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  Shaping interaction among improved cowpea’s farming: Do Institutions have a role to play? A case of Oyam district in Uganda 

  Tobby, Akecha; Prossy, Isubikalu; Losira, N. Sanya; Narisi, Mubangizi; Jacob, Agea G; Eton, Marus (Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, 2021)

  This paper examines the roles played by institutions in shaping the interactions among improved cowpea farmers in Oyam district. A cross sectional research design and qualitative approach was used. Focus Group discussions ...
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  Perceptions of caregivers on immunization in Ntungamo district, Uganda 

  Topher, Byamukama; Margare, Keraka; Eliphas, Gitonga (International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health | December 2021 | Vol 8 | Issue 12 Page 5729 International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2021)

  Background: Immunization is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions to reduce child mortality and morbidity associated with infectious diseases. The objective of this study was to determine the perceptions ...
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  Influence of Community-Based Interventions on Routine Immunization Uptake among Children Under Five Years in Ntungamo District-Uganda 

  Topher, Byamukama; Margaret, Keraka; Eliphas, Gitonga (Texila International Journal of Public Health, 2021)

  Evidence of the effectiveness of community-based interventions in improving immunization coverage in populations of low coverage is limited. Vaccine-preventable diseases is a major public health challenge in low-income ...
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  Factors Associated with Hand Washing Practices among Secondary School Students in Ndorwa East Constituency in Kabale District 

  Benja, Twinomuhwezi; Topher, Byamukama; Nathan, Nshakira (Texila International Journal of Public Health, 2021)

  Despite the worldwide Global Hand Washing Day campaign, which targets school children as the most effective agents for behaviour change, there is limited documentation in various school settings. The purpose of the study ...
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  Antimicrobial resistance profile among bacteria isolated from patients presenting with wounds at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, South western Uganda 

  Andrew, Baguma; Benson, Musinguzi; Kagirita, Atek Atwiine; Joel, Bazira (Research Square, 2020)

  Background: Bacterial Wound infection and antimicrobial resistance remains a public health challenge. The challenge remains worse due to nosocomial bacterial infection often characterized by multidrug resistance. Infected ...
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  Dispensing antiretrovirals during Covid-19 lockdown: re-discovering community-based ART delivery models in Uganda 

  Henry, Zakumumpa; Christopher, Tumwine; Kiconco, Milliam; Spicer, Neil (BMC Health Services Research, 2021)

  Background: The notion of health-system resilience has received little empirical attention in the current literature on the Covid-19 response. We set out to explore health-system resilience at the sub-national level in ...
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  Fruit and vegetable intake and mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in Uganda 

  Herbert, E. Ainamani; Wilson, M. Bamwerinde; Godfrey, Z. Rukundo; Sam, Tumwesigire; Valence, Mfitumukiza; Everd, M. Bikaitwoha; Alexander, C. Tsai (Elsevier GmbH, 2021)

  Consumption of fruits and vegetables is correlated with improved mental wellbeing. Although this growing body of research has been recognized by researchers and clinicians in high-income countries, fewer studies examining this ...
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  Interface between biomedical and traditional systems of treatment and care among HIV positive fisher folk in two fishing communities on Lake Victoria, Uganda 

  Christopher, Tumwine; Peter, Aggleton; Stephen, Bell (African Health Sciencies, 2021)

  Background: Fisherfolk have been identified as a key population in the HIV response in Uganda due to high HIV prevalence and low engagement in HIV services. While studies have examined lifestyles and risk, much remains ...
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  Lessons learned from implementation of the Workload Indicator of Staffing Need (WISN) methodology: An international Delphi study of expert users. 

