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Ochwo, P. (2019). Relationship between school type and pupil’s mathematics achievement on the primary leaving examinations in Uganda. International Journal of Current Research, 11(06), 4814-4816. https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.35702.06.2019
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine relationship between school type and a pupil’s achievement on the Mathematics employed a cross Board (UNEB) Primary Leaving Examinations results for the year 2018 (done using a One relationship between a pupil’s school type (i.e., urban or rural, essentially school Social Economic Status [SES]) on the PLEs in Uganda, while controlling achievement/knowledge. The results indicate that there are significant differences between urban and rural schools on student Mathematics achievement controlling for prior mathematics ability. Specifically, the adjusted means average (mean indicates better performance, and a higher mean indicates poorer performance on the PLE exams. (i.e., 1 is the highest score and 9 is the lowest score)
Ochwo, P., & Namirimo B., (2019). The effect of gender and social economic status on student mathematics achievement in the primary leaving examinations in Uganda. International
Journal of Current Research, 11(04), 3156-3160. Available online at
http://www.journalcra.com https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.35082.04.2019
Abstract
The study examined the Performance. Data were from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) from the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in the current academic year (conducted to assess the effect of Sex (and SES) on student mathematics achievement controlling for mathematics pretest. On mathematics achievement controlling for prior mathematics that boys have higher mathematics achievement on average (M = 4.61, achievement as com lower mean indicates better performance, and a higher mean indicates poorer performance on the PLE exams. (i.e., 1 is the highest score and 9 is the lowest score). These results focus sex and poverty related interventions on students’ mathematics achievements.
Ochwo, P. (2019). Behavioural model for measuring teachers’ qualities in Uganda: Rasch analysis
6 (2), 37-43. ISSN 2449-0806 DOI: https://doi.org/10.26765/DRJSSES.2019.1974 Article
Number: DRJA2843351974 Copyright © 2019 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article
http://directresearchpublisher.org/journal/drjsses/
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The purpose of this study was to develop a behavioral frequency measure of teacher quality for upper primary schools (i.e., grades 5 to 7) in Uganda. The main research questions addressed the following: What are the psychometric properties of a newly developed measure of teacher quality in Uganda? The study utilized a descriptive survey design, and on the basis of purposive technique, 36 teachers revealed information through the study questionnaire and interview guides. Using Rasch modeling, the results rendered a 38-question measure focusing on four domains (1) teacher planning and preparation, (2) classroom environment, (3) teacher instruction, and (4) teacher professional ethics. It was found that the 38-item Teacher Quality Measure (TQM) produced acceptable psychometric properties (e.g., Coefficient α = 0.88). The study concluded that a psychometrically sound behavioural model of teacher quality can be developed for teachers in Uganda. Keywords: Behavioural Model, Teachers’ Qualities, Rasch Analysis, Uganda
Gesa, A. (2015). Understanding economics: A guide for East African students and researchers.
(new ed.)
Gesa, A. (2015). Financing Educational Investment in Uganda
Gesa, A. (2016). Understanding Research and Statistical Methods: A guide for East African students and researchers. (new ed.)
Kalama, J. B. (2019). ‘Transformative Partnerships’. Paulines Publications Africa. ISBN 9966-60- 133-9
Nakayiza, E. RSCJ (2017). Secondary School students’ preparation for future careers in Uganda: A
quest for contemporary approach to curriculum reform and development. Lambert
Academic Publishing.
Nakayiza, E. (2016). Mindfulness for Educational Leadership in the 21st Century: Quest for Mindful
Leadership in Education Reforms in Uganda.
Ochwo, P. (2019). Teacher quality and a pupil’s mathematics achievement on the Primary Leaving
Examinations in Uganda: Multilevel modeling
Ankwansiize, E. G. (2015). Guidance and counseling and the students’ academic performance of
Nkumba university in Wakiso district -Uganda. Published by Nkumba Business Journal.
http://www.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/images/PDF/Journals/nkumbabusinessjournal_Vol14.pdf
Abstract
This research aimed at assessing the effect of guidance and counselling on students’ academic
performance as conceptualized in the cause of students search for guidance and counselling,
gender influences on students’ tendency to seek guidance and counselling and the areas where
students needed guidance and counselling in their academic performance. A cross sectional study
design was used. Questionnaires for students and an interview guide for lecturers were used and
a random total of 132 respondents were accessed and of these, 126 were from four students and 6
lecturer counselors. Purposive sampling was used to select Nkumba University being one of the
oldest private universities in Uganda with a counselling center at the main campus called
Munange counselling center with full time staff members. No significant relationship (r =
0.099) was found between professional guidance and counseling and academic performance.
