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The status and functionality of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities at government health facilities in Nakasongola District, Uganda
(Daniel Akwanga, 2020-01-10)
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OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS
Functional source of water Refers to sources of water that have water present in them.
Health care facility
Refers to a center where health services are provided to the community.
Hand washing ...
Food intake in Uganda’s Upcoming Townships: A Case Study of Nkoma-Katalyeba Town Council, Kamwenge District.
(Makerere University, 2020-02-07)
Background
Ugandan government created over 250 new town councils earlier this year (Atwiine, 2018) and this change is assumed to cause many changes in terms of household income, welfare and food security. This would then ...
Occurrence and factors associated with childhood diarrhea in Namalu sub-county, Nakapiripirit district
(Makerere University, 2020-11-20)
Background: Diarrheal diseases are the second leading cause of death among children under five. Globally, over 1.7 billion diarrheal cases among infants are recorded every year contributing to about 525,000 deaths in the ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in secondary schools in Pingire Sub-County, Serere District
(Makerere University, 2020-10)
There has been an increase in awareness on menstruation and its management over the years but poor menstrual hygiene practices remain prevalent. Many adolescent girls in middle and low income countries still face so many ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in secondary schools in Pingire sub-county, Serere District
(Makerere University, 2020-10)
Background
There has been an increase in awareness on menstruation and its management over the years but poor menstrual hygiene practices remain prevalent. Many adolescent girls in middle and low income countries still ...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Occupational Health Hazards Among Employees of Uganda Breweries Limited in Luzira Parish, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2020-10)
Introduction: Globally, occupational health hazards are a major cause of injuries, accidents and diseases which has become an important public health issue leading to a greater economic burden for countries. Uganda Breweries ...
Knowledge, attitudes and barriers to utilization of reusable sanitary pads by primary school girls aged 9-19 years in Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2020-10)
Background: In Mubende District, there are a lot of challenges to the Primary School girls in access and affordability of menstrual hygiene products. This includes lack of proper sanitation infrastructure both in Schools ...
Availability and utilization of handwashing facilities among households in amolatar town council, amolatar district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Introduction:
Hand washing is a low-cost intervention in the control and prevention of most communicable diseases like diarrheal diseases, respiratory disease, intestinal infections, skin infections, shigellosis, trachoma ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices of food handlers on food hygiene and food safety in Pece division, Gulu municipality, Gulu district
(Makerere University, 2020-10)
Introduction
Food borne illness outbreaks is a challenge globally affecting both the developed and developing countries negatively. Approximately 2 million fatal cases of food borne illness occur every year globally. ...
Hand hygiene practices and compliance among healthcare workers in Maruzi health sub district, Apac district
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Introduction:Hand hygiene has been found to be the most effective methods of preventing healthcare associated infections.This study sought to assess factors influencing hand hygiene practices and compliance among healthcare ...