Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Psychosocial well-being of adolescents during Covid-19 Lockdowns in Kahoora Division of Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: In Uganda, thousands of adolescents were forced to stay home during the COVID-19 lockdowns. However, it is not known how their psycho-social wellbeing was affected by the COVID-19 lockdowns. The present study ... -
Determinants of access to higher education in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)This dissertation examines the determinants of access to higher education in Uganda. The objective was to establish the major socio-economic determinants of access to higher education in Uganda. Using the Uganda National ... -
Parents, teachers and therapists’ experiences and perceptions about early interventions for autistic children in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a chronic neuro developmental disorder with core deficits in social interaction, social communication and stereotyped /repetitive behaviour and /or restricted interests. The ... -
An analysis of financial inclusion in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Although Uganda has made remarkable progress in improving access to financial services, there remains a lot to do to attain meaningful financial inclusion associated with reduced gender differences. This study examines the ... -
A cost-effectiveness analysis of active compared to passive vaccinovigilance of adverse events following Measles-Rubella vaccine immunization for children in Iganga and Mayuge Districts
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Introduction: Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) reporting in a mass immunization campaign setting is an important component in ensuring increased acceptability and reduced re-emergencies of diseases. This study ... -
Facilitators and barriers to tuberculosis case notification among private health facilities in Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Introduction: The linkage of Private Health Providers (PHPs) is known to improve Tuberculosis (TB) case finding in the fight against the TB epidemic. In Uganda, 58% of people with TB related symptoms seek care initially ... -
Perspectives of patients with advanced cancer on information disclosure during the informed consent process for clinical care at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Informed consent is a widely accepted legal, ethical and regulatory requirement in medical care and research, but its practice varies by context and the reality often differs from the theoretical ideals. Disclosure of ... -
The role of social media in peace education: a case study of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-01-28)Recent studies have shown an influx of Ugandans embracing the use of social media in their daily communications and information seeking on various life aspects including peace education. Many government ministries, departments ... -
Development and evaluation of a predictive model for hypertension among adults screened at Uganda Heart Institute: An application of a decision tree algorithm
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: Hypertension is a common global health illness that often leads to severe and life time threatening diseases such as heart failure and other severe conditions if left untreated. Hypertension diagnosis and ... -
Technical report for capacity improvement of the Kampala northern by-pass.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-15)The Kampala Northern Bypass(21Km) was constructed partly as a Programme to reduce the severe transportation constraints along the northern corridor route for both national and regional road traffic. Due to lack of funding ... -
Molecular characterisation of human respiratory adeno viruses in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)Background: Human adenoviruses (HAdV) are a diverse group of viruses causing a broad range of infections of the respirator y, urogenital, gastrointestinal tracts, and keratoconjunctivitis. Currently there are over 69 ... -
Analysis of genetic diversity and progress made in bean breeding in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Over the past 56 years, many cultivars of common beans have been released in Uganda but the genetic gain made in grain yield and related traits have never been documented. The morphological and genetic diversity of these ... -
Encapsulation of Banana phenolics using modified Matooke (East African Highland Cooking Banana - AAAEA) starch
(Makerere University, 2023-01-18)The main aim of this research was to explore possibility of utilisation of the vast amounts of banana waste through extraction of phenolic compounds due to their potential functional properties as well as investigate the ... -
An empirical analysis on the impacts of remittances on self-employment choice among youth-headed households in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Even with government programs to promote entrepreneurial ventures, youth unemployment still remains high in Uganda at 13 percent in 2019/20 to 17 percent in 2021/22 compared to national average of 9 percent. Yet at the ... -
A tele-education framework for continuous medical education in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Introduction: Access to quality Continuous Medical Education (CME) remains a challenge to health workers (HWs) working in rural or hard to reach areas, which poses a threat to quality of healthcare. This study therefore ... -
Hepatitis B in Uganda: Transmission and prevention strategies among infants and HIV-infected adults
(Makerere University, 2022-10)This thesis is focused on hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission and prevention in the setting of human immune deficiency syndrome (HIV) infection. HBV is common among HIV-infected persons in part due to shared modes of ... -
Antibacterial activity, safety and chemical composition of crude extracts of selected wild edible Marasmius species of Mushroom from central Uganda (a nested study)
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Background: Mushrooms are evenly distributed worldwide and are mainly used for food, medicine and for commercial purposes. But few of the species have been investigated for medicinal potential, safety and chemical compounds ... -
Role of religion in promoting non-violent behavior among students in institutions of higher learning: a case study of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-09)The general objective of the study was to examine the role of religion in promoting NVB among students in institutions of higher learning in Uganda. The study was guided by three specific objectives; 1) To assess the ... -
Optical and electrical properties of thermally deposited aluminium thin films
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Thin film coatings can be applied to windows in buildings for solar control and energy-saving purposes. By regulating the solar radiation entering through windows in spectrally selective manner, it is possible to save ... -
Genetic evolution of influenza A H9N2 viruses isolated from domestic poultry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08-10)A(H9N2) avian influenza A viruses were first detected in Uganda in 2017 and have since established themselves in live bird markets. The aim of this study was to establish the subsequent genetic evolution of H9N2 viruses ...