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Correlates of physical activity among depressed older people in six low-income and middle-income countries: a community-based cross-sectional study
(Wiley Online Library: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2017-10-10)Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA) in older people with depression, many do not comply with the International PA guidelines. Thus, we investigated what factors influence PA participation among 915 community-dwelling ... -
Correlates of physical activity among middle-aged and older adults with hazardous drinking habits in six low- and middle-income countries
(Kinetic: Aging and Physical Activity, 2017)We investigated physical activity (PA) correlates among middle-aged and older adults (aged ≥50 years) with hazardous drinking patterns in six low- and middle-income countries. Cross-sectional data were analyzed from the ... -
Correlates of physical activity stages of change in people living with HIV in a Ugandan community
(Taylor& Francis Online: Disability and Rehabilitation., 2020-05-29)The transtheoretical model (TTM) of behavioral change posits that individuals move through five stages of change when adopting new behaviors: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. The aim ... -
Correlates of physical activity stages of change in people living with HIV in a Ugandan community
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-05)Purpose The transtheoretical model (TTM) of behavioral change posits that individuals move through five stages of change when adopting new behaviors: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. ... -
Correlates of sedentary behavior in 2,375 people with depression from 6 low- and middle-income countries
(Elsevier : Journal of effective Disorders., 2018-07)Sedentary behaviour (SB) is harmful for health and well-being and may be associated with depression. However, little is known about the correlates of SB in people with depression. Thus, we investigated SB correlates among ... -
Correlation between land use and stream water quality: a case study of Kinawataka stream catchment in Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-04)Kinawataka wetland is an important ecosystem that plays a vital role in pollution and flood control as well as maintaining ground water supplies and quality in the Lake Victoria Basin. However, this wetland has undergone ... -
Country profile: sport policy in Uganda
(International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, 2022-07-01)Explicitly tracing the current sport system structure, status and policy framework, this article is set out to review and provide a broad understanding of Uganda’s sports policies. It examines historical overview, government ... -
COVID-19 and the Motorcycle Taxi Sector in Sub-Saharan African Cities: A Key Stakeholders’ Perspective
(Transportation Research Record, 2022-11-28)This article assesses the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the urban motorcycle taxi (MCT) sector in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). MCToperators in SSA provide essential transport services and have shown ingenuity and an ... -
COVID-19 as a Barrier to Access for Learning by Persons With Disabilities in Higher Education: A Case of Kyambogo University, Uganda
(IGI Global, 2023)The outbreak of COVID-19 had negative effects on the education of persons with disabilities (PwDs). This chapter is based on qualitative data from document and literature review and discusses the barriers faced by PwDs as ... -
COVID-19 pandemic and the Urban poor: the relevancy of Uganda’s social protection measures
(The Coronavirus Crisis and Challenges to Social Development, 2022-01-01)Globally, governments are faced with the double challenge of controlling the COVID-19 pandemic while ensuring the social and economic survival of their citizens. The urban poor are uniquely affected by the impact of the ... -
The covid-19 pandemic: economic effects and government measures in Uganda
(Sarjana, 2020-06-30)Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 started in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and it was pronounced as a pandemic in March 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO). Although COVID-19 has slowly spread in Africa, but recent ... -
COVIDiStress diverse dataset on psychological and behavioural outcomes one year into the COVID-19 pandemic
(Scientific data, 2022)During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the COVIDiSTRESS Consortium launched an open-access global survey to understand and improve individuals’ experiences related to the crisis. a year later, we extended this line ... -
Creating culturally based bridal adornments from selected Ankole motifs
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2017-12)The Banyankole have kept okuhingira (the giveaway ceremony) as an important function, yet body adornments used during okuhingira do not clearly depict the Kinyankole culture. Since the ancient times, personal adornment ... -
Credit management and financial performance of solar energy companies in south-western Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2016-12)Credit management is one of the most important activities in any company and cannot be overlooked by any economic enterprise engaged in credit irrespective of its business nature. Sound credit management is a prerequisite ... -
Credit management and performance of selected saying and Credit cooperative societies in Ntungamo district
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2014-12)The study was centred on Credit Management and Performance of selected Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Ntugamo District. The study identified that many SACCOs have a problem with the management of credit and ... -
Credit management practices and loan portfolio performance of commercial banks in Uganda: a case study of Centenary Bank
(Kyambogo University, 2020-11)The study examined the Effect of credit management practices on Loan Portfolio performance of commercial banks in Uganda, a Case of Centenary Bank. The study aimed at establishing the effect of credit appraisal practices ... -
Credit policy and performance of financial institutions: a case study of opportunity bank Uganda limited
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2014-10)The research was carried on credit policy and financial performance of financial institutions, a case study of Opportunity Bank. The study was based on four objectives that is; to assess the relationship between credit ... -
Credit risk management practices and performance of loans in microfinance deposit taking institutions in Northern Uganda
(Kyambogo University (unpublished work), 2019-10)The purpose of the study was establishing the relationship between credit risk management practices and the performance of loans in Microfinance Deposit Taking Institutions in Northern Uganda, The objectives of the study ... -
A critical analysis of images of women and gender roles in Ankole proverbs and folktales
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-10)The study critically analyses the image of women and gender roles in Ankole proverbs and folktales. The study was guided by three objectives: the stylistic aspects of the paralinguistic features in performance of Ankole ... -
A Critical Review of Biomonitoring in East African Rivers: Fostering Community-based Collaboration for Environmental Change Observation
(2024-05)The contribution of citizen scientists in environmental monitoring is notably increasing significantly. Governments worldwide establish Water Users Associations (WUAs) as a good practice model, to implement Integrated Water ...