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Mwendwa G., Fabiola. "Comprehensive Review: Impact of Poor Sanitation on Diarrheal Diseases in Rural Uganda." Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science 5, no. 1 (2025): 50–54. https://doi.org/10.59298/rojbas/2025/515054.

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Diarrheal diseases remain a significant public health challenge in rural Uganda, primarily driven by poor sanitation conditions. These diseases, predominantly affecting children under five, are caused by bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections often transmitted through contaminated food and water. Despite global efforts to improve sanitation through Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs and initiatives, many rural Ugandan communities still lack access to safe water, proper sewage disposal, and hygiene facilities. This review examines the underlying causes of poor sanitation in rura

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Mukwaya, Paul, Yazidhi Bamutaze, Samuel Mugarura, and Todd Benson. "Rural-urban transformation in Uganda." Journal of African Development 14, no. 2 (2012): 169–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.5325/jafrideve.14.2.0169.

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Abstract Over the last twenty years, Uganda has experienced sustained economic growth, increasing urbanization and a sizeable transformation of economic output from agriculture to services. However, this shift in the sources of wealth in the economy has not been accompanied by a shift in employment out of agriculture to the other sectors. This reflects an inability of the more modern sectors of the economy to provide adequate employment for the many Ugandans entering the workforce every year. The relative underperformance of agriculture largely explains why very high income inequalities still

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Schmachtenberger, Harrison, Mei-Li Hey, and Mikaya LD Lumori. "Sanitation resources for disabled individuals in Uganda." South Sudan Medical Journal 15, no. 1 (2022): 16–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ssmj.v15i1.4.

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The material presented in this paper was derived from research on sources of current literature that address global sanitation problems, especially in Uganda. Information gathered from interviews with Ugandans provided a vital component. The paper presents background information on the sanitation issues faced by Ugandan children in general and by individuals with physical disabilities in particular. It reviews the global progress being made to achieve international goals of sanitation and hygiene and compares them to the situation in Uganda. In particular, the paper sheds light on how, in the

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Cherniak, William, Eben Stern, Carol Picart, et al. "Grassroots Partnership to See and Treat Cervical Cancer in Rural Uganda." Journal of Global Oncology 3, no. 2_suppl (2017): 14s. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jgo.2017.009639.

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Abstract 9 Background: In Uganda, cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, affecting 45 in every 100,000 women annually and killing 25 in every 100,000 annually. To effect change, two Canadian registered charities partnered with a Ugandan nongovernmental organization, a university, and the Ministry of Health to develop a novel screening, treatment, and educational training program. The two major goals of our program were to develop a training program for health care providers in southwestern Uganda for visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid (VIA) and a cryotherapy see an

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Mwesigwa, Catherine Lutalo, Brenda Akinyi Okumu, Charity Kirabo-Nagemi, Emma Ejuu, Estie Kruger, and Marc Tennant. "Mapping the geographic availability of public dental services in Uganda relative to ruralization and poverty of the population." Journal of Global Oral Health 2 (February 29, 2020): 86–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.25259/jgoh_66_2019.

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Objectives: Uganda is a low-income country faced with a number of challenges in health service delivery, including oral health services. Despite reports of an increased prevalence of oral diseases, they are afforded less priority, amidst competing priorities of infectious and other non-communicable diseases. Oral health-care services are offered free-of-charge in public health facilities. The majority of the Ugandan population live in rural areas. This would imply that public dental services should be more widely distributed in rural areas to meet the needs of the majority population. This stu

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Dombio, Rose Rosana, and Rose Namara. "Understanding Rural – Urban Migration in Uganda’s Refugee Camps Authors." African Journal of Governance and Development (AJGD) 13, no. 1 (2024): 1–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.36369/2616-9045/2024/v13i1a1.