The findings showed that, first (31%) and second (26%) year students and third year students
with 36% sought guidance and counselling. Areas where students needed guidance and
counselling ranged as follows; maintaining high grades (82%), handling academic workload
(76%), setting academic goals (59%) and setting career goals (78%). Gender influences students’
tendency to seek guidance and counselling revealed that 43.2% (35) of the 81 female students
sought guidance and counselling within the period of one academic year as compared to
percentage 18 (35.2%) of the 51 male students who sought guidance counselling. The research
concludes that guidance and counselling is vital for academic performance and needs to be
class/level of study, genders and psychosocial issues sensitive. The study recommends that
Ugandan Universities should establish comprehensive guidance and counselling programmes
enforced by the Uganda Counselling Association and National Council for High Education.
Key words: Guidance, Counselling, students, academic performance.
Kiyingi, F.P., Ankwansiize, E. G., Mawa, M., & Yiga P. A. (2016). Self-awareness family
initiatives: An innovative approach to social transformation. Sociology and anthropology. 4(6), 482-493. http://www.hrpub.org .DOI: 10.13189/sa.2016.040607
Abstract
The analyzed self-awareness family initiative is an innovative approach to social transformation. The study was guided by the following objectives that aimed at investigating the psychosocial family transformation approaches, analyzing the initiatives of social transformation and formulating an effective culturally sensitive practice for promoting psychosocial transformation. The study sample size was 217 guided by Documentaries and History Records, Questionnaires and Interviews (In-Depth Key Informant Interviews Semi Structured) guided by the Assessment of Cultural Awareness scale. Findings based on objectives revealed in table 3., 26.27%; in table 5. n=112 (51.6%) and in table 6. n=100 (46.1%) as the highest scores respectively. The study concluded that that every aspect of the family needs to be harmonized with each other within a socially transformative system. The research recommended that therapists and social workers should practice SAFI model as a spring board for understanding and addressing clients’ cultural issues. Keywords Self Awareness Family Initiative, Social Transformation
Kiyingi, F. P., & Ankwansiize, E. G. (2016, February). Structural family therapies and sustainable family rituals: A case study of Selected families in Kampala Capital City Authority. Published by Researchjournali’s Journal of Sociology. 4
www.researchjournali.com/view.php?id=2493
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The study assessed Structural Family Therapies and Sustainable Family Rituals in Kampala Capital City Authority (Uganda). The research questions were: What is the nature of structural family counselling practiced in Uganda? How are sustainable family rituals practiced in Ugandan families? How can structural family counselling enhance sustainable family rituals in Uganda? The sample sized was 217 family members with more female (53%) than male (47%) respondents from varying socio-economic environments and ethnicity. The study used Family Environment Scale and Family Rituals scale as instruments. Figure.1 showed that structural family therapy components ranged from the highest as family subsystems (53%), followed by family boundaries (28%) and the lowest being family structure (19%). Findings on family rituals reflected that family routines (44%), family traditions (26%), family celebration (17%) and all the above (13%). The research concluded that family subsystems (cf. Figure. 1 with 53%) positively influence family routines (cf. Figure. 2 with 44%). The study recommended that the Uganda Counselling Association challenge family researchers to find ways of developing assessments and measures for understanding personalities of individual family members in the context of the society at large so as to enhance collaboration between family therapists and families in promoting family rituals. Key words: Structural Family therapy; Sustainable Family rituals
Kiyingi, F. P., & Evarist, G. A. (2016). An evaluation of trans-generational family
Counselling and family rituals as a hinge for cohesive parenting: A case study of selected families in Kampala district. Researchjournali’s Journal of Sociology, 4(1), https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333774644
