Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Attitudes"
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Acceptability of masking and patient separation to control nosocomial Tuberculosis in Uganda: a qualitative study
(J Public Health, 2011)Objectives: This study explored the acceptability of cough etiquette, wearing masks and separation by tuberculosis (TB) suspects and TB patients in two districts in Uganda. Design: The study was conducted in Mukono and ... -
Attitudes and perceptions about the Research and Ethics Committee in Kampala, Uganda
(Renaissance Medical Publishing, 2010)Background: The Makerere University Faculty of Medicine Research and Ethics Committee reviews and approves more than 100 new research protocols a year, yet its activities had never been evaluated as far as the researchers ... -
Attitudes and perceptions about the Research and Ethics Committee in Kampala, Uganda
(Renaissance Medical Publishing, 2010)Background: The Makerere University Faculty of Medicine Research and Ethics Committee reviews and approves more than 100 new research protocols a year, yet its activities had never been evaluated as far as the researchers ... -
Hepatitis B virus prevalence, knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices among men who have sex with men attending the most at-risk Population Initiative Clinic at Mulago Hospital, Uganda: a cross-sectional study.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Background It is estimated that 30% of the world is infected with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and about 350 million of these are chronic infections causing approximately 1 million deaths per annum. Men who have Sex with Men ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of traditional birth attendants in the management of prolonged labour in Iganga District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011)Traditional Birth Attendants, with no knowledge on partograph, are some of the participants in the birthing process in many developing countries. They handle among other cases, prolonged labour which remains a significant ... -
'No sister, the breast alone is not enough for my baby' a qualitative assessment of potentials and barriers in the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding in southern Zambia
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2008-11)Background: Appropriate feeding practices are of fundamental importance for the survival, growth, development and health of infants and young children. The aim of the present study was to collect baseline information on ... -
Perceptions of health care providers in Mulago hospital on prevention and management of domestic violence
(Makerere University Medical School, 2005)Objective: To explore knowledge, attitudes and practices of health workers in Mulago hospital towards domestic violence prevention and management, especially violence during pregnancy. Methods: From 5th to 25th March 2000, ...