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Assessment of the capacity of local governments to offer protection services to vulnerable children in Mpigi District
(Makerere University, 2018-12-15)This study aimed to analyze and assess the capacity of local governments to effectively and sustainably offer protection services to vulnerable children. It was, accordingly, premised on four (4) specific objectives, namely; ... -
EVALUATION OF CD27 EXPRESSION AS A POTENTIAL BIOMARKER TO DISCRIMINATE ACTIVE FROM LATENT TUBERCULOSIS
(2017-11-16)There is no Gold standard test that can be used to differentiate Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) from Active Tuberculosis (ATB) with the current tests available. We investigate the use of CD27 expression on CD4 T cells ... -
Factors associated with missed opportunities in TB investigation in public facilities in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem in Uganda. The prevalence of TB in Uganda is 273/100,000. Despite the implementation of several interventions to increase TB case detection in Uganda such ... -
Human trafficking and sexual exploitation: Experiences of Ugandan male and female diasporic returnees in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-10)The purpose of this study was to analyse the experiences of trafficked sexually exploited Ugandan men and women who had returned from the diaspora. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to examine the ... -
Impact of Tannery effluent discharge on the Nabajjuzi Wetland Ecosystem
(2018-12)A study on the impact of Tannery effluent discharge on water quality and macroinvertebrates of the Nabajjuzi Wetland was carried out in order to provide sufficient data for its effective management. Water samples and ... -
Performance of subsurface flow constructed wetlands in domestic wastewater treatment and their potential in increasing greenhouse gas emissions at Bugolobi, Kampala
(2016-12)Uganda is grappling with public health and eutrophication challenges of its water bodies, owing to persistence of microbial pathogens, excess nutrients and organic matter contents in domestic and industrial wastewater ... -
Parenting styles, parental monitoring and adolescents‘ risky sexual behavior
(Makerere University, 2018)The study investigated the relationships between parenting styles, parental monitoring and adolescents risky sexual behavior of 300 secondary school adolescents of senior four to six of 2016 in Rubaga Division, Kampala ... -
Quality attributes and drying rate of Silver Cyprinid (Rastrineobola Argentea) during different processing methods
(Makerere University, 2018)The proper handling and processing of the highly perishable silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola argentea) could contribute towards alleviation of food insecurity by directly acting as a food resource and through employment for ... -
Examination of the quantity surveyor’s involvement in project execution with respect to cost control. A case study of Sama Plaza on Plot 4 Kyadondo Road
(Makerere University, 2018-07)This is a three chaptered report prepared for Makerere University based on work undertaken on Sama Plaza project located on plot 4 Kyadondo Road. It’s comprised of the roles of project Quantity Surveyor (QS) during pre and ... -
Diversity and distribution of macro-invertebrates associated with Anopheles gambiae breeding habitats in selected villages along River Sezibwa, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)Members of the Anopheles gambiae sensu lato (s.l.) are among the main vectors that carry Plasmodium which causes malaria. Immature stages of the vectors and other associated species share breeding habitats with other ... -
ROTAVIRUSES IN UGANDA: MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY AND POTENTIAL OF ZOONOTIC TRANSMISSION
(2018-11-12)Introduction Rotaviruses are a major cause of diarrhoea in children and young animals. To decrease the burden and mortality due to rotavirus diarrhoea in children, rotavirus vaccination was introduced into the Uganda ... -
COMPARISON OF ROUTINE VERSUS SELECTIVE SCREENING STRATEGIES FOR DEPRESSION AMONG PLHIV ATTENDING PRINCESS DIANA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTRE IV SOROTI
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Abstract Introduction: Depression is not usually screened for among PLHIV in Uganda in spite of the fact that depression is more common among PLHIV than in the general population. The study’s aim was to determine whether ... -
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE USE AMONG ADULT PLWHA ATTENDING HIV CLINIC IN TORORO HOSPITAL, EASTERN UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2018-09-07)Abstract Background Substance use is known to have detrimental effects on health of individuals and families. SubSaharan African is a home to nearly 70% of Global HIV Infection and increasing substance use in this region ... -
TIME TO VIROLOGIC FAILURE, AND SECOND LINE ART INITIATION AMONG HIV INFECTED PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN RECEIVING OPTION B PLUS PROPHYLAXIS STRATEGY, KAMPALA, UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2019-02-15)Background With the continued scale up of the World Health Organization(WHO) option B+ strategy in most of the Sub Saharan African (SAA) countries; there has been notable reduction in HIV related morbidity and mortality ... -
Adoption of drought tolerant maize varieties among smallholder maize farmers in Kamuli and Masindi Districts
(2019-01)Drought tolerant maize varieties (DTMs) are a great contributing factor in addressing the challenge of low maize yields for most rural households who continue to suffer prolonged drought periods as a result of climate ... -
Renovation of Hoima Municipal Office Block
(2018-12-12)Hoima Municipality is located in Hoima district at an important junction between major towns which offers it great potential as a commercial hub. With the proper development of the area it may contribute to the local and ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with occurrence of Camel Brucellosis in Mudug Pastoral Region, Somalia
(2018-10)Brucellosis a zoonotic disease is primarily a disease of cattle and goats/sheep. Camels however are also infected by B. abortus and B. melitensis, which are from ruminants. A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine ... -
Responsible care for natural environment: A solution towards ecological crisis in Aduku Parish – Lira Diocese in light of LAUDATO SI’
(2018-10)The study was conducted to establish a thesis that responsible care for natural environment is a solution to curb the ecological crisis in Aduku Parish – Lira Diocese. The study was carried out in light of a ground-breaking ... -
Upgrading of Aston – Ntuha road 1.4km in Masindi Municipality
(2017-10-17)This report consists of activities of design and construction for Aston Ntuha road (1.4 Km) in Masindi Municipal Council Central Division upgrading from gravel to paved standard. The major objective of the projects is: ... -
Influence of Biology Education on Knowledge and Attitudes towards Biodiversity Conservation among A’level Biology Students in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2018-10)There is increasing loss of biodiversity both globally and locally. Important determinants of this loss are mainly human induced. For successful conservation of local biodiversity, the dissemination of public information ...