Lira University institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Adherence to Benzathine Prophylaxis Among Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease Patients Attending Outpatient Clinic at Lira Regional Referral Hospital
(Lira University, 2022)Background:Secondary prevention of Rheumatic fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease with 3-4 weekly Benzathine prophylaxis is the most effective strategy in preventing disease progression and complications. Efficacy of this ... -
Results-Based Financing, Motivation, And Satisfaction of Health Workers at Lower Level Primary Health Care Facilities in Lira District
(Lira University, 2022)Background: Globally, Results-Based Financing consists of monetary or non-monetary transfers made to national or subnational governments, managers, providers, or consumers of health services contingent on verified attainment ... -
Total Quality Management and Procurement Services- A Case Study of Oyam District Local Government
(Lira University, 2021)Background: This study was about total quality management and procurement services in Oyam District Local Government. The general objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between total quality management ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Uganda, A Case of Manufacturing Enterprises in Lira City
(Lira University, 2021)Background: The study was conducted to examine the effect of supply chain management on the performance of SMMEs in Lira City. Specifically, the study explored the effect of delivery time on SMMEs performance, determined ... -
Factors Associated with Teenage Pregnancy Among Refugees and Host Nationals of Palabek Refugee Settlement, Lamwo District, Uganda.
(Lira University, 2022)Background: Uganda’s teenage pregnancy prevalence of 25% is remarkably high. However, in northern Uganda where Palabek Refugee Settlement is located, the prevalence is higher at 31%. Teenage pregnancy is a well-documented ... -
Risk Management and Loan Performance in Microfinance Deposit-Taking Institutions in Northern Uganda: A Case Study of Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA)
(Lira University, 2021)Background: This study sought to examine the relationship between credit risk management and loan performance in microfinance deposit-taking institutions in Northern Uganda, a case of FINCA Uganda. It was guided by the ... -
Reward System and Performance of Employees in Dokolo District Local Government
(Lira University, 2021)Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of reward systems on employee performance in Dokolo District Local Government. Specifically, the study sought to: determine the effect of promotion on employee ... -
Risk Factors for Maternal Anemia Among Women Attending Antenatal Care in Moroto Regional Referral Hospital. Case-Control Study
(Lira University, 2022)Background: Maternal Anemia remains a significant public health problem mainly because of its association with poor maternal and fetal outcomes. The study aimed o to assess the association between risk factors and maternal ... -
Reward practices and Health Service Delivery in Government Health Facilities in Kwania District
(Lira University, 2021)Background: Poor health service delivery often results to immense suffering by the population, causing prolonged morbidity and death as a consequence. Using cross-sectional design, the study explored the effects of reward ... -
Lending “Terms, Conditions” and Financial Performance of Small Medium Enterprises in Lira Municipality
(Lira University, 2021)Background: The study sought to establish the effect of lending terms and conditions on the financial performance of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lira Municipality. The specific objectives were to ascertain ... -
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Adding Tuberculosis Household Contact Investigation On Passive Case Finding Strategy in Southwestern Uganda
(Lira University, 2022)Background: The standard passive case-finding strategy implemented by most developing countries is inadequate to detect new cases of TB. A household contact investigation is an alternative approach. The study aimed to ... -
Financial Management Practices and the Growth of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Uganda: A Case of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Lira City
(Lira University, 2021)Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of financial management practices on the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in Uganda focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises in Lira City ... -
Family Business Management and Business Performance in Lira City-Northern Uganda
(Lira University, 2021)Background: This study examined the relationship between family business management and the performance of family businesses in Lira City. The study objectives were; to analyze the influence of goal setting and visioning ... -
Beyond Monuments: The politics and poetics of memory in post-war northern Uganda The politics and poetics of memory in post-war northern Uganda
(NISC (Pty) Ltd, 2023)Beyond Monuments: The politics and poetics of memory in post-war northern Uganda explores themes of war and peace, displacement and return, and remembering and forgetting, depicted as experiences of survivors of mass ... -
Factors Associated with IUCD Use Among Women of Reproductive Age Attending Family Planning Clinics at Mbale District.
(Lira University, 2022)Background Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) is among the most effective contraceptive methods in the market with increasing use globally. The use is predominant in few parts of the world, with Sub-Saharan Africa ... -
Factors Associated with First Antenatal Care Attendance Within Twelve Weeks of Pregnancy Among Women in Lira City
(Lira University, 2022)Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends all pregnant women attend first Antenatal care (ANC) within 12 weeks of pregnancy. However, most pregnant women (71%) in Uganda started first ANC after 12 weeks ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Asymptomatic Malaria Among Pregnant Women Attending Primary Health Care Services in Lira District / Lira City
(Lira University, 2022)Background: Asymptomatic malaria infection is a positive Rapid Diagnostic Test or blood smear for P. falciparum with no clinical signs or symptoms conclusive of Malaria. Most malaria infections among pregnant women in high ... -
Economic Feasibility of Iodine Agronomic Biofortification
(sustainability, 2021)Cost–benefit analysis of (iodine) biofortification at farm level is limited in the literature. This study aimed to analyze the economic feasibility of applying iodine-rich fertilizers (agronomic biofortification) to ... -
Farmers’ Intention to Adopt Agronomic Biofortification: The Case of Iodine Biofortified Vegetables in Uganda
(horticulturae, 2023)Agronomic biofortification, the application of fertilizer to increase micronutrient concentrations in staple food crops, has been increasingly promoted as a valuable approach to alleviate micronutrient deficiencies, but ... -
The Effectiveness of Post-Operative Pain Regime in C-Section Mothers, Lira Regional Referral Hospita
(IAR J. Med Ser, 2023)Purpose: This study sought to explore the effectiveness of pain management in post-caesarian section mothers in Lira Regional Referral hospital Methods: Using a descriptive cross sectional design, data was collected from ...