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With continued conflicts all over the world, more refugees will continue migrating to countries they consider safe. According to Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and Young Leaders Think Tank (2017), refugees prefer dwelling in urban areas, which can be attributed to the global urbanisation phenomenon. This paper examines the factors influencing rural-urban migration to inform refugee management in urban settings. According to the Office of the Prime Minister, Uganda Refugee Statistics of September 2023, Uganda was host to over 1.5 million refugees, mainly from, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of

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Lubogo, Mutaawe, Ronald Anguzu, Humphrey Wanzira, et al. "Utilization of safe male circumcision among adult men in a fishing community in rural Uganda." African Health Sciences 19, no. 3 (2019): 2645–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v19i3.40.

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Background: In Uganda, most-at-riskpopulations(MARPs) such as fishing communities remain vulnerable to preventable HIV acquisition. Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) has been incorporated into Uganda’s HIV prevention strategies. This study aimed at determining SMC utilization and associated factors among adult men in a rural fishing community in Uganda.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a rural fishing village in central Uganda. Stratified random sampling of 369 fishermen aged 18-54 yearswas used according to their occupational category; fish monger, boat crew and general merchandise

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Cheney, Kristen E. "“Village Life Is Better Than Town Life”: Identity, Migration, and Development in the Lives of Ugandan Child Citizens." African Studies Review 47, no. 3 (2004): 1–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0002020600030420.

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Abstract:This article contextualizes Ugandan urban–rural relations through urban children's knowledge, imaginations, and experiences, which are affected by the present sociohistoric moment in Uganda. Influenced by urban–rural migration, changing notions of family and kinship, and the national government's prolific “development-through-education” campaign, urban schoolchildren imagine “the village” both as an integral imaginary space of ethnic identity origination and a location for fulfillment of national citizenship through development.

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Mukamurera P., Nyiramana. "Funding and Resource Allocation for Malaria Research in Rural Areas of Uganda: A Scientific Review." INOSR EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES 15, no. 1 (2025): 45–50. https://doi.org/10.59298/inosres/2025/151.4550.

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Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in Uganda, disproportionately affecting rural areas where the majority of the population resides. Despite global and national efforts to reduce malaria prevalence, resource allocation and funding for malaria research in rural Uganda remain insufficient to address the unique challenges these regions face. This review explores the current funding landscape for malaria research in Uganda, focusing on rural areas, and identifies critical gaps in resource allocation. It examines the roles of government, international donors, private sector partn

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Candiya Bongomin, George Okello, John C. Munene, Joseph Mpeera Ntayi, and Charles Akol Malinga. "Financial literacy in emerging economies." Managerial Finance 43, no. 12 (2017): 1310–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/mf-04-2017-0117.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of individual components of financial literacy in promoting financial inclusion of poor households in rural Uganda. Design/methodology/approach The study was cross-sectional combined with correlation and regression analyses. Data were collected from 400 poor households drawn from four regions in rural Uganda. Hierarchical regression analysis was used to test for the contribution of individual components of financial literacy on financial inclusion of poor households in rural Uganda. In addition, confirmatory factor analysis was used to

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Lourenço, Fernando, Natalie Sappleton, Akosua Dardaine-Edwards, et al. "Experience of entrepreneurial training for female farmers to stimulate entrepreneurship in Uganda." Gender in Management: An International Journal 29, no. 7 (2014): 382–401. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/gm-05-2013-0054.

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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to evaluate the success of a scheme, supported by the Ugandan Agribusiness Initiative Trust, to fund gender and entrepreneurship training for women farmers in the north of Uganda (Gulu District and Lira District). Moreover, this paper reflects upon our experience of delivering training for women farmers and highlights key observations related to women’s entrepreneurship in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach – A practitioner-based reflection which shares the experiences of the process of developing and delivering gender and entrepreneurship training for w

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Downer, D. "Rural electrification scheme in Uganda." Power Engineering Journal 15, no. 4 (2001): 185–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/pe:20010403.

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Gill, Christopher J. "Antiretroviral programme in rural Uganda." Lancet 368, no. 9547 (2006): 1556–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(06)69119-8.

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MORGAN, DILYS, CEDRIC MAHE, J. MARTIN OKONGO, BILLY MAYANJA, and JAMES A. G. WHITWORTH. "Genital Ulceration in Rural Uganda." Sexually Transmitted Diseases 28, no. 8 (2001): 431–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00007435-200108000-00001.

