Browsing by Subject "Fishing communities"
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Child labour and its effects on the child’s right to education: A case of selected primary schools in Entebbe fishing communities (2002-2006)
(Makerere University, 2011)The study examined the causes and effects of child labour on the children’s right to education in Entebbe fishing communities. It was conducted at the landing sites of Kigungu and Nakiwogo. The focus of the study was on ... -
Climate change vulnerability and adaptation responses of fish dependent communities in the Albertine and Victoria Drainage Basins in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-12)Changing climate and weather patterns will have severe negative impacts on all sectors of the economy including fisheries. Appropriate knowledge and adaptation responses are therefore needed unfortunately in Uganda, knowledge ... -
Examining the nexus between nature, wealth and power in the Lake George fishery: a case of major actors in the fish product chain
(2006)This briefing paper arises out of one of ACODE’s current research undertakings meant to influence policy processes in biodiversity conservation through generation of policy relevant information. The main aim of this paper ... -
High Incidence of HIV-1 infection in a general population of fishing communities around Lake Victoria, Uganda
(PLOS ONE, 2014)Background: High HIV-1 incidence rates were reported among persons in fisherfolk communities (FFC) in Uganda who were selected for high risk behaviour. We assessed the incidence of HIV-1 and associated risk factors in a ... -
The paradox of poverty amidst plenty in the fish product chain in Uganda: the case of Lake George
(2006)Lake George is an important fi sh habitat supporting fi sh stocks estimated to be worth 4-5 billion shillings per year. Secondly, the economic value of fish to the Ugandan economy reached record levels in 2005 with fi sh ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with pulmonary tuberculosis among adults in fishing communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012-06)Background: Although TB is both a treatable and immunizable disease, it still causes a lot of morbidity and mortality globally, and particularly in the developing world. With a national TB incidence of 330 cases of all ... -
Socio-cultural factors and challenges on condom use among fishing communities in Tanzania: a case of Lukuba Island, Musoma Rural District
(2009-08)This study was conducted in Lukuba Island, the study aimed at investigating the socio-cultural factors and challenges influencing condom use among the fishing communities in Lukuba Island in Mara region, Tanzania. Specifically ... -
Uptake and determinants of HIV retesting among high risk seronegative persons in fishing communities of Kasenyi Landing Site – Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: Whereas the incidence of HIV has gradually reduced over the past 20 years, promotion of HIV preventive measures such as periodic retesting amongst high-risk populations has become a global priority. WHO recommends ... -
Willingness to take PrEP among high-risk adolescent boys and young men in Masese fishing community, Jinja district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Introduction: Evidence shows that pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for uninfected persons for HIV prevention is among the most promising new approaches. While it has been demonstrated that high-risk groups such as men who ...