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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 ... -
Analysis of cost and time overruns on government funded road projects in Uganda; a case of UNRA’s in-house construction supervision road projects
(Makerere University, 2024-09)The study analyzed cost and time overruns in government-funded road projects in Uganda, with a focus on those supervised by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). Despite significant investments by the Government of ... -
Role of killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors in the functional modulation of NK cell response to HIV-1 viral reservoirs in individuals on antiretroviral therapy
(Makerere University, 2024)Sub-Saharan Africa has two thirds of the global population living with HIV. Uganda has one of the highest burdens of HIV/AIDS globally, with a significant proportion of individuals on antiretroviral therapy. Complete ... -
Exposure to laboratory hazards and associated factors among learners in secondary schools in the greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Global, regional, and local agendas are striving to promote Science Technology and Innovation which requires safe learning environments such as laboratories. Laboratory safety remains a growing occupational health and ... -
Iodine status and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at four selected health facilities in Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Pregnancy increases the iodine dietary requirements to meet the needs of the mother and the baby. Both iodine deficiency and excessive iodine are known to cause fetal and maternal thyroid disease. Uganda lacks ... -
Using machine learning and sequential characteristics in prediction of cardiac arrest: a case study of Uganda Heart Institute, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Research on cardiac arrest and its associated risk factors has considerably increased in recent decades. With that, several machine learning models have been implemented to predict the onset of cardiac arrest ... -
Incidence and factors associated with dialysis-related hypoglycaemia among patients with kidney failure at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital: a prospective longitudinal cohort study
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Kidney failure is the most advanced form of chronic kidney disease (CKD), causing the most years lived with disability from CKD. Among patients with kidney failure, pathophysiologic changes and therapeutic measures including ... -
The effect of tax effort on economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study examines the effect of the tax effort on the economic growth in Uganda for the period of 1990-2021. Secondary data is used and sourced from the World Development Indicators. The variables considered are the ... -
Human rights in times of crisis: the case of COVID 19 in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)In crisis situations, states can limit rights without declaring a state of emergency or derogate from human rights after declaring a state of emergency. Agamben traces the practice of electing a temporary dictator to offer ... -
Access and utilisation of primary education services among children in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District of Northwestern, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study aimed to investigate the access and utilization of primary education as a service among refugee children in Bidibidi settlement, Yumbe district of north-western as well as explore their perceptions and experiences ... -
Evaluating academic performance of midwifery students and its associated factors: a comparative case study of e-learning and full-time programs in Kabale School of Comprehensive Nursing, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-18)Background: Globally, there continues to be a severe shortage of healthcare professionals, especially in midwifery. Uganda faces a notably high ratio of midwives to mothers. Despite numerous efforts aimed at addressing ... -
Coping strategies of tomato traders amidst covid-19 induced restrictions in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024)The COVID-19 induced restrictions effected by many countries worldwide greatly affected agricultural trade. These measures that were put in place to curb the rapid spread of the pandemic came along with challenges that ... -
Beliefs and perceptions of women towards bilateral tubal ligation; a qualitative study at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Globally, the uptake of bilateral tubal ligation, a permanent method of contraception remains very low despite being the most effective contraceptive method. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding ... -
Prevalence of wasting and associated factors among pediatric cancer patients aged 2-17 years at Uganda Cancer Institute.
(Makerere University., 2024-12-11)Introduction: Wasting is a major concern among pediatric cancer patients, significantly affecting treatment outcomes and quality of life. However, limited data exists on the prevalence of wasting and its associated factors ... -
Navigating project management challenges in modern hospital construction during the construction phase: “a case study of the proposed hospital expansion works on plot 14B Akii- Bua Road, Nakasero for Nakasero Hospital Ltd”
(Makerere University, 2024-07)In this technical report, the author presents an analysis of the project management challenges encountered in modern hospital construction during the construction phase, a case study of Nakasero Hospital Expansion Project ... -
Determinants of balance of payment position in Uganda: the monetary approach
(Makerere University, 2024-10)This study applied the monetary approach to examine the determinants of Uganda’s balance of payments position using the ARDL model from 1983 to 2020. The study results revealed the presence of short and long-run relationships ... -
Assessing the management of public service pension schemes among the retired primary teachers in Kayunga District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study aimed to assess the management of public service pension schemes among the retired primary teachers in Kayunga district. Using the primary data, the study employed mixed methods of analysis to examine how ... -
Impact of public borrowing on private investment: a case study of Uganda, 1980 – 2023
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Public Investment Finance is of great importance as the government seeks to strike a balance between the fiscal space and meeting government expenditures. The recent catastrophes that affected economies that were greatly ...