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Kirabo Namakula, Gertrude, and Orach Meza Faustino. "ACCESS TO THE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION INITIATIVE AND LIVELIHOOD IMPROVEMENT IN RURAL SANGA SUB COUNTY AND SANGA TOWN COUNCIL, UGANDA." International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research 09, no. 01 (2023): 28–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.51193/ijaer.2023.9103.

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Electricity is such an important utility that has transformed communities by empowering them financially through different activities that generate income (World Bank, 2015). Without electricity, many communities struggle to obtain the resources necessary to lift themselves out of a static state which greatly impacts people’s lives. Rural communities have a genuine and justifiable need for electricity (World Bank, 2016). These communities want to use electricity in relatively small quantities in order to: pump water, transport commodities, engage in income generating activities, practice moder

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Twebaza H., Bwensiyo. "Addressing Inequalities in Malaria Research Funding: Insights from Rural Uganda." INOSR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH 12, no. 1 (2025): 32–38. https://doi.org/10.59298/inosrsr/2025/12.1.323800.

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Malaria remains a major public health issue in Uganda, with rural areas experiencing the highest disease burden. However, disparities in malaria research funding contribute to inequities in addressing the disease, particularly in underserved rural communities. This review explores the inequalities in the allocation of malaria research funding in Uganda, examining the origins and impacts of these disparities and proposing potential solutions. Key issues highlighted include the urban-centric focus of research priorities, the challenges faced by local researchers, and the need for equitable inves

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Mukamurera P., Nyiramana. "Prevalence and Interconnection of Diabetes and Malnutrition in Rural Uganda." RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES 4, no. 3 (2024): 28–33. https://doi.org/10.59298/rijbas/2024/432833.

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Uganda faces a dual burden of malnutrition and rising rates of non-communicable diseases, notably diabetes mellitus, which increasingly affects rural populations. Traditionally linked to urban settings, diabetes prevalence in rural Uganda is escalating due to factors such as sedentary lifestyles, limited access to healthcare, and dietary shifts toward processed foods. Concurrently, malnutrition remains a significant health issue, with about 30% of the rural population experiencing protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. This review explores the interplay between diabetes an

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Bongomin, George Okello Candiya, John C. Munene, Joseph Mpeera Ntayi, and Charles Akol Malinga. "Exploring the mediating role of social capital in the relationship between financial intermediation and financial inclusion in rural Uganda." International Journal of Social Economics 45, no. 5 (2018): 829–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijse-08-2017-0357.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to establish the mediating role of social capital in the relationship between financial intermediation and financial inclusion in rural Uganda. Design/methodology/approach The current study used cross-sectional research design and a semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data for this study. The study applied structural equation modeling through bootstrap approach in AMOS to establish the mediating role of social capital in the relationship between financial intermediation and financial inclusion. Findings The results indicated that social capita

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Baker, Daniel E., Laura Nolting, and Heather A. Brown. "Impact of point-of-care ultrasound on the diagnosis and treatment of patients in rural Uganda." Tropical Doctor 51, no. 3 (2021): 291–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0049475520986425.

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Ultrasound is increasingly used by physicians at the bedside to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions and is particularly useful in the resource-limited setting. The purpose of this study was to determine whether point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) performed by physicians changed the diagnosis or treatment of patients in mobile clinics in rural Uganda. Patients presenting to mobile clinics in Uganda were assessed by physicians and, when appropriate, POCUS was performed. When available, a radiologist reviewed ultrasound images in real time. A de-identified questionnaire was completed for ea

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Jumba K., Kato. "The Interplay between Diabetes and Malnutrition in Rural Uganda: Pathophysiology, Challenges, and Interventions." IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH 10, no. 1 (2025): 84–90. https://doi.org/10.59298/idosrjsr/2024/10.1.8490.

