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Perioperative outcomes and their associated factors among parturients undergoing caesarean delivery in Kawempe National Referral Hospital - A prospective observational
(Makerere University, 2023)Purpose: To determine the perioperative severe outcomes and their associated factors among parturients and their new-borns after caesarean delivery in Kawempe National Referral Hospital. Methods: The study was a prospective ... -
The moderating role of mindfulness in the relationship between dimensions of emotional labor and psychological wellbeing of employees in civil society organizations in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Globally, workers in service-oriented work engage in some form of emotion regulation, also known as emotional labour, as a strategy to keep customers and employers happy, despite studies revealing that this practice has a ... -
Pubertal and child rights awareness, communication, and protection against sexual abuse among the 10-14 year- old children in Jinja primary schools Uganda: challenges, opportunities and effectiveness of a school based intervention
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Background: Puberty has both negative and positive effects on a growing child. Every year, a new cohort of learners in primary schools reaches puberty. Understanding it, communicating it, and protecting children against ... -
Analysis of the contribution made by the clinker cement manufacturing process to greenhouse gas emissions in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-24)The cement industry is a major contributor to global warming and climate change. Cement raw materials produce emissions. The manufacturing operations are also extremely energy intensive, requiring a lot of fuel and ultimately ... -
Assisted partner notification utilization and associated factors among sexually active HIV positive adolescents aged 15-19 years at Baylor Clinic, Mulago Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Whereas HIV Assisted Partner Notification (APN) is recommended by the World Health Organization for adolescents in SSA because of the high catch rate of new HIV positive cases among adults, no studies have been ... -
Immune response and associated factors to Hepatitis B vaccination among children under five attending care at the Mulago Hospital Assessment Centre Paediatrics Clinic
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Hepatitis B Virus vaccination is the cornerstone of prevention of the HBV infection especially in at-risk groups like children under five that are 60- 90% more likely to seroconvert to Chronic Hepatitis B ... -
Risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes among women with placenta previa at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background Placenta previa is a condition where the placenta is attached partially or entirely on the lower uterine segment, and occurs at a 0.005% global, 0.4% South Sudanese and 1.7% Ugandan prevalence. Many predictors; ... -
Prevalence, facilitators and barriers of HIV disclosure among boarding school adolescents on ART: The Baylor Uganda experience
(Makerere University, 2023)Background An estimated 1.7 million adolescents are living with HIV worldwide, with about 85% (1.5 million) of these in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Adolescents account for about 10% of all the new HIV infections and again, ... -
Sonographic evaluation of carotid intima-media thickness among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Diabetes mellitus is strongly linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is increasingly utilized as a surrogate marker for atherosclerosis. Its value lies in ... -
Noise-induced hearing loss and associated factors amongst Kampala City traffic police officers
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction Noise-induced hearing loss is the reduction of the ability to detect auditory stimuli following occupational, recreational, or accidental noise exposure. Although the traffic police officers of Kampala City ... -
Performance evaluation of computational programs to predict Human leucocyte antigen (HLA) genotypes on African whole exome sequence data
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Accurate Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) genotyping is critical in studies involving the immune system and transplantation medicine. HLA genes encode proteins that have a central role in immune responses that ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with HPV-vaccine uptake among adolescent girls living with HIV attending Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) HIV Clinic, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023)Background Women living with HIV are more prone to HPV-related cancers and illnesses. HPV vaccination is the best tool for decreasing the burden of HPV-associated-disease yet HPV vaccination uptake among teenagers including ... -
A retrospective chart review study comparing in-hospital morbidity and mortality associated with laparoscopic versus open surgery amongst colorectal cancer patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Colorectal cancer is a common cancer worldwide that causes significant morbidity and mortality. It relatively has a lower prevalence in Africa but with an increasing incidence. Surgery is the mainstay of ... -
Lived experiences of women infected with Covid-19 during pregnancy at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Aim: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people in all aspects of their lives. Infected pregnant women may have a traumatic experience, however little is known about their experiences. The aim of the study was to explore ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with psychosis among adult patients with epilepsy at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)BACKGROUND Many studies have shown that the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among people with Epilepsy (PWE) appears higher than that in the general population. Psychosis is highest in patients with epilepsy at about ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of tax incentives in Uganda; a case study of Uganda Revenue Authority
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of tax incentives in Uganda. It was premised on three objectives: exploring the relevance of tax incentives in Uganda, assessing the challenges of tax incentives in Uganda, and ... -
Techno-economic assessment of the viability of B10 biodiesel blend for Uganda’s downstream petroleum sub-sector
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Global energy demand continues to increase owing to advancements in key growth sectors of economies. About 23% of total energy-related CO2 emissions are attributed to the global transport sector, which relies mainly on ... -
Community integration model and the relationship between refugees and host communities in IMVEPI refugee host community, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)With increasing number of refugees in Uganda, there have been growing rates of threats of poor socio-economic relationship between refugees and host community members. As a result, the researcher conducted a study, to ... -
Breeding for resistance to fusarium wilt and internal fruit quality traits in Sukali Ndizi (Musa genome-AAB)
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Apple banana (Musa species, AAB genome group) is the most widely distributed dessert banana cultivar in Uganda. It is locally known as Sukali Ndizi in central region and Kabaragara in Western regions of Uganda and in Rwanda, ... -
Using a criterion based audit to assess impact of Lucas classification of urgency of caesarean section on pregnancy outcomes at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Global caesarean section (C-section) rates have increased from around 7% in 1990 to 21% in 2023. In Uganda, the C-section rate stands at 6% and 11% among first-order births indicating a high incidence of primary ...