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Sedentary behavior and physical activity levels in people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder: a global systematic review and meta-analysis
(World Psychiatry:Official Journal of the World Psychiatric Association(WPA)., 2017-10)People with severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder) die up to 15 years prematurely due to chronic somatic comorbidities. Sedentary behavior and low physical activity are independent ... -
Sedentary behavior and quality of life in people with psychotic disorders from a low income country: a study from Uganda
(Springer Link: Community Mental Health Journal, 2019)The current study examined the impact of sedentary behaviour (SB) on quality of life (QoL) in people with psychotic disorders. Thirty-six Ugandan women (mean age = 33.9 ± 8.0 years) and 23 men (37.4 ± 11.8 years) with a ... -
Sedentary behavior in people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2016)Sedentary behavior is independently associated with an increased risk of poor mental health, developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature mortality. Despite the knowledge that CVD is one of the leading causes of ... -
Self-regulated learning among teacher education students: motivational beliefs influence on the use of metacognition
(Journal of Psychology in Africa., 2017-12-06)In the present study, we examined the relationships between motivational beliefs (self-efficacy, task value, and control of learning beliefs) and use of metacognitive learning strategies among teacher education students ... -
Service delivery and students' satisfaction in higher education institutions: perspectives of undergraduate students in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2014-11)This study examined the impact of service delivery on student's satisfaction in two public and two private universities in Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the critical factors in service ... -
Service quality and customer satisfaction in savings and credit cooperatives: a case of electoral commission staff savings and credit society
(Kyambogo University(Un published work), 2021-05)The study sought to examine the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction in savings and credit cooperatives with specific focus on Uganda Electoral Commission staff SACCO. It focused on addressing ... -
Sexual Violence and Development Implications in Uganda Universities: The Case of Kyambogo University
(Tanzania Journal of Development Studies, 2023-01)Sexual violence (SV) remains a menace in society, a stonewall hindering the coexistence and holistic growth of all genders. It is a challenge in higher education despite the fact that relevant legal and policy frameworks ... -
Silicone elastomer composites fabricated with MgO and MgO-multi-wall carbon nanotubes with improved thermal conductivity
(MDPI: Nanomaterials, 2021-12-16)The effect of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and magnesium oxide (MgO) on the thermal conductivity of MWCNTs and MgO-reinforced silicone rubber was studied. The increment of thermal conductivity was found to be linear ... -
Small tropical reservoirs and fish cage culture: a pilot study conducted in Machakos district, Kenya
(Aquaculture International., 2011-01-07)The findings of this study provide useful insights into the key aspects of fish cage farming to be considered during setting and overall management of multi-purpose water resources so as to maximise their aquacultural ... -
The social and economic history of Toro kingdom 1830-1962
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-01)This study attempted to investigate the Social and economic history of Toro Kingdom during the period 1830-1962. Chapter one analyses the background of Toro Kingdom as a region in terms of geographic location and tribal ... -
Social capital and access to credit finance for small enterprises in Eastern Uganda a case of Duckhill microfinance
(Kyambogo University, 2019-10)The study topic was social capital and access to credit finance for small enterprises in Eastern Uganda, a case of Duckhill MicroFinance. Small enterprise owners that possess social capital receive preferential treatment ... -
Social media usage and parent–child bonding: a case of pre-primary children in Kampala city central division, Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)Parents‟ use of social media is an increasing phenomenon especially in urbanized community like in Kampala - Uganda. Due to accessibility of internet and computer literacy of the parents creating a virtual way of communication; ... -
Social media usage, self-regulation and intentions to engage in risky sexual behaviors among students of Kyambogo University in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2021-08)This study set out to establish the relationship between Social Media Usage, Self- Regulation and intentions to engage in Risky Sexual Behaviours among university students, a case study of Kyambogo University in Uganda. ... -
The social-economic effects of COVID-19 pandemic on livelihoods of commercial Boda-Boda motorists in Uganda
(Lwati: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 2021-04-22)The social-economic effects of Covid-19 pandemic on livelihoods of commercial boda-boda motorists in the Kira Town Council, Uganda. Were investigated by the author cross-sectional research design was adapted. Four focus ... -
Sociocultural aspects of health promotion in palliative care in Uganda
(Health Promotion in Health Care – Vital Theories and Research., 2021)Despite its vital importance, health promotion has not occupied its due place in public health in Uganda. The country is engulfed into a rising wave of both communicable and non-communicable conditions. This rising ... -
Soil moisture dynamics under different tillage practices in cassava–sorghum based cropping systems in eastern Uganda
(Elsevier: Ecohydrology & Hydrobiology, 2013)Soil moisture storage in the root zone determines availability of water in crop production, but there is limited attention on water resource management in cassava–sorghum production systems. Soil moisture content was higher ... -
Soil organic carbon and nitrogen decomposition in fecal manure of cattle fed browse/maize silages
(Sustainable Agriculture Research, 2014)Soil organic carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) decomposition in fecal manure of cattle fed browses of Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus), Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium) and Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) browse/maize silage ... -
Solid waste management system: public-private partnership, the best system for developing countries
(Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, 2016-04)Solid waste management (SWM) is a major public health and environmental concern in urban areas of many developing countries. Nairobi’s solid waste situation, which could be taken to generally represent the status which is ... -
Soot as a Medium for Drawing
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2015-12)The study carried out; "A studio exploration into possibilities of using soot as a medium for Drawing". It was intended to investigate practical ways that can qualify soot as an exceptionally recommendable medium of drawing. ... -
Spatial analysis of HIV-TB co-clustering in Uganda
(Springer Link: BMC Infectious Diseases, 2019-07-12)Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death for individuals infected with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Conversely, HIV is the most important risk factor in the progression of TB from the latent to the active ...
