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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
Access and use of print newspapers at Makerere University Main Library Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)The study examined access and use of print newspapers at Makerere University Main Library The objectives of the study were to: establish users’ preference for different types of newspapers; identify the type of information ... -
Access to and utilization of sexual and reproductive health services: gendered experiences of persons with physical disabilities in urban Kampala
(Makerere University, 2012)In Uganda, like in many developing countries, issues of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) among Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) particularly those with physical disabilities have largely remained hidden. This ... -
Access to and utilization of sexual and reproductive health services: Gendered experiences of persons with physical disabilities in urban Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2012)In Uganda, like in many developing countries, issues of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) among Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) particularly those with physical disabilities have largely remained hidden. This ... -
Access to educational services for the physically impaired pupils under the universal primary education in Uganda: A case study of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2008)Education is one of the basic social services the country can offer its people because it positively affects socio - economic behaviors such as productivity in the workplace, living standards, demographic, reproductive and ... -
Access to information and the right to health: A case of mothers seeking antenatal care services in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2012-07)This study investigated the association between access to information and the right to health for mothers seeking Ante-Natal (ANC) services in Mulago Hospital. This was against the background that access to health information ... -
Accessibility to long term finance: Its determinants and effect on growth of EIB-funded Small and Medium size Entreprises in Uganda's hotel industry
(Makerere University, 2009-09)The purpose of the study was to examine not only the level at which SMEs in Uganda’s Hotel sector access long-term finance extended by the EIB-APEX and the factors influencing this level but also the relationship between ... -
Accessibility To Tuition Free Universal Primary Education By Rural Households: A Case Of Busolwe Sub- County- Butaleja District
(2012-09)The purpose of this study was to establish the factors affecting accessibility to tuition free universal primary education by rural households. The study was conducted in Busolwe Sub County in Butaleja district. The major ... -
Accessing micro credit, borrowers’ characteristic and household income in rural areas: A case of Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2009-11)Improving household income is one of the major challenges faced by developing countries. Different plans focusing on increasing household income through the use of credit institutions have been developed for example PEAP, ... -
Accountability and mobilized financial resources: A case study of Central Uganda Conference of the Seventh–Day Adventist Church
(Makerere University, 2011-04)The study investigated Accountability and Mobilized Financial Resources in Central Uganda Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The main objectives of the study were to examine the relationship between accountability ... -
Accounting information system, financial decentralization and quality of financial reporting in Kampala City Council
(Makerere University, 2011-08)The study examined the effect and relationship between Accounting information system, financial decentralization and quality of financial reporting in Kampala city council. The AIS and financial decentralization were the ... -
Accuracy of Spectral Doppler in evaluation of diastolic dysfunction in hypertensive patients in Mulago Hospital Complex
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2018)ABSTRACT Background: Hypertension is major risk factor for heart failure, coronary artery disease, kidney injury and stroke worldwide. Uncontrolled hypertension leads to structural changes in the heart which eventually ...