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The coexistence of diabetes mellitus and malnutrition in rural Uganda presents a significant public health challenge. Diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes (T2D), has emerged as a growing concern in sub-Saharan Africa, including rural Uganda, where it often overlaps with malnutrition, manifesting as both undernutrition (e.g., protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies) and overnutrition (e.g., obesity and excessive consumption of processed foods). This review explores the pathophysiology of the diabetes-malnutrition nexus, emphasizing how undernutrition exacerbates insulin res

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Namugenyi, Kato M. "Challenges and Opportunities in Access to Essential Medicines in Rural Uganda." IAA JOURNAL OF ART AND HUMANITIES 11, no. 2 (2024): 56–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.59298/iaajah/2024/11.5659.33.

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Access to essential medicines in rural Uganda is hindered by multifaceted challenges related to infrastructure, logistics, regulatory frameworks, and financial constraints. Poor road networks and inadequate transportation systems delay the delivery of medicines, while storage and supply chain management issues compromise medication quality and availability. Human resource shortages further impede distribution efforts, alongside financial limitations that affect procurement and sustainability. Regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing pharmacy practice have improved standards but pose implementatio

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Ali, Zakaria. "Nutritional Strategies for Diabetes Management in Rural Uganda: Overcoming the Burden of Malnutrition." RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES 5, no. 1 (2025): 69–74. https://doi.org/10.59298/rijses/2025/516974.

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The dual burden of diabetes and malnutrition in rural Uganda presents a significant public health challenge, rooted in socioeconomic disparities, limited healthcare access, and nutritional deficiencies. Diabetes management is further complicated by food insecurity, reliance on nutritionally inadequate staple crops, and poor healthcare infrastructure. This review examines the intersection of diabetes and malnutrition in rural Uganda, evaluating current strategies, barriers, and innovative approaches for integrating nutrition into diabetes care. Key areas explored include traditional diets, comm

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Hodges, Andrew Michael, and Sarah Catherine Hodges. "A rural cleft project in Uganda." British Journal of Plastic Surgery 53, no. 1 (2000): 7–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1054/bjps.1999.3238.

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Kassimir, Ron. "Beyond The State In Rural Uganda." Journal of Religion in Africa 41, no. 1 (2011): 128–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/157006611x556656.

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Conrad, Paul, Manuela De Allegri, Arinaitwe Moses, et al. "Antenatal Care Services in Rural Uganda." Qualitative Health Research 22, no. 5 (2012): 619–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049732311431897.

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Moyd, Michelle. "Beyond the State in Rural Uganda." African and Asian Studies 10, no. 2-3 (2011): 267–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156921011x587059.

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Bongomin, George Okello Candiya, John C. Munene, Joseph Mpeera Ntayi, and Charles Akol Malinga. "Nexus between financial literacy and financial inclusion." International Journal of Bank Marketing 36, no. 7 (2018): 1190–212. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijbm-08-2017-0175.

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Purpose Premised on the argument that cognition structures the way how individuals think and make decisions, the purpose of this paper is to test the interaction effect of cognition in the relationship between financial literacy and financial inclusion of the poor in rural Uganda. Design/methodology/approach The study used cross-sectional research design and quantitative data were collected and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Baron and Kenny guidelines were adopted to test for existence of moderating effect of cognition in the relationship between financial literacy and

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Namusisi H., Nambi. "Diabetes and Malnutrition: Addressing Dual Health Issues in Rural Uganda." INOSR EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES 15, no. 1 (2025): 21–26. https://doi.org/10.59298/inosres/2025/151.2126.

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The dual health challenges of diabetes and malnutrition represent a significant public health concern in rural Uganda, where these conditions are often intertwined, and exacerbating health outcomes. Type 2 diabetes, once considered a disease primarily of urbanized populations, is increasingly prevalent in rural areas, where it is compounded by widespread malnutrition, including protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) and micronutrient deficiencies. These conditions interact in complex ways, as malnutrition can increase susceptibility to diabetes and hinder its management, while diabetes may worsen n

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Bina K., Nalongo. "Evaluating the Impact of Community-Based Intermittent Preventive Treatment on Malaria Incidence Among Pregnant Women in Rural Uganda: A Cluster Trial." Research Output Journal of Public Health and Medicine 5, no. 3 (2025): 67–70. https://doi.org/10.59298/rojphm/2025/5316770.

