Browsing by Title

Now showing 1 - 20 of 39
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Academic Staff Perceptions on Graduate Students’ Attitudes towards Academic Writing and Research in Selected Public Universities in Uganda
    (2024-10-29) Kaule, John et al
    The study aimed to find out academic staff perceptions of graduate students’ attitudes towards academic writing and research skills in selected Public Universities in Uganda. It employed a phenomenological design and a qualitative approach. Graduate students, academic staff, and academic administrative staff as the study population. Study participants depended on the saturation of the findings collected. These participants were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data from academic administrative staff and academic staff were collected using an interview guide. A focus group discussion guide for graduate students was the second data collection tool. Data were analysed using the thematic data analysis technique. Results showed that academic staff perceptions of graduate students’ attitudes on academic writing and research skills were negative. Negative perceptions were recorded on the generation of research ideas, enthusiasm, text structure, formal academic language, paraphrasing, plagiarism, and making citations. The study concluded that the perceptions of academic staff on graduate students’ attitudes towards academic writing and research were generally negative on the generation of research ideas, enthusiasm, use of formal academic research language, paraphrasing, plagiarism, and making citations. Thus, it was recommended that supervisors/mentors should be retooled in active research-based instructional supervision where they can be encouraged to work in groups, and initiate professional activities, such as mentoring and coaching, to assist them in supervising and evaluating graduate students’ research projects.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    AgrGROW Revision Workbook for PBL based agropreneurship Curricula
    (AgrGrow, 2024) Kämäri, Tiiti; Mugula, Ben; Hjortsø, Carsten Nico
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Analysis of funding for education and school outcomes in Africa
    (ASFI, 2025-01-20) Mwambi, Jerita e tal....
    Given its significance in developing human capital, education is one of the sectors which is globally prioritized. UNESCO requires governments to allocate 25 per cent of their budgets to education. Despite the growing budget allocation from the different stakeholders including governments, Official Development Aid (ODA), and households, many children in Africa fail to access education given the low enrolments and completion rates. The study sought to assess the use of education funding for education outcomes in Africa. It identified strategies and came up with policy recommendations to improve school outcomes. The study used a secondary research method by extracting data from World Bank and UNESCO data sets relating to the key study variables from 2010 – 2024 for 54 countries. A Fixed Effect Regression Model (FERM) was used to establish relationships. Thematic analysis was used to present the findings from the study. Findings indicate a growing budget allocation to education by governments though many countries missed out on the required UNESCO target of 25 percent. Reduced funding by ODA, and increased funding by the private sector. Increased government spending significantly improves enrolment and completion rates. Completing primary education strongly influences secondary school enrolment. In conclusion, commitment to meeting UNESCO's 25% budget target for education, reducing regional inequalities, subsidizing private education, and improving transitional programs enhances school outcomes. African countries should engage in innovative approaches. This creates equitable, accessible, and high-quality education systems, unlocking transformative power of education for sustainable development across the continent
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Approaches to Fighting Poverty among Older Persons in Uganda: A Study of Wakiso and Luwero Districts
    (University of Kent, 2015) Kabuye, Rosette
    Uganda experienced significant economic growth from 1992 to 2009. Following economic restructuring, the national poverty rate fell from about 56 per cent in 1992 to 25 per cent in 2009/10. However, while the overall proportion of the people living in poverty dropped significantly, in 2007, 64 per cent of older people were still living below the poverty line (Help Age International, 2007). Older people in Uganda make up 4.2 per cent of the total population which is 30.7 million. They are economically active: 84 per cent are involved with agriculture. However, over 90 per cent of the older persons live in rural areas where poverty rates are higher than in urban areas. Older people are vulnerable owing to HIV/AIDs: 12 per cent of Ugandan children are AIDS orphans and a quarter of these live in a household headed by an older person. In addition, out of the 16 per cent of the population with a disability, older people comprise 53 per cent. Furthermore, more than half of the older persons have never been to school. However, the majority of older persons provide for their households, this challenges the government position that ‘older people are generally too weak to perform productive work and are economically dependent on others’ (UNHS, 2009/10:137). This thesis focuses on the following questions: What is poverty? What explains the exclusion of older people from poverty reduction programmes? How do older people address poverty in their households?The study used qualitative methods, employing 120 interviews, including in-depth interviews with 18 representatives of government and Community Based Organisations (CBOs) six focus group discussions and 60 semi-structured interviews, to provide insight into the strategies used to fight poverty at the Sub County