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Factors associated with adherence to infection prevention and control measures among health care workers in Mbale city
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Introduction
Healthcare-acquired infections are significant causes of morbidity and mortality among
hospitalized patients worldwide. The World Health Organisation estimates that the proportion of
injections given with ...
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of household members towards the uptake of IRS as a malaria control intervention in Opwateta sub county, Kibale county, Pallisa district
(Makerere University, 2022-02-04)
Introduction Malaria has remained a significant contributor to poverty and underdevelopment worldwide. WHO global malaria program recommends these three primary interventions; diagnosing malaria cases and treatment with ...
Food safety and hygiene knowledge, attitudes and practices among food handlers in Pader town council, Pader district
(Makerere University, 2022-01-13)
Background: Food borne diseases contribute to 14% of the national disease burden in Uganda. In Pader Town Council, at least 100 cases of food borne disease incidences are reported monthly among both adults and children. ...
Hand washing knowledge attitudes and practices of breastfeeding mothers of Karangura sub county Kabarole district
(Makerere university, 2022-02-13)
Poor hand washing among breastfeeding mothers is one of the underlying factors that lead to spread of communicable diseases to their breastfeeding children, as most of these children are hardly able to do anything on their ...
The COVID-19 preventive measures among vendors in food markets in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-20)
Background: The increased number of COVID-19 cases following the second wave of the pandemic which started in June, 2021 made food markets key risk places for COVID-19 transmission. Despite the fact that several preventive ...
The challenges and mitigation strategies to mental health caused by COVID-19 pandemic among school going children in Uganda: A case study of world Ahead senior secondary school Matugga
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established 60 years ago based on a constitution that in its first paragraph stressed that its principles are basic to the “happiness, harmonious relations and security to all people. ...
Occupational health and safety and safety among waste scavengers at Kiteezi Landfill, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Introduction
In low income countries such as Uganda, some of the urban poor and unemployed people survive on scavenging waste disposed of at landfills to earn a living. Scavengers are involved in sorting and cleaning of ...
Knowledge, attitudes and barriers to adherence of the COVID-19 preventive measures among vendors in food markets in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
Background: The increased number of COVID-19 cases following the second wave of the pandemic which started in June, 2021 made food markets key risk places for COVID-19 transmission. Despite the fact that several preventive ...
Knowledge, attitudes, practices and associated factors with antimicrobial resistance among Makerere University students in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-10-14)
Antimicrobials are drugs meant to kill or stop the growth of microorganisms. Antimicrobial resistance is of major public health importance as the effectiveness of antimicrobials is threatened. The misuse and abuse of ...
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of human and animal health workers on the driver's of antimicrobial resistance in wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-10-07)
Background: Inappropriate use of antimicrobials in humans and animals is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Both human and animal health workers prescribe antimicrobials to people and animals and provide patient ...