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Feeds and feeding dynamics among chicken farmers and feed millers: insights into practices, quality, and challenges in selected districts of Uganda
(Discover Agriculture, 2025) Nampanzira, Dorothy K et al....
Adequate chicken feed in terms of quantity and quality are foundations of successful
chicken production. A cross sectional survey was conducted in 10 districts of Uganda, with a total of 320 poultry farmers and 59 feed millers participating in this study. Data on socio demographic characteristics, feedstuffs used in chicken feed production, seasonal availability of feedstuffs, mixing of feed stuffs, challenges faced in chicken production and perception of chicken producers and feed millers on feeds quality were analyzed. Results revealed that 54.7% of the farmer respondents were females, while 62.7% of the feed miller respondents were males. Broilers followed by layers and kuroiler were the major types of chickens reared by both groups of respondents. White maize and maize bran were the major energy sources while fishmeal was the main protein feedstuff in chicken diets. About 59.7% of the chicken producers used commercial feeds while 71.4% of the feed millers used self-compounded feeds. Gender significantly influenced methods used to check quality, particularly asking fellow farmers (X2 = 4.01, P < 0.0045). Education played a significant role in shaping farmers’ understanding of high quality feed. Farmers with higher levels of education primarily defined good feed quality by the absence of foul smell (X2 = 9.72, P < 0.017). Price fluctuation and low-quality feeds and feed ingredients
were identified as their major challenges. Organoleptic tests and farmer-to-farmer
information sharing were the major methods used to check the quality of feeds.
Quality chicken feed meant different things to chicken producers and feed millers. Both chicken producers and feed millers were aware of feed and feed ingredient adulteration.
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.
Support services available for elderly women caring for people living with HIV and AIDS in Masindi District, Uganda
(2021) Kyomuhendo, Clare; Boateng, Alice; Agyemang, F.Akosau
In sub-Saharan Africa, HIV/AIDS remains a big challenge and a leading cause of death among young adults, its main productive human resource. Hence, increasing the demand for care and support services by the epidemic infected and affected people. As a result, elderly persons, especially women are burdened to provide care and support; a midst disintegrated family support system and the inability of public and private sectors to adequately address their needs. The current qualitative study examined the support services available for elderly women caring for people living with HIV/AIDS in Masindi district, Uganda. A purposive sampling method was used to recruit 24 participants. In-depth interviews were conducted with 18 elderly women caregivers and 6 key informants. Findings indicated that the elderly women caregivers were at least receiving support from two major sectors; including the informal (family, friends, neighbors, religious and community groups) and formal (The Aids Support Organisation- TASO and the government) support systems. However, this support was not consistent and
efficient for optimal caregiving. Therefore, more needs to done by making both the informal and formal support systems fully available for elderly caregivers for HIV/AIDS people, thus, benefiting from direct intervention and support services to help meet their care needs.
Mental Health Issues Among Elderly People: A Case of the Ghanain Elderly
(2025) Agyemang, F.Akosau; Kyomuhendo, Clare
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.