School of Statistics and Planning (SSP): Recent submissions
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Socio-economic and demographic factors explaining anaemia levels in children under five years in Uganda (Reanalysis of UDHS 2006)
(Makerere University, 2011-07)The last decade of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century have witnessed impressive reductions in the risk of under-five child mortality, however, these reductions are not reflective of the Millennium ... -
Factors associated with survival of in-patients with diabetes at Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-12)The main objective of the study was to identify the prognostic factors associated with survival of in-patients with diabetes at Mulago Hospital, Uganda. The study was based on a sample of diabetic patients that registered ... -
Determinants of export growth in Uganda (1987-2006)
(Makerere University, 2009-11)The main objective of the study was to identify the determinants of export growth in Uganda for the period 1987-2006. The study was prompted by the inconsistencies in the findings by various researchers on the determinants ... -
Effect of agricultural inputs and extension services on household crop production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-09)This study was based on results from the Agricultural Module of the Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) 2005/06 by Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). The main objective of this study was to establish the effect of ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of youth towards HIV/AIDS: A case of Northern Uganda region
(Makerere University, 2010)Uganda has been hailed for combating HIV/AIDS epidemic from 18% prevalence in 1992 to 6.1% in 2000. However it has now risen to 6.4% in 2004/5. Northern Uganda which has faced political turmoil and insurgency for the past ... -
Sexual behavior among people living with HIV on Antiretroviral therapy at Mpigi Health Centre IV, Central Uganda
(2010-11)This paper examined the sexual behaviour of people living with HIV who are on Antiretroviral Treatment. ART treatment improves the health status and life expectancy of people with HIV and this may gradually change their ... -
Stochastic optimisation models for air traffic flow management
(Makerere University, 2010-10)Air traffic delay is not only a source of inconvenience to the aviation passenger, but also a major deterrent to the optimisation of airport utility. Many developing countries do less to abate this otherwise seemingly ... -
Determinants of household size: a case study of Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-11)The study investigated the determinants of household size in Eastern Uganda. Secondary data from the Uganda National Household Survey (2005/2006) provided by Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) was used. A total sample of ... -
Factors influencing utilization of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-04)The major aim of this study was to determine factors influencing utilization of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS in Uganda. The specific objectives were; to assess factors influencing utilization ... -
Analysis of dichotomous outcomes: a case study of constituency characteristics’ data in the 2006 general elections in Uganda
(2012-12)Using election data on the 2006 Presidential poll following re-introduction of multi-party system and various surveys’ data compiled around 2006, this study explored characteristics that could have guaranteed election ... -
Teacher Competence And The Academic Achievement Of Sixth Grade Students In Uganda
(Journal of International Education Research, 2013)The study investigates the influence of teacher competence on the academic achievement of sixth grade students in Uganda. The investigation is based on data sourced from the 2009 Southern African Consortium for Monitoring ... -
Knowledge of Millennium Development Goals among University Faculty in Uganda and Kenya
(Journal of International Education Research, 2012)This article examines the level of knowledge of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) among university faculty. The assessment is based on data from 197 academic unit or faculty heads randomly selected from universities ... -
Scholarly productivity in developing countries: an analysis of levels and patterns among doctoral holders in Uganda
(Contemporary Issues In Education Research, 2013)Doctoral holders are considered to be key actors in the creation of innovation and knowledge. However, this generalization may not hold true for doctoral holders in all countries. This study sought to assess the scholarly ... -
Relevance of prior academic qualifications to predicting the academic achievement of undergraduate students: An analysis of Law enrollees at Makerere University
(Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2013)Students who have excelled academically in the past are regarded as having a greater chance of performing successfully in subsequent examinations. However, this argument is being questioned with regard to enrollees onto ... -
Quality of education outcomes: the role of the Graduate Management Admission Test
(American Journal Of Business Education, 2013)Although the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is considered by leading business institutions worldwide as a predictor of success in graduate programs, an issue of contention is whether the introduction of the ... -
Graduate Management Admission Test Outcomes and the academic achievement: A study on Masters of Business Administration students
(American Journal of Business Education, 2012)This study investigates whether the outcomes of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) can predict the academic achievement of enrollees in masters programs. The study is based on administrative data of 516 Masters ... -
Examination phase of the Master’s thesis: a plausible cause of delayed completion of graduate studies at Makerere University, Uganda
(Journal of International Education Research, 2012)This paper investigates the influence of the examination stage of student theses on the completion time of graduate studies at Makerere University, Uganda. The assessment is based on the administrative data of 504 Master’s ... -
Extended candidature and non-completion of a Ph.D. at Makerere University, Uganda
(Contemporary Issues In Education Research, 2012)Although student persistence in graduate programs is widely regarded as an important topic in the literature of higher education, many such works focus on the completion of studies. This paper examines the dynamics of ... -
Contribution of Universities towards knowledge of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): a study of Uganda and Kenya
(Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2012)This paper examines the contribution of universities towards students’ awareness of issues related to Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The assessment is based on data of 1,920 students randomly selected from universities ...