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Association between feeding practices and the nutritional status of children 0- 24 months: a casestudy in Luweero District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-11)
Background: Childhood malnutrition is a significant health problem in developing countries and it has lifelong and irreversible effects especially if it occurs during the early stages of infancy. Care giving and infant and ...
The use of traditional medicine in primary health care amongst the local people around Buyiija forest Mpigi District Central - Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2012-08)
This study was conducted in the parishes of Buyiija and Bongole which are close to Buyija forest reserve. The aim was to assess the contribution of traditional medicine in the primary health care of the rural population. ...
Impact of human disturbances on woody species diversity, structure and land cover change in and adjacent to Agoro Agu Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
This study was conducted to assess impact of human disturbances on woody species diversity, structure and land cover change in and adjacent to Agoro Agu Central Forest Reserve (CFR) in Lamwo District. Specific objectives ...
Factors influencing the nutritional status of women of reproductive age in Erute internally displaced persons' camp, Lira District
(2010-08)
Introduction: More than 1.5 million Ugandans were displaced and lived in camps from 1996 to 2005. The camp conditions were associated with poor sanitary facilities, disease and malnutrition among women and children (WFP ...
The effect of feeding sweet potato vine-based partial milk substitute on performance of Friesian bull-calves
(2010-09)
The study was conducted to investigate the potential of a partial milk substitute (PMS) based on sweet potato vines, on performance of Friesian bull calves. Twenty five new-born Friesian calves (mean weight 38.71 ± 4.56 ...
Performance of 15 introduced banana genotypes in three agro-ecological zones of Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2011-10)
Almost all the farmers in Uganda have no idea which banana genotype is best suited for their location. Subsequently there is dire need for information on genotypes and their performance in the different Agro ecological ...
Dietary contribution of grasshoppers (Ruspolia nitidula) and white ants (Macrotermes bellicosus) and influence of processing methods on their nutrient composition
(Makerere University, 2011-07)
Edible insects are a common source of food in Africa. In Uganda, grasshoppers
(Ruspolia nitidula) and white ants (Macrotermes bellicosus) commonly known as
ensenene and enswa in Luganda, respectively form a common source ...
Evaluation of soil and soil improvement methods for ginger production in Ntenjeru Subcounty
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Organic ginger production is one of the upcoming commercial farming systems in Uganda most prominent in the central part of the country. There was a growing concern about ginger production and its profitability in order ...
Mycorrhizal assemblages and potential for enhancing growth of calliandra calothyrsus and sorghum bicolor in degraded lands: the case of Mabira Forest Reserve and semi-arid Soroti
(Makerere University, 2010-04)
Forest degradation has been going on at an alarming rate, threatening the stability of many ecosystems in Uganda. In the last few decades, several restoration attempts have been made but the process has been very slow and ...
Development of a drinkable, peanut-based therapeutic food.
(2012)
Malnutrition plays a major role in child morbidity and mortality. Its prevalence in Uganda continues to be an area of public concern. High ingredient costs continue to hamper local production of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic ...