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Levels of heavy metal concentration in leachate, borehole, and spring water in areas surrounding Kiteezi Landfill, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Rapid urbanization in developing countries has led to challenges in municipal solid waste management, including inadequate disposal in overflowing landfills lacking modern containment infrastructure. This results in ... -
The informed consent process for emergency surgery at public and private hospital surgical emergency units in the urban Ugandan setting
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Informed consent is a process that can have challenges when required for emergency surgery, because the patient might not have the capacity to consent, and consent may be obtained from the next of kin, or ... -
The Relevancy of Community-based Adaptation strategies for Environmental Risk Reduction in the Mountain Elgon Region, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-08-14)Globally, environmental risks have increased in frequency and severity impacting human wellbeing and sustainability. Given the surging environmental risks, there is need to leverage on potentials of Community-based ... -
Diversity and distribution of Odonata (Insecta) in Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve in South-Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Odonates have gained importance in the field of environmental management and biodiversity research as bioindicators of pollution and habitat changes of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Odonates diversity and abundance ... -
Risk factors associated with myocardial infarction among patients in Mulago hospital. The case of Uganda heart institute
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The study aimed at investigating the factors associated with myocardial infarction at Mulago Heart Institute, Uganda. The study was based on data obtained from 615 patients who registered to the Heart Institute from January ... -
The form and function of symbolism in the Lango proverbial expressions about morals
(Makerere University, 2024-06)This study aimed at assessing the form and function of symbolism in Lango proverbial expressions about morals in the Lango speech through these objectives; i) To educate the Lango about the value of their proverbs basing ... -
Examining the role of problem-based learning in enhancing critical thinking skills among graduate students at Gulu University
(Makererre university, 2024-12-12)This study aimed to examine the role of problem-based learning (PBL) components specifically case scenarios, academic collaborations, and guided facilitation in enhancing critical thinking skills among graduate students ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with use of unrecommendable cord care substances among women 15-49 years in Uganda; a retrospective cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2024)In 2021, globally, 2.3 million neonates aged 0-28 days died, amounting to approximately 6,400 deaths per day, with Uganda accounting for 81 daily deaths. Sepsis, partly caused by poor cord care, is responsible for 18.2% ... -
Substance use among boda boda riders (commercial motorcyclists) working in Kamwokya Slum, Kampala Capital City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)In Uganda, commercial motorcyclists (Boda boda riders) in slums are vulnerable road users whose road use is significantly impaired by substance use. Therefore, the study was carried out to to assess the determinants of ... -
Accuracy of the M-kit absolute concentration method for detection of drug-resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)With an increasing incidence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), accurate drug susceptibility testing (DST) of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to first-line and second-line plus new individualized anti-TB drugs has ... -
Applicability of the HIV/AIDS prevention and control Act Cap 126 in protection and promotion of the right to non-discrimination among people living with HIV/AIDS: a case of Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Since the establishment of the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Act, intended for protection and promotion of the right to non-discrimination among People Living with HIV (PLHIV), its success especially in public health ... -
Possibilities for the use of sludge from a drinking water treatment plant at Ggaba III in Kampala, Uganda. Detritus Multidisciplinary Journal of Waste Resources & Residues, 6, 59-67.
(Detritus Multidisciplinary Journal of Waste Resources and Residues, 2019-06)Sludge from the drinking water treatment plant at Ggaba III, located in Kampala (Uganda), was tested to evaluate the feasibility of two valorization routes, for building material and Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) production. ... -
Guide to Sanitation Resource-Recovery Products & Technologies: A supplement to the Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies.
(Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Press, 2020)The world is currently undergoing a paradigm shift towards a circular society in which resources are recovered and reused rather than discarded. The global population has surpassed seven billion people, and rapid urbanisation ... -
Faecal Sludge Quantification, Characterization and Treatment Objectives.
(IWA Publishing, 2014)The first step in designing faecal sludge (FS) treatment technologies that will meet defined treatment objectives is to quantify and characterise the FS to be treated. Ideally, this should be carried out as part of the ... -
Biochars for the removal of toxic gaseous contaminants: state-of-the-art and future directions
(Elsevier, 2025-01-28)Toxic gaseous contaminants comprised of various harmful gases emitted into the atmosphere have emerged as a key environmental and public health concern. Gaseous contaminants can broadly be categorized into inorganic and ... -
Prevalence of pregnancy risk behaviour and associated factors among sexually active adolescent girls aged 10-17 years in Uganda: secondary analysis of the adolescent girls and young women 2018 survey data
(Makerere University, 2024)In the last decade, a slow decline in teenage pregnancy was registered, often stalling within sub-Saharan African countries. However, recent evidence indicates an increasing trend in teenage pregnancies, common among girls ... -
CD133 protein expression in primary liver cancer; associated demographic and histopathological characteristics in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Primary liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality. Globally, it is the 6th most common cancer and the 3rd most common cause of cancer deaths. In Uganda, liver cancer is the 7th most common cancer ... -
Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine uptake in the slums of Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024)Although the World Health Organization recommended vaccination as the most effective way to prevent novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), uptake of COVID-19 vaccines remains suboptimal in low-income countries such as Uganda. ... -
Determinants of quality Universal Primary Education (UPE) learning outcomes in Kasodo Sub-County, Pallisa District
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Education is essential for the development of any society, it is the center of many poverty reduction strategies in many developing countries and provides training and skills necessary to drive economic and social development. ... -
Evaluation of the tenure-responsive land use planning process: case study of Kitumba Sub-County, Kabale District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Sustainable land management and tenure security are critical issues for many Sub-Saharan African countries, including Uganda. Conventional Land Use Planning practices have often been disconnected from ...