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The study evaluated Trans-generational family counselling and Family rituals as a hinge for cohesive parenting in Kampala District (Uganda). The research questions were: How is transgenerational family counselling practiced? What is the nature of family rituals? How does family emotional levels and family rituals impact on parenting cohesiveness? The study randomly selected 412 family members (female (60%) and male (40%) respondents), guided by Family Environment Scale, Family Ritual Questionnaire and Parental Psychological Control as study instruments. Study findings revealed the increase in self-differentiation (Mean: 49.52, SD = 11.78), family routines (Mean: = 58.46, SD =15.60) and parental warmth (Mean: 48.53, SD = 9.30). However, there was a decrease in the family emotional systems (Mean: 25.33, SD = 5.89), family celebrations (Mean: 12.76, SD = 3.50) and parental control (Mean: 39.19, SD = 11.67). The study concluded that the family rituals had a strong relationship with family therapies and parental cohesion. The research recommended that the religious and all cultural institutions should endeavour to engage families to form functional family rituals. Key words: Trans-generational family counselling; Family rituals; cohesive parenting
Kiyingi, F.P., & Ankwansiize, E. G. (February, 2016). Structural family therapies and sustainable
family rituals: A case study of selected families in Kampala Capital City Authority. Researchjournali’s Journal of Sociology. Vol. 4(2). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333774471
ABSTRACT
The study assessed Structural Family Therapies and Sustainable Family Rituals in Kampala Capital City Authority (Uganda). The research questions were: What is the nature of structural family counselling practiced in Uganda? How are sustainable family rituals practiced in Ugandan families? How can structural family counselling enhance sustainable family rituals in Uganda? The sample sized was 217 family members with more female (53%) than male (47%) respondents from varying socio-economic environments and ethnicity. The study used Family Environment Scale and Family Rituals scale as instruments. Figure.1 showed that structural family therapy components ranged from the highest as family subsystems (53%), followed by family boundaries (28%) and the lowest being family structure (19%). Findings on family rituals reflected that family routines (44%), family traditions (26%), family celebration (17%) and all the above (13%). The research concluded that family subsystems (cf. Figure. 1 with 53%) positively influence family routines (cf. Figure. 2 with 44%). The study recommended that the Uganda Counselling Association challenge family researchers to find ways of developing assessments and measures for understanding personalities of individual family members in the context of the society at large so as to enhance collaboration between family therapists and families in promoting family rituals. Keywords: Structural Family therapy; Sustainable Family rituals
Kiyingi, F. P., & Ankwansiize, E. (2016). African family counselling as a pivot for cohesive
parenting. A case of juvenile protection home in KCCA – Uganda. Nkumba Business Journal, (15). 2016:250.
http://www.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/images/PDF/Journals/nkumbabusinessjournal_Vol1 4.pdf
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The study evaluated African family counselling a pivot for cohesive parenting in Kampala (Uganda). The objectives of the study were: To investigate the nature African family counselling used to enhance cohesive parenting. To analyze the impact of cohesive parenting on juvenile protection homes used to enhance family adaptability in Kampala Capital City Authority (Uganda). To evaluate the application of African family counselling as used in cohesive parenting in Kampala Capital City Authority (Uganda). The study randomly selected 136 family members (female (55%) and male (45%) respondents), guided by Family Environment Scale, and Parental Psychological Control as study instruments. Thematic data analysis and statistical data analysis was used. Study findings revealed the increase in Mentoring of aunts and uncles (Mean: 49.52, SD = 11.78), Family council of elders (Mean: = 58.46, SD =15.60) and Benevolent Parenting (Mean: 48.53, SD = 9.30). However, there was a decrease in the Fire place wisdom influence (Mean: 25.33, SD = 5.89) that led to decrease in of Parental Control (Mean: 12.76, SD = 3.50) and parental warmth (Mean: 39.19, SD = 11.67). The study concluded that the African family therapeutic systems through the application of concepts and techniques impacted on the parenting dimensions as reflected in parental warmth and parental control. The African family counselling approach had a strong relationship with parental cohesion and adaptability in family life. The study recommended through the ministry of health, ministry of education and the Uganda counselling association should enhance the practical implementation of the African family counselling to be practiced 1 in Uganda. The research recommended that the religious and all cultural institutions should endeavour that all the families should have consistent parenting pattern that form functional family systems. Key words: African family counselling; Cohesive parenting
Kiyingi, F. P., & Ankwansiize E. G. (2017). Adlerian family counselling and mindful parenting in
Kampala Capital City – Uganda. Researchjournali’s Journal of Sociology, 5 (8)
