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Critical Reflections on the efficacy of the law with regard to illegal land evictions in Mukono and Wakiso Districts from 2005 to 2014

Ataro, Louella (Makerere University, 2018)

The study aimed to examine the efficacy of the law with regard to illegal land evictions in Mukono and Wakiso districts from 2005 to 2014 in Uganda. It sought among others, to identify the causes of illegal land evictions ...

Investigation into the engineering properties of recycled red clay brick aggregates and crumb rubber mixtures for pavement construction

Arinaitwe, Emmy (Makerere University, 2017)

Large volumes of Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste and End-Of-Life rubber tyres produced every year cause a huge environmental problem. Both bricks and rubber wastes are non-biodegradable in nature and pose a threat ...

Tobacco use, knowledge of tobacco health effects and perceptions towards tobacco control among tobacco growers in Kihiihi Sub-County, Kanungu District

Adelaine, Ariyaija-Karemani (Makerere University, 2014-11)

Introduction: Uganda is one of the developing countries experiencing an increasing trend in tobacco consumption, as well as, an increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that exemplify poor lifestyle changes. However, ...

Molecular speciation of mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) from pulmonary TB patients in Southern regions of Ghana

Mafigiri, Richardson (Makerere University, 2015-10)

Tuberculosis is a historic infectious disease of serious public health importance accounting for about 25% of all avoidable adult death in poor countries. Tuberculosis continues to be a serious public health threat in Ghana ...

Family-education: A strategy toward imparting natural family planning in Kaproron Parish - Tororo Archdiocese in the light of humanae vitae

Masuti, Patrick (Makerere University, 2015-05)

Family Education: A strategy toward imparting Natural Family Planning in Kaproron Parish, Tororo Archdiocese, was the central topic of our project. Natural family planning refers to methods for achieving or postponing ...

Patient waiting time and associated factors at the assessment center, general out-patient department, Mulago Hospital Uganda

Musinguzi, Conrad (Makerere University, 2013-08)

Introduction: Waiting time remains an important indicator for quality health services and in order to ensure timely access to quality outpatient services, an objective evaluation is needed to pinpoint which services cause ...

Factors associated with male involvement in antenatal HIV counseling and testing in Kitgum District, Uganda

Owot, Lamunu Dorcas (Makerere University, 2015-11)

Background: Male involvement in antenatal HIV counseling and testing increases the use of PMTCT interventions in resource limited settings. Male involvement is also associated with reduced mother to child transmission of ...

Prevalence, clinical pattern and short term outcomes of HIV infected children admitted at Alsabah Children's Hospital, South Sudan

Gawar, Isaac (Makerere University, 2018)

Background: Worldwide, HIV continues to be a major global health issue, having claimed more than 35 million lives so far. According to the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) 2017 report, approximately 36.7 ...

Risk factors for intrauterine growth restriction among women delivering at Mulago National and Naguru Regional Referral Hospitals: A case-control study

Kato, Paul Ivan (Makerere University, 2018)

Introduction: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is an important cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality with long term health implications for the survivors. It affects approximately 30 million newborns per year ...

Resistance to rice yellow mottle virus and performance of selected improved rice genotypes in Central Uganda

Ndikuryayo, Cyprien (Makerere University, 2018)

Rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV) causes yield losses up to 100 % although yield losses of 19% have been recorded in selected areas of northern Uganda yet resistant rice varieties with farmer and consumer preferences are not ...

Compiling a general-purpose monolingual Ateso dictionary

Aliato, Harriet Daphine (Makerere University, 2018)

The study titled, “Compiling a General-Purpose Monolingual Ateso Dictionary,” was conceptualized against the background that a comprehensive style manual for compiling an Ateso-Ateso dictionary was lacking. Thus, the study ...

An analysis of the legal and regulatory framework for corporate takeovers in Uganda: A case study of the banking and telecommunication sectors of Uganda

Kashaija, Emmanuel (2018-05)

This study set out to analyze the legal and regulatory framework for corporate takeovers, mergers, and acquisitions in Uganda focusing on the telecommunication and banking sectors in Uganda with the overall aim of suggesting ...

Prevalence and patterns of Charcot Foot Arthropathy among adult diabetic patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital

Wanzou, Vwakya (Makerere University, 2018)

Background: Charcot foot arthropathy is a potentially limb threatening condition that leads to progressive destruction of the bones and joints in the neuropathic foot. Its main cause is diabetes mellitus which prevalence ...

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of breast cancer screening among rural women in Bubaare Sub-County, Rubanda District

Nsenga, Marcella (Makerere University, 2018-08-30)

Introduction: Breast cancer in women is a major public health burden and the most common cancer among women Worldwide. Though its incidence is greater in high income countries, in sharp contrast, mortality rates are greatest ...

Peasantry and self-reliance in Eritrea: State management of labour and land

Temesgen, Tesfamariam Beyan

Childhood severe pneumonia in Mulago Hospital: Associated factors and bacterial etiology in the era of universal access to HIV drugs

Shema, Christine (2018)

Background: Pneumonia is the leading cause of mortality among children below 5 years. Several factors including not being breastfed, lack of immunisation and HIV exposure have played a role. HIV exposed children have been ...

Knowledge, attitude and usage of medical animations as a complementary learning resource by undergraduates at Makerere University College of Health Sciences

Nansinguza, Jacob (Makerere University, 2017)

Background: A medical animation is a short educational film, usually based around medical topic rendered using three-dimensional computer graphics. It evolved from the field of realistic medical illustrations such as those ...

Evaluation of bioslurry for soil fertility enhancement in Uganda

Musinguzi, Josephat (Makerere University, 2018-05)

Bioslurry (BS) is a waste product of biogas production systems. It contains plant nutrients and therefore important in improving land productivity. Large quantities of BS are being generated from various feedstocks, which ...

Prevalence and factors associated with Acute Otitis Media among febrile children aged below 5 years attending Mulago Hospital

Tutaryebwa, Leonard (Makerere University, 2011-03)

Background: Acute Otitis Media is a common disease among young children worldwide. It has potential complications which can affect the development of children. It is under-diagnosed in Mulago hospital owing to the ...

Willingness of households in Wakiso District to pay more for improved water supply

Musitwa, Paul (Makerere University, 2018)

The study assessed the willingness of households in Wakiso District to pay more for improved water supply using a case study of Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality. Three specific objectives were used to guide the study and ...

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