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Cultural symbolism and representation of masculinities in kiga culture of Kanungu district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)This study sought to interrogate the Cultural symbolism and representation of masculinities in kiga culture of Kanungu District, Uganda. In order to realize this, the study examined community understanding of a man in Kiga ... -
Spatial profiles and sources of selected persistent organic pollutants in surface sediments of Lake Victoria, East Africa
(Makerere University, 2024-04)Lake Victoria is the second largest lake in the world and has a catchment area of 193,000km2 with only one outlet (River Nile) and numerous inlets. Several anthropogenic activities take place in the lake’s catchment area ... -
Carbapenem resistance among gram negative rods isolated from surgical site infections at Mulago and Kawempe National referral hospitals
(Makerere University, 2024-01-04)Background: Surgical site infections are becoming increasingly difficult to manage with the rise of drug resistance among causative bacteria. Contributing to this, the use of foreign implants in certain surgeries pauses ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of digital finance as a strategy to enhance financial inclusion at NCBA bank – Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The study was aimed at examining the effectiveness of digital banking as a strategy to enhance financial inclusion at NCBA Bank. The study was guided by three specific objectives which included examining the effectiveness ... -
Analysis of market orientation in Ugandan small and medium-sized enterprises: a case of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The purpose of this study was to analyse the level of adoption of market orientation among Ugandan SMEs in general, and with operations/offices in Kampala District in particular. The objectives of the study were: (1) to ... -
Birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant mothers with previous uterine scar attending Kawempe National Referral Hospital-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by mitigating the three delays of obtaining maternal and Neonatal care. Previous uterine scar increases ... -
Implications of transhumanism on the African concept of personhood
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The main ideas of this work were: The African concept of personhood and Transhumanism. The study has critically examined the implications of Transhumanism on the African concept of personhood, with much focus on the cognitive ... -
Personal values, norms, situational factors and sustainable consumption behaviours of beverage consumers in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Human consumption behaviours have significant adverse effects on the environment. Such challenges can be mitigated by adopting sustainable consumption behaviours. The study was anchored on the Value Belief Norm (VBN) and ... -
Prevalence of Nasal Carriage of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Among Patients, Health Care Workers and Patients’ Care Takers at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, South Western Uganda
(Archives of Clinical and Medical Microbiology, 2023-10-24)Background Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of Gram-positive bacterium that is genetically different from other strains of Staphylococcus aureus by virtue its capability to overcome the actions ... -
Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Molecular Characterization of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Clinical Isolates at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2019)Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of the most frequent opportunistic pathogens causing a range of infections and being resistant for beta-lactamases (ESBL) and Carbapenemases. Aim: The aim of the present study was ... -
Bacteriological profle, antibiotic susceptibility and factors associated with neonatal Septicaemia at Kilembe mines hospital, Kasese District Western Uganda
(BMC, 2021)Introduction: Neonatal septicaemia is one of the most common leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. It is estimated to afect more than 30 million people worldwide annually, potentially ... -
Assessment of biosafety and biorisk management practices among medical laboratory students in two institutions in Uganda
(Elsevier, 2022)Medical laboratory workers handle clinical specimens, which are a threat of exposure to infectious agents. Notably, medical laboratory science students report for internships with only theoretical knowledge of biosafety ... -
Status of pulmonary fungal pathogens among individuals with clinical features of pulmonary tuberculosis at Mbarara University Teaching Hospital in Southwestern Uganda
(Therapeutic advances in infectious disease, 2021)Background: Pulmonary mycoses are important diseases of the respiratory tract caused by pulmonary fungal pathogens. These pathogens are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality rates worldwide; however, less ... -
Prevalence and outcomes of gastrectomy at Mulago National Referral Hospital; A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Gastrectomy is a surgical procedure performed for various conditions of the stomach and duodenum. Despite its widespread use, there needs to be more data reporting in-hospital outcomes associated with gastrectomy ... -
Community participation in mitigating water pollution along Ggaba Landing Site, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Ggaba Landing site is located on the Northern shores of Lake Victoria, in Kampala city. It is among the major landing sites in Uganda and has many people engaged in various livelihood activities. In pursuit of these ... -
Effect of digital financial innovations on financial inclusion in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01)The study examines the effect of digital financial innovations on financial inclusion in Uganda using secondary data from the World Bank Global Findex Data of 2021 on financial inclusion. Specifically, the study examines ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with underweight status among infants in Tororo District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)INTRODUCTION Underweight in infants increases the risk of mortality (WHO, 2010 ). Globally, 16% of children below five years are underweight of these 17% are in developing countries and 21% in Sub – Sahara Africa ... -
Effect of COVID-19 and related interventions on access to veterinary antimicrobials and clinical services for management of common poultry diseases by poultry farmers in Hoima District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background The poultry industry is an important contributor to daily human protein requirements as meat and eggs consumed. Among the major animal source foods in Hoima district, those from poultry rank highest. Unfortunately, ... -
Farmer indigenous knowledge and reduction of postharvest handling losses along the maize value chain in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06-07)Indigenous Knowledge (IK) is the information base for a society, which facilitates communication and decision-making (Barrett, 2017). The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of farmer indigenous knowledge ... -
Access to microcredit by business women groups case study: Letshego Microfinance Uganda Limited, Kireka Branch
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Microfinance is a tool used by many financial institutions that come up with the idea to empower women and bring them out of poverty. Usually, many microfinances operate in communities, which are highly populated, with ...