International Journal of Health Policy Planning(IJHPP)
ISSN: 2833-9320 | DOI: 10.33140/IJHPP
Impact Factor: 1.08
Allan Bakesiga
Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
Publications
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Research Article
Safe Disposal of Unused Medicine among Health Professions Students at Makerere University: Knowledge, Practices and Barrier
Author(s): Rachel Nakiganda*, Fredrick Katende, Ferguson Natukunda, Gloria Joy Asio, William Ojinga, Allan Bakesiga, Claire Namuwaya, LouritaNakyagaba and Blaise Kiyimba
Background: Environmental contamination with antimicrobial agents is one of the leading drivers of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) worldwide. However, scarce data exists concerning the factors fuelling unsafe disposal of medicines globally. This study aimed to assess for the knowledge, practices, and barriers concerning safe disposal of unwanted medicines among Health Professions Students (HPS) at Makerere University, Uganda. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using an online assessment tool sent through WhatsApp groups and E-mail addresses of undergraduate HPS at the College of Health Sciences Makerere University, Uganda between 1st February and 16th March 2022. Good knowledge was defined as a score of 80% of the knowledge domain questions on a standardized questionnaire. Results: We enrolled 205 partic.. Read More»