Browsing by Subject "Kampala, Uganda"
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Assessing the realization of trader tenants' rights : a case study in Kampala Central Business District
(Makerere University, 2023)The rights of trader tenants in Kampala business district are abused and neglected by relevant authorities. The main objective of the study was to contribute on the enhancement of the protection of the traders tenants’ ... -
Consumer attitudes, financial literacy and consumption of insurance in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-08)The study examined consumer attitudes, financial literacy and consumption of insurance. The purpose was to examine the extent to which consumer attitudes and financial literacy can explain insurance consumption in Uganda ... -
The effect of Aids defining conditions on immunological recovery among patients initiating antiretroviral therapy at JCRC, Kampala, Uganda
(2008-10)BACKGROUND: During 2005, the world health organization (WHO) estimated that there were over 1.3 million people receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). As the number of individuals able to access treatment is ever increasing, ... -
Evaluation of damage caused to road structural pavements by utility service providers: A case study of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2010-06)The research is an evaluation into the damage caused to road structural pavements by service providers in Uganda. Majority of utility service provider’s infrastructure lies underground often partly or wholly beneath road ... -
Factors associated with complications in women presenting with abortion in Mulago Hospital Emergency Gynecological ward
(2008-05)Abortion complications are a common cause of maternal morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. Maternal mortality from abortion is well studied, but other abortion complications are not documented, especially in ... -
Factors associated with length of time to diagnosis and initiation of treatment among cervical cancer participants attending care at the Uganda Cancer Institute, Kampala (Uganda)
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Background: Cervical cancer is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality among women in the low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The majority of participants with cervical cancer in the LMICs are diagnosed after ... -
The health seeking behaviour of female sex workers for HIV prevention services in Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-03-17)The study set to investigate the health seeking behaviour of female sex workers (FSWs) for HIV prevention services, in Kawempe Division, Kampala. Although progress has been reported in FSWs’ protective sexual behaviour, ... -
The impact of government regulation on financial inclusion : a case study of mobile money service in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04-30)The purpose of the study was to establish the impact of regulation on financial inclusion in Uganda using Mobile Money as a case study in Kampala central. The study based on the various specific objectives such as level ... -
Infection of multiple strains of micobacterium tuberculosis using MIRU-VNTR in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Kampala, Uganmda
(BioMed Central, 2010)Background: Many studies using DNA fingerprinting to differentiate Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) strains reveal single strains in cultures, suggesting that most disease is caused by infection with a single strain. ... -
Predictors of Length of Stay of Neonates Admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Kawempe National Referral Hospital in Kampala Uganda, between January to December 2021: Application of Count Data Modeling Techniques
(Makerere University, 2023-12-14)Background: The length of stay (LOS) is an important indicator of the efficiency of hospital management. Reduction in the number of inpatient days, results in decreased risk of infection and medication side effects, ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with occupational injuries among medical waste handlers at three National Referral Hospitals in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)Background: Occupational injuries still remain one of the most important public health challenges, killing over 360,000 workers worldwide each year. Research has demonstrated that medical waste handlers, especially in ... -
Suicide in urban Kampala, Uganda: a preliminary exploration
(Makerere University Medical School, 2011-06)Background: Suicide was investigated in the urban setting of Kampala, Uganda. Objectives: Firstly, to explore the use of two research methodologies, a retrospective review of patient records and the psychological autopsy ... -
Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccination and Associated Factors among Persons Living with Diabetes Mellitus at Kiruddu Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outcomes, including death, and full COVID-19 vaccination is the mainstay for preventing infection and severe disease among high-risk ... -
Utilization of post exposure prophylaxis among health workers following percutaneous injuries in public health facilities in Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2017)Background: Of the 3 million percutaneous exposures that occur annually among health workers, 90% are in low income countries. The estimated prevalence of percutaneous exposures among health workers in Uganda is 57-82%. ...