Uganda Martyrs University Dissertations Repository: Recent submissions
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Barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence among HIV positive adolescents accessing HIV /AIDS services; case study: Taso Mbarara
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)Introduction: Several studies have showed that adolescents have suboptimal adherence globally, in sub-Saharan Africa and in Uganda. In general, adherence among adolescents to chronic medication has been found to be lower ... -
Impact of agricultural cooperatives on farmers’ livelihoods; case study: Kisiita Agricultural Cooperative Enterprise
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2013-10-01)This study sought to empirically examine the impact of agricultural cooperatives on farmers’ livelihoods in Kisiita Kibaale District. It specifically looked at the influence of provision of improved farm seeds, market ... -
The influence of secondary school environment on students’ academic performance in Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations for students with first grades in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Lyantonde District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)This study examined the influence of Secondary School Environment on students‟ academic performance in Uganda Certificate of Education examinations for students with first grade in Primary Leaving Education in Lyantonde ... -
Factors affecting vasectomy uptake in public health facilities in Wakiso district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-10-01)Introduction Programs targeting men in regard to family planning have and are still very little, making reflection on the desires and views of men in contraceptive services to be limited. It was found out that females ... -
Relationship between time of antenatal care booking and pregnancy outcomes among mothers delivering at Entebbe and Nebbi general hospitals
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)Introduction: The transition of fetus immersed in the amniotic fluid to life outside the womb is not always smooth and can result in adverse and/ or non-adverse events to the mother and/or the baby. In Wakiso and Nebbi ... -
Organizational rewards and employee commitment in the banking industry in Uganda: case study united bank for Africa, central region
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-07-01)The main objective of this study was to assess the effect of organizational rewards on employee commitment in the banking industry in Uganda. Strong commitment is correlated with high productivity, low employee turnover, ... -
Observence of women’s rights: an examination of its effects on the quality-of-life; case study: Bukinda Sub County Kabale district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2013-09-01)The study on observance of women’s rights: an examination of its effects on the quality of life was carried in Bukinda Sub County, Kabale District South Western Uganda. It was because Gender equality and economic ... -
Factors associated with the utilization of family planning by women of reproductive age living with HIV in the integrated family planning and art clinics of Mpigi district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2020-08-19)Background: To reduce the unmet need for family planning (FP) among sexually active women of reproductive age (15-49 years) living with HIV requires understanding the utilization of FP services. In 2011, the Uganda ... -
An assessment of the effect of village savings and loan associations on poverty reduction; case study: Aluru parish, Moyo District, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10-01)Formal microfinance institutions have been regarded an important tool in the fight against poverty in developing countries. Following this, Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) have emerged as one of the most ... -
Social and environmental determinants of safe food handling among refugees in Kyangwali refugee settlement in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)World over, food safety is a growing concern that has left all planning authorities concerned about the mitigation measures because of the foodborne illnesses that have a significant global burden on mortality and ... -
Macroeconomic determinants of capital markets development in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-09-01)This study analyses the macroeconomic determinants of capital markets development in Uganda. The Ugandan economy has had an operating capital market for a period close to 15 years. The main objective of this study was ... -
Factors associated with incomplete childhood immunization among children under five years in Mawogola county Ssembabule district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-17)Immunization is a proven tool for controlling and eliminating life- threatening infectious diseases and is estimated to avert 2 to 3million deaths each year. World Health Organization recommended that children receive ... -
Workplace environment and employee performance of public health workers: case study Masaka regional referral hospital
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)This study was conducted to examine how Workplace Environment influences Performance of Public Health Workers a case of Masaka Regional Referral Hospital. This study had Workplace Environment as the independent variable ... -
Determinants of quality of care offered to diabetes mellitus patients receiving care from Kawempe national referral hospital Kampala Uganda
(2021-02-01)It is estimated that over 382 million adults are suffering from Diabetes Mellitus, with a prevalence of 8.3% globally. It is also projected that the number of patients having Diabetes Mellitus will double by the year ... -
Factors affecting the uptake of the first HIV virological test (PCR) for HIV exposed infants within two months of age in Kasese district western Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-01-01)In Uganda, only 40.2% in 2012, 41.9% in 2013, 33% in 2014 and 38% in 2015 of infants born to HIV positive women received a virological test (DNA PCR) for HIV within 2 months of birth. Similarly, in Kasese district, only ... -
The contribution of non-governmental organizations in delivery of basic health services in partnership with local government: case study Yei civil hospital and Martha primary healthcare centre in Yei river county south Sudan
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-07-01)The study “the contribution of non-governmental organizations in delivery of basic health services in partnership with local government” was aimed at assessing the contribution of non governmental organizations in the ... -
Investigating the utilisation of the ox plough technology by farmers; case study: Rhino Camp, Arua
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-07-01)The study investigated the level of utilization of the ox plough technology by farmers in Rhino Camp Sub county, Arua district. The study also examined the level of knowledge among farmers on ox plough, investigated ... -
Assessing the implementation of tuberculosis infection control practices in tuberculosis diagnostics and treatment health care facilities in Kampala district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-10-01)Back ground: Tuberculosis infection control in healthcare settings remains one of the world's biggest challenge in TB prevention and elimination, most especially in high TB burdened countries including Uganda. Health ... -
Internal control systems (ICS) and detection and prevention of financial fraud; case study: National Water and Sewerage Corporation Central Region
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011-07-01)This study was about the role of internal control systems (ICS) in the detection and prevention of financial fraud in organizations and was specially conducted in NWSC areas in the central region in the areas of Entebbe, ... -
Stakeholder management and project success; case study: National Water and Sewerage Corporation water supply projects
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)The purpose of this research study was to examine the influence of stakeholder management on project success: a case of National Water and Sewerage Corporation projects in Uganda. This theme was considered of absolute ...