level. Narrative interviews and observation of non-verbal communication were employed to analyse older people’s experience of Poverty reduction programmes and identify their poverty alleviation strategies. Programme guidelines and policy documents were reviewed to gain detailed information about the backgrounds to the strategies, the iv modes of implementation and the theories that influenced the strategies. The study was carried out in Katabi and Mbututumula subcounties of Wakiso and Luwero respectively. This study found that the Government and CBO’s official views of what poverty is do not seem to differ much, but when it comes to identification of the poor then differences arise. The research demonstrates that both sectors support the monetary perspective on poverty and identify minimum income and expenditure in terms of a level of consumption below which poverty is identified. This understanding has its roots in an absolute perspective on poverty. Meanwhile, older people’s perspectives on poverty included a wide range of deprivations in their households. For example, the inability to send their grandchildren to school was a common type of self-reported deprivation for the majority of respondents. Older people used a relative concept to define poverty. What was needed for basic survival did depend on the cultural context and involved comparison with what other people in that context could afford. Despite the government’s objective of fighting poverty at the Sub County level, it was clear that government strategies did not include old-age poverty alleviation.Anti-poverty approaches were more strongly linked to the government’s own agenda than to the needs of older people. Yet in all these the older people in poverty were disadvantaged. Older people tended to be excluded by strict eligibility rules and conditions and by individual relationships within the groups formed to tackle poverty. Older people in poverty shy away from Poverty reduction programmes leaving the relatively poor, but those not in absolute poverty, to participate. The participants’ definitions of poverty and living standards observed during the interviews revealed that they were living well above the official poverty line. Furthermore, findings revealed that the right of older people to participate in government Poverty reduction programmes was not supported by legislation and there was limited information available to enable them to demand accountability or even influence policy strategies to address poverty. v In contrast, community based organisations have been remarkable in seeking to reduce poverty among the older persons. Their approach provided support for participation of older people in Poverty reduction programmes. CBOs have conducted skills and possession audits among older people and, based on the results, old-age poverty has been included in development programmes. Such strategies have led to the establishment of credit facilities through community saving schemes and village banks, and age-friendly projects such as hand craft, mat and basket making, mushroom and vegetable growing. These motivate older people to participate and take into account their physical abilities. The formation of groups seems to be a major strategy used by CBOs to enable members to support each other and facilitate both the collective participation in decision making and the barter exchange strategy for goods and services among group members. This study concludes that despite the difficult living conditions of older people in poverty, the majority live independent lives, are self-reliant and use a variety of strategies to address poverty. These include involvement in agriculture, use of community banks, use of manual and business skills, fostering children, family visits, joining religious and collective social groups and training to gain new skills. The present study extends the literature by showing why old age poverty persists despite efforts to counter it. Some implication of the study’s findings are that strict eligibility rules should be used to ensure that poverty alleviation support reaches those who need it most, the formation of groups should not be used as a condition to qualify for government support, information on anti-poverty programmes should be readily available to older persons in poverty and best practices from CBOs and individuals should be incorporated in anti-poverty policies.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Artificial Intelligence in Academic Research at Bugema University: Transforming Methodologies and Ethical Considerations
    (EANSO, 2024-12-05) Muwanguzi, Eria and others
    This study explored the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on research methodologies at Bugema University, focusing on ethical considerations associated with AI's integration. The problem stems from AI's ability to enhance data analysis, predictive modelling, and task automation, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, it raises concerns such as algorithmic bias, data privacy, and the erosion of traditional research skills. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research examines AI adoption across various departments, involving in-depth interviews with academic staff. Findings indicate that AI improves research efficiency and quality but requires ongoing training to address technical challenges and ethical concerns. AI's integration highlights the need for continuous skill development, robust ethical guidelines, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure the responsible and effective use of AI in academic research. Recommendations include comprehensive AI training, the establishment of ethical guidelines, and the promotion of collaborative approaches for sustainable AI adoption in research practices.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Assessing Health and Education in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic
    (2021) Okareh, Oadap Titus et al...
