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Prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection among pregnant women with prediabetes in Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-04)Background: Globally, the burden of tuberculosis (TB) among pregnant women is substantial and is associated with poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. Prediabetes, an intermediate hyperglycaemic state coupled with ... -
A model for adoption of mobile health technologies to improve child nutrition practices in resource-constrained environments
(Makerere University, 2021-10)Malnutrition contributes to about half (45%) of the deaths of children under the age of five years in developing countries. Studies reveal that malnutrition is aggravated by a lack of nutritional information, particularly ... -
Economic evaluation of legume-finger millet rotations in Pallisa District
(Makerere University, 2021)Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is among the major food crops in Uganda but due to population pressure on land, soils have become exhausted leading to low productivity of millet. Legume-based soil fertility management ... -
Excise duty tax and financial performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kawempe Division, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12-06)Excise duties are indirect taxes on the sale or use of specific products (Varjan et al., 2019), such as alcohol, tobacco and energy. Government imposes and collects tax through Uganda revenue authority. There has been ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with vaginal birth after one caesarean section for a non recurrent indication among women delivering from Kawempe national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01-21)Background: The rate of caesarean sections (CS) has awakened worldwide consciousness among both the general population and the health care givers with some studies showing an exponential rise in CS globally in the last 2 ... -
Correlation of ultrasound thyroid imaging reporting and data system with cytology among patients at Mulago national referral and teaching hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-01-10)Background: Ultrasonography (US) is noninvasive modality for initial assessment of thyroid nodule. Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS) classify the risk for malignancy has demonstrated good performance in ... -
Factors that determine the survival of children born with Congenital Heart Defects: the case of Uganda Heart Institute
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The study aimed at investigating the factors associated with the survival of children born with congenital heart defects, the case of Uganda Heart Institute. The source of data was case reports in the files of patients at ... -
An assessment of the effectiveness of the legal and institutional framework for air pollution control in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021)This study evaluated the effectiveness of the legal and institutional framework for air pollution control in Kampala. It was guided by the central research question of “how effective is the legal and institutional framework ... -
Assessing the performance of digital financial services in rural areas in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01-05)The purpose of the study was to assess the performance of digital financial services on financial inclusion in rural communities. The study was guided by three specific objectives which included; to assess the availability ... -
Modelling the impact of interventions on the optimal control of Cholera in hotspots in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12-23)Background: Cholera is an infectious disease that is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with a bacteria known as Vibrio cholerae. Historically there have been seven (7) pandemics and Uganda as a country ... -
Lifestyle and Health:Understanding the prevalence of hypertension among the elderly persons in Kiruddu Referral Hospital, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-11)This study examined health and lifestyle of the elderly persons with hypertension in Kiruddu Referral Hospital in Kampala district. It assessed the prevalence and trend of hypertension, examined how individual lifestyle ... -
Prevalence, patterns and factors associated with ocular manifestations of type 1 diabetes mellitus among children and adolescents attending Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background; Diabetes mellitus is a growing public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, Uganda inclusive, with an annual incidence of 6% in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, 3% in many countries and 77% in the European ... -
Ocular manifestations and associated factors among traditional eye medicines users attending the eye clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background: Over the past decades there has been a phenomenal increase in the use of Traditional Eye medicines (TEM) worldwide. The limited resources and availability of eye care services in developing nations are some of ... -
Budgetary control and performance of local governments : a case study of Mubende Municipal Council
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The study aimed at establishing a relationship between budgetary controls and performance of Local Governments. The study objectives were; to establish the compliance levels with the legal and regulatory framework for ... -
Adequate marriage preparation as a basis for stability in families : a case study of Jinja Karoli Parish, Kampala Archdiocese
(Makerere University, 2020-12)The topic dealt with in this study was Adequate Marriage Preparation as a Basis for Stability in Families (case Study, Jinja Karoli Parish Kampala Archdiocese). The study intended to contribute to the development of the ... -
Ultilevel modeling of HIV positive status disclosure to the sexual partner among persons enrolled on HIV care in greater Rakai
(Makerere University, 2021-12-13)Introduction: As an HIV prevention strategy, HIV sero status “disclosure” (HSSD) is defined as the process of revealing HIV positive status to sexual partner(s), relatives, or others in their social circle. Literature on ... -
Human-based parasites and enterobacteria carried by cockroaches (ORDER: BLATTODEA) in households of Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05-07)Cockroaches are insects, with both structural and behavioural adaptations including chewing mouth parts, brown to black colouration, nocturnal habit, high reproductive potential and occupation of insanitary habitats. These ... -
Diversity and distribution of aerial parasitic plants on woody plants in home gardens of selected districts of Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Parasitic plants, through a range of infestation strategies, attack and destroy crop plants and therefore require management. In Uganda, the vulnerability of crop plants as hosts to parasitic plants has not been much ... -
Earthworms as alternative protein ingredient in poultry feed.
(Makerere University, 2018-03-01)In poultry feed accounts for 70% of the total cost of production hence there is a need to have a high-quality and yet low cost feed. The protein sources used in poultry feeds (Rastrineobola argentea & soy beans) are also ... -
Predictors of cervical cancer prevention practices among women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)The uptake of cervical cancer (CC) preventive measures that have proven to be effective in averting the disease burden elsewhere is low in Uganda; a country with high CC burden. Identification of factors associated with ...