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Malaria remains a major cause of maternal morbidity and adverse pregnancy outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa, with rural Uganda experiencing significant challenges in ensuring effective intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy (IPTp). Community-based intermittent preventive treatment (C-IPTp) offers a promising approach to overcoming barriers such as healthcare inaccessibility and poor adherence to facility-based IPTp. This review evaluated the impact of C-IPTp on malaria incidence among pregnant women in rural Uganda using evidence from a cluster trial methodology, where villages or hea

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Eseza, Nakayiso. "Applicability of Financial Inclusion Theories and Rural Development Theories in the Implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Uganda." INOSR ARTS AND HUMANITIES 10, no. 2 (2024): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.59298/inosrah/2024/102.1111.

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This article provides guidance on how to implement the Parish Development Model, which was launched in February 2022 as the government's multi-sectorial strategy to achieve socioeconomic transformation by converting 39% of Ugandan households from the subsistence economy to the money economy. Uganda, often known as the Pearl of Africa, has seen national development plans incorporate Vision 2040 goals, and it is now undertaking its third National Development Plan. To complete the 2040 vision cycle, three further identical projects must be done. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni highlighted Financ

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Muganga, G. "Malaria control for rural areas in Uganda: localizing the interventions." MalariaWorld Journal 2, no. 2 (2011): 1–10. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10998617.

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<strong>Background.</strong> Malaria is a public health and socio-economic threat to development in most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, and particularly in rural areas. In Uganda, a number of malaria control interventions have been adopted, most of which are part of the international Roll Back Malaria (RBM) campaign. The spread of malaria is reducing but the prevalence is still high, especially in rural areas where mostly pregnant women and children bear the blunt of the negative effects of ineffective control. It is suggested that strengthening efforts towards localizing

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Ariho, Paulino, and Abel Nzabona. "Determinants of Change in Fertility among Women in Rural Areas of Uganda." Journal of Pregnancy 2019 (December 19, 2019): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/6429171.

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Fertility among rural women in Uganda continues to decline. Studies on fertility in Uganda have focused on the overall fertility in the country. In this study, we focus on determinants of change in fertility among rural women in Uganda using a multivariate Poisson decomposition technique to quantify the contribution of changes in the socioeconomic and demographic composition of women which we also refer to as the characteristic effects and changes in their fertility behavior (the coefficients’ effects or risk of childbearing) to the overall reduction in fertility among women in rural areas dur

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Arinze, Echegu Darlington, and Chukwuemeka Odi Agwu. "A comprehensive examination of network protocols, including their fundamental principles, significance, and potential security ramifications in Uganda." INOSR EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES 13, no. 12 (2020): 8–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.59298/inosres/2024/133814.000.

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The fundamental protocols of networks provide the indispensable basis for communication networks in our digital era. They enable these systems and devices to exchange data seamlessly, even though they are diverse by nature. Technological development in Uganda happens at a fast pace, which requires the bare minimum of basic information, knowledge, and relevance of the Internet Protocols to support socioeconomic Darwinism. This article will delve into the intricacies of Ugandan network protocols, highlighting their role in safeguarding various technical services. This article aims to examine var

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Price, Alison J., Modou Jobe, Isaac Sekitoleko, et al. "Epidemiology of multimorbidity in low-income countries of sub-Saharan Africa: Findings from four population cohorts." PLOS Global Public Health 3, no. 12 (2023): e0002677. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002677.

