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The meaning(s) and factors influencing treatment seeking behavior for depression among middle-aged and elderly patients at Butabika National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-21)
Depressive disorders are among the most frequent psychiatric disorders, accounting for up to 30% of primary care service utilization in developing countries. However, delays in seeking treatment, misdiagnosis and non-specific ...
Lifestyle and Health:Understanding the prevalence of hypertension among the elderly persons in Kiruddu Referral Hospital, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
This study examined health and lifestyle of the elderly persons with hypertension in Kiruddu Referral Hospital in Kampala district. It assessed the prevalence and trend of hypertension, examined how individual lifestyle ...
Late antenatal care attendance and delivery outcomes in Kapchorwa District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-11)
Kapchorwa is one of the districts of Uganda with a moderate population growth rate. The district is located in the eastern part of the country. The main objectives of the study were to assess the perceptions of people about ...
The contribution of non-governmental organizations towards improvement of welfare of people living with HIV/AIDS in Luweero district : a case of Grace Project at Heifer International Uganda
(2020-04)
This study explored the contribution of Heifer International’s Grace Project towards improvement of the welfare of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) in Luwero sub-county, Luwero District in the Central region of Uganda. ...
Experiences of local intergration among refugees in nakivale refugee settlement –Isingiro District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-08)
Background: The fact that voluntary repatriation and resettlement are less embraced by most refugee host countries leaves local integration as arguably the most reliable durable solution that the 25 million current refugees ...
Challenges to HIV treatment among market vendors at St. Balikuddembe Health Centre
(Makerere University, 2022-02-11)
This study aimed at examining challenges faced by market vendors seeking antiretroviral therapy at St. Balikudembe Health Centre Kampala Uganda. The objectives were: to examine the patient factors that affect market vendors ...
Impact of the Lord's Resistance Army - Uganda peace talks on the observance of human rights in Northern Uganda. Time frame 1983 – 2009.
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
During all the Lord’s Resistance Army/Movement (LRA/M) - Uganda peace talks (Seven peace talk attempts: from 1993 to 2009) both the Ugandan government and the LRA leadership on a number of occasions offered temporary ...
Juvenile delinquency recidivism in Arua District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
Recidivism among juveniles is increasing in Arua contributing to the general recidivism of adults of the country. Using a qualitative exploratory research design, the purpose of this study was to explore and understand the ...
Continuity of learning at primary school level during the COVID-19 lockdown in Ki-Mombasa slum, Kampala District
(Makerere Univeristy, 2022)
The world wide closure of Education Institutions as a measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 made the loss of anticipated learning outcomes a threatening reality. To counter this, the United Nations Educational Scientific ...
Incentives for hosting refugees in Nakivale refugee settlement in Uganda
(Makerere university, 2021-11)
This study explored whether there were benefits associated with hosting refugees in Uganda using Nakivale Refugee Settlement as a case study. The study focused on the economic opportunities extended to the refugee ...