    The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Africa and the global communities in various ways. This article looked into the impact of the pandemic on healthcare and education in Africa, especially countries with limited technology for education and weak healthcare systems, highlights the emergency and preparedness in the health and education sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted learning activities in the educational systems globally, especially in Africa. This has led to increase in out-of-school in many countries. In addition to the loss of learning activities, school closures will deprive many children of protection from home-related hazards such as domestic violence and child abuse. Others will lose access to the only nutritious meal of their day, and many will miss immunisations often given at school. However, much of the situation has created an opportunity for the governments to catch up with the technological way of learning in the 21st century, thereby bridging the digital and education/literacy gap. The article emphasises the particular concerns for care for persons with disabilities in preventing the spread of the virus.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Community Attitude Towards Malaria Control Strategies and Incidence of Malaria in Mpumude Division, Jinja District
    (2015-07) Ngobi, Keneth
    The study sought to establish the association between community attitude towards malaria control strategies and incidence of malaria. The objectives were: To describe the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents, to assess the community’s attitude towards the available malaria control strategies in Mpumude Division, to find out the incidence of malaria in Mpumude Division, to establish the association between community attitude towards malaria control strategies and malaria incidence in Mpumude Division A cross sectional and correlation survey was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 351 household heads. A structured questionnaire was the main tool used supplemented by interview guide. The findings show many [169(50.9%)] were male, [176(53%)] had average household size of 3 – 5 people. Overall community attitude towards malaria control strategies was high (2.91, std. = 0.57), incidence of malaria was high were majority [273(82.2%)] reported cases of malaria in the last four months. The study showed significant association between household income [p = 0.027, OR (0.124 – 0.804) = 0.527], house wall type [p = 0.021, OR (0.0.123 – 0.840) = 0.322], seeking diagnostic and malaria treatment [p = 0.016, OR (0.124– 0.804) = 0.316] and malaria incidence. It was recommended that Malaria control interventions should focus on community attitude towards seeking diagnostic and malaria treatment, improving household income and house walls.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Community Participation and Water Projects Sustainability in Rwamwanja Settlement, Kamwenge District, Uganda
    (IJEEL, 2022-06) Joseline, Aman; Hilary, Magunda; David R., Mutekanga
    Community participation is believed to be central to ensuring project sustainability in the development realm. Project developers, implementers, development partners, government officials and communities need to be aware of the role a community plays in making projects in their environments work better from both the theoretical and practical perspectives. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of community participation on water projects sustainability in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement Camp, Kamwenge District, Uganda. Using a mixed methods sequential explanatory method, the study revealed that the level of community participation in water projects in the studied settlement was low. In addition, water projects sustainability was also low. It was noted that community participation has a weak but positive significant influence on water projects sustainability. Initiating action was the main aspect of community participation that influenced water projects sustainability significantly. Non community participation aspects such as inadequate external funding, use of poor quality materials and corruption affected water projects sustainability. It was recommended that governments, development partners and firms contracted to develop water projects should have a clear water project development protocol that stipulates the steps, structures and processes that build and sustain effective community participation.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Comparative evaluation of rapid diagnostic test and PCR-based diagnostic assay for identification of trypanosomes in cattle of Apac and Kiryandongo districts, Uganda: A cross sectional study
    (BMC Vet Research, 2024) Kizza, Daniel et al
