Uganda Martyrs University Dissertations Repository: Recent submissions
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The contribution of motivation to employee performance; case study: World Vision Uganda, Karamoja region
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-10-01)The study sought to establish the relationship between motivation and employee performance a case study of World Vision Uganda, Karamoja Region. The study was guided by three objectives and these included the following; ... -
Factors influencing initiation into antiretroviral therapy of HIV-positive clients at HIV testing service outreaches in Wakiso district.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10-01)Introduction Despite tremendous gains in HIV treatment, accessibility and scale-up, initiation into care among patients who test HIV positive remains low. Recent research (MOH, 2017; Andrew, 2017) estimated that, ... -
Factors associated with uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives among female soldiers aged between 18 and 45 years in Bombo Military Barracks
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-07-01)Introduction: Globally, long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are the most effective modern contraceptive methods for preventing unintended pregnancy. However, these methods are still underutilized in low-resource ... -
Challenges faced by children delinquents in accessing justice in Uganda; case study: Naguru Remand Home
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-10-01)The study was conducted to examine the challenges of children delinquents in accessing justice in Naguru Remand Home which is based in Kampala. It specifically sought to examine the nature of crimes/offences committed ... -
Stakeholders’ participation in the cost reduction strategy of a business firm; case study: Zain Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2010-08-01)This research is about cost cutting strategies in a business firm, with an aim of making profit and grows tremendously. The study sought to find out the extent to which stakeholders participated in cost reduction plans ... -
The impact of ill health on household poverty in Uganda; a case of malaria among children below five years
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2013-09-01)The study investigated the impact of ill-health on household poverty in Uganda with a focus on malaria among children below the age of five years. Its specific objectives were to find out the influence of expenditure ... -
Working environment and employee performance in local governments in Uganda; case study: Soroti Municipal Council
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)The study sought to examine the effect of working environment on employee performance in Soroti Municipal Council. The specific objectives were; to determine the effect of physical working environment on employee ... -
The influence of Management Information Systems (MISs) on the performance of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2012-09-01)The study sought to investigate the influence of Management Information Systems (MISs) on the performance of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA). Data was collected from 100 respondents, ... -
Procurement management and service delivery in public sector institutions in Uganda; case study: Civil Aviation Authority Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-09-01)The study was on procurement management and service delivery in public sector institutions in Uganda, a case of Civil Aviation Authority Uganda. In spite of CAA’s commitment to adopting good procurement management ... -
Management of local fees and service delivery by local governments in Uganda; case study: Kampala City Council
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011-10-01)The study examines the management of locally collected fees and its effect on the quality service delivery. The study is carried out in the Kampala city council and specifically in the selected key service delivery ... -
Effect of jack bean (canavalia enformis) green manure on maize growth and yield
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of jack bean green manure on the growth and yield of maize. The experiments were set up in two locations using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four treatments: ... -
Factors associated with malnutrition among newly diagnosed adult tuberculosis patients; case study: Kamwenge district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-01)Background: Malnutrition is a major contributor to increased morbidity and mortality, decreased function and quality of life, increased frequency and length of hospital stay, and higher health care costs. The burden ... -
Drivers of adolescent girls into survival sex in Mbarara municipality and the risks involved
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-09-01)Introduction A few recent studies try to differentiate survival sex from other forms of sex that have a transactional component. Adolescents especially those ages 15-19 are slightly more likely than older women to ... -
The effectiveness of Kampiringisa National Rehabilitation Centre for children (KNRCC) in promoting, protecting, and fulfilling the rights of juvenile delinquents in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-07-01)Juvenile delinquency has been a major threat to most communities and families across the globe. It has led to the establishment of juvenile detention facilities as one of the control measures where juveniles who have ... -
Evaluating the impediments in the effective performance of pension schemes; case study: NSSF Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)Well-functioning regulatory, investment and governance strategies usually result into an effective pension scheme. In this context, a study was carried out to examine the impediments affecting the effective performance ... -
Factors influencing parental acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccine to their daughters aged 9 to 13 years; case study: Nakawa division, Kampala district, central Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-01)Background: The World Health Organization recommends routine vaccination of girls aged 9 to 13 years to prevent Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infections and related diseases. This is because girls in this age bracket are ... -
Factors related to training needs of skilled birth attendants in emergency maternal, neonatal, and obstetric care; case study: Kabarole district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2020-05-01)BACKGROUND - According to the World Health Organization (2016), approximately 830 women in the world die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. In 2015, 303,000 women around the world ... -
The effect of credit financing by micro-financial institutions on the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda; case study: Soroti municipal council in Soroti district.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-08-01)This study aimed to establish the effect of Credit Financing on the performance of small and medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Soroti Municipality. The study was guided by two variables that is credit financing with dimensions ... -
Integrated financial management information system (IFMIS) and financial management in selected local governments in Uganda:
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-07)The overall objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) and Financial Management in local governments. Particularly, the study sought ... -
Examining the relevance of formal tertiary education on employability in Kampala capital city authority (KCCA):
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)The relevance of formal tertiary education on employability in Kampala Capital City Authority: a case of Makindye Division, was studied. It addressed Formal Tertiary Education in particular, which plays an important ...