ABSTRACT
The study evaluated Adlerian family counselling a pivot for mindful parenting in Kampala (Uganda). The study objectives were: To investigate the nature Adlerian family counselling used to enhance Mindful parenting. To analyze the impact of Mindful parenting on juvenile protection homes used to enhance family adaptability in Kampala Capital City (Uganda). To evaluate the application of Adlerian family counselling as used in mindful parenting in Kampala Capital City (Uganda). The study randomly selected 217 family members (female (60%) and male (40%) respondents), guided by the 39-item Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) (Baer et al. 2006). Family Environment Scale, and Parental Psychological Control as study instruments. Thematic data analysis and statistical data analysis was used. Study findings revealed that the study revealed that with the increase in Mistaken goal disclosure with the mean score of (Mean: 49.52, SD = 11.78) of the family members through Adlerian family counselling that increased the Family constellations with the mean score of (Mean: = 58.46, SD =15.60) as Adlerian family techniques that consolidated Compassion for the Child and Emotional Awareness of the Child with the mean score of (Mean: 48.53, SD = 9.30), thus further increased the parental cohesiveness and that of the entire family system. However, with the decrease in the Birth order influence on the family system with the mean score of (Mean: 25.33, SD = 5.89) based on the operations of the Adlerian family counselling, this led to the decrease of Non-judgmental Acceptance of Parental Functioning and Emotional Awareness of Self with the mean score of (Mean: 12.76, SD = 3.50) as Adlerian family conceptual aspects as a result of Listening with Full Attention and Emotional Nonreactivity in Parenting that is based on parenting dimension with the means score of (Mean: 39.19, SD = 11.67). The study concluded that the Adlerian family therapies are applicable in mindful parenting practices as reflected in Non-judgmental Acceptance of Parental Functioning and Emotional Awareness of Self and Listening with Full Attention and Emotional Nonreactivity in Parenting. The Adlerian family counselling model had a strong relationship with Mindful parenting that is central for functional living. Key words: Adlerian family counselling; Mindful parenting
Ankwansiize, E. G. (2018). Adolescent trauma and psychosocial wellbeing in Entebbe-Uganda.
Universal Journal of Psychology, 6(3), 67-79. http://www.hrpub.org. DOI:
10.13189/ujp.2018.060301
Abstract
The general objective of the study was to explore adolescent trauma and its effects on psychosocial wellbeing of adolescents so as to initiate an adolescent trauma intervention model relevant in Uganda. The research objectives were based on nature and effects of trauma, effects of trauma on psychosocial wellbeing of adolescents and the perceived relationship between trauma and adolescent’s psychosocial wellness. The researcher used exploratory case study design with 86 respondents obtained by simple random and purposive sampling techniques. The likert scale standardized questionnaire “The child and adolescent trauma screen (CATS)” was administered to adolescent in relation to objective one and objective two. In order to obtain more classified information regarding the study of the objective three, the study used focus group discussion and this was carried out with the parents, teachers and counselors/ social workers to collect data. The researcher used coding sheets and descriptive analysis (bar charts, pie charts and frequency tables). The study concluded that adolescent trauma is caused by multiple factors including physical causes with more males at 66%, as compared to females 54%, sexually related causes with 7(70%) females and 3(30%) males, being touched indecently at 58.8% females and 46.1% males, and trauma related with poverty with highest source of trauma at 27% followed by fear of failure especially failure to succeed in their studies at 26%. The study further revealed that trauma among adolescent affects them emotionally, academically and somatically manifested through bad feelings about one’s body with 44% males and 56% of respondents being females leading to sleep related problems manifested more in males with 67.6% and less in females with 32.4%. The study thus concludes that there is a need for multiple psychosocial interventions for adolescents in form of talk and expressive therapies. The study recommended that parents, counselors or social workers and teachers need on job training on addressing psychosocial needs of adolescents at school, health centers and in families. Keywords Adolescent Trauma, Psychosocial Wellbeing
Kiyingi, F. P., & Ankwansiize, E. G. (2019). Trans-generational family counselling and
management of home financial constraints: A case study of Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda. Researchjournali’s Journal of Sociology. 4 (1), 2016
Abstract
