Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Representation of men and women in Uganda’s television adverts: towards a gender equitable advertising industry
(Makerere University, 2024-08)The need for more inclusive and equitable gender representations in television adverts is an ongoing global debate. This research investigated gender representations in Uganda´s television adverts. Its objectives were to ... -
Occupational stress and performance of security personnel in private security companies in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-07)The research delved into occupational stress and performance of security personnel in private security companies in Uganda. It aimed atidentifying the primary stressors experienced by security personnel within private ... -
Examining women's experiences in the process of accessing and utilizing national identification documents in labour migration: a case of women labour migrants in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The purpose of the study was to examine the experiences of women in the process of accessing and utilizing and utilizing national identification documents in labor migration. The study focused on the women labor migrants ... -
Assessing business sustainability reporting practices in Stanbic bank Uganda holding Limited
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The purpose of the study was to assess business sustainability reporting practices in Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited. Using the objectives - to assess the degree to which the G4 reporting principles of balance and ... -
A project report on construction supervision of Mpungwe Seed Secondary School, Mayuge District
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This project report entails the project management practices applied and acquired during the construction of Mpungwe Seed Secondary School in Mayuge. The specific objectives of the study were to describe the project ... -
The impact of risk management on credit processes of microfinance institutions in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study examines the impact of risk management in the credit processes of financial institutions in Uganda. In the world of volatile cash movements and increasing global lending and borrowing of funds, financial ... -
Adoption of labour-based approaches in construction of low-cost seal roads: experience from Ajena Road in Soroti City
(Makerere University, 2024-07)This study examines the implementation of low-cost sealed road infrastructure through labour-based techniques in Soroti City, focusing on Ajena Road. Soroti City adopted Low-Cost Seal (LCS) Technology to address gravel ... -
Exploring the efficiency of design and build practices on budget and cost management on a construction project: case study-design and build of Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre (NAPRIC) in Busitema University
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This research investigates the effectiveness of Design-Build (DB) practices in managing budget and costs on construction projects, focusing on the case study of the Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre (NaPRiC) ... -
Assessment of compliance with construction regulations and standards: a case of the general operating theatre at Nabiswera Health Centre IV – Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2024-05)In Uganda, construction projects face critical compliance challenges, with only 65% meeting regulatory requirements and 55% of incidents stemming from safety non-compliance. These issues jeopardize structural integrity, ... -
Sexual harassment, self -esteem and depression among seed secondary school adolescents in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study investigated the relationship between sexual harassment, self-esteem, and depression among Seed Secondary School adolescents in Nansana Municipality. It was guided by four objectives: to determine the relationship ... -
Kyapa mu Ngalo and the land question: understanding the politics and dynamics of land reform in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Taking Buganda kingdom’s Kyapa mu Ngalo program and the central government’s calls to abolish Mailo land tenure as entry points, this thesis interrogates the contemporary land question in Buganda by tracing its historical ... -
Gender disparities in program outcomes and post-program trajectories in Palabek Refugee Settlement, Lamwo District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study explored the influence of gender on economic empowerment programs in Palabek Refugee Settlement, focusing on disparities in participation, benefit receipt, and post-program outcomes. The primary objective was ... -
An interpretive study of the perception of disability in 2 Samuel 9 and among the Bamasaaba in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This thesis is about the interpretation of the perceptions of disability in 2 Samuel 9 and the religious perceptions of disability among Bamasaaba in the Manafwa and Sironko districts. The text of 2 Samuel 9 is exegetically ... -
Disease related anxiety, coping strategies and quality of life of breast cancer patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between disease related anxiety, coping strategies and quality of life of breast cancer patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital. A quantitative correlational ... -
Parenting styles, coping strategies and anxiety among secondary school adolescents in Mbale City
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study examined the relationship between parenting styles, coping strategies, and anxiety among secondary school students in Mbale City, Uganda. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 298 students ... -
PTSD symptoms, social support and alcohol abuse among urban refugee adolescents in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Introduction: This study aimed to explore the relationships between PTSD symptoms, social support, and alcohol abuse among urban refugee adolescents in Kampala District. Refugee adolescents' alcohol abuse is a significant ...