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Classification techniques for clinical diagnosis of lung cancer: A Case of Uganda Cancer Institute- Mulago
(Makerere University, 2019-07)This study evaluated classification techniques in order to predict lung cancer based on signs, symptoms and risk factors. The study utilized data from the Uganda Cancer Institute with 354 patients’ records. To identify ... -
Communication between parents and adolescents: Implications on adolescent sexual and reproductive health awareness among adolescents in Rukungiri District
(Makerere University, 2009)This study was carried out in Rubabo and Rujumbura sub-counties in Rukungiri District with the main objective of investigating the implications of communication between parents and adolescents on sexual and reproductive ... -
Community and individual factors influencing healthcare use in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-04-19)Understanding key influencing factors of health service utilisation has a particular relevance as a public health and development issue. Furthermore, evidence on this subject is a good reference for public health policymakers. ... -
Community and individual level factors influencing use of modern contraceptives among women aged 15-49 years in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The major objective of this research was to determine significant community level factors influencing use of modern contraceptives among women aged 15-49 years in Uganda. Data used for analysis were from the 2011 UDH ... -
Comparative analysis of eye estimation method and GPS technique of crop area estimation. a case of area under maize in Mubende District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study aimed at comparatively analyzing the two methods of crop area estimation; the eye estimation method which is a subjective technique for collecting current agriculture statistics and the more objective method of ... -
A comparative analysis of the risk factors of malaria in children under the age of five in Uganda and Kenya
(Makerere University, 2021-09)The study aimed at comparing the risk factors of malaria in children under the age of five in Uganda and Kenya. The study used secondary data drawn from the Uganda Malaria Indicator Survey 2014-2015 and Kenya Malaria ... -
A comparative study of patterns of sexual behavior among adolescents in internally displaced people's camps and normal settlements in Lira District
(Makerere University, 2009-11)This study compared the pattern of sexual behaviour among the adolescents living in internally displaced people’s camps and those living in normal settlements in Lira district. This was examined by the social demographic ... -
Comparing cox proportional hazards and accelerated failure time models in survival analysis of HIV adult patients initiated on highly active Anti-Retroviral Therapy
(Makerere University, 2012-04)The Cox Proportional Hazards model is the most popular technique for analysis of the effects of covariates on survival time. This is so because of its simplicity and no assumptions are made about the nature or shape of the ... -
Comparing the determinants of household wealth status by disability status of family heads in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study aimed at comparing the determinants of households’ wealth status by the disability status of family heads in Uganda. The data used was collected by Uganda Bureau of Statistics using the Uganda Demographic Health ... -
A comparison of logistic and naïve bayes models for classifying HIV viral load suppression: the case of Zombo district in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Logistic regression and Naïve Bayes are among the most used data mining classification techniques. However, the performance of the traditional Logistic regression model is weakened by the presence of multicollinearity among ... -
Contraceptive use by adolescents in Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camps in Pader District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-11)Background; Sexual and reproductive health of adolescents is central to the general health of the population. Knowledge of contraceptives and contraceptive use are important indictors of sexual health among adolescents and ... -
Contribution of exports and trade liberalization to economic growth: Uganda's experience (1960-2010)
(Makerere University, 2012-11)This study analyses the contribution of exports and trade liberalization on economic growth thus testing the validity of the export-led growth strategy in Uganda. Specific objectives included examining the long-run ... -
Correlates of caesarean delivery in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The increasing rate of caesarean deliveries has become a serious concern for public health experts globally. Various medical and non-medical factors are found to be responsible for this upsurge. Like in other countries, ... -
Correlates of emotional intimate partner violence among ever-married men in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Background Emotional Intimate Partner Violence among men 36% in Uganda remains a reproductive health challenge that has been under researched. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate factors associated ... -
Correlates of pregnancy wastage among women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-05)The study aimed to establish the prevalence of and explore the factors associated with pregnancy wastage among women in Uganda. Specifically, the study sought to determine the prevalence and pattern of pregnancy wastage ... -
Correlates of Reported Cardiovascular Diseases among Adults in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12-11)There is limited evidence about the correlates of reported cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) among adults in Uganda. Therefore this study aimed at investigating the correlates of reported CVDs using a nationally representative ... -
Demographic and social-economic factors that influence teenage pregnancy in high fertility areas in Uganda: A case study of Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-09)This study set out to establish the Demographic and socio-economic factors that influence teenage pregnancy in high fertility areas in Uganda with the case study of Eastern Uganda. The study used secondary data collected ... -
Design and analysis of two-phase sample survey: Statistical application software
(Makerere University, 2018-10)The purpose of this project was to develop computer application software to estimate parameters in double sampling design. Double sampling or two-phase sampling is used in a wide variety of surveys which includes situations ... -
Determinants of antenatal care utilization among refugees in Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Despite global advancements in Antenatal Care (ANC) utilization, UNICEF's 2015 report emphasizes a persistently low rate of ANC uptake in Uganda, posing a significant challenge, particularly for vulnerable populations like ... -
Determinants of bank credit growth in Uganda (1993 – 2016)
(Makerere University, 2022-04)This study investigated determinants of bank credit growth in Uganda using quarterly data for the period 1993 to 2016. The main approach used was the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) to test for both the long and ...