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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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Healthcare waste segregation practices in low level health care facilities and associated factors: A case of Ilemela District Mwanza, Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2020-05)
Introduction: Management of hazardous healthcare wastes such as sharps is still a critical problem in Tanzania. The key to effective management of healthcare wastes (HCW) is the segregation of waste streams at generation ...