  Grace Nyendwoha Namaganda, Nyendwoha Namaganda; Audrey, Whitright; Everd, Bikaitwoha Maniple (BMC, 2021)

  Background Staffing of health services ought to consider the workload experienced to maximize efficiency. However, this is rarely the case, due to lack of an appropriate approach. The World Health Organization (WHO) developed ...
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  Pesticide residues in vegetables produced in rural south-western Uganda 

  Hannington, Ngabirano; Grace, Birungi (Elsevier, 2021)

  This study investigated seven pesticides in vegetables produced in rural South-western Uganda to determine their suitability for human consumption. Pesticide residue concentrations (ppm) were determined using QuEChERS method, ...
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  Assessment on Power Distribution Network Planning in sub-Saharan Africa 

  Michael, E. Irechukwu; Michael, N. Irechukwu; Samuel, S. Mushakangoma (IEEE, 2021)

  Power system distribution network planning (PSDNP) encompasses several tasks including ensuring sufficient substation capacity and distribution capacity for the end users. Both rural communities and urban dwellers benefit ...
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  Supportive Leadership Style and Staff Motivation in Private Universities in Uganda: Case of Kampala International University 

  Chrisostom, Oketch; Ruth Komunda, Tumwijukye (Global Journals, 2020)

  This study examined the effect of supportive leadership style on staff motivation in private universities in Uganda taking a case of Kampala International University. The study was guided by two specific objectives: (i) ...
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  A global agenda for advancing freshwater biodiversity research 

  Aventino, Kasangaki (John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2021)

  Global freshwater biodiversity is declining dramatically, and meeting the challenges of this crisis requires bold goals and the mobilisation of substantial resources. While the reasons are varied, investments in both ...
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  African Childhood “Reawakened”: Using Cultural Studies Theory in Understanding the Use of Symbolism in Camara Laye’s The African Child. 

  Johnson, Ocan; Lillian, Tindyebwa (East African Journal of Traditions, Culture and Religion, 2021)

  This paper reports the findings of a pragmatic study that uses follow-up interviews as a method to investigate how participants read the language in the novel by a renowned African novelist Camara Laye. The study builds ...
• Pandemic panic and anxiety in developing countries. Embracing One Health offers practical strategies in management of COVID-19 for Africa 

  Keneth Iceland, Kasozi; Regan, Mujinya; Paul, Bogere; Isaac, Echoru; Simon Peter, Musinguzi (The Pan African Medical Journal., 2020)

  The coronavirus, COVID-19 outbreak has now affected over 60% of African countries in less than two months [1], gaining a foothold through major economic and transport hubs on the African continent ...
• Analysis of Stakeholders Involvement in the Implementation of the M.A. Literature Curriculum at Kabale University Using E-Learning Approach 

  Johnson, Ocan; Constance, Tukwasibwe; Chrysostom, Oketch (East African Journal of Education Studies, 2021)

  The purpose of the study was to report on an empirical study of the involvement of stakeholders in the implementation of the MA Literature Curriculum at Kabale University using e-Learning approach. The study used a mixed ...
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  Investigating vegetable contamination in indigent communities by heavy metals: a case of food safety in Bushenyi, Uganda 

  Keneth Iceland, Kasozi (Taylor & Francis, 2021)

  Food contamination by heavy metals is a health burden in sub-Saharan Africa. Here, we illustrate this burden by quantifying levels of Cd, Cr, Ni, Co, Pb, Fe, Cu and Zn in vegetables from Bushenyi District (Uganda). Results ...
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  Corporate governance and firm’s financial performance amongst private business enterprises in Uganda, a perspective from Lira City 

  Eton, Marus; Fabian, Mwosi; Arthur, Sunday; Sammy, Godfrey Poro (African Journal of Business Management, 2021)

  The study examined the effect of corporate governance on firm’s financial performance amongst private business enterprises in Uganda. The study used descriptive and survey design. A mixed method approach which involved ...
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  Analysis of the effects of COVID 19 on the operations and sustainability of SMEs in South Western region, Uganda 

  Arthur, Sunday; Caleb, Tamwesigire; Abanis, Turyahebwa; Siraje, Kaaya; Eliab, Byamukama (African Journal of Business Management, 2021)

  SMEs are considered huge boosters to the economy of Uganda. They serve as the engine and driving force for growth, development, innovation, economic prosperity and wealth creation of Uganda. The study aimed at establishing ...
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  Assessing the Relationship between Genderbased Violence and COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda 

  Consolata, Kabonesa; Fredrick, Immanuel Kindi (2020)

  Whereas there is an abundance of literature linking gender based violence (GBV) in the aftermaths of natural related disasters, the linkage with health related emergency pandemic is scanty. However, some studies have ...

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