College of Health Sciences (CHS): Recent submissions
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Communication difficulties in children, 3-15years with motor speech disorders
(Makerere University, 2023)Communication is an essential aspect of human interaction, and it is crucial for academic, social, and emotional development. Children with motor speech disorders (MSDs) often experience communication difficulties, which ... -
Lived experiences and challenges of caregivers of children between 2 and 17 years of age with cerebral palsy at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex motor disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS). The damage to the CNS leads to irreversible brain lesions, and hence CP may occur before, during, or soon after birth. ... -
Hidden stories of caregivers with children living with sickle cell disease in Uganda: experiences, coping strategies and outcomes
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Background; In Uganda, SCD is a major public health concern, with high prevalence rates in certain regions. According to the Uganda Sickle Cell Surveillance Study, the overall prevalence of SCD in Uganda is estimated at ... -
Co–resistance between Flouroquinolones, Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (SXT), and aminoglycosides with extended spectrum B–lactameses (ESBLS) in Eschericia coli isolated from blood, pus and urine specimens at Makerere University Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
(Makerere University, 2023)Background The global emergence and spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) producing Enterobacteriaceae have been threatening the ability to treat an infection. Hence, this study aimed to determine co – ... -
Pattern of cervical cancer among females presenting to Makerere University Pathology Core Reference Laboratory. A 5-year review
(Makerere University, 2022)The common cause of cervical cancer is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV is responsible for 99.7% of cervical cancer and Infects 75 - 80% of sexually active adults at some point, however, it can be cleared by the body’s ... -
Knowledge and practices towards post exposure prophylaxis for HIV infection and factors associated with good knowledge among undergraduate clinical students in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: According to the ministry of health's HIV testing and treatment guidelines, every health worker exposed to HIV through occupational exposure is supposed to be initiated on HIV PEP treatment within the first ... -
Communication difficulties in individuals with parkinson's disease having motor speech disorders seen at Parkinson's Si Buko uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023)Only a small number of individuals in Uganda have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and a large number remain undiagnosed due to factors like stigmatization, poor screening for the condition, and ignorance about the ... -
Project technical report on the designing and development of a low-cost vibrating foot massager to prevent food ulceration in stage 4 patients with type2 diabetes
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This report is divided into four comprehensive chapters and it encompasses the technical aspects of the activities performed by team Biotailors during the entire Design course. The design process started with identifying ... -
Prevalence of CTXM gene in isolates of enterobacteriaceae collected from the Microbiology Laboratory
(Makerere University, 2022)Multi drug resistance in Enterobacteriaceae is a common cause of hospital and community acquired infections. Enterobacteriaceae are gram negative bacteria like E. coli, Klebsiella Pneumoniae are pathogenic organisms causing ... -
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 ... -
Lived experiences of returning to competitive sports after child birth among professional female basketball players in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-01)BACKGROUND: Though there is evidence from studies that women do return to competitive sport after childbirth, there is little research that explores this experience in Ugandan female basketball players. OBJECTIVE: To ... -
Attitudes and practice regarding HIV testing with sexual partners among medical students in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome caused by the human immunodeficiency virus remains a global health problem. HIV is a major concern among adolescents and young adults, accounting for 50% of new infections ... -
Assessment of enrofloxacin residues in milk sold at distribution outlets within Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2022)Milk is a highly nutritious food that is consumed widely within Uganda. Due to its demand, the quality parameters and drug residue levels are often overlooked by final consumers. This has prompted rogue persons within the ... -
Nurses' lived experiences of caring for Ebola patients at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: In the context of global health emergencies, such as the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak, healthcare providers play a crucial role in managing and containing the spread of the disease. This study delved ... -
Assessment of knowledge and attitude of health personnel towards dispensing cosmeceuticals in community retail pharmacies around Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Community health personnel play a significant role in dispensing and counseling their clients about medications as well as cosmeceuticals and other beauty products, in addition due to the increasing market share ... -
Lived experiences of Ebola survivors post discharge from Ebola treatment units in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: On the 20th of September 2022, the Ministry of health confirmed an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Mubende district in western Uganda after a patient with suspected viral hemorrhagic fever under isolation ... -
Antibiotic activity of turmeric, castor oil, honey and apple cider vinegar extracts on MRSA on isolates from medical microbiology laboratory, Makerere University.
(2023-12-15)Background Herbal medicine is used by approximately 80% of the world’s population according to WHO. In Uganda, herbal remedies play a significant role in the health care system being the oldest yet continuously utilized ... -
Factors associated with delay in treatment seeking for UTI cases among patients attending Makerere University Hospital in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: According to the World Health Organization, UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) are the second most common type of infection worldwide and account for approximately 150 million clinical cases annually. 1n 2011, it ... -
Assessment of rational use of antibacterials among female patients with urinary tract infections at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023-06-14)Introduction: According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, more than half of all medicines are prescribed or dispensed inappropriately not in compliance to the clinical guidelines and half of all patients fail ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Computer Vision Syndrome among Makerere University Computing and Informatics students.
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: With increasing use of computers, involvement and greater number of hours spent in front of the screens expose the users to greater risk of developing eye health related conditions like Computer Vision Syndrome ...