Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Efficacy and safety of pre-operative vaginal misoprostol in reduction of intraoperative blood loss during myomectomy; a multicentre double blind controlled trial.
(Makerere University, 2018)Despite advances in minimal access surgery and interventional radiological techniques, open myomectomy remains the principal treatment for multiple large uterine fibroids especially when preservation of fertility is desired. ... -
Disability predisposure to urinary tract infections among adolescent girls: a prospective cohort study in Tororo district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11-15)Introduction: The risk of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) is disproportionately distributed among adolescent girls despite the absence of research illustrating the incidence. Objective: The study investigated how ... -
Utilization of maternal health-care services among women in bidibidi refugee camp, North Westhern Uganda, Yumbe district.
(2018-11-30)Introduction: Utilization of antenatal care and post-natal care among mother in Bidibidi refugees settlement in Yumbe district, Uganda is still low despite significant efforts to maximize their services. Objective: To ... -
EFFECT OF INTENSIVE VERSUS STANDARD ANTHELMINTHIC TREATMENT ON INNATE IMMUNE RESPONSES IN HIGH HELMINTH BURDEN UGANDAN FISHING VILLAGES
(Makerere University, 2018-11-22)Background: Mass drug administration (MDA) was one of the strategies set by the World Health Organization (2012), to eliminate helminths, reduce helminth-associated morbidity and mortality. Following MDA implementation, a ... -
PREVALENCE OF VIROLOGICAL SUPPRESSION AND PATTERNS OF ACQUIRED HIV DRUG RESISTANCE AMONG INDIVIDUALS ON FIRST-LINE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY IN FISHERFOLK COMMUNITIES IN UGANDA
(2018-10-03)Background: The UNAIDS targets sustained viral suppression among at least 90% of HIV individuals on antiretroviral therapy (ART), yet viral load (VL) monitoring is rarely done in resource-limited settings due to high costs. ... -
Treatment Outcomes of Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis and associated factors among patients at Iganga and Mbale treatment centres, Uganda: A retrospective cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Introduction The emergence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) threatens the existing efforts to eliminate tuberculosis. The study aimed to describe the treatment outcomes, determine the factors associated with ... -
Carbapenemase producing Enterobacterieceae carriage among health care workers in selected units of Mulago national referral hospital and Uganda heart institiute
(Makerere University, 2018-10)Background:Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health concern contributing to increased morbidity and mortality particularly in low income countries where infection control is often inadequate. Multidrug-resistant ... -
Loss to follow up of mother-baby pairs in the prevention of mother-to child transmission of HIV care at Masaka regional referral hospital, Central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Introduction: In 2012, World Health Organization (WHO) recommended the provision of lifelong Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) at all Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infected pregnant and breastfeeding women regardless of ... -
Factors associated with utilisation of long term family planing among women of reproductive age 15-49 years in Kamwenge District-Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Introduction Uganda is one of the countries in the world that still has a high rate of total fertility currently standing at 5.4% mainly due to a very low contraceptive prevalence rate of 30%. Long term family planning ... -
Personality, marital satisfaction and domestic violence among married women in Kampala District
(2018-10-24)This study investigated the relationship between personality, marital satisfaction and domestic violence, and whether marital satisfaction mediates the relationship between personality and domestic violence among married ... -
Examination of corporate governance practices in commercial banks: a case study of Centenary Bank Uganda (Central Region)
(2018-07-27)The purpose of the study was to evaluate corporate governance practices for more effective performance in commercial banks. The study focused on the following objectives; to examine corporate governance practices applied ... -
Attitudes of communities towards wetland conservation programmes: A case of Lutembe Bay Wetland, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11)This study was conducted on the basis that understanding the attitudes of communities towards the conservation of Lutembe bay wetland is important in designing and implementing successful wetland conservation programmes. ... -
Determinants of acceptance of same-day Antiretroviral therapy initiation among clients attending public health facilities in Nakawa Division,Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2018-11-28)Introduction Uganda has adopted the HIV test and treat policy which requires same day ART initiation after HIV diagnosis in order to meet the 90-90-90 HIV global targets and end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. However despite ... -
Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Uganda’s Manufacturing Sector
(Makerere University, 2018-11-19)Acknowledging the importance of the manufacturing sector, the paper investigates the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on Uganda’s manufacturing sector. The study used time series data of Uganda from 1990 to 2017, ... -
Complementary feeding practices and associated factors among infants and young children aged 6-23 months in fort portal municipality Kabarole district.
(2018-11-26)Background:Evidence has shown that promotion of appropriate complementary feeding practices reduces the incidence of stunting and leads to better growth outcome, Inappropriate complementary feeding leads to nutrient ... -
Analysis of records management and organizational performance: A case study of Kabale Municipality
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Abstract The study was on “Analysis of Records Management and Organizational Performance: A Case study of Kabale Municipality”. The purpose of the study was to analyze how records management affects organizational performance ... -
Institutional support and female Students’ participation in sports co-curricular activities at Makerere University: A case study of School of Education
(Bengo Derrick, 2018-11-20)This study aimed at assessing the institutional support and female students’ participation in sports co-curricular activities at Makerere University. Specifically this study focused on female sports participation. The study ... -
Evaluation of effectiveness of the procurement process in the primary schools: A case study of Serere District Local Government
(Makerere University, 2015-08)This study was guided by three specific objectives namely; to evaluate the effectiveness of the procurement planning in Primary Schools. To evaluate the effectiveness of the Supplier evaluation and Contract award in Primary ... -
Assessment of Safe Water Supply: A Case of Kiryokya Town in Kalangaalo Sub-County Mityana District
(Makerere University, 2018-12-07)This study assessed the safe water supply situation in Kiryokya Town, Kalangaalo sub-county in Mityana District. It arose out of the observation that despite Mityana District Local Government’s efforts aimed at implementing ... -
Analysis of Access to Bank Finance by Small Scale Enteprises (SSEs) in Uganda: A Case of Small Scale Enterprises in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2018-11-20)Bank finance is a critical concern for economic take off in every country especially in the developing world. Inadequate access to bank finance limits the growth potential of SSEs and the economy as a whole. Despite the ...