The study evaluated Trans-generational family counselling and Family rituals as a hinge for cohesive parenting in Kampala District (Uganda). The research questions were: How is transgenerational family counselling practiced? What is the nature of family rituals? How does family emotional levels and family rituals impact on parenting cohesiveness? The study randomly selected 412 family members (female (60%) and male (40%) respondents), guided by Family Environment Scale, Family Ritual Questionnaire and Parental Psychological Control as study instruments. Study findings revealed the increase in self- differentiation (Mean: 49.52, SD = 11.78), family routines (Mean: = 58.46, SD =15.60) and parental warmth (Mean: 48.53, SD = 9.30). However, there was a decrease in the family emotional systems (Mean: 25.33, SD = 5.89), family celebrations (Mean: 12.76, SD = 3.50) and parental control (Mean: 39.19, SD = 11.67). The study concluded that the family rituals had a strong relationship with family therapies and parental cohesion. The research recommended that the religious and all cultural institutions should endeavour to engage families to form functional family rituals. Key words: Trans-generational family counselling; Family rituals; cohesive parenting
Kiyingi, F. P., & Ankwansiize, E. G., Nalwanga, A. & Nakaliti, A. (July, 2019). A critical review
on perspectives of child rights and protection in Africa. International Journal of Current
Research 11(07), 5341-5349. https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.35512.07.2019
Abstract
The rising number of incidences of psychological and nervous breakdowns and open psychiatric illnesses among children and adolescents are resulting into society’s, (parents and teachers in particular) inability to offer appropriate nurturance to caretakers with society at large are faced with difficulty to understand the childhood and adolescence stages. Effort has been put in place to try to maintain the known or familiar systems of parenting, nurturance and moral training, however, some seem to be a failure due to a number of factors such as modernity which allows exposure and modeling age assessed the principles of the rights of children with specific ref Children and adolescents in the contemporary society in Africa and in Uganda in particular are faced with many critical issues like inappropriate parenting/nurturance styles; unhealthy attachments and detachments; unrest conflicts; and peer pressure, child labor, child torture, child neglect. They therefore exhibit their vulnerability in behaviour. It concludes that raising the child requires approach supportive families, communities and government agencies by providing the basic needs of the children.
Kiyingi, F. P., Kirungi, G., K., & Miph, B. M., (2020). Effectiveness of school based health clinics
on utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among school girls aged 15-19
years in Uganda: Cluster randomized trial. DOI: 10.31487/j.JCMCR.2020.02.02
Abstract
Background: Sexual and reproductive needs among adolescents remain largely unmet in Uganda, this coupled with poor access and utilization of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services among secondary school girls increases vulnerability to high- risk sexual practices and adolescent pregnancy. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of providing school based sexual and reproductive health services on utilization of the services among school girls aged 15-19 years attending secondary schools in Uganda. Methods: The study used Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (CRCT) design. Twenty secondary schools (clusters) were selected using cluster sampling and allocated 1:1 into control or intervention group stratified by geographical location. 1,182 (average cluster size of 60) girls aged 15-19 years were selected using simple random sampling. The intervention group received tailored Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services information, in-school SRH services delivery and referral for a period of ten months. The control group received no intervention from the research team but had access to the usual public health care. Data was collected at baseline and end of study; descriptive statistics and inferential analysis was done as well as structural equation modelling using SPSS. Results: There was a significant variation in the proportion of school girls who reported receiving more than three services between the control group and intervention group (χ2 = 4.503, p = < 0.001). The findings indicate that the utilization of SRH services was higher (65.4%) among the girls who had access to School Based SRH services (intervention group) compared 34.6% among the girls who had access to services within the public/government health facilities (control group). Conclusion: Provision of School Based SRH services is an effective intervention for improving utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among school going adolescents. This is key in addressing the SRH needs of adolescents and promoting safe sexual practices.
