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Macroeconomic drivers of exchange rate volatility in Uganda: an empirical analysis using Arch and Garch models
(Makerere University, 2022)
The main purpose of this study was to examine the macroeconomic drivers of exchange rate volatility in Uganda. In particular, the study sought to find out if there exists an ARCH-LM effect in Uganda’s exchange rate for the ...
Mental health among adolescents in Uganda and the underlying issues
(2022-09)
World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community” ...
Child and maternal factors associated with childhood mortality in South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Childhood mortality is a public health concern in developing countries. The main objective of undertaking this research was to examine association between child and maternal factors and childhood mortality in South Sudan. ...
Determinants of refugees food security : a case study of Kyangwali refugee settlement
(Makerere University, 2020-04-15)
This study assessed the household food security situation in Kyangwali Refugee settlement and its associated determinants. The main objective was to study the determinants of food security in Kyangwali Refugee settlement ...
Forecasting monthly international air passenger traffic at the Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
This study thought to forecast the number of international air passengers at Entebbe International Air Port (EIA) to aid management in making decisions.
The study utilized secondary data from Uganda Civil Aviation Authority ...
Determinants of duration of breastfeeding in overweight mothers in Uganda, evidence from UDHS 2011 data
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
The study was aimed at identifying the determinants of duration of breastfeeding in overweight mothers in Uganda using the 2011 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey.
The bivariate Cox Proportional Hazards model indicated ...
Determinants of poverty among households in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-07)
This study explores the determinants of poverty among households in Uganda. Poverty is complex and dynamic and it involves social, economic, cultural, political and other forms of deprivation. Such deprivation affects ...
Determinants of late antenatal care attendance among high parity women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Timely and adequate Antenatal Care (ANC) is effective in preventing adverse pregnancy outcomes and is crucial for decreasing maternal and neonatal mortality. High parity women (5+ children) are at higher risk of maternal ...
Factors associated with age at first forced sexual act among women aged 15-49 years in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
The main objective of this study was to identify the factors associated with Age at First Forced Sexual Act (FFSA) among women aged 15-49 years in Uganda. Data from 1665 girls and women from the 2016 Uganda Demographic and ...
Factors associated with quality of antenatal care in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Antenatal Care (ANC) prepares women for birth and provides key information on averting pregnancy related complications. ANC attendance is critical for reducing maternal mortality and early neonatal deaths. The aim of this ...