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Evaluation of quality of generic brands of enrofloxacin available on the Ugandan market
(Makerere, 2020-11-11)
ABSTRACT
This study intended to evaluate the quality of enrofloxacin brands available on the Ugandan
market for veterinary use. Enrofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic with a broad-spectrum
activity commonly used ...
Adherence to the multi-dose Hepatitis B vaccination schedule and factors associated: A case study of Makerere University students
(Makerere, 2020-11-30)
Background:Adherence to hepatitis B vaccination is a major public health concern. Makerere University students are in a setting that has a high population density, high sexual activity all which influence high spread of ...
Assessment of the occupational health risks and hazards related to gold mining among gold miners in Engaju Sub-county in Buhweju District
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Introduction and Background
Artisanal small scale gold mines employ millions of people worldwide. However, they have been categorized as one of the most hazardous work places. In Uganda, like many other developing countries, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Microbiological quality of milk and associated factors among milk handlers in kenshunga sub county, kiruhura district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Background: The secondary causes of microbial contamination occur along the milk value chain during milking, handling, use of unsanitary utensils or milking equipment and water supplies used in milking process. Farm milk ...
Factors affecting the use of family planning among women of reproductive age in Nampanga Parish, Bukiyi Subcounty, Sironko district
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Family planning has a direct influence on women’s health, well-being as well as on the consequence of each pregnancy. Many studies about family planning use have been conducted to find out how effective family planning ...
Assessment of the availability of facilities, hand washing practices and associated factors among refugees in Omugo Settlement, Arua District
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Background: Globally, 3.5 million children die before celebrating their fifth birthday due to diarrheal diseases which can be prevented through effective hand washing practice. It is estimated that up to 62% of mortality ...
Prevalence of thyroiditis among patients attending FNAC Clinic in Makerere University Pathology Department
(Makerere University, 2020)
Thyroiditis comprises a diverse group of inflammatory thyroid lesions and is one of the most common endocrine disorders in clinical practice. The most frequently encountered form is chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s ...
Knowledge of, attitudes and practices towards indoor air pollution exposure from solid fuels in households of Kasambya Town Council Mubende District
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Introduction and background: It’s estimated globally that 2.8 billion people use solid fuels as their primary cooking fuel. The resulting high levels of Household Air Pollution (HAP) were estimated to cause more than 4 ...