Kiyingi,F. P., Gloria, K., K., Miph, B., M., & Kasozi J. (2020). Predictors of adolescent pregnancy among school girls aged 15-19 years attending secondary school in Hoima district, Uganda. Women’s Health Dev 2020, 3 (3), 174-184. DOI: 10.26502/fjwhd.2644-28840029
Abstract Introduction: Despite the numerous adolescent pregnancy prevention interventions implemented, Uganda has persistently had a high prevalence of adolescent pregnancy (25%) for the last ten years. This study sought to identify the predictors of adolescent pregnancy among adolescent girls aged 15-19 years in school. Methods: A cross sectional study design was used. Data was collected from 988 girls aged 15-19 years attending secondary school from twenty secondary schools in August 2019 using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and inferential analysis was done using SPSS. Results: The factors that that were associated with adolescent pregnancy at bivariate analysis were religion, school section (day scholar or boarding) category, ever been pregnant, ever had an abortion, sexual behaviour and ever used family planning. At multivariate analysis, school section (day scholar or boarding) category and sexual behaviour of the school girls were statistically significant. A higher proportion of the school girls in the boarding section got pregnant (3.6%) compared to girls who were day scholars (1%). Conclusion: The adolescent school girls in the boarding section and those with risky sexual behaviour had the highest likelihood of getting pregnant. School based interventions should be intensified to address the SRH needs of girls in school.
Keywords: Adolescent; Pregnancy; Sexual behaviour; School-Based; School section
Christopher, D., Norman, N. Miph, M., & Kiyingi, F. P. (2020). Community based non-communicable
disease services as a predictor of improved quality of life of people living with HIV in Uganda:
A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Environmental Science and Public Health, 4 (2020),
304-317. DOI: 10.26502/jesph.96120102
Abstract
A comprehensive and culturally applicable community based Non -Communicable Diseases (NCD) services package was implemented with an aim to test the effectiveness of the community based NCD services on the quality of life (QoL) of people with HIV. The Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) was conducted to compare the effectiveness of the community based NCD services as intervention. The control group received the usual HIV services in the community. Participants were randomly allocated to receive weekly and monthly intervention sessions using the standard care in the community ARV drug distribution points. Paired and independent t-tests were performed to compare changes in the QoL scores at the baseline and the endline. Between November and December 2018, 1076 individuals were screened, of whom 438 were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group in the ratio of 1:1. The post intervention results revealed that the community based NCD services were effective and improved the QoL in all the three domains; the physical, environmental and social relationship domains. The QoL was higher at endline across all domains in the treatment group compared to the control group, the mean differences were statistically significant (p = 0.000 < 0.05). Thus, the community based NCD services were efficacious in improving QoL of HIV infected people. Findings could be utilized at regular community service settings for its sustainability and long-term effect. The intervention created improved understanding of HIV and NCD integration health promotion strategies and community support systems activities by the VHT, ART expert clients and the community volunteers.
Keywords: Community; Non -Communicable Diseases; Services; Quality of Life; HIV; People Living with HIV; Uganda
Kiyingi, F., P., Christopher, D., Norman, D.,N., & Miph, B., M., (2020). Journal of Environmental
Science and Public Health 304 Research Article A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract A comprehensive and culturally applicable community based Non- Communicable Diseases (NCD) services package was implemented with an aim to test the effectiveness of the community based NCD services on the quality of life (QoL) of people with HIV. The Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) was conducted to compare the effectiveness of the community based NCD services as intervention. The control group received the usual HIV services in the community. Participants were randomly allocated to receive weekly and monthly intervention sessions using the standard care in the community ARV drug distribution points. Paired and independent t-tests were performed to compare changes in the QoL scores at the baseline and the end line. Between November and December 2018, 1076 individuals were screened, of whom 438 were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group in the ratio of 1:1. The post intervention results revealed that the community based NCD services were effective and improved the QoL in all the three domains; the physical, environmental and social relationship domains. The QoL was higher at endline across all domains in the treatment group compared to the control group, the mean differences were statistically significant (p = 0.000 < 0.05). Thus, the community based NCD services were efficacious in improving QoL of HIV infected people. Findings could be utilized at regular community service settings for its sustainability and long-term effect. The intervention created improved understanding of HIV and NCD integration health promotion strategies and community support systems activities by the VHT, ART expert clients and the community volunteers. Keywords: Community; Non Communicable Diseases; Services; Quality of Life; HIV; People Living with HIV; Uganda
Ankwasiize, E., (2018). Teacher-student ratio on classroom practices in universal secondary schools
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Ankwansiize, E. & Bazirake, S. E. (2018). Hands -on learning methods and academic performance in
chemistry at Ordinary Level in Kira municipality, Uganda.
