Nangabo Ward, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Introduction: Malaria continues to be a major public health concern, especially in sub-Saharan Africa where the burden is disproportionately high. The use of mosquito repellents is one of the malaria control strategies ... -
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among casual workers at construction sites in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Background The construction industry is associated with several occupational hazards which are detrimental to health among which are ergonomic hazards. Despite the limited evidence, construction workers remain at a ...