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Impact of stigma on the HIV care cascade among older persons living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa : protocol for a systematic review
(BMJ Group, 2025)Introduction: Data are limited on the impact of stigma (stigma associated with HIV and/or stigma related to old age (ageism) or both) on linkage to the HIV care cascade among older persons (aged 50 years and older) in ... -
The causal relationship between exports and economic growth in Uganda (1960-2009)
(Makerere University, 2017)The study investigates the dynamic relationship between export and economic growth of Uganda for the period 1960-2009. The objectives of study were to investigate the direction of causality, the feedback effect, forecasting ... -
Determinants of completion of immunization among children aged 12-23 months in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Although childhood immunization coverage in Uganda has improved since 2006, full coverage of age-appropriate vaccines remains below the WHO recommended vaccine coverage of at least 90%. This study aimed at identifying the ... -
Determinants of survival of patients with head nodding syndrome in northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)The objectives of this study were to; ascertain the survival time of patients with nodding disease syndromes and establish the child-related and family of caregiver-specific factors associated with the survival time of ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of access to health insurance coverage and associated factors among women of reproductive age 15-49 years
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The objective of the study was to analyze the association between socio-demographic, media and economic factors affecting the access to health insurance coverage among women of reproductive age 15-49 years. The study is ... -
Factors influencing demand for health insurance in households with children aged 0-5 years in Uganda
(Nakisinde, P. M. (2024). Factors influencing demand for health insurance in households with children aged 0-5 years in Uganda; unpublished dissertation, Makerere University, Kampala, 2024-11)The study aimed to analyze the factors influencing demand for health insurance among Ugandan households with children 0-5years , using data from the 2019/2020 Uganda National Household Survey (n=3,588). Applying a binary ... -
Exchange rate volatility and exports in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study investigated the relationship between exchange rate volatility and exports in Uganda. It aimed to assess the presence of volatility clustering in the exchange rate, analyse the short run and long run effect of ... -
To investigate factors associated with ambulance utilization among patients accessing emergency care at Rushere Community Hospital, Kiruhura District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Time-critical illnesses and injuries are major contributors to global mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where access to emergency medical services is often limited due to inadequate ... -
Determinants of nutritional status among women of reproductive age in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)This study aimed at examining the determinants of nutrition status among women of reproductive age in Northern Uganda using the 2016 Uganda Demographic Health Survey (UDHS) data. Data from 1,169 women aged 15 to 49 years ... -
Barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health information and services among young people with disabilities in Kyotera District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Young people with disabilities (YPWD) face numerous challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health information (SRH) and services, including stigma and discrimination related to their disability. Consequently, many ... -
Effect of the industrial sub-sectors on the economic growth of Uganda for the period 1983 to 2022
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The primary aim of this study was to examine the effect of the industrial sub-sectors on economic growth of Uganda from 1983 to 2022, with a specific focus on the industry, manufacturing, and construction subsectors. A ... -
Modeling the factors associated with early discharge from hospitals after vaginal deliveries in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The aim of this research was to assess the social-economic, obstetrics, and child factors associated with early discharge of mothers of vaginal delivery in Uganda. Self-reported data from the women recode file were extracted ... -
Factors affecting the use of mobile phone banking, a case of Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The study aimed at determining the factors affecting the use of Mobile Phone banking in Wakiso District, Uganda. The objectives of the study were to; assess the effect of consumer’s behavioral factors on Mobile phone banking ... -
Factors associated with child labour in the Busoga Region, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Child labour continues to be a pressing social and economic issue affecting millions of children globally, hindering their physical, emotional, and mental development. The main objective of this study was to explore the ... -
Clinical and biological risk factors influencing infant HIV status in Uganda: case study of Kampala (Kisenyi Health Center IV)
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Transmission of HIV from mother to child (MTCT) contributes to 18% of the new HIV infections in Uganda. This research investigated how the clinical and biological risk factors were associated to the transmission of HIV ... -
Factors affecting the use of mobile phone banking: a case of Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The study aimed at determining the factors affecting the use of Mobile Phone banking in Wakiso District, Uganda. The objectives of the study were to; assess the effect of consumer’s behavioral factors on Mobile phone banking ... -
Factors influencing relapse after successful detoxification or rehabilitation among patients with substance use disorders
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study investigated the biological, social, clinical and psychological factors influencing relapse after successful detoxification or rehabilitation among patients with substance use disorders. Employing a retrospective ... -
Modelling factors that influence time to discharge of diabetic. Patients: a case study of Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Diabetes is a critical disease that damages almost all the patient's organs, including the heart, liver, kidneys, eyesight, and teeth, among others. They study aimed at investigating the social demographic, life style and ... -
Determinants of frequency of meal intake among children (9-23 months) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Frequency of meal intake is a major principle of optimal complementary feeding. Therefore, modelling this indicator that takes on real-valued integers (count); requires attention to the probability distribution of the ...