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Factors influencing multiple sexual partnerships among female university students in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016)Multiple sexual partnerships in most cases culminate in spreading of HIV/STDS within the society. This risky behavior increases the probability of negative consequences or adverse effect on one’s life. It involves sexual ... -
Factors influencing re-treatment of conventional mosquito nets among households in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-10)The objective of this study was to investigate factors affecting re-treatment of conventional mosquito nets in Uganda. The investigations were based on secondary data sourced from the 2009 Malaria Indicator Survey. Assessment ... -
Impact of changing from commercial transaction levy (CTL) and sales tax to value added tax (VAT) on economic growth in Uganda for the period 1987-2012
(Makerere University, 2015-10)The main thrust of this study is to investigate the effect of VAT on economic growth after its introduction having replaced CTL and Sales tax in Uganda covering the period 1987-2012.In the study GDP growth rates were used ... -
Mental illness in uganda: factors associated with recovery time of bipolar disorder patients at Butabika Hospital, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2014)The main objective of the study was to analyze the time a patient with Bipolar disorder admitted at Butabika National Referral Hospital took to recover. The study used administrative records from Butabika hospital for a ... -
Modelling factors associated with mother to child HIV transmission in Uganda: A case of Buikwe District
(Makerere University, 2017)This research aimed at identifying maternal, obstetric and infant related factors associated with MTCT of HIV in Buikwe district, one of the 15 Hotspot HIV transmission districts in Uganda. A retrospective analysis of HIV ... -
Multi-factor models for airline delays, case study: Entebbe International Airport
(Makerere University, 2014)The study aimed at developing multi factor models for airline delays and also explain the different factors that contribute to airline delays. The aviation data used was obtained from the Civil Aviation Authority Statistics ... -
Multiple sexual partners and sexually transmitted infections among male youths (15-24) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016)This study examined the association between multiple sexual partners and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among male youths in Uganda. The study controlled for the influence of socio- economic and demographic ... -
Predictors of time to initial treatment after malaria onset: A case of under-five children in South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2016-09)The objective of this study was to establish the predictors associated with health seeking behaviors after onset of malaria in South Sudan. The investigations were made on caretaker and child specific factors using the ... -
Prevalence of diabetes and its risk factors in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of diabetes and its risk factors among adults (24+ years) in Wakiso district. This study was aided by specific objectives namely, to establish the relationship ... -
Proficiencies for studying law and academic achievement: Relevancy of prior studies
(Makerere University, 2014)Prior studies are consensually regarded to demonstrate competencies required for enrollees to excel in their subsequent academic endeavors. However, the various subjects undertaken by pre-university law students may affect ... -
The relationship between demographic and socio-economic factors and household size in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-10)This study collected in-depth knowledge of the factors influencing household size in Uganda so as to contribute to more focused targeting of programmes for the poor households. The study main objective was to find out the ... -
Survival and discharge rates of burkitts lymphoma patients in Northern Uganda: A case of admissions at St. Mary’s Hospital, Lacor, Gulu
(Makerere University, 2014-08)The purpose of the study was to explore the contribution of the presenting demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics to the length of hospitalization and survival at discharge. The study used administrative data ... -
Utilisation of antenatal care services in post conflict areas: The case of Erute South and Otuke health sub districts in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013)Antenatal care (ANC) plays a critical role in the improvement of women’s health and their babies. Socio-demographic, quality and access factors have been found to influence use of ANC services in normal settings but little ...