Farmers’ perceptions of climate change, long-term variability and trends in rainfall in Apac district, northern Uganda by Francis Atube, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Martine Nyeko, Daniel M. Okello, Basil Mugonola, George William Omony, Ipolto Okello-Uma

“…Monthly rainfall data sets from the Uganda Meteorological Authority (UMA) for the period 1980 to 2019 for Apac district were also used to analyze trends of occurrences in seasonal and annual rainfall in the study area. …”
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Use of mobile phones to collect data on COVID-19: phone access and participation rates, in Rakai, Uganda by Robert Ssekubugu, Anthony Ndyanabo, Fredrick Makumbi, Anna Mia Ekström, Laura Beres, Grace Nalwoga Kigozi, Hadijja Nakawooya, Joseph Ssekasanvu, Maria J Wawer, Fred Nalugoda, Nelson Sewankambo, Victor Ssempijja, Betty Nantume, David Serwadda, Godfrey Kigozi, Ronald H. Gray, Larry W. Chang, M. Kate Grabowski, Helena Nordenstedt, Joseph Kagaayi

“…During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, we deployed a rapid, mobile phone-based survey to assess access and participation rates when using mobile phones to collect data on COVID-19 in Rakai, south-central Uganda. We sampled prior Rakai Community Cohort Study (RCCS) participants based on HIV status using mobile phone contacts. …”
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The Effect of Land Cover Change on Soil Properties around Kibale National Park in South Western Uganda by J. G. M. Majaliwa, R. Twongyirwe, R. Nyenje, M. Oluka, B. Ongom, J. Sirike, D. Mfitumukiza, E. Azanga, R. Natumanya, R. Mwerera, B. Barasa

“…The change from natural forest cover to tea and Eucalyptus is rampant in protected areas of western Uganda. The objectives were; to examine the trend in land-use /cover change and determine the effect of these changes on the physico-chemical properties of soils around Kibale National Park. …”
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“Baboons on the road again”: Survey of vehicle occupants on a road crossing a national park in Uganda by Jovia Nabuule, Fantine Benoit, Louise Robinet, Peter Isingoma, David Mwesigye Tumusiime, Harold Rugonge, Sabrina Krief, Odile Petit, Audrey Maille

“…In this exploratory study, we interviewed 383 vehicle occupants travelling on an asphalt road crossing Kibale National Park, Uganda, to assess how people perceive Olive baboons (Papio anubis) that are regularly present on the road, and the road regulations aiming to protect them (and other animal species). …”
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Ethnobotanical survey of plants locally used in the control of termite pests among rural communities in northern Uganda by Betty C. Okori, Christine Oryema, Robert Opiro, Acur Amos, Gilbert I. Obici, Karlmax Rutaro, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Eric Sande

“…Abstract Background Termites are the most destructive pests in many agricultural and forest plantations in Uganda. Current control of termites mostly relies on chemical pesticides. …”
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Afterword - Chimpanzee stick use culture in Western Uganda: not so limited after all, and what this means by Thibaud Gruber

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E-Screening for Prenatal Depression in Kampala, Uganda Using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: Survey Results by Hasifah Kasujja Namatovu, Mark Abraham Magumba, Dickens Akena

“…MethodsWe employed an Android-based implementation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to survey 12,913 women recruited from 7 government health facilities located in Kampala, Uganda. We used the standard EPDS cutoff, which classifies women with total scores above 13 as possibly depressed and those below 13 as not depressed. …”
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Exploring burn first aid knowledge and water lavage practices in Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by Brian Kasagga, Joseph Baruch Baluku, Felix Bongomin, Derrick Kasozi, Eria Muwanguzi, Mercy Namazzi, Yusuf Sadiq, Rose Alenyo, Edris Wamala Kalanzi, Darius Balumuka, Alex Emmanuel Elobu

