Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Prevalence and correlates of preeclampsia in Hoima District- Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Background: Global maternal health indicators remain worrying; a woman dies every two minutes due to obstetric complications, 33% of which occur in pregnancy. Preeclampsia is the single most concerning pregnancy complication ... -
A comparison of design and actual traffic levels and its likely impact on the pavement premature failure : case study of Gulu – Atiak – Nimule Highway
(Makerere University, 2024)The Gulu-Atiak-Nimule highway was constructed and completed to a flexible pavement standard in the year 2015 and opened to traffic that traverses this highway from mainly Kenya, Tanzania via Uganda to South Sudan. The ... -
The effect of public investments on the rate of unemployment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)One of the economic issues that plague the Ugandan economy is unemployment. According to annual labor force survey 2018/19 report, unemployment rate stood at 12% which is in apposite with NDP III of 7%. The study sought ... -
Dissemination of medical research findings among medical researchers in a tertiary institution in Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2024)Background: Dissemination of research findings is a key obligation for researchers. It increases access to evidence and the ability to use and apply the evidence. Repackaging of research findings to inform policy and ... -
Inventory management techniques in maintenance of water production plants: a case study of Static Plant Maintenance Department NWSC
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study evaluated inventory management techniques in the maintenance of water production plants by the static plant maintenance department at the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) focusing on challenges of ... -
Separatist movement and identification documents in Toro District 1954-1982
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study focuses on the significance of identification documents during the Rwenzururu movement in Toro district between 1954-1982. It also investigated how people navigated through and related with two state entities ... -
The United Nations mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and peace-building in Central Equatoria state, Republic of South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2024)This study examines the role of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in fostering peace-building initiatives in the Central Equatoria State of South Sudan. Utilizing a conflict transformation approach, the ... -
Assessment of factors affecting quality of vaccine cold chain management in health facilities in Kabale District, Western Uganda
(2024)Background: Effective immunization relies heavily on a well-managed vaccine cold chain to ensure the potency and efficacy of vaccines from production to administration. In Uganda vaccine cold chain management is compromised ... -
The predictive utility of polygenic risk scores for chronic kidney disease in Africans
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have significantly expanded our understanding of the genetic basis of kidney function, with most findings reported in individuals of European ancestry. Such biased sampling ... -
Examining dynamics and factors influencing the collaborative process during implementation of multisectoral public health action plans: A case study of the Uganda Nutrition Action Plan
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Multisectoral nutrition programs have been globally adopted to address malnutrition in all its forms. Malnutrition has various causal pathways that necessitate participatory design, implementation, monitoring ... -
Adherence to anti-diabetic medication and associated factors among Type 2 Diabetic patients in Nsambya, Lubaga and Mengo Hospitals in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Over 4.6 % of the Ugandan population aged 20-70 is living with diabetes with majority living in urban areas like Kampala. Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is associated with complications like heart disease, stroke, ... -
Prevalence of dietary adherence and associated factors among adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes mellitus attending St. Francis Hospital Nsambya and Ugand Martyrs Hospital Lubaga Diabetes Clinics
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a chronic condition requiring lifelong management, including strict adherence to dietary recommendations. Despite the critical role of diet in managing T1D and preventing ... -
Malnutrition a probable predictor of mortality in Cerebral Palsy (CP), and the effect of the positive deviance and parent facilitator training strategies to malnutrition among children and youth with CP in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: A CP prevalence study in eastern Uganda implied high mortality among children with CP as they grow older, and malnutrition was allegedly among the contributors. Nonetheless, evidence is scarce and targeted ... -
Assessing the effect of results-based financing on the maternal, newborn, and child health indicators for a community health program in Kyotera District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The study recognizes the pressing need for improved Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) outcomes in Uganda, where a significant number of women still receive limited antenatal care and give birth outside ... -
Neutralization and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity functions of SARS-CoV-2 Spike-IgG in vaccinated individuals
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Following the world-wide spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the COVID-19 pandemic, several types of vaccines were rolled out in various countries including Uganda. Studies elsewhere revealed significant ... -
Micronutrent status, anemia, morbidity, and effect of lipid-based nutrient supplementation in children with stunting
(Makerere University, 2024)One in three children are stunted in low-income settings. Poor cognitive development, morbidity, and mortality observed in children with stunting under 5 years may in part be due to concurrent micronutrient deficiencies, ... -
Factors associated with family planning use among sexually active young (15–24 Years) people living with HIV in Kampala City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Family planning (FP) is crucial for enabling young people to reach their full potential by preventing the health, social, and economic impacts of unplanned pregnancies. Despite its importance, FP use among ... -
Development of HPTLC fingerprints and assessment of Neutropoiesis activity of cucurbita maxima leaf extracts on chemotherapy induced neutropenic wistar rats
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN) is a major cause of mortality among cancer patients worldwide. Although granulocyte colony-stimulating factors like filgrastim and antibiotic prophylaxis are commonly ... -
Molecular and Morphological characterisation of the Leptostemonum clade and the distribution in Uganda.
(Makerere university., 2024-12-21)Leptostemonum clade is the most species-rich (550 species) within genus Solanum, with 39 % of the indigenious vegetables grown in Uganda. Wild crop relatives from the subgenus have the potential to improve crop resistance ... -
Quantification of electronic/electric waste and the associated environmental risks: a case of Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The rapid increase in e-waste has become a critical environmental and public health concern in Uganda. According to NITA-U, 2020, e-waste management systems in Uganda remain inadequate, leading to improper disposal and ...