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Adverse neonatal outcomes and associated factors among mothers with short and normal interpregnancy interval at Kawempe National Referral Hospital- A comparative cross section study
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Studies in developed nations have shown that neonates born to pregnant women with short inter-pregnancy interval are at higher risk of prematurity, and low birth weight, perinatal death and other neonatal events ... -
Parental stress, social support and postnatal depression among teenage mothers at Kasangati Health Centre IV Nangabo, Kyadondo in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-10-02)For years, teenage mothers have experienced parental stress including postnatal depression due to inadequate or no social support especially among mothers with babies between 0-6 months. However, recent studies suggest ... -
Prevalence and socio-economic effect of Bovine African Trypanosomosis in agro pastoral communities around Murchison Falls National Park
(Makerere University, 2023-09)A study was done to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of farmers on the control of the Bovine Trypanosomosis (BT), determine the prevalence, risk factors and species of trypanosomes associated with the disease ... -
Burden and associated factors among caregivers of children with sickle cell disease attending Tororo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Caregiver burden is an important concept in medicine and occurs because of looking after patients with chronic conditions. This concept has never been addressed in rural primary care settings like Tororo ... -
Long-term clinical and functional outcomes of idiopathic clubfoot patients who were managed with ponseti method at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Ponseti method is being used for the management of ICTEV as it has shown consistently good clinical and functional outcomes in both the short and longtime. Relapse is inherent to ICTEV due to the stiff and ... -
Land use land cover dynamics and its implications on livelihoods of the Budongo forest adjacent communities, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Competition for land continues to increase with a corresponding rise in demand for multiple land uses and provision of ecosystem services. Land use land cover (LULC) changes are experienced in different parts of Uganda. ... -
Malaria case management and associated factors for children under-five years at Abim and Kaabong General Hospitals in Karamoja Sub-Region, Uganda
(Makerere university, 2021-03)Introduction: Malaria still remains a global health concern, despite the availability of effective prevention and treatment measures. Inappropriate case management is one of the known risk factors for disease progression ... -
The effect of COVID-19 preventive measures on performance of building construction projects in Kampala and Wakiso Districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)COVID-19 caught the world unawares as it spread from one continent to another, killing millions of people, without any immediate cure. This resulted in various governments putting in place lockdowns and other restrictions ... -
Challenges causing laboratory non-conformances affecting implementation of quality management systems towards accreditation in Teso Sub-Region, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Uganda has made significant progress in implementing quality management systems (QMS) in clinical laboratories, resulting in 38 accredited facilities. Despite these advancements, challenges persist, impeding the attainment ... -
The gendered reintegration of youth drug use ex-offenders: a case of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study examined the gendered reintegration of youth drug use ex-offenders within Kampala. Specifically, the study set out to describe the gender differences in community reintegration Programs of youth drug ex-offenders; ... -
Analyzing contributing factors to construction claims on water projects in Uganda using multivariate regression modelling
(Makerere University, 2023-09-19)Globally organizations continue to grapple with construction claims, which have contributed to the cost escalation on projects estimated at 28%. Construction claims on water projects in Uganda account for an average of ... -
Impact of the Uganda women entrepreneurship program on household wellbeing and women empowerment; a case of Busia district in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study’s exploration into the UWEP program in Busia district, Uganda, dives deep into the question of whether, and to what extent, the program impacts both household well-being and women's empowerment. Cross-sectional ... -
The Impact of Prepaid Electricity Meters on Energy Losses on a Distribution Network
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This research was undertaken to determine the impact of pre-paid metering (Yaka) system both technical and commercial energy losses, using the case study of Umeme Banda District. The research adopted a survey approach ... -
Assessment of long-term outcomes among ICU survivors from Uganda's Intensive Care Units: A prospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Post-Intensive Care Unit (ICU) survivors still experience higher mortality than the general population and often require long-term costly specialised rehabilitation or palliative care, such as occupational ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with unplanned pregnancies among pregnant women attending Antenatal Clinic at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Unplanned pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy which is a sum of mistimed pregnancy (pregnancy wanted at a later time) and unwanted pregnancy (pregnancy which is not wanted at all) It is a fundamental health ... -
The Influence of government domestic borrowing on private sector credit growth in Uganda; The mediating role of financial market development
(Makerere University, 2023-05)The study examines the mediating role of financial market development on the effect of government domestic borrowing on private sector credit growth in Uganda. The study was premised on three objectives; 1) To examine the ... -
Effect of temperature on the biology of sweetpotato weevil, Cylas brunneus (Coleoptera: Brentidae)
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Cylas brunneus (Fabricuis) (Coleoptera: Brentidae) is one of the most important insect pests of sweetpotato in Africa. Knowledge of temperature–dependent population growth potential is critical for understanding population ... -
Coding narratives associated with mnemonic objects: Embedding photographs with technologies for contemporary photography space
(Makerere University, 2023)Despite the influence of photography as a tool for archival and documentation of moments, over the years family albums become presentations and not representations, as the originators (chroniclers) of archives transition ... -
A phonetic description of the varieties of English spoken by native speakers of Payira and Lamogi
(Makerere University, 2016-09)The primary aim of this study is to explore the phonetic systems of Payira and Lamogi dialects of Acoli to find out if the phonetic systems, particularly consonant inventories, of the two dialects influence the spoken ... -
Records Management Practices and service delivery in the Academic Registrar's office at the All Saint's University Lango
(Makerere University, 2023-09-21)The delivery of effective services in a university relies on its ability to manage records through appropriate records management practices. This study sought to examine the existing records management practices at the ...