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Sexual health of very young adolescents in South Western Uganda: a cross-sectional assessment of sexual knowledge and behavior
(BMC, 2018)
In most Sub-Saharan African countries, little is known about young adolescents’ sexual and
reproductive health (SRH). Though some efforts have been made to understand and improve SRH of older adolescents, very young ...
Process evaluation of a comprehensive sexuality education intervention in primary schools in South Western Uganda
(Elsevier B.V., 2019-01-22)
We present findings of a process evaluation of a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) program
for young adolescents in 15 schools in South-Western Uganda.
Using the Medical Research Council (UK) framework for process ...
Differential Effects of Chronic Ethanol Administration and Withdrawal on -Aminobutyric Acid Type A and NMDA Receptor Subunit Proteins in Male and Female Rat Brain
(2004-06)
Background: Investigations have shown that chronic ethanol exposure results in selective alterations in
levels of -aminobutyric acid (GABA)A and NMDA receptor subunits. We previously reported significant
sex differences ...
Rethinking the Role of Universities in Africa: Leadership as a Missing Link in Explaining University Performance in Uganda
(Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa, 2015)
The subject of this paper is the place of leadership in redefining the role of the university in Africa in general and Uganda in particular. The ‘African University’ today, like any other university, has clear mandates and ...
A review of various efforts to increase artemisinin and other antimalarial compounds in Artemisia Annua L plant
(Journal Cogent Biology, 2018-08-15)
The antimalarial active compounds in Artemisia annua include artemisinin, flavonoids, and aromatic oils. Artemisinin is the main antimalarial compound in A. annua, it used in the formulation of artemisinin-based ...
‘Resources for Infrastructures Deals’ in Africa: Analysis of Chinese Companies Operations in Extractive Industries in Uganda.
(Department of Cultural Geography, Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen, 2012-11-22)
The discovery of commercially viable oil deposits in 2006 in Uganda raised hopes that the enormous revenues expected to accrue would make poverty history (Bainemugisha et al, 2006). At the same time, however, the discovery ...
Resettlement Interventions for Internally Displaced Persons in Northern Uganda
(IJRSS & K.A.J, 2014-07)
There were 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in greater northern Uganda at the height of the LRA insurgency, from 1994 to mid-2000. 1 Although the 2006 Juba peace talks were ultimately unsuccessful at bringing ...
Determinants of Mortality in a Combined Cohort of 501 Patients With HIV-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis
(Oxford University Press, 2013)
Background. Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is a leading cause of death in individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Identifying factors associated with mortality informs strategies to improve outcomes.
Methods. ...
Suitability of Kabanyolo Soils for Fruit and Vegetable Production
(Scientific Research Publishing inc., 2017-02-07)
This paper presents results of soil analysis for samples extracted from Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo. The study was aimed
at ascertaining the suitability of MUARIK soils for fruit (pineapple, ...
Public-Private Partnership in Health Care and Its Impact on Health Outcomes: Evidence from Ruharo Mission Hospital in Uganda
(Redfame, 2018-12-27)
Background: Uganda’s government has embraced private provision of social services including health care. The
involvement of private providers is an indicator that the public facilities are not sufficient enough to meet ...