Lira University institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Analysis of the quality of local council elections in Hoima city, mid-western Uganda
(International Journal of Developing Country Studies, 2022)Purpose: The aim of this study was to discuss the quality of local council elections by exploring factors that influence vote buying and vote selling during electoral seasons in Uganda. Methodology: A cross-sectional study ... -
The Efficacy of E-Governance Policy and Practice in Uganda: A Perspective Review
(Public Policy and Administration Research, 2022)The Arab Spring foregrounded a new reality that a digitally disruptive and highly networked world presents a wicked governance problem for governments seeking to enact effective governance systems in an era where citizen’s ... -
Oral–visceral iatrogenic Kaposi sarcoma following treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a case report and review of the literature
(Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2022)Background: There have hardly been any reported cases of children presenting with Kaposi sarcoma as a second malignancy following treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia outside a transplant setting. Case presentation: ... -
Caregiver’s perspectives on the Central Nervous System infection illness trajectory among older persons with dementia in Northern Uganda—a qualitative community‑based study
(BMC Geriatrics, 2022)Background: Few studies have explored the Central Nervous System (CNS) infection illness trajectory among older persons with dementia in sub-Saharan African (SSA) settings. This study explored the Caregiver’s perspectives ... -
The role of religious leaders on the use of HIV/ AIDS prevention strategies among young people (15–24) in Lira district, Uganda
(PLOS ONE, 2022)Background Young people (15–24 years) bear the highest burden of new infections and are particularly vulnerable because of their highly risky behavior such as early sexual activity. There is paucity of information on ... -
The clinicopathological profile and value of multidisciplinary management of pediatric brain tumors in a low-income setting
(Taylor & Francis, 2022-10-31)ABSTRACT Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors in children and a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in children worldwide. Data on the epidemiology and management of pediatric brain tumors in Uganda are ... -
A perspective review on the paradigm shift in Local Economic Development interventions in developmental Uganda
(International Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development, 2022)Purpose: The purpose of this article is to investigate the success of one LED intervention – the youth livelihood program from obtainable literature. Methodology: This study adopted a desk review method using secondary ... -
Perspectives on the Village Savings and Loans Association Activities and Household Food Security in Uganda
(Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, 2022)The study examined various perspectives on Voluntary Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) activities and household food security in Uganda. Specifically, the study examined the effect of VSLA on household food Availability, ... -
The contribution of voluntary Savings and Loan Associations towards enhancing household food security in Kole District, Mid-North Uganda
(International Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development, 2022)Purpose: The study examined the relationship between VSLA activities and household food security in Kole District. Specifically, the study examined the effect of VSLA on three aspects of household food security, namely ... -
Choosing between Traditional Policing and Community-oriented Policing in the Quest for Peace and Security among Slum Dwellers in Lira City, Northern Uganda
(Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, 2022)Peace and security in urban centres remains key to their growth and development; however, slum areas remain dented with numerous aspects of insecurity. While a number of models have been sought, none has drawn a comparisons. ... -
HIV-related stigma experiences and coping strategies among pregnant women in rural Uganda: A qualitative descriptive study
(PloS one, 2022)Background HIV-related stigma is a global problem among HIV clients with far-reaching effects including increased rates of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. However, HIV-related stigma experiences and coping strategies ... -
Do self-help initiatives matter? A review on the efficacy of community-led poverty reduction through self-help groups in Uganda
(IJISET - International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, 2022)The motivation of this study was to review some hitherto less attended to information on the self-help initiatives in Uganda. This study aimed to assess the significance of self-help groups in the country. Self-help ... -
Adult Learning: An Alternative Gateway to Women's Improved Participation in Children’s Education in Lango Region, Northern Uganda
(International Journal of Education, Training and Learning, 2022)This research explored the contribution of Functional Adult Literacy training (FAL) and what it did to women’s involvement in children’s education in Apac District. The main objective of this study was to explore whether ... -
A call for critical midwifery studies: Confronting systemic injustice in sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn care
(Wiley, 2022)ystemic injustice is a threat to sexual, reproductive, ma- ternal, and newborn (SRMN) health. The effects of this injustice are reflected in the high maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality rates in former colonized ... -
Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Uganda
(African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 2019)Background: Intimate partner violence may be more prevalent during pregnancy as women are more vulnerable. Aims: To determine the prevalence of intimate partner violence and associated factors among pregnant women at ... -
The implications of COVID 19 on the publication of library and information science literature in Africa: A bibliographic study
(2022)In almost a blink of an eye COVID 19 pandemic has surprised the world with devastating effects witnessed across the globe. There was urgent need to establish whether COVID 19 has taken hold of the publishing industry based ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding schistosomiasis infection and prevention: A mixed-methods study among endemic communities of western Uganda
(PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES, 2022)Schistosomiasis is one of the leading neglected tropical diseases, second to malaria in prevalence. In Uganda, more than 10 million people (25.6%) are currently infected, with prevalence in some areas as high as 90%, and ... -
Traditional herbal remedies for managing COVID-19 major symptoms: A case study of Kole district, Northern Uganda
(TMR Pharmacology Research, 2021)Background: Today, the world is battling COVID-19 which has claimed millions of lives within a short period. As biotechnological research is in progress, it’s expedient to explore alternative sources of medication. Exploring ... -
Microfinance Loans and Performance of Small and Medium Size Enterprises in Lira City, Northern Uganda
(Asian Journal of Sustainable Business Research, 2022)The study examined microfinanc e loans and the performance of small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in Lira City. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews and the design used was causal research designs ... -
Functional Adult Literacy and Vocational Training: Women's Opportunity for Socio-Economic Development in Uganda. A Case Study of Apac District-Northern Uganda
(2021)The study was about women's opportunity for socio-economic development based on their experiences on Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) and integrated vocational training in Apac District-Northern Uganda. The main objective ...