    Diagnostic tests and knowledge of their diagnostic accuracies are important for animal trypanosomosis surveillance and treatment.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Comparison of Mechanical Properties of Biogas Packaging Materials
    (2023-04-05) Kasibe, Isima; Lating, Peter Okid; Nabuuma, Betty
    Initiatives of providing biogas onsite are futile without provision for offsite use. This study aims to compare the mechanical strength of materials for packaging biogas. To address the research problem, four materials were considered for the study, including: low-carbon steel, Aluminium, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and fiberglass polyester composite. An experiment was carried out on each of the materials to find out the yield strength and ultimate tensile strength. Results indicate that, whereas steel ranks highest in many strength parameters, including; tensile strength, yield strength, factor of safety, and stress carrying capacity; fiberglass polyester composite closely follows in all measures, and has the highest value of specific strength of all the study materials; with over 58% more weight saving as compared to steel. This property explains the strength-to-weight ratio of a material; which is a key consideration for designing light and strong pressurized gas containers.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Could Plant Science Courses in Africa better respond to the Changing World?
    (Hamuk, 2024) Mugula, Ben; Nampala, Michael; Kamari, Tiiti
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS, PARENTING STYLES AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE OF UGANDA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY UGANDA
    (2019-09) NABACHWA, BETTIE. A
    The aim was to determine the main demographic factor, parenting styles and social emotional developmentand objectives of the study wasconductedto investigate the demographic factors, to the type of parentingstyles,to determinethe level of social emotionaldevelopmentand to establish the relationship of Demographic Factors, Parenting Styles and Social emotional Development among the deaf children attending Uganda School for the Deaf.This study employed the following methods included a face to facequestionnaire was used to carry out an interview towards the respondents and this lead to the quantitative data collection and the key informants were interviewed leading to qualitative data. The statistical package for social scientist was used to analyze data, chi squarewas used to find the relationship between demographic factors, parenting styles and social emotional development and the multi linear egression was used to find out the major causes of social emotional development amongThe study employed a descriptive, and crossectional design with a census of 74 pupils from primary5-primary7, data was collected using interview guide, key informants data was analyzed and presented in form of tables in frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviation and p values and chi-square analysis.The study found out that there were more females 66.2% and children above 12 years were 45.9%. Theage of the child with p value0.021, authoritative 0.035and uninvolved 0.045 birth order had p value of 0.08 70.31, number of children 0.201and authoritarian had a p value of 0.136.A high percentageoflowsocial emotional development (63.5%)was found out among the deaf children attending Uganda School for the Deaf. The following variables were statistically significantchild age p=0.002, birth order p= 0.025 authoritative parenting style p= 0.008, permissive parenting style p=0.0338 and uninvolved parenting stylep=0.019
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Disease and Health Research - New Insights Vol. 1 - ebook
    (Researchgate, 2025-02) Kiiza, Stephen; Ddamulira, Christopher; Mutekanga, Davis R
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Experiences of elderly women caring for people living with HIV and AIDS in Masindi District, Uganda
    (Taylor and Francis, 2020) Kyomuhendo, Clare; Boateng, Alice; Agyemang, F.Akosau
    HIV/AIDS prevalence among adults aged 15–49 is increasingly affecting elderly women as caregivers. This study explored the experiences of elderly women caring for people living with HIV/AIDS in Masindi District, Uganda. Employing qualitative methods, 24 participants (18 elderly women caregivers and 6 key informants) were purposively selected. Data was collected from indepth face-to-face interviews and analysed thematically. Findings revealed that participants performed numerous roles, resulting in economic, psychological, social and physical challenges. Coping strategies employed are problem and emotion-focused. Elderly women caring for HIV/AIDS persons will benefit from direct intervention and support services.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Factors affecting adherence to meat hygiene practices of beef butcheries in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, Uganda
