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Thinking about sustainability in Theatre for Development projects: my experience of how the politics of funding shapes TfD practice
(Taylor & Francis, Research in Drama Education: The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance, 2021-12-07)This article examines the complexity of embedding the element of sustainability to foster successful TfD practice. I recount my own experience as a TfD practitioner in western Uganda, where, in spite of my effort to execute ... -
Youth ministry in the mainstream churches in Wakiso district
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2016-07)This study investigated the Youth Ministry in the mainstream churches in Wakiso District. The study was based on finding out the programs and the aims which the mainstream churches have in place for the youth; establish ... -
The experience of mental health service users in health system strengthening: lessons from Uganda
(Springer Nature: International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 2019-09-06)Mental, neurological and substance use disorders are a public health burden in Uganda. Mental health service user involvement could be an important strategy for advocacy and improving service delivery, particularly ... -
Stakeholder involvement in time table design to achieve curriculum completion school of Orthopaedic Medicine, Uiahms-Mulago, Kampala
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2018-10)This study is addressing non curriculum completion at Orthopaedic Medicine School, Uganda Institute of allied Health and Management Science (UIAHMS) - Mulago. From a future workshop that was held with the stakeholders from ... -
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 and anxiety-induced sleep disturbance among 181,093 adolescents from 67 countries: a global perspective
(Elsevier: Sleep Medicine, 2019-06)Sleep problems are burdensome in adolescents. Understanding modifiable environmental risk factors is essential. There is evidence that physical activity is protective against sleep problems in adolescents. However, the ... -
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; ... -
Parents’ diet awareness and nutritional status of pre-primary school children in central division of Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)Nutrition is fundamental for good health and early childhood development. If children do not eat the right amounts of macronutrients like protein, fat, and carbohydrates and micronutrients, they may have delayed mental and ... -
Teachers’ competence and use of play pedagogy in nursery schools: a case of Kampala Central division, Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)When we have competent teachers, different pedagogies are used including play pedagogy to work with children. When teachers use Play Pedagogy in the teaching and learning process, children develop socially, emotionally, ... -
Depression and pain: primary data and meta-analysis among 237 952 people across 47 low- and middle-income countries
(Cambridge University Press: Psychological Medicine, 2017-06-22)Depression and pain are leading causes of global disability. However, there is a paucity of multinational population data assessing the association between depression and pain, particularly among low- and middle-income ... -
Interest, competence, appearance, fitness and social relatedness as motives for physical activity in Ugandan outpatients with psychosis
(Elsevier: Mental Health and Physical Activity, 2017-10)Motivating people with psychosis to meet recommended physical activity levels is a public health priority. It remains unclear whether physical activity motives differ between male and female patients, those with and without ... -
Physical activity is associated with the physical, psychological, social and environmental quality of life in people with mental health problems in a low resource setting
(Elsevier: Psychiatry Research, 2017-12)There is a growing recognition of the importance of encouraging patients with mental health problems to become more active as an efficacious strategy to reduce the disability-associated burden. The aim of the current study ... -
Sustainability integration and procurement planning:: a case of Kampala Capital City Authority (City hall).
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-10)The general objective of the study was to evaluate how sustainability is integrated into procurement planning in KCCA. The study specifically evaluated how sustainability requirement analysis, sustainability market analysis ... -
Prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempt: associations with psychiatric disorders and HIV/AIDS in post-conflict northern Uganda
(AJOL: African Health Sciences, 2016)Research on the prevalence of suicidal ideation, attempt, and cormorbid psychiatric disorders in post-conflict areas is still limited. Aim: We explored the prevalence of suicidal ideation, attempt, associated psychiatric ... -
Assessment of implementation of cooperative learning towards the performance of learners with hearing impairement. : the case study of Lake zone inclusive secondary schools in Tanzania
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2021-09)The study aimed at assessing the implementation of cooperative learning towards the performance of learners with hearing impairment: the case of Lake Zone inclusive secondary schools in Tanzania. Literature review by the ... -
Physical activity and suicidal ideation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Elsevier: Journal of Affective Disorders, 2018-01-01)A potential approach to suicide prevention that has not been closely examined, but which holds promise in terms of widespread dissemination without major side-effects, is physical activity (PA). This systematic review and ... -
Motives for physical activity in the adoption and maintenance of physical activity in middle-aged and old age outpatients with a mental disorder: a cross-sectional study from a low-income country
(Elsevier: Psychiatry Research, 2019-12)Within the trans-theoretical model (stages of change) and self-determination theory frameworks, we investigated motives for physical activity adoption and maintenance in middle-aged and old age people with a mental disorder ... -
The effects of oil and gas exploration on Mammalian population distribution and habitant change in Murchison Falls national Park, Uganda
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2021-02)Uganda discovered petroleum deposits in commercially viable quantities in 2006. Most areas such as Murchison Falls National Park where petroleum has been discovered overlap with wildlife and nature conservation with high ... -
Motives for physical activity in the adoption and maintenance of physical activity in men with alcohol use disorders
(Elsevier: Psychiatry Research, 2018-03)Within the self-determination theory and the trans-theoretical model (stages of change) frameworks, we investigated motives for physical activity adoption and maintenance in men with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Fifty Ugandan ... -
Applicability of public private partnerships in development of infrastructure in higher institutions of learning in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)Public Private Partnership system is considered an innovative finance strategy which offers good prospects for global construction industry. Yet, since the adoption of the system in Uganda, the benefits have not been fully ...