Browsing School of Distance and Lifelong Learning (SDLL) Collection by Type
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Accessing the uptake of youth friendly health services among the youth in Bulamu village, Kasangati Town Council.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Accessing YFHS is crucial because the youth are the largest category of the population and yet they remain a major component of the labour force. Specifically for Uganda, the youth who form 77% of the population deserve ... -
Antibacterial potential of Alibizia coriaria (Welw. ex Oliver) and Vernonia amygdalina (Del.) as alternative remedies in the treatment of common hospital associated infections
(Makerere University, 2022-03-24)Background: Presently, it is necessary to discover new and efficient antimicrobial drugs because of increasing drug resistant organisms. Using medicinal plants for natural treatment of diseases caused by bacterial origin ... -
Assessing the effects of male initiation circumcision on youths in Eastern Uganda. A case study of Bumulyanyuma Village (Manafwa District)
(Makerere University, 2023-02-02)Introduction: The government of Uganda developed a policy of safe male circumcision In January 2010 to be part of basic health ca re service with an aim of reducing the risk of spread of HIV infection. However, the ... -
An assessment of ICT use for teaching and learning at Makerere University: case of the school. of Distance and Lifelong Learning.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-25)The study attempts to assess the use of Information and Communication Technologies for teaching and learning among lecturers and students in Makerere University. The assessment was based on the objectives of the study which ... -
An assessment of students' utilization of ICT for self-directed learning at Makerere University'; a case study of undergraduate students at at the school of Distance and Life long Learning.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-25)The purpose of this study was to assess the utilization of Information Technologies (ICTs) in students’ self–directed learning. The focus was on three main subject matters: to determine the student’s accessibility to ICT ... -
Biocontrol potential of Azolla pinnata for culex quinquefasciatus management in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01-07)Background: Culex quinquefasciatus is a major vector for lymphatic filariasis (LF), a disease of great public health importance in Uganda. However, there is limited evidence on the biocontrol methods for Culex ... -
Coping with disability in refugee setting: a case study of Rwamwanja settlement in Kamwenge District.
(Makerere University., 2019-12-19)This research was aimed at investigating the coping with disability in Refugee setting, case studyof Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Kamwenge district. The first objective was to find out the main needs of persons with ... -
Diversity of cultural methods used by farmers to control tomato pests and diseases, case study of Budondo sub-county in Jinja District.
(Makerere University., 2021-05-18)Production of tomatoes in Budondo sub-county is heavily affected by pests and diseases that makes it lose value and from which many farmers depend on use of synthetic pesticides as best strategy for pest control. This study ... -
Diversity of plant species used in the control of pests of stored grains and legumes, a case study in Sagazi Parish of Buikwe District
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Sagazi parish, the study site is found within lugazi municipality, it comprises four villages; (Kisasi, Mayindo, Kasininyina and Sagazi) and boarders Mabira forest. Being blessed with very fertile clay-loam soils and ... -
Domestic violence and drug abuse among teenagers in Lira city.
(Makerere University, 2024-10-16)This study explores the relationship between domestic violence and drug abuse among teenagers in Lira City, Uganda, a critical public health and social concern. Domestic violence, a widespread issue in sub-Saharan Africa, ... -
The effect of anthropogenic activities on the water quality of Nonve River, Wakiso District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-29)The study was conducted to determine the effect of anthropogenic activities on the water quality of Nonve River in Kakiri town council, wakiso district-central Uganda. This research involved a combination of descriptive ... -
The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on youth lifestyles in Kawempe division: a case of Kawempe I Parish
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Using a qualitative case study design and a sample of 19 respondents, this study explored the effect of COVID-19 pandemic to youth lifestyles in Kawempe Division. Data was collected using a focus group discussions and ... -
Effects of Capacity Building on Youth empowerment: a case study of Bupadhengo Village in Kamuli District.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-20)Developing skills and capacity for gaining some reasonable control over ones’ life results into the powerless individuals, organizations or groups gaining power and control among themselves and supporting empowerment of ... -
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used in management of Gastro-Intestinal ulcer in Namutumba Sub-County, Namutumba District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-21)Despite the amount of literature on ethnopharmacological studies in Uganda, there seems to be no published works on the antiulcer plants used among the people of Namutumba sub county, Eastern Uganda. This study was aimed ... -
Examining the level of awareness, access and use of contraception among the Youth of Mwambao Village in Bagamoyo
(Makerere University, 2023-02-07)This research presents the identified factors influencing the level of awareness, access and use of contraception among the youths. The study was qualitative in nature using a case study approach. It employed multiple ... -
Examining the sanitation practices among the youth of Bwaise slum area in Kawempe division, Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study aimed at critically assessing sanitation and health. The objectives were to assess the current sanitation practices among the youth in Bwaise Slum Area, to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of the ... -
Exploring adult learners' perceptions of integrating mobile phones as a method of English language instruction at the Makerere University Andragogy Lab
(Makerere University, 2023-10-06)This qualitative study explores adult learners' perceptions of integrating mobile phones as a method of English language instruction at the Makerere University Andragogy Lab. The study investigates adult learners' perceptions, ... -
Exploring psychosocial challenges and associated factors among youth in Banda slum, Nakawa Division Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This qualitative study explored the psychosocial challenges and associated factors among youth in Banda slum, benefiting from 15 participants (youth and key informants) who were purposively selected to provide information ... -
Factors influencing adherence to treatment of tuberculosis among patients at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, Masaka District
(Makerere University, 2020-12-03)Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to the global burden of disease and has received considerable attention in recent years. The main objective of the study was to determine patient related, socio-economic ... -
Foraging behavior of stingless bee Meliponula Bocandei (Apidae) at Rwebitaba Zardi, Kabarole District
(Makerere University, 2022-12-07)Stingless bees are social bees which lack a functional sting and are sometimes called stingless honey bees or simply meliponines. It is important to note that they occur in perennial colonies and about 500 species inhabit ...