“…Addressing these deficiencies through community-based initiatives is crucial to improving burn care in Uganda.…”
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Mixed vulnerabilities: the biological risk of high parity is aggravated by emergency referral in Benin, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda by Manuela Straneo, Lenka Beňová, Thomas van den Akker, Muzdalifat S. Abeid, Elizabeth Ayebare, Jean-Paul Dossou, Greta Handing, Bianca Kandeya, Andrea B. Pembe, Claudia Hanson

“…We assessed whether emergency referral during childbirth was associated with adverse events in high parity women in hospitals in Benin, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda. We used e-registry data collected in 16 hospitals included in the Action Leveraging Evidence to Reduce perinatal morbidity and morTality (ALERT) trial. …”
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Health-related quality of life among adult patients with cancer in Uganda – a cross-sectional study by Allen Naamala, Lars E. Eriksson, Jackson Orem, Gorrette K. Nalwadda, Zarina Nahar Kabir, Lena Wettergren

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Study protocol for a hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial of Game Changers for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Uganda. by Glenn J Wagner, Laura M Bogart, Joseph K B Matovu, Violet Gwokyalya, Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya, Allison Ober, Harold D Green, Sylvia Nakami, Margrethe Juncker, Eve Namisango, Emmanuel Luyirika, Ryan K McBain, Kathryn Bouskill, Rhoda K Wanyenze

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Cervical cancer (CC) is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Uganda women, yet rates of CC screening are very low. …”
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Characterizing Telehealth Barriers and Preferences to Promote Acceptable Implementation Strategies in Central Uganda: Multilevel Formative Evaluation by Michael Kizito, Erina Nabunjo Mugabi, Sabrina Ford, Bree Holtz, Kelly Hirko

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to conduct a multi-level formative evaluation identifying barriers and facilitators for implementing telehealth among health service providers and patients in Central Uganda. MethodsWe collected surveys characterizing telehealth perceptions, barriers, and preferences from health care providers and patients seeking primary care in the Central Region of Uganda from January 2022 to July 2022. …”
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An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and its Implications on Local Community in Ibanda Sub County Kasese District, Uganda by Agaba, Chris

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Material Pacification: How a Conflict Over Paving Uganda’s Tourism Road Got Accidentally Resolved by Christine, Ampumuza, Martijn, Duineveld, René, van der Duim

“…Starting from an Actor-network Theory (ANT) inspired relational perspective on object formation and material agency, this article analyses the controversies about plans to pave the Ruhija road through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda). Based on interviews, ethnographic observations, and analysis of relevant documents, we examine the multiple ways in which the Ruhija road is enacted and objectified in conservation, tourism, and planning practices. …”
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Improving women and children refugees’ livelihoods through self-reliance at Nakivale settlement, south western Uganda by Abbas, Mugisha, Emmanuel Patroba, Mhache, Reguli Baltazar, Mushy

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Improving women and children refugees’ livelihoods through self-reliance at Nakivale settlement, south western Uganda by Abbas, Mugisha, Emmanuel, Patroba Mhache, Reguli, Baltazar Mushy

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Integrated Financial Management Systems on Organizational Performance in Uganda. A Case Study of Kabale Municipal Council. by Tumwebaze, Shaban

“…The purpose of the study was to determine the connection between IFMS and organizational performance in Uganda, specifically as it related to Kabale Municipal Council. …”
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Factors Influencing the Uptake of Adolescents’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda. by Tayebwa, Amon

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Public Procurement Practices and End-User Satisfaction in Uganda: A Case of Rubanda District Local Government. by Asiimwe, Medard Katabazi

“…This study examined the effect of public procurement practices and end user satisfaction in Uganda: A Case of Rubanda District Local Government. …”
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Content and Dynamics of Nutrients in the Surface Water of Shallow Lake Mulehe in Kisoro District, South–western Uganda. by Saturday, Alex, Kangume, Susan, Bamwerinde, Wilson

“…The water quality index (WQI) was used to determine the water quality of Lake Muhele using drinking water quality standards developed by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards and the World Health Organization.Results indicated that nutrients (TN, NO3– N, TP, NH4-N, NO2–N and SRP) did not differ substantially between study stations (p > 0.05) but did reveal significant differences (p < 0.05) across study months. …”
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