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Prevalence, factors associated and outcomes of critical illness among high-risk postpartum mothers at a Ugandan tertiary hospital. A prospective observational study
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Despite improving trends, there remains a high global burden of maternal mortality, which is almost invariably preceded by some form of critical illness. Timely recognition and appropriate intervention may ... -
Health expenditure, maternal health outcomes and inequalities in maternal healthcare utilisation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-03)Uganda’s current maternal mortality rate of 189 per 100,000 live births remains far above the global target of 70 per 100,000. Increasing health expenditure and reducing inequalities in utilisation of maternal health ... -
The role of livestock sector on economic growth of Somalia (1990-2020)
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The purpose of this study was to find out the impact of livestock production on economic growth in Somalia from 1990-2020. The main objective of the study was to examine the relationship between livestock production on ... -
Letter to the editor: beyond the operating room: implementing competency-based education in surgical residency programs
(Elsevier, 2024)This essay argues that implementing competency-based education (CBE) in surgical residency programs is not just desirable but necessary to ensure the next generation of surgeons is equipped to face the challenges of a ... -
Oil production optimization of the Norne Field E-Segment, Norway using Eclipse 100 Simulation Model
(Makerere university, 2024)The Norne field is located 80 km north of the Heidrun field in the Norwegian Sea. The Norne Field consists of two separate oil compartments, the Norne Main Structure (Norne C, D and E-Segment) and the Northeast Segment ... -
Soil borne helminths and microbial contamination of longhorn grasshoppers (ruspolia differens) from selected districts of central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)In central Uganda, the consumption of the longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) is a traditional practice deeply rooted in the local culinary culture. However, concerns regarding the biological safety of these edible ... -
An examination of pre-primary school teachers’ perceptions of play-based learning in Kawempe Division Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study examined how teacher’s perceived play based learning and how these perspectives affected its implementation in pre-primary settings. The study drew on the cognitive theory of learning; arguing that action and ... -
Maama Uganda's compassionate legacy: maternal luminescence, a guiding light in the empathic vanguard of the Janet Kainembabazi Kataaha Museveni Doctrine
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2024-01)Embark on a philosophical exploration of Janet Kainembabazi Museveni's profound legacy with "Maama Uganda's Compassionate Legacy." Delve into the depths of maternal luminescence and the empathic vanguard as guiding principles ... -
Unveiling true blackness: a constant fight against racial discrimination and neocolonialism against the black man
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2024-01)Unveiling True Blackness: A Constant Fight Against Racial Discrimination and Neo-Colonialism Against the Black Man by Isaac Christopher Lubogo is a compelling and deeply insightful examination of the enduring struggle ... -
Uptake and factors associated with uptake of human papillomavirus vaccination among adolescent girls aged 13-18 years seeking health services at Kiswa Health Center III
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: HPV is a highly prevalent sexually transmitted infection with a significant role in the cause of cervical cancer. In Uganda, the cervical cancer age-standardized incidence rate is estimated to be 56.2 per 100,000 ... -
Saving Water in Paddy Rice Fields under the System of Rice Intensification in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-03-27)The extent of water wastage to furnish inefficient irrigation systems especially in flood irrigated rice systems in Uganda, is not known. Too much water not only compromises nutrient use efficiency, but has also been ... -
Detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA in CD34 positive versus CD34-Negative peripheral blood mononuclear cells and the determinants of IGRA positivity in latent Tuberculosis
(Makerere University, 2023)Background Tuberculin skin test (TST) and interferon gamma release assay (IGRA), currently used to diagnose latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) have low positive predictive values for progression to active tuberculosis ... -
Computing the Artin component using Reconstruction Algebras.
(Makerere University, 2024-03-27)This thesis studies noncommutative resolutions of non-Gorenstein singularities and uses them to construct classical deformation spaces. In the first part, it recovers the Artin component of the deformation space of a cyclic ... -
Access to improved sanitation among households in peri urban area in Bwaise II Parish, Kawempe Division: A cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 6.2 aims at achieving universal access to sanitation, leaving no one behind by 2030. To enhance this achievement, SDG target 1.4 aims at basic sanitation for all ... -
Trip generation modeling for forecasting travel demand of rapidly expanding Cities. A case of Lira City.
(Makerere University, 2024-03)Transportation planning which involves trip generation, trip distribution, modal split, and network assignment processes is very important in urban areas for matching travel demand and transport facilities. Most transportation ... -
The impact of health care financing on under-five mortality rates in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01)The inadequacy of health care financing in Uganda, coupled with its disproportionate reliance on private and external sources, presents a critical concern for healthcare outcomes. Despite a marked increase in GDP per capita, ... -
Redevelopement of Teso bar neighbourhood in Adyel Division-Lira City West
(Makerere University, 2024-02)SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: To protect and realise the potential of Teso Bar Community as part of the Lira City Centre”. To maintain and enhance the open space at the heart of Teso Bar in a way that is commensurate with its ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of working capital management practices in Mukwano Group of Companies
(Makerere University, 2024)The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of working capital management practices at Mukwano group of companies. Specifically, the study was guided by three objectives which are: assessing the effectiveness ... -
Costs of tuberculosis care and associated factors among patients with HIV or diabetes mellitus comorbidities attending selected health facilities in Kampala from a societal perspective
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction In Uganda, the Tuberculosis (TB) burden among Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients is still high and increasing significantly among DM patients due to the looming DM epidemic. Although TB drugs and ... -
An exploration of the effectiveness of police patrols on crime reduction in Kawempe Policing Division
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Security is a key component for any development progress to take place and thus any hindrance to secure environment ought to be addressed immediately and effectively as it may hinder attainment of Vision 2030. The goal of ...