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The predictive utility of polygenic risk scores for chronic kidney disease in Africans
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have significantly expanded our understanding of the genetic basis of kidney function, with most findings reported in individuals of European ancestry. Such biased sampling ... -
Examining dynamics and factors influencing the collaborative process during implementation of multisectoral public health action plans: A case study of the Uganda Nutrition Action Plan
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Multisectoral nutrition programs have been globally adopted to address malnutrition in all its forms. Malnutrition has various causal pathways that necessitate participatory design, implementation, monitoring ... -
Adherence to anti-diabetic medication and associated factors among Type 2 Diabetic patients in Nsambya, Lubaga and Mengo Hospitals in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Over 4.6 % of the Ugandan population aged 20-70 is living with diabetes with majority living in urban areas like Kampala. Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is associated with complications like heart disease, stroke, ... -
Prevalence of dietary adherence and associated factors among adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes mellitus attending St. Francis Hospital Nsambya and Ugand Martyrs Hospital Lubaga Diabetes Clinics
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a chronic condition requiring lifelong management, including strict adherence to dietary recommendations. Despite the critical role of diet in managing T1D and preventing ... -
Malnutrition a probable predictor of mortality in Cerebral Palsy (CP), and the effect of the positive deviance and parent facilitator training strategies to malnutrition among children and youth with CP in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: A CP prevalence study in eastern Uganda implied high mortality among children with CP as they grow older, and malnutrition was allegedly among the contributors. Nonetheless, evidence is scarce and targeted ... -
Assessing the effect of results-based financing on the maternal, newborn, and child health indicators for a community health program in Kyotera District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The study recognizes the pressing need for improved Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) outcomes in Uganda, where a significant number of women still receive limited antenatal care and give birth outside ... -
Neutralization and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity functions of SARS-CoV-2 Spike-IgG in vaccinated individuals
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Following the world-wide spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the COVID-19 pandemic, several types of vaccines were rolled out in various countries including Uganda. Studies elsewhere revealed significant ... -
Micronutrent status, anemia, morbidity, and effect of lipid-based nutrient supplementation in children with stunting
(Makerere University, 2024)One in three children are stunted in low-income settings. Poor cognitive development, morbidity, and mortality observed in children with stunting under 5 years may in part be due to concurrent micronutrient deficiencies, ... -
Factors associated with family planning use among sexually active young (15–24 Years) people living with HIV in Kampala City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Family planning (FP) is crucial for enabling young people to reach their full potential by preventing the health, social, and economic impacts of unplanned pregnancies. Despite its importance, FP use among ... -
Development of HPTLC fingerprints and assessment of Neutropoiesis activity of cucurbita maxima leaf extracts on chemotherapy induced neutropenic wistar rats
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN) is a major cause of mortality among cancer patients worldwide. Although granulocyte colony-stimulating factors like filgrastim and antibiotic prophylaxis are commonly ... -
Molecular and Morphological characterisation of the Leptostemonum clade and the distribution in Uganda.
(Makerere university., 2024-12-21)Leptostemonum clade is the most species-rich (550 species) within genus Solanum, with 39 % of the indigenious vegetables grown in Uganda. Wild crop relatives from the subgenus have the potential to improve crop resistance ... -
Quantification of electronic/electric waste and the associated environmental risks: a case of Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The rapid increase in e-waste has become a critical environmental and public health concern in Uganda. According to NITA-U, 2020, e-waste management systems in Uganda remain inadequate, leading to improper disposal and ... -
Representation of men and women in Uganda’s television adverts: towards a gender equitable advertising industry
(Makerere University, 2024-08)The need for more inclusive and equitable gender representations in television adverts is an ongoing global debate. This research investigated gender representations in Uganda´s television adverts. Its objectives were to ... -
Occupational stress and performance of security personnel in private security companies in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-07)The research delved into occupational stress and performance of security personnel in private security companies in Uganda. It aimed atidentifying the primary stressors experienced by security personnel within private ... -
Examining women's experiences in the process of accessing and utilizing national identification documents in labour migration: a case of women labour migrants in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The purpose of the study was to examine the experiences of women in the process of accessing and utilizing and utilizing national identification documents in labor migration. The study focused on the women labor migrants ... -
Assessing business sustainability reporting practices in Stanbic bank Uganda holding Limited
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The purpose of the study was to assess business sustainability reporting practices in Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited. Using the objectives - to assess the degree to which the G4 reporting principles of balance and ... -
A project report on construction supervision of Mpungwe Seed Secondary School, Mayuge District
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This project report entails the project management practices applied and acquired during the construction of Mpungwe Seed Secondary School in Mayuge. The specific objectives of the study were to describe the project ... -
The impact of risk management on credit processes of microfinance institutions in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study examines the impact of risk management in the credit processes of financial institutions in Uganda. In the world of volatile cash movements and increasing global lending and borrowing of funds, financial ... -
Adoption of labour-based approaches in construction of low-cost seal roads: experience from Ajena Road in Soroti City
(Makerere University, 2024-07)This study examines the implementation of low-cost sealed road infrastructure through labour-based techniques in Soroti City, focusing on Ajena Road. Soroti City adopted Low-Cost Seal (LCS) Technology to address gravel ... -
Exploring the efficiency of design and build practices on budget and cost management on a construction project: case study-design and build of Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre (NAPRIC) in Busitema University
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This research investigates the effectiveness of Design-Build (DB) practices in managing budget and costs on construction projects, focusing on the case study of the Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre (NaPRiC) ...