Uganda Martyrs University Dissertations Repository: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Factors associated with uptake of isoniazid preventive therapy among children under 5 years tuberculosis contacts; case study: Greater Kibaale
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-01)Introduction: Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) is a chemoprophylaxis which reduces the risk of a first episode of TB occurring in people exposed to infection or with latent infection and the risk a recurrent episode ... -
Correlates of HIV virological suppression among pregnant women; case study: Zombo District – West Nile region, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2020-03-01)Background: Pregnant women living with HIV, are responsible for about 200,000 new HIV cases annually, because of non-virological suppression among more than 10% of them (less than 90%). The population of pregnant women ... -
Empowerment and employee performance in National Water and Sewerage Corporation; case study: Mbale area
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-08-01)The main purpose of the study was to examine the effects of empowerment and employee performance in National Water and Sewerage Corporation. In the study, the researcher developed three objectives to suit the study and ... -
Assessing factors that contribute to urban crime among youths in Uganda: case study Wakiso municipality, Wakiso district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-07-01)The study sought to assess factors that contribute to urban crime among youth in Uganda: A case of Wakiso municipality, Wakiso district of Uganda. Accordingly a number of objectives were examined, that is, to evaluate ... -
Relationship between knowledge, risk perceptions and change in practices regarding diabetes among non-diabetic adults in Kawempe division, Kampala, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10-01)Globally, NCDs are the single greatest cause of preventable illness, disability and mortality worldwide, with large impacts on productive capacity. They account for more death and disease than all other causes combined. ... -
The effect of macro economic variables on performance of Uganda’s banking sector (2008 Q3 – 2018 Q1)
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10-01)Back in the 1930s, a fall in stock prices led to a drop in worldwide GDP, thereby highlighting the relationship between the macro-economy and the financial sector. Particularly for banking sectors, literature (for ... -
Effect of internal controls on fraud in banking institutions: case study Barclays bank-Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011-08-01)The study set out to examine the effect of internal controls on fraud in banking institutions, zeroing on one banking institution as a case study, with the following objectives: • Find out and document the types of ... -
Factors affecting adoption of the village agent retail model among small holder farmers in Uganda: case study Lira district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2013-10-01)The study examined the factors that affected the adoption of the Village Agent Retail Model in Uganda with Lira district as the case study. The study employed a cross sectional survey design using both quantitative and ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation in contract management: case study feeder road construction in Kaberamaido district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)In Africa many projects fail not for lack of commitment in investment on infrastructure but because of not keeping track of whether benefits generated impact positive changes in societies. For instance, road infrastructure ... -
Uganda’s safe male circumcision policy: examining citizen’s participation, barriers and strategies for uptake; a case study: Rukungiri municipality
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-01-01)The study focused on Uganda’s circumcision policy which was launched in 2010.The study had four objectives namely; to examine the existing interventions, citizen participation, barriers and strategies for uptake of SMC ... -
Assessment of the contribution, barriers and solutions of women participation in local council meetings; case study: Rubaya sub county, kabala - Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-08-01)The study sought to assess the contribution, barriers and solutions of women participation in Local Council Meetings with a case study of Rubaya Sub County, Kabale district. Although women comprise over 50 per cent of ... -
Land rights, policy and cultural identity in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-08-01)This research was about the relationship between land rights and the right to cultural identity, looking at the policy available on land and culture and whether the policies are sensitive of the specific issues of ... -
The impact of the tendering process in the administration of Central Equatoria State Local Government systems; case study: impact of the tendering process on local government administration after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in Juba County.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-09-01)The research was to assess the impact of tendering process on the local government administration in Juba county of Central Equatoria State to meet the required standard. In doing so, the researcher aimed to explore ...
