Browsing by Subject "Uganda"
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An Assessment of the Socio-Demographic Factors Affecting Utilization of Focused Antenatal Care at Mbaare Health Centre III Isingiro District, Uganda
(Bishop Stuart University, 2020)Background: Focused Antenatal care is an effective health intervention for averting maternal morbidity and mortality. Although there has been progressed improvement in antenatal care and access in Uganda, the use of FANC ... -
Association between stigma and depression among urban refugees in Mbarara Municipality, Southwestern Uganda
(Research Square, 2018)Background: More than half of the world’s refugees reside in non-camp settings, including urban areas. Refugees in urban areas often face acculturation challenges, stigma, overcoming stereotypes, and living in fear of being ... -
Caregiving burden and mental health problems among family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda
(Cambridge University Press, 2020)Background. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are associated with increasing health burden in low- and middle-income countries. Less well-recognized is the potential health bur den experienced by other affected ... -
Challenges of Teaching and Research In a New Private University In Uganda
(Bishop Stuart University, 2009-12)This article 6C<k$ to 1nswcr five pertinent quc$tlons: Wh.:u is the role o( a university? What capacities do new private universities have? What challenges do they face? What is the role of government in hlghcr ... -
Child Maltreatment Increases the Risk of Self-esteem Impairment
(East African Journal of Health and Science, 2023)Child maltreatment exposes children to developmental risks pertaining to internalizing problems both in early and later life. However, research on this phenomenon in low- and middle-income countries is scanty. Our study ... -
Community Participation and Sustainability of Community Based Water Projects in Mbarara City North Division
(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS), 2023)The study was about the influence of community participation on sustainability of communitybased water projects in Mbarara City North Division in Mbarara City. The study was aimed at assessing thedifferent ways of community ... -
Current Status And Progress Of Research On The Management of Bean Root Rot Complex In South Western Uganda
(NARO, 2000)Bean root rot is the most important disease affecting beans in South Western Uganda. The disease has resulted incomplete loss of t he crop in some areas. At the moment there is urgent need to look for means of reducing the ... -
Cytokine Production in Whole Blood Cultures from a Fishing Community in an Area of High Endemicity for Schistosoma mansoni in Uganda: the Differential Effect of Parasite Worm and Egg Antigens
(American Society for Microbiology, 2003-03)The human host is continuously exposed to the egg and the adult worm developmental stages of Schistosoma mansoni during chronic infections with the parasite. To assess the cytokine responses induced by these different ... -
Dating Stress, Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
(International Journal of Public Health and Safety, 2020)Introduction: Worldwide, dating related stress and its impact on mental health among students has turned out to be of public health concern. However, research on this phenomenon in low- and middle-income countries (LAMIC) ... -
Documentation and consensus of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants used by the local communities of western Uganda
(Scholars Research Library, 2014-04)An ethnobotanical study was conducted to document the uses of medicinal plants among the local communities of western Uganda. The aim of the study was to identify and document plant species used for treatment of various ... -
Dynamics of Urban and Rural Linkages in Uganda
(Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED),, 2018-09)Rapid urbanization brings opportunities for harmonizing policy issues for sustainable rural development with those for sustainable urbanization. But urbanization also comes with serious loss of arable land, degradation of ... -
Effect of Different Poultry Manure on the Performance of Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum mill)
(American Journal of Agriculture, 2023)Purpose: Tomato is one of the most popular and versatile vegetables in the world and organic production with high yields of desirable quality are a target of many producers. However, the yield of tomatoes in Uganda are ... -
Effectiveness of Intercropping Cabbage with Lemon Grass on the Control of Cabbage Aphids in Masheruka Sub-County, Sheema District
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023)Cabbage has gained popularity as both food and cash crop across the globe. However, its production is still constrainedby major insect pests and diseases. Aphids are on record as the most damaging pests of cabbage. ... -
Effectiveness of Intercropping Cabbage with Lemon Grass on the Control of Cabbage Aphids in Masheruka Sub-County, Sheema District2023
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023)Cabbage has gained popularity as both food and cash crop across the globe. However, its production is still constrainedby major insect pests and diseases. Aphids are on record as the most damaging pests of cabbage. ... -
Efficacy of career guidance and counselling among secondary schools in Uganda
(OASIS, 2022-09-22)Background: In Uganda, students face difficulty during career transition between different levels of education and employment despite government policies about implementation of career guidance and counselling services. ... -
Efficacy of career guidance and counselling among secondary schools in Uganda
(AOSIS, 2022-09-22)Background: In Uganda, students face difficulty during career transition between different levels of education and employment despite government policies about implementation of career guidance and counselling services. ... -
Epidemiology and control of intestinal schistosomiasis on the Sesse Islands, Uganda
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2010)Background: Intestinal schistosomiasis is often widespread among the populations living around Lake Victoria and on its islands. The Sesse Island group (containing some 84 islands), however, is typically assumed to be a ... -
Epidemiology and geography of Schistosoma mansoni in Uganda: implications for planning control
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2004-03)Intestinal schistosomiasis caused by infection with Schistosoma mansoni is a widespread public health problem in Uganda. Although long known to be endemic, its current distribution within the country equires updating of ... -
Ethnobotanical study of nutri-medicinal plants used for the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic ailments among the local communities of western Uganda
(Crossmark, 2013-09-26)Ethnopharmacological relevance: Herbal remedies are a source of therapeutics for nearly 80% of the population in Uganda. Poor health facilities and limited access to antiretroviral drugs have perpetuated and increased the ... -
Ethnobotanical study of nutri-medicinal plants used for the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic ailments among the local communities of western Uganda
(Crossmark, 2013-09-26)Ethnopharmacological relevance: Herbal remedies are a source of therapeutics for nearly 80% of the population in Uganda. Poor health facilities and limited access to antiretroviral drugs have perpetuated and increased the ...