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30 day in-hospital patient mortality after ICU discharge and associated factors : a retrospective cohort study in selected tertiary hospitals in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-01-25)Background: Intensive care medicine is rapidly growing because critical illness is a major component of the global burden of disease especially in LMICs. We retrospectively evaluated the 30 day In-hospital patient mortality ... -
A 3d basin modelling approach to the assessment of hydrocarbon potential of Lake Edward basin, western Uganda
(Makerere University., 2023-09-06)Lake Edward basin is a rift basin located in the extreme south of the Ugandan portion of the western arm of the East African Rift System (EARS), popularly known as the Albertine Graben. 3D basin modelling approach was ... -
Abdominal sonographic changes among HIV-TB co-infected adult patients initiating highly active antiretroviral therapy at Mulago Hospital Complex.
(Makerere University, 2014)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection increases the risk for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB). In HIV-TB co-infected patients, abdominal tuberculosis accounts for 11-16% of extra pulmonary cases. ... -
Ability Practices, Self-Esteem and Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students in Iganga District
(2019-05)This study investigated the difference in self-esteem and academic achievement between students in schools that practice ability grouping and those in schools that practice mixed ability and the relationship between ... -
Above-ground biomass and carbon stocks of different land cover types in Mt. Elgon, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)This research applied selected allometric models to estimate the Total Above Ground Biomass and Carbon stocks in three land cover types in Mt. Elgon National Park. The land cover types identified for the study included ... -
Above-ground biomass and carbon stocks of different land cover types in Mt. Elgon, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)This research applied selected allometric models to estimate the Total Above Ground Biomass and Carbon stocks in three land cover types in Mt. Elgon National Park. The land cover types identified for the study included the ... -
Abridged thematic curriculum’s prioritization and learning recovery in selected government aided primary schools in industrial division, Mbale City
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The purpose of this study was to examine the Abridged Thematic Curriculum prioritization and learning recovery in selected government aided primary schools in industrial division, Mbale city. The study applied the social ... -
Abundance and diversity of tomato rhizosphere microbes in different land uses and their effect on bacterial wilt disease in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04-26)Agricultural production is associated with changes in microbial diversity. This often leads to microbial unevenness and multiplication of soil borne diseases such as wilts, which are tedious to control and trend managed ... -
Abundance and nutritional compositions of ruspolia differens polymorphs from Masaka District: Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-11)This study was conducted to determine the abundance and nutritional compositions of Ruspolia differens polymorphs. The objectives of the study were: 1) to compare relative abundance of different polymorphs and males and ... -
Abusive supervision, psychological capital and deviant work behaviors: case of workers of Brookside Limited
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)The study aimed at investigating the relationship between abusive supervision, psychological capital and deviant work behaviors among staff of Brookside limited Uganda. A stratified sampling method was used on sample size ... -
Academic motivation, self-concept and academic achievement in English and Mathematics at Ordinary Level.
(Makerere University, 2012-03)The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between Academic motivation, Academic self- concept and Academic achievement in English and Mathematics of Ordinary level students in Gulu Municipality. The study ... -
Accelerated education program provisions and teen mothers’ access to secondary education in Nakivale and Palorinya Refugee Settlements
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study evaluated the influence of Accelerated Education Program (AEP) provisions on teen mothers' access to secondary education in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Isingiro District and Palorinya Refugee Settlement, Obongi ... -
Acceptability and early impact of a parenting education programme to promote alternative discipline in Central Uganda
(2019-07)Poor parenting, especially use of harsh punishment, is associated with both behavioural and health consequences for children. A community based parenting pilot programme, ‘Parenting for Good Behaviour and Respectability’ ... -
Acceptability and perceptions of contraceptives among young HIV positive women in KCCA Art Clinics
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Introduction There are about 7000 new HIV infections among young women in Sub Saharan Africa. Forty- three percent of pregnancies among young HIV positive women in Uganda are either unwanted or mistimed and this accounts ... -
Acceptability and satisfaction of male partners with antenatal clinic-based HIV testing for PMTCT at Old-Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)Introduction: Despite benefits of and strategies to increase male partner participation in AHCT at Old-Mulago ANC, their attendance has remained very low (15.8% tested). It is not clear whether they accept AHCT and how ... -
ACCEPTABILITY AND WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR UGANDA’S PROPOSED NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME AMONG INFORMAL SECTOR WORKERS IN IGANGA AND MAYUGE DISTRICTS
(Makerere University, 2019)Introduction: Access to health care remains a challenge especially among the informal sector in most of the low-income countries due to out of pocket (OOP) expenditures, with Uganda spending over 40.0% out of pocket on ... -
Acceptability of healthy lifestyle recommendations for blood pressure reduction, and its associated factors, among hypertensive people living with HIV in a tertiary HIV clinic in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Hypertension is a significant public health problem with a prevalence ranging between 11% and 29% among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Uganda. Healthy lifestyle recommendations are essential in the prevention ... -
Acceptability of integration of cervical cancer screening into routine HIV care, associated factors and perceptions among HIV-infected women: a mixed methods study at Mbarara regional referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-05-07)Background: Integrating Cervical Cancer Screening (CCS) into routine HIV care has been endorsed as an effective strategy for increasing uptake of CCS, and facilitating early detection and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions ... -
Acceptability of male infant medical circumcision as an HIV prevention strategy among patients attending a Health Centre IV in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2011)Background: Medical Male Circumcision (MMC) has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection by 50-60%. UNAIDS has recommended that MMC be integrated into prevention strategies in countries of high prevalence. Circumcision ... -
Acceptability of modified directly observed therapy for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and associated factors among HIV patients in Arua Hospital
(Makerere University, 2010-10)Introduction: Combination ART has led to dramatic reductions in morbidity and mortality among patients with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Successful treatment with ART requires the patient to maintain consistent adherence to the ...