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We investigated prevalence and demographic characteristics of adults living with multimorbidity (≥2 long-term conditions) in three low-income countries of sub-Saharan Africa, using secondary population-level data from four cohorts; Malawi (urban & rural), The Gambia (rural) and Uganda (rural). Information on; measured hypertension, diabetes and obesity was available in all cohorts; measured hypercholesterolaemia and HIV and self-reported asthma was available in two cohorts and clinically diagnosed epilepsy in one cohort. Analyses included calculation of age standardised multimorbidity prev

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Kisekka-Ntale, Fredrick. "Institutions as Images of Political Authority and Power Hierarchies: Understanding Land Tenure Dynamics of State-making in Zimbabwe and Uganda." Journal of Land and Rural Studies 12, no. 1 (2024): 92–115. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/23210249231212102.

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The intricate link between political power and land rights is a historical axiom and Zimbabwe and Uganda present two conflicting yet analogous situations of what happens in agrarian societies, where socio-economic life is organised around access to and use of land. In such communities, institutions of land tenure are powerful mediums that shape political relations, electoral choices and the whole landscape of political interactions that happen in rural communities. This article seeks to examine how the post-colonial state in Zimbabwe and Uganda deliberately and systematically manipulated ‘inse

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Saftner, Melissa, Meagan Thompson, Tom D. Ngabirano, and Barbara J. McMorris. "Adaptation of the event history calendar for Ugandan adolescents." Global Health Promotion 27, no. 3 (2019): 159–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1757975919878179.

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Adolescent and emerging adult risk behavior is a concern globally. Discussing health promotive and risk behaviors with adolescents and young adults can be challenging regardless of the country of data collection and dominant culture. In the United States, event history calendars have been used in both research and clinical settings to identify healthy and risky behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults, and contextual factors that may influence their behavior. After an unsuccessful attempt to employ a particular event history calendar on family life, negative and positive events, sexual

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Ikendi, Samuel, Francis Owusu, Dorothy Masinde, Ann Oberhauser, and Carmen Bain. "Livestock Extension Education: A Livelihoods Revitalization Strategy in Rural Uganda." Journal of Agricultural Education 66, no. 1 (2025): 50. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.v66i1.2465.

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The Ugandan government has relentlessly partnered with universities and philanthropic organizations in building the human capacities of livestock farmers to improve their herd production. The study investigated the impact of the livestock programs of Iowa State University (ISU) of the United States through its Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods and ISU Uganda program in Uganda. The study determined the influence of livestock training programs on the adoption of sustainable livestock production practices between 2014 to 2018 commensurate with the 2014 to 2019 strategic plan impact evaluat

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Mpangwire, Violah, Sarah Ainomugisha, and Benjamin Musiita. "Stakeholder Involvement and Team Capacity on the Performance of Rural Electrification Projects in Southwestern Uganda." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 16, no. 1(J) (2024): 109–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/jebs.v16i1(j).3714.

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This research delves into the dynamics of stakeholder involvement and team capacity in shaping the success of rural electrification projects in Southwestern Uganda. The study adopted a cross-sectional design using a quantitative approach. Data was collected from a population of 38 rural electrification projects in Southwestern Uganda. A sample of 34 projects was determined using Krejicie and Morgan's Table 1970, and these were selected through simple random sampling. Findings indicate significant positive relationships between stakeholder involvement, team capacity, and project performance. Th

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Jonathan, Kivumbi. "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Family Planning among Mothers attending Antenatal Care in Rural Uganda: Implications for Maternal Health and Population Growth." IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS 9, no. 1 (2024): 55–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.59298/idosr/jbbaf/24/91.5562.

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Family planning remains a critical aspect of maternal health and population management in Uganda, particularly in rural areas. Despite concerted efforts to increase awareness and accessibility, utilization rates remain suboptimal. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of family planning among mothers attending antenatal care in Kyotera district, Uganda. A sample of 138 participants completed questionnaires, revealing a nuanced landscape: while overall knowledge of family planning was high (73.9%), a significant minority demonstrated poor

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Tayebwa, Prize, and Robert Turyamureeba. "Rural Poverty and Disaster Vulnerability of Remote Communities in Uganda." East African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 8, no. 1 (2025): 192–208. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajis.8.1.2907.