Ankwasiize, E. (2018). Teacher-student ratio on classroom practices in universal secondary schools in Wakiso district-Uganda
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Kiyingi, P.F. (2018). Family therapies as an enhancement of mental health: case of selected families
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Mbazira, H.J., & Kiyingi, P.F. (2019). Authoritative parenting of mother and fathers and depressive
symptoms among adolescents in Bulanmagi sub-county, Iganga district – Uganda. Research
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Kayondo, B., T. (2020). Effect of monitoring and evaluation processes on student course completion in universities. International Journal of Technology and Management, 5(1), 15.
https://utamu.ac.ug/ijotm/index.php/ijotm/article/view/57
Abstract
This paper investigated the relationship between Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) processes and the student course completion at Makerere University Business School. The reduction in the completion rate among post graduate students triggered the study. The study aimed at; examining the extent to which M&E Planning processes affect student course completion in universities; examining the extent to which M&E implementing processes affect student course completion in universities and examining the extent to which the M&E information disseminating processes affect student course completion in universities. The paper explains what was carried out at MUBS focusing on the post graduate School. A mixed research approach for information dissemination was low in providing feedback to students. M&E Planning processes were ranked highly with a mean of 4.03 as having the greatest impact on student course completion. All the statements were agreed to with means in the range of 3.82 to 4.39. Implementing processes were noted as having the least impact on student course completion. M&E information disseminating processes had a mean of 3.30. M&E planning is an important aspect towards student course completion in Higher Institutions of learning. Its Implementation process encompassed with information dissemination; based on a good plan leads to better results
Mugema, D., Mburu, H. K & Ngare, P. (2020). Impact of economic integration on performance of listed companies in East Africa. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 4(2) (JAIS): ISSN 2523-6725
Abstract
Whereas several scholars have investigated the effects of the customs union and common market at a macro-level, few have studied its impact at the micro-level. In this study, using multilevel analysis, we investigate whether economic integration has had a significant impact on the performance of listed firms in the East African Community. We also assess whether the impact is the same across the countries. Our findings show that integration has had a positive and significant impact on company performance. The findings reveal no significant disparity in the impact of integration between the Kenyan and Tanzanian firms and between the Ugandan and their Tanzanian counterparts. We, however, found a significant disparity in the impact between the Kenyan and the Ugandan firms. The study also revealed a significant positive relationship between cross-listing and size and none between age, gearing, intra-East Africa trade, and integration. Key Words: East Africa, Integration, multilevel analysis, Trade Creation, Diversion, Companies
Musyoki, D. & Mugema, D. (2016). Impact of economic integration on firm performance of listed companies in East Africa: Theory and review of evidence. Journal of Business and African Economy, 2(2) ISSN 2545-5281 www.iiardpub.org
Abstract
The objective of this paper is to thoroughly review the theoretical and empirical literature on the impact of economic integration from the perspective of the performance of listed firms in East African. The findings reveal that whereas there are several theories that underpin integration, none can individually explain it. The static and dynamic theories dominate, while the gravitational model remains the most used method. The literature shows that most studies have been done in the developed countries and less in the developing world. The findings reveal a positive association between integration and trade in the developed nations while in the developing world the findings are mixed. Overall, there is hardly any literature on the impact of integration at firm level and none for listed firms in EAC. The scanty literature and mixed findings in the developing world indicate a research gap and therefore more research should be carried out.
Key Words: Economic Integration, Gravitational Model, Static and Dynamic theories
Dismas, M., Hertbert, N., Elias, M.S. B., Fredrick, K.,& James, K. (2019). Economic value of small-scale fisheries in the Victoria Nile-lake Albert Delta, Uganda: Implications for nutritional food security.
Kiiza, J. (2019). Credit risk management on salary loan performance in Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited (SBUL).
