Browsing Department of Community Health by Author "Akech, Stella Immaculate"
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Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water and Associated Factors at Community Point Sources, in Arua District, Uganda.
Asiku, Norman; Akech, Stella Immaculate; Opio, Bosco (Lira University, 2022)Introduction: This section summarizes the objectives, methodology, results and conclusions of the study. Background: Sufficient quantity and good quality of water is paramount for life. However, majority of the world’s ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene among the Community in Lira District
Akullu, Milly Grace; Akech, Stella Immaculate; Kigongo, Eustes (Lira University, 2022)Background: In Uganda, more than half of the households use unimproved sanitation facilities, with only 19% of the households owning improved facilities, leading to the prevalence of sanitation-related diseases among ... -
Medical Waste Management Practices and Associated Factors Among Health Workers in Public Health Facilities Within Lira City, Northern Uganda
Okii, Richard; Akech, Stella Immaculate; Musinguzi, Marvin (Lira University, 2023)Background: According to research done at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH), only 56 percent of medical professionals appropriately manage medical waste. If not appropriately disposed of, these wastes can cause major ... -
Parents’ Readiness to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5 to 17 Years Against Covid-19 and Its Associated Factors in Lira District, Uganda
Puleh, Sean Steven; Kigongo, Eustes; Opio, Innocent Ojok; Akech, Stella Immaculate; Opollo, Marc Sam; Achan, Everlyne; Acen, Joy; Anyolitho, Maxson Kenneth; Acup, Walter; Amir, Kabunga (Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 2023)Background: Data on parents’ readiness to vaccinate their children aged 5 to 17 years against COVID-19 is still scarce. This study assessed parents’ readiness to vaccinate their children aged 5 to 17 years against COVID-19 ...