Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Characterization of transcriptome diversity of invasive ductal carcinoma tissue from individuals of different ethnicities and ages
(Makerere University, 2023)Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease, and its incidence and prognosis are influenced by various factors including age and ethnicity. Consequently, tumors from individuals of different age groups and ethnicities may ... -
New manual quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay validated on tongue swabs collected and processed in Uganda shows sensitivity that rivals sputum-based molecular tuberculosis diagnostics
(Oxford Academic, 2024)Background: Sputum-based testing is a barrier to increasing access to molecular diagnostics for tuberculosis (TB). Many people with TB are unable to produce sputum, and sputum processing increases assay complexity and cost. ... -
Knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk factors among diabetic patients attending the non-communicable disease clinic at Tororo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)Background: Diabetic patients have a threefold risk of developing cardiovascular disease complications compared to the general population. According to world health organization diabetes mellitus accounts for over 20% of ... -
Prevalence of depression and associated factors among school-going adolescents with hearing impairment in Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Depression remains one of the most common and disabling mental disorders among adolescents globally. Well as its burden has been widely studied, little is still known about how it affects school-going adolescents ... -
Maternal near miss at Kawempe National Referral Hospital: risk factors and immediate perinatal outcomes
(Makerere University, 2025)Introduction: The maternal near misses (MNM) are used as a proxy for, and exceeds maternal deaths by upto 20 times, yet studying them is more advantageous at improving the quality of maternal and perinatal care. They have, ... -
Community participation and disaster management: a case study of droughts & floods in Bardhere District-Somalia
(Makerere University, 2025)This study, titled "community participation and disaster management: A case study of Droughts & Floods in Bardhere District-Somalia," aims to explore the critical role of community engagement in managing climate-induced ... -
Determinants of domestic tourism in Uganda: An examination of macro-economic variables and Uganda’s visitation to national parks (2000Q1-2016Q4)
(Makerere University, 2019)The determinants of domestic tourism in Uganda were examined with the view to determine the existence of long-run relationship using the quarterly performance data for the 2000-2016 period. The study explored the effects ... -
Assessment of Library and Information Services at Uganda National Roads Authority
(Makerere University, 2025)The study assessed the Library and Information Services Provision at the UNRA Library with the aim of identifying the services provide challenges faced so as to improve Library and Information Services provision at the ... -
Prospects of reducing vulnerability of communities in post disaster resettlement : a case of Bunambutye Camp, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)This study investigated physical and socio-economic vulnerability of communities in post-disaster resettlement with an overall aim of developing prospective interventions for reducing vulnerability through skills development ... -
Response of selected Latin American cassava genotypes to cassava brown streak disease in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is a big threat to food security in the predominantly cassava growing regions in Africa. The disease causes total crop loss in susceptible varieties. A more sustainable method to manage ... -
Bat ecology and social epidemiology of filoviruses in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2025)Introduction: Filoviruses pose significant threats to both human and animal populations in Africa, particularly in Uganda, which ranks among the most affected by Ebola and Marburg virus outbreaks. These viruses are closely ... -
Dyslipidaemias in women using hormonal contraceptives: a cross sectional study in Mulago Hospital Family Planning Clinic, Kampala, Uganda
(BMJ, 2018)Objective To determine the prevalence and factors associated with dyslipidaemias in women using hormonal contraceptives. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda Participants Three hundred ... -
Overcoming challenges of managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in low-and middle-income countries
(Taylor and Francis, 2024)Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ranks among the top three global causes of death, with 90% of fatalities concentrated in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The projected rise in COPD burden, ... -
Regional integration and economic development in East African Community: a case study of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study delves into the complexities of regional integration in East Africa, focusing on Uganda the East African Community (EAC) as a case study. It examines the challenges and opportunities associated with EAC’s journey ... -
Malaria and its impact in school attendance a comparative study of Kawempe division Kampala and Bugabula county, Kamuli district
(Makerere University, 2007)Malaria still continues to be the most serious environmental communicable disease in Uganda. Malaria causes school absenteeism, which in turn, has a serious impact on the overall academic performance Levels of school ... -
Prevalence of perceived occupational injuries and associated factors among factory workers in Mogadishu, Somalia
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Occupational injuries are a significant public health concern, particularly in developing countries where the burden is 10 to 20 times higher than in industrialized nations. In Somalia, factory work is ... -
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease among young people living with HIV in Sub Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(PLoS ONE, 2024)Background Globally, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing among young people living with HIV (YPLHIV), with inconsistent estimates. Aggregated data on the prevalence of CKD are needed in sub-Saharan ... -
Comparison of the prevalence and associated factors of chronic kidney disease diagnosed by serum creatinine or cystatin C among young people living with HIV in Uganda
(BMC, 2024)Introduction Young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) are at increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) which is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Early diagnosis is important to halt progression. ... -
Sex differences in the prevalence of geriatric syndromes among older people living with HIV attending an urban outpatient clinic in Kampala, Uganda
(Dovepress, 2024)Background Older people living with HIV (PLHIV) are at high risk of developing geriatric syndromes. Data on geriatric syndromes among older PLHIV in sub-Saharan Africa are scarce. We examined sex differences in the ... -
Feasibility and factors affecting the diagnostic accuracy of a self-administered PHQ-9 for depression screening at Mukono Church of Uganda Hospital HIV Clinic
(Makerere University, 2025)Background: Comorbid depression is three times more prevalent among people living with HIV in Uganda, yet its diagnosis is still a challenge due to multiple factors such as inadequate health care work force that results ...