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Disasters have a significant negative impact on rural families and the macroeconomy. In recent years, disasters have been occurring more frequently, causing significant losses. The increase in the scope and frequency of disasters has been attributed to factors such as the various vulnerabilities, limited Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities at the community level, as well as faulty and inadequate monitoring and documenting systems, among others. Since impoverished households' absolute financial losses are frequently negligible in comparison to wealthier households', most analyses tend to i

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&NA;. "High adherence to antiretrovirals in rural Uganda." Inpharma Weekly &NA;, no. 1550 (2006): 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.2165/00128413-200615500-00024.

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Kobusingye, O. "Injury patterns in rural and urban Uganda." Injury Prevention 7, no. 1 (2001): 46–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ip.7.1.46.

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Ellis, Frank, and Godfrey Bahiigwa. "Livelihoods and Rural Poverty Reduction in Uganda." World Development 31, no. 6 (2003): 997–1013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0305-750x(03)00043-3.

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Bevis, Leah E. M., Jon M. Conrad, Christopher B. Barrett, and Clark Gray. "State-conditioned soil investment in rural Uganda." Research in Economics 71, no. 2 (2017): 254–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rie.2017.02.003.

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Nakabugo, Mary Goretti, Marissa Swanson, Olivia Schneider, and David C. Schwebel. "706 Childhood safety education in rural Uganda." Injury Prevention 22, Suppl 2 (2016): A253.2—A253. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2016-042156.706.

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Kaijuka, Elizabeth. "GIS and rural electricity planning in Uganda." Journal of Cleaner Production 15, no. 2 (2007): 203–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2005.11.057.

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Eisler, Riane. "Empowering Girls and Boys to be Leaders in Uganda: A Conversation with Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe." Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies 10, no. 1 (2023): 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.24926/ijps.v10i1.5580.

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Riane Eisler talks with Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe, founder of the Uganda Rural Development and Training Institute (URDT), dedicated to preparing male and female young entrepreneurs who have integrity and the capacity to improve their economic situation, become responsible citizens, and contribute to the national development agenda. Dr. Musheshe is also founder and Vice Chancellor of African Rural University (ARU), a university focused on providing women with the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to be effective rural development specialists and change agents in their communities, and a le

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Ali, Zakaria. "Optimizing Resource Allocation for Malaria Control in Rural Uganda: Challenges and Opportunities." RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES 5, no. 1 (2025): 62–68. https://doi.org/10.59298/rijses/2025/516268.

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Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in rural Uganda, where healthcare access is limited, and the disease poses severe economic and social burdens. This review explores the complexities of resource allocation for malaria control in these underserved areas, identifying key challenges such as inadequate funding, weak healthcare infrastructure, human resource constraints, and inefficient resource distribution. The review also highlights opportunities to optimize resource allocation through innovative financing models, capacity building, community engagement, and the integration o

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Bongomin, George Okello Candiya, John C. Munene, Joseph Mpeera Ntayi, and Charles Akol Malinga. "Social network." African Journal of Economic and Management Studies 9, no. 3 (2018): 388–406. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ajems-07-2017-0157.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to test for the predictive power of each of the dimensions of social network in explaining financial inclusion of the poor in rural Uganda. Design/methodology/approach The study employed a cross-sectional research design and data were collected from a total of 400 poor households located in Northern, Eastern, Central and Western Uganda. The authors adopted ordinary least square hierarchical regression analysis to test for the predictive power of each of the dimensions of social network in explaining financial inclusion of the poor in rural Uganda. The effec

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Mubangizi, John Cantius. "The Protection of Human Rights in Uganda: Public Awareness and Perceptions." African Journal of Legal Studies 1, no. 3 (2005): 168–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/221097312x13397499736228.

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AbstractThis article analyzes the results of a research study in Uganda aimed at determining the level of public awareness and the perceptions regarding the protection and enjoyment of such rights. The survey sought information on public knowledge or awareness of the bill of rights, violation or protection of various types of rights, and awareness and perceptions regarding human rights institutions. It was found that although human rights violations still abound in Uganda, there is a high level of public awareness of the Constitution and the human rights it contains, that human rights violatio

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