Lira University institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake and associated factors among women of reproductive age (21-49 years) attending Amach Health Centre-IV in Lira District
(Lira University, 2023)Background: Cervical cancer is a significant global health concern, ranking as the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. Fortunately, early screening and effective management can prevent its progression. ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Modern Contraceptive use among adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 years in Pagirinya Refugee Settlement, Northern Uganda
(Lira University, 2023)Background: World Health Organization revealed that about 23 million adolescents have their modern contraceptive needs not yet met. In Uganda, 12% of the adolescents in this age group are using modern contraceptives, ... -
Comprehensive assessment of drivers and barriers to electronic information resources usage in academic libraries in uganda using SWOT analysis
(IP Indian Journal of Library Science and Information Technology, 2023)The high costs of printed Textbooks have negatively affected the education and library services in many developing countries, forcing institutions and universities to utilise electronic information resources (EIRs) to ... -
The Coronavirus Anxiety Scale: Cross-National Measurement Invariance and Convergent Validity Evidence
(American Psychological Association, 2023)Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) is a widely used measure that captures somatic symptoms of coronavirusrelated anxiety. In a large-scale collaboration spanning 60 countries (Ntotal = 21,513), we examined the CAS’s measurement ... -
The impact of financial benefits on employee productivity: A case study of the joint clinical research centre in Lango Region, Northern Uganda
(International Journal of Social Sciences Perspectives, 2023)This study investigates the impact of financial advantages on staff productivity within the Joint Clinical Research Centre. It aims to explain the relationship between financial benefits and employee performance, highlighting ... -
Solid Waste Management Practices and Sustainable Environmental Management: A Case of Lira City
(Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 2023)The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of effect of commercial waste management practices. Specifically, the study sought to: explore commercial solid waste management practices in Lira City, assess the level ... -
Reward Management and Employee Commitment in Financial Institutions in Uganda: A Case of Postbank Uganda Limited, Loan Department in Northern Uganda
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2023)This study examined the effect of reward management on the commitment of employees in Postbank Uganda Limited. Specifically, the study looked at the effect of career development, employee benefit and bonus pay on the ... -
Revenue Collection and Service Delivery in Works Department of Amolatar District Local Government
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2023)The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of revenue collection on service delivery in Uganda focusing on employees in Amolatar District Local Government. Specifically, the study sought to: examine the sources ... -
A Review on the Commercialisation of Scrap within the Perspective of the Circular Economy in Uganda
(International Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 2023)Purpose: This study aimed to review commercialisation of scrap with a view of stimulating the circular economy of Uganda. Methodology: A desk review method was adopted seeing that the researchers did not have any funds ... -
Nursing Documentation Practices and Related Factors in Patient Care in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Hindawi, 2023)professional e1ciency. On the prevalence of nurses’ documentation practices in Ethiopia, several separate studies have been carried out. However, there is no pooled prevalence of nurses’ documentation practice. ,erefore, ... -
Prevalence of neonatal sepsis and associated factors among neonates admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit at Lira regional referral hospital, northern Uganda
(Research Square, 2023)BACKGROUND: Sepsis is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity among neonates. Neonatal sepsis (NS) contributes to 44% of 5.4 million under-5 mortalities globally, and 12% of neonatal deaths in Uganda in 2020 ... -
Household Size and Household Food Security in Ngetta Ward, Lira City, Northern Uganda
(International Journal of Developing Country Studies, 2023)Purpose: The study examined the effect of Household size/family size on Household food security in Lira city East Division. Specific issues that were studied are; the impact of average household size on household food ... -
Adolescent Pregnancy and Education Attainment of Female Learners in Iceme Sub County, Oyam District, Northern Uganda
(Journal of Gender Related Studies, 2023)Purpose: This study aimed at determining the factors associated with adolescent pregnancy, motivating factors for girls to stay in school and the effects of adolescent pregnancy on education attainment and livelihoods in ... -
Female-controlled dual protection methods: Prevalence, predictors, experiences and perceptions among young women living with HIV in northern Uganda–A mixed-method study protocol
(PLoS ONE, 2023)Study background The use of dual protection methods among young women living with HIV (YWLHIV) aged 15–24 years in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is poorly researched despite the double risk of unintended pregnancy and HIV. ... -
Determinants of primary healthcare providers’ readiness for integration of ART services at departmental levels: A case study of Lira City and District, Uganda
(PLoS ONE, 2023)Background Decreasing or flattening funding for vertical HIV services means that new and innovative ways of providing care are necessary. This study aimed to assess the determinants of readi- ness for integration of ... -
Time matters less: Variance partitioning of return on equity for banks in Uganda
(SSRN, 2023)This study investigates variations in the return on equity (ROE) and its determinants within Ugandan banks from 2010 to 2020. Using a two-level hierarchical linear model (HLM), we analyze ROE variability at both time and ... -
Decentralisation and political empowerment of citizens in Karamoja, Uganda
(Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance, 2023)For centuries, centralisation was the dominant model of governance in most parts of the developing world. However, since the mid-1980s many countries in Africa have adopted decentralisation owing to the failure of ... -
Functionality of Farmers’ Stores and Local Economic Development Initiatives in Oyam District: A Case of Aber Sub-County
(Journal of Business and Strategic Management, 2023)Purpose: This study examined the relationship between the functionality of farmers’ stores and LED initiatives. Specifically, the study determined the effect of farmers’ stores functionality on resource mobilisation; ... -
The Influence of Social Factors on the Performance of Elected Leaders to the Council: A Case of Lira District Local Government Councilors
(International Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 2023)Purpose: The study assessed the influence of social factors on the performance of local government councilors in Lira District Council. Specifically, the study assessed the influence of selected social factors (gender, age ... -
Corruption as a Barrier to Health Service Delivery in Lira District, Uganda
(International Journal of Health Sciences, 2023)Purpose: This study set to investigate the relationship between corruption and health service delivery in the Lira district. Four objectives were targeted: determining the effect of corruption on health service delivery, ...