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Factors associated with acceptance of indoor residual spraying in Amac Sub County, Lira District
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
Introduction
Malaria is a major public health problem associated with slow socio-economic development and poverty and the most frequently reported disease at both public and private health facilities in Uganda. Indoor ...
Assessment of factors affecting solid waste management in the markets of Bukoba Municipality, Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Background: Solid waste management (SWM) is one of the challenges in many developing countries including Tanzania. This has led to a number of public health challenges within the markets and the surrounding populations. ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices on infection prevention and control among health workers in Lira Regional referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Introduction
The study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practices on infection prevention and control among health workers so as to control the occurrence of nosocomial infections in Lira Regional Referral Hospital. ...
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding modern contraceptive uptake among women aged 18 to 49 years in Namuwongo Slum, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2020-10)
Introduction: Despite the many forms of modern methods of contraception which are available today and the different strategies implemented by the Ministry of Health to address the availability of modern contraception, ...
Cytological patterns of cervical lymphadenopathy as seen at Makerere Pathology Laboratory of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
Introduction:
Cervical lymphadenopathy is one of the most common presentations that are seen in patients. The causes of cervical lymphadenopathy are many and they include viral infection, bacterial infection, tuberculosis, ...
Determinants for PPE use and Rest at work in prevention of occupational health hazards among hairdressing salon workers in Nansana Division
(Makerere University, 2020-10)
Background: Hairdressing is one of the rapidly expanding small scale businesses. Hairdressers in Uganda contribute to the 85.0% of the workers in the informal sector. These are exposed to chemicals through inhalation and ...
Assessment of knowledge and up-take of reusable menstrual pads (rumps) among primary school girls in Buyende District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Introduction: Research and advocacy efforts are focusing on menstrual hygiene management as a major factor in retention of girl child in school especially in poor resource settings. Plan International Uganda is supporting ...
Assessment of water quality and community perceptions in Northern division, Soroti Municipality
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Background: Access to safe water is greatly lacking in many villages and urban areas of Uganda.
The water sources that exist are often severely contaminated, making cyclical bouts of severe
illness and premature death ...
Satisfaction with emergency care services among patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Background:Worldwide, ill and injured people die daily due to lack effective, timely prehospital and emergency care. Evidence shows that patient satisfaction is closely related to
effective provision of emergency medical ...
Management of Hypertension in Pregnancy: Design of a continuous blood pressure monitoring device
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
The main objective of the design course is to equip students with appropriate design skills such as
teamwork, field surveys, writing skills, brainstorming, designing engineering matrices, and prototyping skills. This ...