    (WJAAR, 2022-05-17) Grace, Lamunu and others
    Poor meat hygiene practices are a major cause of food borne diseases which has led to morbidity and mortality globally. The World Health Organization estimates that over 600 million foodborne illnesses and 420 million deaths worldwide are due to poor hygiene practices in the meat sector, with the developing countries carrying the brunt of this load. The situation in Uganda is not much different from the global statistics and many studies have been undertaken especially in the capital city Kampala on butcher hygiene. What was still unknown is the situation in the many peri urban centers around the country which are having rising population and host many residences. This study was therefore carried out in Kasangati town council, Wakiso district, Uganda, to specifically establish the level of adherence to meat hygiene practices among butcher operators, identify the factors affecting adherence to meat hygiene practices and identify the relationship between these factors in this per-urban center in a developing country. Results of this study show that education level of butcher operators; availability of functional waste disposal tank in a butcher premises; availability and use of hand gloves were significantly associated with adherence to meat hygiene practices among the butcher operators. The study also found out that a large percentage (65.7%) of the butcher operators were not adhering to meat hygiene practices. This low adherence to the above factors which are significantly associated with meat hygiene practices inevitably contributes to contamination of meat and spread of meat borne diseases in this town. The paper concludes by recommending a more effective law enforcement and education and awareness by the public health authorities and making a practical monitoring and evaluation regime to reduce non adherence and increase adherence to meat hygiene practices.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    FACTORS AFFECTING COMPLIANCE TO HOUSEHOLD SOLID WASTE SEGREGATION IN KASANGATI TOWN COUNCIL, UGANDA
    (Resarchgate, 2025) Mutekanga, David R; Byakuno, Wilson; Kibirige, Israel Prof,
    Efficient segregation of waste is essential globally; however, it faces major challenges especially in the management of household solid waste. The study aimed to identify individual and institutional factors associated to compliance with household solid waste segregation at the primary source of generation in Kasangati Town Council, Central Uganda. A quantitative approach was used, and a questionnaire was applied to 334 respondents from three wards of the Town Council. Data were analysed using bi-variate, multivariate, and descriptive statistics. The results indicate that many respondents believe better domestic solid waste segregation can be achieved through public education. There was a high statistically correlation between household heads' compliance and the knowledge factor. Lastly, the results indicate a strong correlation between residential solid waste segregation compliance in this Town Council and the individual and institutional factors. The study recommends that all households get education to increase their awareness of the importance and usefulness of solid waste segregation and that this will allow other factors to be effectively appreciated
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH COMPLIANCE TO PREVENTIVE PRACTICES OF PUERPERAL SEPSIS AMONG POST-PARTUM WOMEN ATTENDING MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL POST-NATAL CLINIC AND WARD
    (2019-09) NAMUWONGE, LILIAN BYEKWASO
    The study was carried out in Mbarara RRH post-natal clinic and ward because PS was reported as a leading cause of maternal death with 30.9percent maternal deaths in 2017.The research objectives were, to describe the individual and health system related factors of the post-partum women, to determine the level of compliance to preventive practices of peurperal sepsis among post-partum women and to establish the individual and health system related factors associated with compliance to preventive practices of PS among post-partum women attending Mbarara RRH post-natal clinic and ward. The study employed a cross sectional design involving both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Quantitative data was collected from 371 post-natal women using the researcher administered questionnaires, these were randomly selected and qualitative data was collected from 06 key informants using the key informants interview guide, these were purposively selected. Quantitative data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for social Sciences at both descriptive and inferential analysis levels. On the other hand, qualitative data was analyzed using content/quotation analysis to supplement the findings in the main instruments. Education {tertiary level with adjusted odds ratio (AOR=7.204, 95% CI=1.820-28.517]), high School level with (AOR=4.777, 95% CI=1.290-17.687), primary level with (AOR=7.287, 95% CI=2.062 -25.753)}, income of less than Ushs. 100,000 per month (AOR = 5.406, 95% CI=1.100-26.580), antenatal visits of 4 or more (AOR = 2.889, 95% CI=1.397-5.974), having knowledge (AOR = 5.601 95% CI=3.177-9.877), Rude/arrogant attitude of the health workers (AOR = 0.391 955 CI=0.163-0.939), and health education (AOR = 1.569 [0.880-2.796), were significantly associated with compliance to preventive practices of PS. In conclusion, the level of compliance to preventive practices of PS among the post-partum women attending Mbarara RRH post-natal clinic and ward was relatively high. The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Health together with other stake holders should increase awareness of the preventive practices of PS among the post-partum women so as to reach the required compliance of 100 percent. The hospital can reach the women through health education via mass media like TVs, radios, music dance and drama. The management of the Mbarara RRH should sensitize health workers on the impact of being rude and arrogant towards patients and take punitive action on those unwilling to drop this vice
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH UPTAKE OF ISONIAZID PREVENTIVE THERAPY FOR TUBERCULOSIS AMONG HIV POSITIVE PATIENTS ACCESSING CARE FROM TASO MULAGO CENTER KAMPALA, UGANDA
    (2018-09) SAIDAH, MENYA
    The study involved HIV positive patients who had been accessing care for the past three years from TASO Mulago Center Kampala, Uganda. The study objective was to determine the factors associated with Uptake of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy. The study sample size was 364 patients sampled from a target population of 7053 clients accessing care from TASO Mulago Center. It was a cross sectional study employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data from the study was analyzed using descriptive statistics to obtain means, frequencies and standard deviations as well as inferential statistics to derive crude odds ratios and significances using binary logistic regression and multivariate analysis to obtain adjusted odds ratios. Results showed that majority of the respondents were females, most of the respondents were aged 31-40 years and primary was the highest education level attained by respondents. Only 11.26% of the respondents had knowledge about IPT, 16.5% received IPT related health education at the clinic, 47.4% have heard about latent TB infection from the community. However, majority (94.2%) feared acquiring TB, 92.3% disclosed their HIV status with 75.6% disclosing to family members. Health education and creating awareness about latent TB infection in the community were the only significant factors associated with uptake of IPT (AOR = 0.174, 95% CI = 0.055-0.548, p = 0.003) and (AOR = 7.494, 95% CI = 1.598-35.148, p = 0.011) respectively. Therefore, there is need for health care providers to incorporate IPT related health education at the clinic as well as creating awareness on latent TB infections in the community.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH UTILISATION OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN LUWERO TOWN COUNCIL LUWERO DISTRICT UGANDA
    (2018-09) NANDAGALA, ROSE KAJUBI
    A big proportion of adolescents in Luwero town council are not knowledgeable, and not supported by family in utilizing reproductive health services yet are sexually active so they are yet to face the results of not utilizing SRH services. This study assessed sexual and reproductive health service utilization and associated factors among adolescents aged 15-19 in Luwero town council Luwero district Uganda. A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018. A sample size of 196 respondents was interviewed using structured questionnaire. The study found out that majority of respondents had low levels of knowledge about SRH (66.3%), while slightly above average had already started sexual activity/ engagement (56.1%). Majority of adolescents (64.8%) reported existence of negative health worker’s attitude, 64.5% of the respondents reported low family support and high levels of misconceptions (77.0%). Bivariate logistic linear regression indicated that knowledge levels, sexual activity, health workers’ attitude and family support were significant factors associated with adolescent utilization of SRH services with p < 0.05. The level of adolescent utilization of SRH services in the past six months was 29.1% which is still low and to mitigate this situation there is need to increase awareness about SRH services among adolescents, empower parents to freely talk to their adolescents about sexual issues and encouraging SRH service providers to have a positive attitude towards adolescents.