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Knowledge, attitude and practices of selected pig value chain actors and associated risk factors for African Swine Fever occurrence in Kumi District
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease that is a major cause of losses to pig farmers. This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the pig ... -
A genome-wide association study of blood urea nitrogen levels in the Uganda Genome Resource Cohort
(Makerere University, 2024)Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is a key biomarker of kidney function, reflecting the balance between urea production and excretion. Elevated BUN levels are associated with impaired kidney function and serve as a diagnostic and ... -
Factors associated with hospital-acquired diarrhea among children (0-59 months) with severe acute malnutrition at Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit, Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Hospital-acquired diarrhea remains a major global public health concern and is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children with severe acute malnutrition. In Uganda, Hospital acquired ... -
Understanding the facilitators and barriers to dog mass vaccination campaigns in Uganda, A case of Kyegegwa District
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Despite the annual commitment to procure 500,000 rabies vaccine doses and distributing them to districts freely on request, Uganda still grapples with a low dog vaccination coverage of about 10%. This study ... -
Assessing comprehension of informed consent among research participants enrolled in a malaria prevention study at Masafu Hospital, Busia District
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Comprehension of informed consent by research participants is a fundamental pillar of the informed consent process. Participants quite often have low comprehension of medical procedures, risks and complications. ... -
Newborn care practices in Nakapiripirit District, North Eastern Uganda: A community-based cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Despite improved health facility deliveries in Uganda, the neonatal mortality rate has only improved marginally over the last three decades. Karamoja region in North-Eastern Uganda has one of the poorest ... -
Differential gene expression in Schistosoma mansoni infected children along Lake Albert in uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Over 290 million people are infected by schistosomes worldwide. A third of Uganda’s population is infected and these are along freshwater bodies. Knowing the prevalence of schistosomiasis is key to informing national control ... -
Isoniazid hair drug levels among drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis patients: A study to monitor exposure, adherence and treatment outcomes
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is still a major public health problem globally and in Uganda.Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for TB improves treatment outcomes and mitigates the emergence of drug resistance (DR). Despite ... -
Enablers and barriers to adoption of the recommended infant feeding practices among primary caregivers with infants and young children in BidiBidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices are vital for reducing childhood morbidity and mortality. Globally, only about 42 percent of women begin breastfeeding within the first one hour of birth, 41% ... -
Evaluation of the performance of the newborn sickle cell screening program and associated facilitators and challenges in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction In Africa, scaling up of national screening programs has been shown to be difficult. This could be attributed to the various challenges facing these programs in Africa. Therefore, is important to monitor ... -
Ugali, meat, and the bullet: a philosophical reflection on survival, power, and human will in Africa
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2025-01)In Ugali, Meat, and the Bullet, Isaac Christopher Lubogo and Agatha Mulungi Lubogo masterfully weave a deeply philosophical and politically incisive narrative about survival, power, and human agency on the African continent. ... -
A.I. and the African woman
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2025-01)AI and the African Woman: Pioneering Economic Empowerment for a Brighter Future" is a groundbreaking exploration of the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping the lives of Africa’s most marginalized ... -
Servant leadership where faith lit the way
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2025-01)This book is a collaborative masterpiece by two visionary young leaders from King’s College Budo, a prestigious institution renowned for cultivating intellectual excellence and servant leaders. Kato, the Head Prefect, and ... -
Examining the effect of tax effort on private investment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Private investment plays a major role in increasing economic opportunity, enhancing access to public and private services and reducing poverty. Changes in the tax rates which lead to changes in the tax to GDP ratio can ... -
Determination of real interest rate in Uganda 1986-2016
(Sentamu, M. (2019). Determination of real interest rate in Uganda 1986-2016. Unpublished master’s thesis, Makerere University, 2019-11-01)This study examined the determinants of real interest rates in Uganda from 1986 to 2016, using an ECM model after establishing co-integration. The findings revealed that GDP growth rate, inflation rate, and money supply ... -
Phenotypic characterization of bacterial species associated with periodontitis among patients attending Makerere, Mengo and Mulago Paramedical Dental Clinics in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Periodontitis is a prevalent dental disease often linked to bacterial infections, leading to inflammation and the deterioration of tissues supporting the teeth. The disease caused by pathogenic microbes forming biofilms ... -
Time from recognition of symptoms to cancer diagnosis and factors associated with delayed diagnosis among pediatric cancer patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Late presentation of pediatric cancers is common in sub- Saharan African countries, including Uganda and is largely due to diagnosis delay; a combination of patient/caregiver delay and physician/ health system ... -
Household parental alcoholism and the nutritional status of children aged 6-59 months in Kyegegwa Sub-County, Kyegegwa District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Families with parental alcoholism are characterized by significantly lower socioeconomic status negatively affecting the nutritional status of their under five years children compared to other household members. ... -
Prevalence of diarrhea and associated factors among children under 5 years in Bugiri District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Diarrhoea remains a significant public health concern globally, particularly affecting children under five years, predominantly in resource-limited settings. This study investigated the prevalence of diarrhoea and associated ... -
Modelling recurrent complications among children with advanced HIV disease using conditional survival analysis models
(Makerere University, 2024)Infants and young children infected with HIV face higher morbidity & mortality rates. Children under five with HIV are considered to have advanced HIV disease. Common causes of death in these patients include TB, severe ...