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The Y-Chromosomal haplotype diversity of the Sabiny, Jopadhola and Samia of Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)The Y-Chromosome genetic relatedness among and between the Sabiny, Jopadhola, and Samia populations from Eastern Uganda was investigated in this study. Y-Chromosome haplogroups of 117 individuals (35 Sabiny, 40 Jopadhola, ... -
Decision to delivery interval and associated factors among Lucas category 1 caeserean indications in Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Emergency caesareans often face delays to start in developing countries like Uganda. This leads to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality rates to be much higher in developing countries than in developed ... -
Missed opportunities for administration of low-dose aspirin to pregnant women at high risk of preeclampsia at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Evidence suggests low-dose aspirin (LDA) prophylaxis given between 11-16 weeks of gestation and stopped at 36 weeks may prevent or delay early onset preeclampsia in high-risk individuals and may reduce maternal ... -
Short-term side effects of chemoradiation and quality of life among women receiving chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer at Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: This study identified the types and prevalence of short-term side effects of chemoradiation and how they affect the quality of life of patients with cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of ... -
Blood pressure control and associated factors among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension in Tororo hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction: The co – existence of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), nephropathy, retinopathy and dyslipidemia. In sub Saharan Africa, it was predicted ... -
Factors associated with delay in seeking care for children under five years diagnosed with malaria attending Tororo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: In children, ability to diagnose malaria early and initiating treatment on time have been registered as a successful pathway towards controlling the malaria infection. This pathway breaks the chain of disease ... -
A knowledge management framework for supporting knowledge sharing on performance of SMES to guide it investment decisions case study of Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University, 2025-08-05)ABSTRACT This qualitative case study explores the challenges and information gaps hindering IT investment decisions and digital transformation among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Kampala Central Division, ... -
Evaluation of information systems and services in Mengo Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025-06-16)The rapid advancement of health information technologies has significantly transformed healthcare operations globally. This study evaluates the adoption and utilization of Health Information Systems (HIS) at Mengo Hospital, ... -
Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine uptake among pregnant women aged 18 - 45 attending antenatal care in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Isingiro District – Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated global vaccination efforts, with particular attention to vulnerable populations, including pregnant women (Amimo, Lambert, Magit, & Hashizume, 2021). Despite these efforts, ... -
Prevalence and genetic diversity of Fasciola species in cattle slaughtered around lake Albert, Kyoga and Victoria basins in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Fascioliasis is caused by Fasciola species, with the intermediate host being freshwater and the definitive host being livestock and humans. We conducted a cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence and genetic ... -
Self-esteem, emotional intelligence and academic engagement among school-going adolescents in public primary schools in Namutumba Town Council, Namutumba District
(2025)This study examined the relationship between self-esteem, emotional intelligence and academic engagement among school going adolescents. Specifically, the study was guided by four objectives; to examine the relationship ... -
Biochemical responses of Robusta coffee to water deficit conditions
(Makerere University, 2025)Drought stress poses a major challenge to crop productivity by altering the biochemical composition, antioxidant defenses, and morphological development. This study investigated how the biochemical responses and the ... -
The right to reproductive health : a case study of the maternal health status of refugees in Kiryandongo Refugee Camp in Uganda, 2013-2018
(Makerere University, 2023)The study was carried out to investigate the maternal health status of refugees in Kiryandongo refugee camp. The general objective was to assess the maternal health situation, with emphasis on reproductive health rights ... -
Archival evidence of language change : morphological adaptation of English words in Runyankore-Rukiga
(Makerere University, 2024)This study investigated how English words adapt to the morphological structure of Runyankore-Rukiga, and whether the adaptation mechanisms change over time. Through language contact, Runyankore-Rukiga has borrowed words ... -
Assessing readiness for provision of online pharmaceutical services by retail pharmacies in Greater Kampala Metropolitan, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: The first online pharmacy, Soma (www.soma.com), started in the United States in January 1999. More than two decades later, the industry has transformed due to the rise of online shopping, electronic health ... -
Assessing the impact of issuance of certificates of customary ownership (CCOs) to the tenure security of the beneficiaries (customary land owners) : a case study of Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2024)This study assessed whether the issuance of Certificates of Customary Ownership has improved the tenure security of the customary land owners in Kasese district. The study was anchored on three objectives which included; ... -
Trends and drivers of historical and projected intra-seasonal rainfall characteristics of the MAM season in the cattle corridor of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Uganda’s cattle corridor is largely characterized with semi-arid conditions exhibiting high rainfall variability, periodic late onset, and early cessation. The main objective of this study was to examine the trends and ... -
Modern contraceptive use among teenage mothers aged 13-19 years in Kamuli District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: In Uganda, almost a quarter (24%) of women have given birth by the age of 19, making it the highest teenage pregnancy rate in East Africa. Teenage mothers often face adverse outcomes such as school dropout, ... -
Nutrition-sensitive determinants of anemia among women of childbearing age in Eastern Uganda : a secondary analysis to inform nutrition programming
(Makerere University, 2024)Anemia is associated with poor health status and poor birth outcomes among women of childbearing age. It is estimated to contribute to more than 115,000 maternal deaths and 591,000 prenatal deaths globally per year. Globally, ... -
The prevalence and spectrum of brain MRI findings among children with developmental delay at selected hospitals in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2025-06-17)Background: Developmental delay denotes significant delay in one or more developmental domains. In children ages 3–17 years, the global burden of developmental delay is ~1 to 3%. Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) ...