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Gratitude, optimism and subjective wellbeing amongst secondary school-going adolescents in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The study aimed to investigate the relationship between gratitude, optimism, and subjective well-being among adolescents in a school setting. A well-designed multi-stage sampling strategy was employed to select participants. ... -
Spatial distribution of pulmonary tuberculosis patients with delays to seeking evaluation in five referral hospitals of Uganda and the associated predictors.
(Makerere University, 2021-11)Background: Decreasing tuberculosis (TB) transmission requires interventions targeting communities with greatest need. Understanding spatial distribution and predictors of pulmonary TB patient’s (PTB) delays seeking ... -
Development and characterization of bio-sheets for production of bags from sugarcane bagasse
(Makerere University, 2023-06-27)Use of plastic bags are one of the largest contributors to plastic pollution in Uganda as well as in many other countries. There is increased recognition of the negative effects that plastic waste has on the environment ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of HIV positive status disclosure to family members and the lived experiences by women attending Kalisizo General Hospital ART Clinic
(Makerere University, 2020)Background: HIV is still an epidemic infection globally with 38 million infected with it. HIV positive status disclosure is an important factor in HIV/AIDS prevention interventions and plays a role in ART adherence. However, ... -
Associations between aminoquinoline resistance genotypes and clinical presentations of Pplasmodium falciparum Infection in Uganda
(American Society for Microbiology., 2020)Mutations that mediate resistance of Plasmodium falciparum to aminoquinoline antimalarials are selected by prior drug use and may alter parasite fitness, but associations with clinical presentations are uncertain. We ... -
Determinants of women empowerment indicators in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-04)Persisting gender stereotypes of Uganda restrict women’s mobility, their participation in decision making and also deprive them from their inherited property. It is a common perception that nations cannot make remarkable ... -
Short-term outcomes of Tibia shaft fractures managed non-operatively among adults at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: The management of tibia shaft fractures (TSFs) is controversial worldwide however the choice of management depends on fracture pattern and location. Non-operative management has recently fallen out of favor due ... -
Risk factors associated with schistosomiasis in school-age children around Lake Albert, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Schistosomiasis remains a major public health problem in the endemic communities of Uganda. To improve schistosomiasis control strategies in Uganda, this study aimed at assessing the effects of water sources, sanitation, ... -
The role of mobile library services in promoting a reading culture: a case of Nambi Sseppuuya Community Resource Centre
(Makerere University, 2023-08-07)The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of the Nambi Sseppuuya Community Resource Centre to the development of a reading culture in the community. The specific objectives of the study were to: identify ... -
Factors affecting accountability in the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFNET)
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The main aim of the study was to determine the factors affecting accountability at African Field Epidemiology Network. The objectives of the study were; To find out how management capacity affects accountability, To establish ... -
Impact of macroeconomic factors on economic growth in Uganda (2001-2021)
(Makerere University, 2023-03)The purpose of the study was to examine innate bearing of changes in the macroeconomic factors on the economic growth in Uganda between 2001 to 2021. It examined the bearing of two macroeconomic factors including; foreign ... -
Mathematical methods for computing centrality measures based on powers of the adjacency matrix for large networks
(Makerere University, 2023-08-07)Network models have become essential tools in information retrieval, decision making, and general interconnected systems. Importantly, in a network, it is often of interest to locate the most important vertices, mainly by ... -
Development of an information system for tracking temperature of vaccine samples
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Vaccines require to be stored under specific temperatures to guarantee their potency. Globally, losses on vaccines due to temperature changes are estimated at $34.1 billion annually while in storage and transit. With the ... -
The role of civil society in promoting women’s right to political participation in Uganda (2006 - 2016): a case study of Nakawa Division, Kampala district central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)This research was concerned with examining the role of civil society (CS) in promoting women’s right to political participation in Uganda since 2006-2016, Nakawa division, Kampala District, Central Uganda. This was the ... -
Factors associated with virological non-suppression among PMTCT mothers accessing art at Mukono health centre IV
(Makerere University, 2022-02-25)HAART reduces the risk of mother to child transmission, morbidity plus mortality among HIV-infected PMTCT women. To optimize these outcomes, PMTCT women need to be achieve viral suppression while on HAART. Additionally, ... -
Farmers’ choices of shade trees for enhanced soil fertility in the Bugisu Coffee Agroforestry System, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Coffee agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees in coffee for environmental, economic, and social benefits by farmers. It constitutes one of the range of choices that coffee farmers make as informed by their ... -
Motivation and staff development as correlates of performance of academic staff in the College of Education and External Studies, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This study examined how motivation and staff development relate with of performance of academic staff in the College of Education and External Studies at Makerere University. The study used a cross sectional survey design. ... -
High prevalence of glaucoma among patients in an Onchocerciasis Endemic Area (Mahenge, Tanzania)
(MDPI, 2022)Onchocerciasis is known to cause skin lesions and blindness, but there is also epidemiological evidence that onchocerciasis is associated with epilepsy, including nodding syndrome. We carried out ocular exams in persons ... -
Microbial characteristics of dental caries in HIV positive individuals
(2022)Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease that affects many people. Even though microorganisms play a crucial role in causing dental caries, diagnosis is routinely macroscopic. In order to improve early detection ... -
Longitudinal patients’ cohorts for impactful research and HIV care at the Infectious Diseases Institute
(2022)Introduction Observational studies provide important evidence supporting the feasibility and effectiveness of health interventions. The 20-year-old Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) established to respond to infectious ...