Kamiza, P., & Kizza, J. (2019). Microfinance products and socio-economic growth of entrepreneurs in Uganda: A case of entrepreneurial clients of Pride microfinance
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Abstract
Malaria research and mathematical models have mainly concentrated on malaria Plasmodium at the blood stage. This has left many questions concerning models of parasite dynamics in the liver and within the mosquito. These concerns are anticipated to keep scientists busy trying to understand the biology of the parasite for some more years to come. Thorough knowledge of parasite biology helps in designing appropriate drugs targeting particular stages of Plasmodium. To achieve this, there is need to study the transmission dynamics of malaria and the interaction between the infection in the liver, blood and mosquito using a mathematical model. In this study, a within-host mathematical model is proposed and considers the dynamics of P. falciparum malaria from the liver to the blood in the human host and then to the mosquito. Several techniques, including center manifold theory and sensitivity analysis are used to understand relevant features of the model dynamics like basic reproduction number, local and global stability of the disease-free equilibrium and conditions for existence of the endemic equilibrium. Results indicate that the infection rate of merozoites, the rate of sexual reproduction in gametocytes, burst size of both hepatocytes and erythrocytes are more sensitive parameters for the onset of the disease. However, a treatment strategy using highly effective drugs against such parameters can reduce on malaria progression and control the disease. Numerical simulations show that drugs with an efficacy above 90% boost healthy cells, reduce infected cells and clear parasites in human host. Therefore, more needs to be done such as research in parasite biology and using highly effective drugs for treatment of malaria. c 2017 All rights reserved. Keywords: Malaria, malaria Plasmodium, sexual and asexual stages, stability and sensitivity analysis, treatment. 2010 MSC: 92D30, 34C60.
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Abstract
The study assessed the effect of psychological correlates of traumatic experiences on coping strategies of post-amputation basing on evidence from Mulago specialized national hospital, Kampala-Uganda. It specifically analyzed the personality styles that enhance coping among amputees, assessed the psychological consequences among amputees, and examined the psychological interventions among amputees. Methodology: The study adopted a hospital-based prospective post-treatment design employing a quantitative research approach. The quantitative data were collected using questionnaires from 72 patients who were admitted for amputations and attending weekly amputee clinics and those using prostheses and orthosises. The data was processed at both the descriptive and inferential levels using SPSS version 20.0. Results: The study found extraversion as a statistically positive correlate with the confrontational form of coping style (r = 0.279, p = 0.031 < 0.05). It found a significantly positive correlate that enhanced planful problem solving (r =0.278, p =0.032< 0.05) and positive reappraisal (r = 0.301, p = 0.019 < 0.05) compared to conscientiousness as a negative correlate of coping styles particularly self-control (r =-0.326, p = 0.011< 0.05) and escape avoidance (r =-0.263, p =0.043 < 0.05). Results showed abnormal depression (46.7%), suffering abnormal anxiety (45.0%) alongside demonstrating symptoms of at least 2 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (46.7%) as the psychological consequences. The psychological interventions study found included specialized physician services (60.0%), primary care provision (45.0%) and financial assistance (46.7 among others Conclusion and discussion: Personality styles of extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness are crucial in the coping styles among amputees and therefore need to be well established and aligned with supporting initiatives. The administrative staff of specialized units needs to put in place workable measures like avoiding unfair self-blame and inculcating a belief that they are still worth as to help amputees to improve their self-esteem thereby minimizing adverse psychological consequences.Muwonge, K., & Serunjogi, D. (2020). Antimicrobial activity of guava tree (psidium guajava)
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Abstract
Background: Plant species such as the guava have been used in Uganda and elsewhere in the world to treat some of the medical conditions associated with bacteria, this is due to the increased number of drug resistant bacteria in the world. In this study, the antimicrobial activity of guava leaf extracts against some of the disease causing bacteria isolated from Kisubi hospital in Uganda is discussed. Methods: The guava leafs were collected from a plantation near Zika forest in Uganda (0°7′27″N 32°31′32″E / 0.12417°N 32.52556°E / 0.12417; 32.52556) and samples were put in a bag and transferred to the university laboratory where they were identified. The extracts were obtained by maceration using distilled water, 30%, 50% and 70 % methanol as the extraction solvents. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was conducted using the disc diffusion method. Results: Gram-negative Escherichia coli was sensitive to the plant extract and synthetic commercial drugs such as trimethoprim-sulfamethozole, ciprofloxacin, and Gentamicin. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was resistant to all drugs. Streptococcus pneumonia and Staphylococcus aureus were all sensitive to the plant extracts with measurable inhibition zones. Conclusion: The Guava tree leaf crude extracts have antimicrobial activity against drug-resistant bacteria. More studies should be carried out to know the potency and the concentration of different plant origin extracts.
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