Browsing by Subject "Central Uganda"
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Adoption of informal education practices in management of formal education in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-10)The study sought to examine the level at which informal education practices were used in the management of formal education in Central Uganda with a view of proposing strategies for addressing the failure of Central Uganda ... -
Biosecurity assessment of commercial chicken farms for highly pathogenic avian influenza infection in Wakiso District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)This study assessed the biosecurity level of commercial chicken farms for highly pathogenic avian influenza infection in Uganda with a case study of Wakiso district in the central region of Uganda. A cross-sectional study ... -
Causes of the high malaria incidence in Mpigi district, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)A clear understanding of the Causes of Malaria in Mpigi District, Central Uganda can inform the design of behavior Change Communication (BCC) campaigns to influence application of appropriate use of any malaria prevention ... -
Characterizing the spatial and temporal spread of sweet potato mild mottle virus in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011)Despite the fact that Uganda is the third biggest producer of sweet potato in the world, average yields are still very low. Viral diseases are among the major biotic causes of these low yields. Sweet potato virus disease ... -
Cohabitation and union dissolution in Central Uganda: Differences between cohabitors and non-cohabitors
(Cambridge University Press, 2017-04)The aim of this paper was to establish whether the differences in the risks of union dissolution between cohabitors and non-cohabitors in Uganda have converged over time using event history data. Data were collected in ... -
Community perception as a driver of cross-generational relationships among adolescents in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-10)Cross generational relationships have been used to explain the discrepancy in HIV infections between adolescent boys and girls. There have been a number of mass media campaigns aimed at mitigating the negative outcomes of ... -
Cultural beliefs and the management of government development projects in Central Uganda: A case study of Poverty Eradication Action Plan in Nakawa Division
(Makerere University, 2015-01)The study specifically aimed at achieving three specific objectives. To assess the influence of cultural beliefs on the management of PEAP in Nakawa Division, to establish the influence of extended families on the management ... -
Determinants of the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV knowledge in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)The aim of this study was to identify the determinants of PMTCT knowledge in Central Uganda. It was guided by three specific objectives which included:(i) to determine the effect of the socio-economic factors on PMTCT ... -
Dis-adoption of household biogas technologies in Central Uganda
(Elsevier, 2017)The study analyses dis-adoption of biogas technologies in Central Uganda. Biogas technology makes use of livestock waste, crop material and food waste to produce a flammable gas that can be used for cooking and lighting. Use ... -
The dynamics of dairy production and marketing: A case of smallholder farmers in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011)The dairy sector is one of the critical sectors in the East African Community (EAC) with a high potential for improving food security and welfare. In Uganda, the dairy industry has a good potential but various constraints ... -
Evaluation of elite groundnut varieties for response to plant density, intercroping and yield stability in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-03)Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea. L.) is an important grain legume crop grown by resource poor farmers all over Uganda, for food and as a ready source of income. However, most groundnut varieties grown in Central Uganda are ... -
Evaluation of hypoglycemic activity of selected medicinal plants from Central Uganda in alloxan induced diabetic rats
(Makerere University, 2011)Background: In Uganda diabetes mellitus affects 1.7% of the general population. It is a chronic condition that requires prolonged treatment in specialized health facilities, especially the use of oral hypoglycemic agents ... -
Factors associated with quality of antenatal care in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Antenatal Care (ANC) prepares women for birth and provides key information on averting pregnancy related complications. ANC attendance is critical for reducing maternal mortality and early neonatal deaths. The aim of this ... -
Farmer perceptions of selected soil fertility indicator plants in central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)Assessing soil fertility status is one way of evaluating sustainability of land use and management activities. There are basically two methods of assessing soil fertility: the laboratory method and use of indigenous ... -
Influence of school culture on management of students’ discipline in religious founded boarding secondary schools in central Uganda.
(2012-11)The purpose of the study was to establish how school culture influences the management of students’ discipline in selected Boarding Secondary Schools in Central Uganda. The study aimed at achieving the following objectives: ... -
Maternal Health Care Utilization and Early Initiation of Breastfeeding in South Western and East Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08-18)The objective of this study was to investigate the interrelationship between maternal health care utilization and early initiation breastfeeding among mothers (15-49 years) in East-Central and South Western Uganda. Maternal ... -
Outcome of male circumcision performed by Medical Officers versus non–doctor health workers in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)Introduction: It has been proven in several clinical trials that HIV transmission from female to male is reduced by 60% among circumcised males. The national target for Uganda by 2015 is to circumcise 4.2 million adult ... -
Patterns of attendance among HIV exposed infants enrolled in care in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-07-15)This study aimed at examining patterns of attendance among HIV-exposed infants enrolled in care in central Uganda. The objectives were: To describe patterns of attendance among HIV exposed infants, establish factors ... -
Patterns of musculoskeletal injuries presenting at selected public general hospitals in the Districts of Central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)Musculoskeletal injuries are among the commonest conditions seen in the general/ district hospitals which are the first referral health facilities in Uganda. These conditions require urgent care to reduce morbidity and ... -
Performance and adoption of tissue culture bananas in South Western and Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-06)Banana is the major staple food for most Ugandans, and it is also a source of income and employment for the majority of rural households. However, it has experienced major decline mainly due to pests and diseases. This has ...