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Newborn care practices in Nakapiripirit District, North Eastern Uganda: A community-based cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Despite improved health facility deliveries in Uganda, the neonatal mortality rate has only improved marginally over the last three decades. Karamoja region in North-Eastern Uganda has one of the poorest ... -
Differential gene expression in Schistosoma mansoni infected children along Lake Albert in uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Over 290 million people are infected by schistosomes worldwide. A third of Uganda’s population is infected and these are along freshwater bodies. Knowing the prevalence of schistosomiasis is key to informing national control ... -
Isoniazid hair drug levels among drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis patients: A study to monitor exposure, adherence and treatment outcomes
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is still a major public health problem globally and in Uganda.Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for TB improves treatment outcomes and mitigates the emergence of drug resistance (DR). Despite ... -
Enablers and barriers to adoption of the recommended infant feeding practices among primary caregivers with infants and young children in BidiBidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices are vital for reducing childhood morbidity and mortality. Globally, only about 42 percent of women begin breastfeeding within the first one hour of birth, 41% ... -
Evaluation of the performance of the newborn sickle cell screening program and associated facilitators and challenges in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction In Africa, scaling up of national screening programs has been shown to be difficult. This could be attributed to the various challenges facing these programs in Africa. Therefore, is important to monitor ... -
Ugali, meat, and the bullet: a philosophical reflection on survival, power, and human will in Africa
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2025-01)In Ugali, Meat, and the Bullet, Isaac Christopher Lubogo and Agatha Mulungi Lubogo masterfully weave a deeply philosophical and politically incisive narrative about survival, power, and human agency on the African continent. ... -
A.I. and the African woman
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2025-01)AI and the African Woman: Pioneering Economic Empowerment for a Brighter Future" is a groundbreaking exploration of the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping the lives of Africa’s most marginalized ... -
Servant leadership where faith lit the way
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2025-01)This book is a collaborative masterpiece by two visionary young leaders from King’s College Budo, a prestigious institution renowned for cultivating intellectual excellence and servant leaders. Kato, the Head Prefect, and ... -
Examining the effect of tax effort on private investment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Private investment plays a major role in increasing economic opportunity, enhancing access to public and private services and reducing poverty. Changes in the tax rates which lead to changes in the tax to GDP ratio can ... -
Determination of real interest rate in Uganda 1986-2016
(Sentamu, M. (2019). Determination of real interest rate in Uganda 1986-2016. Unpublished master’s thesis, Makerere University, 2019-11-01)This study examined the determinants of real interest rates in Uganda from 1986 to 2016, using an ECM model after establishing co-integration. The findings revealed that GDP growth rate, inflation rate, and money supply ... -
Phenotypic characterization of bacterial species associated with periodontitis among patients attending Makerere, Mengo and Mulago Paramedical Dental Clinics in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Periodontitis is a prevalent dental disease often linked to bacterial infections, leading to inflammation and the deterioration of tissues supporting the teeth. The disease caused by pathogenic microbes forming biofilms ... -
Time from recognition of symptoms to cancer diagnosis and factors associated with delayed diagnosis among pediatric cancer patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Late presentation of pediatric cancers is common in sub- Saharan African countries, including Uganda and is largely due to diagnosis delay; a combination of patient/caregiver delay and physician/ health system ... -
Household parental alcoholism and the nutritional status of children aged 6-59 months in Kyegegwa Sub-County, Kyegegwa District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Families with parental alcoholism are characterized by significantly lower socioeconomic status negatively affecting the nutritional status of their under five years children compared to other household members. ... -
Prevalence of diarrhea and associated factors among children under 5 years in Bugiri District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Diarrhoea remains a significant public health concern globally, particularly affecting children under five years, predominantly in resource-limited settings. This study investigated the prevalence of diarrhoea and associated ... -
Modelling recurrent complications among children with advanced HIV disease using conditional survival analysis models
(Makerere University, 2024)Infants and young children infected with HIV face higher morbidity & mortality rates. Children under five with HIV are considered to have advanced HIV disease. Common causes of death in these patients include TB, severe ... -
Analysis of cost and time overruns on government funded road projects in Uganda; a case of UNRA’s in-house construction supervision road projects
(Makerere University, 2024-09)The study analyzed cost and time overruns in government-funded road projects in Uganda, with a focus on those supervised by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA). Despite significant investments by the Government of ... -
Role of killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors in the functional modulation of NK cell response to HIV-1 viral reservoirs in individuals on antiretroviral therapy
(Makerere University, 2024)Sub-Saharan Africa has two thirds of the global population living with HIV. Uganda has one of the highest burdens of HIV/AIDS globally, with a significant proportion of individuals on antiretroviral therapy. Complete ... -
Exposure to laboratory hazards and associated factors among learners in secondary schools in the greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Global, regional, and local agendas are striving to promote Science Technology and Innovation which requires safe learning environments such as laboratories. Laboratory safety remains a growing occupational health and ... -
Iodine status and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at four selected health facilities in Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Pregnancy increases the iodine dietary requirements to meet the needs of the mother and the baby. Both iodine deficiency and excessive iodine are known to cause fetal and maternal thyroid disease. Uganda lacks ... -
Using machine learning and sequential characteristics in prediction of cardiac arrest: a case study of Uganda Heart Institute, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Research on cardiac arrest and its associated risk factors has considerably increased in recent decades. With that, several machine learning models have been implemented to predict the onset of cardiac arrest ...