Mak IR Repository
Welcome to Makerere University's Institutional Repository (Mak IR). Mak IR was formerly called Uganda Scholarly Digital Library (USDL). Mak IR is a collection of scholarly output of by researchers of Makerere University, including scholarly articles and books, electronic theses and dissertations, conference proceedings, technical reports and digitised library collections. It is the official Institutional Repository (IR) of Makerere University. If you have any questions regarding MAKIR, please feel free to contact us on makir.mulib@mak.ac.ug.
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Genetic diversity and evolution of the measles virus in Uganda (2011-2023) based on the haemagglutinin gene and matrix fusion non-coding region
(2025)Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that remains a leading cause of childhood illness and death globally. Recent treatment advances exist, but sporadic outbreaks still occur due to factors like low vaccination ... -
Cost-effectiveness analysis of self-injectable versus health worker-administered injectable contraceptive modalities among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) at Kajjansi Health Center IV Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Globally, injectable contraceptives are valued for their safety and convenience, with self-injection further enhancing accessibility. However, the cost-effectiveness of self-injectables compared to intramuscular ... -
An observational study in an urban Ugandan clinic comparing virological outcomes of patients switched from first-line antiretroviral regimens to second-line regimens containing ritonavir-boosted atazanavir or ritonavir-boosted lopinavir
(BMC, 2019)Background: The World Health Organisation approved boosted atazanavir as a preferred second line protease inhibitor in 2010. This is as an alternative to the current boosted lopinavir. Atazanavir has a lower genetic barrier ... -
Understanding the barriers and facilitators of COVID-19 risk mitigation strategy adoption and COVID-19 vaccination in refugee settlements in Uganda: a qualitative study
(BMC, 2023)Background: Perspectives on COVID-19 risk and the willingness and ability of persons living in refugee settlements to adopt COVID-19 prevention strategies have not been rigorously evaluated. The realities of living conditions ... -
One-year survival and prognosticators of adults with acute leukemia at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2023)Purpose: Acute leukemias are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly in the adult population. Despite an increasing burden of acute leukemia in developing countries, there are limited data on ...
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