School of Statistics and Planning (SSP) Collections: Recent submissions
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Factors associated with survival of cancer patients receiving palliative care: a case study of Hospice Africa Uganda.
(Mumbere Ronald, 2022-12)This study concludes that HIV status, Smoking habits of the patient, alcohol consumption and age of the patient are significant factors associated with the survival of cancer patients receiving palliative care. In addition, ... -
Factors influencing performance in literacy and numeracy among refugee children in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-17)This study examined factors influencing the performance in literacy and numeracy of refugee pupils in Uganda. The multivariable logistic regression model was employed on the data obtained from UWEZO which had carried out ... -
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. ... -
Determinants of postnatal care use among mothers who give birth at non-health facilities in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The main objective of the study was to determine the factors that influence postnatal care use among mothers who give birth at non health facilities in Uganda. A sample of 2,643 women who took part in the 2016 Uganda ... -
Factors associated with household food security in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The purpose of the study was to assess factors related to food security among households in Uganda using odds as well as marginal effects derived from logistic regression. These factors were grouped into farm characteristics, ... -
The causal relationship between electricity consumption and economic growth in Uganda (1990-2018)
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The study aimed at establishing the causal relationship between electricity consumption and economic growth in Uganda between 1990 and 2018. The study used time series data of electricity consumption and gross domestic ... -
Effect of government expenditure on private investment in Uganda (1974-2019)
(Makerere University, 2023-01)This study investigated the effect of government expenditure on private investment from 1974 to 2019. The main objective was to establish the effect of government expenditure on private investment in Uganda. The data ... -
Blending invitational theory and education production function theory to analyze academic performance of secondary schools in Northern and Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Despite government policies that lead to an increase in access, quality, efficiency of secondary education and the general increase in number of students, the academic performance of advanced level students in both Eastern ... -
Determinants of youth labour market outcomes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This study investigates the determinants of labour market outcomes for youth aged 16 to 30 years in Uganda. This research specifically examined factors that predicted the youth’s outcome as one in paid employment, vulnerable ... -
Factors associated with utilization of cervical cancer screening services at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2022)The major objective of the study was to examine factors associated with cervical cancer screening utilization at the Uganda Cancer Institute. The facility based cross sectional study involved 278 women aged 15-75 years who ... -
Determinants of household child stunting in Uganda: a panel data study
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The major objective of the study was to examine the determinants of household child stunting in Uganda. Specifically, it examined the effect of household socio-economic characteristics on child stunting and investigated ... -
Factors associated with menstrual hygiene management among school going adolescents in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Menstrual Hygiene Management is still a persistent major reproductive health challenge affecting school going adolescents in Uganda that necessitates urgent concern in sectors of water and sanitation, health, education and ... -
Socioeconomic status and access to basic social services among urban households in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The main objective of the study was to examine the effect of socioeconomic status and access to basic social services among urban households. The study used secondary data collected during the Uganda National Household ... -
Improving profit and productivity through optimal cropland allocation for smallholder farmers in Malawi
(Makerere University, 2022-12)This quantitative research study aimed to increase on-farm profits for smallholder farmers in an environment where land is becoming increasingly constrained. Due to an increasing population, most smallholder farmers in ... -
Determinants of catastrophic healthcare expenditure in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure (CHE) has led to impoverishment and deprivation of consumption of other basic needs within households. It is on this background that this study sought to establish the determinants of ... -
Effect of school-based initiatives on academic performance in science education in Uganda: SESEMAT Programme(2010-2016)
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The main Study aim was to estimate the causal effect of the school-based initiatives on students’ academic performance in science education using the results of the Uganda Certificate of Education for the period from 2010 ... -
Regional analysis of factors influencing school dropout among girls in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The study aimed to carry out a regional analysis of factors influencing girl child school dropout in Uganda while examining the influence of child factors on school dropout; examining the influence of household factors on ... -
Knowledge and determinants of utilization of antenatal care services among adolescent mothers in Luuka district
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Antenatal care is linked to improved reproductive health outcomes for both mother and baby. However, its low utilization among adolescent mothers implies that many of these mothers, including their newborns, in a district ... -
Factors associated with quality of antenatal care in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Antenatal Care (ANC) prepares women for birth and provides key information on averting pregnancy related complications. ANC attendance is critical for reducing maternal mortality and early neonatal deaths. The aim of this ... -
Determinants of couples’ decision-making in the uptake of modern contraceptives in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Couples’ decision-making in contraceptive use is an important health intervention in family reproductive health issues. To understand more about this variable, the general objective of this study was formulated to explore ...