KYUSpace at Kyambogo University: Recent submissions
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Leisure-time sedentary behavior and suicide attempt among 126,392 adolescents in 43 countries
(Elsevier: Journal of Affective Disorders, 2019-05-01)Adolescent suicide is a major global mental health problem. Exploring variables associated with suicide attempts is important for the development of targeted interventions. The aim of the current study was to explore ... -
Health care professionals’ perspectives on barriers to treatment seeking for formal health services among orphan children and adolescents with HIV/AIDS and mental distress in a rural district in central, Uganda
(Springer Link: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 2020-06-03)Little/no research has been conducted in Uganda in particular and sub-Saharan Africa in general on the health professional’s perspectives on barriers to treatment seeking for formal health services among orphan children ... -
Health care professionals’ perspectives on physical activity within the Ugandan mental health care system
(Elsevier: Mental Health and Physical Activity, 2019-03)Mental health care systems in Africa are faced with a high burden of mental disorders. There is need to explore evidence-based, scalable interventions to compliment the “traditional” health care system. Physical activity ... -
Catalytic potential of natural zeolites and selected metalic ores in pyrolysis of groundnut shells for bio-oil production
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-07)Catalytic pyrolysis is a promising thermochemical method of conversion of biomass to chemicals and fuels compatible with current petrochemical engines. Catalytic modification of pyrolyzed bio-oils are geared towards the ... -
Local governance practices and quality of transport services delivery in Nebbi district local government a case study of Nebbi sub county
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-10)This study sought to examine the relationship between Local Governance Practices and Quality of Transport Service Delivery in Nebbi Sub county. The objectives were to assess the relationship between Financial Accountability, ... -
Assessment of vocational education and training in meeting the needs of the hospitality industry in Juba county, South Sudan
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2013-10)For over two decades or so, South Sudan has expe1ienced civil wars which have led to the destruction of various hospitality establishments such as hotels, museums and vocational institutions; primarily creating shortage ... -
Enhancing practical technical skills acquisition in ordinary diploma in Science technology chemistry program of Kyambogo University
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2016-10)The action research study was conducted in the Chemistry Department of Kyambogo University (KYU) in order to enhance technical practical skills acquisition by the ODST/C/1 learners. The sample size consisted of all 35 ... -
Promoting cultural identity: graphical illustrations of Kinyomo clan totem
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2021-08)Cultural identity is a worldwide practice that is promoted for purposes of the continuity of societal valves and perseveration of tradition for sustainable development. The present study aimed at developing graphical ... -
Evaluating teaching and learning processes for the diploma in Ugandan sign language Interpreting programme: a case study of the department of Special needs studies, Kyambogo University
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2016-11)This action research aimed at evaluating the teaching and learning processes for the Diploma in Ugandan Sign Language Interpreting (UgSLI) programme at the Department of Special Needs Studies (SNS), Kyambogo University. ... -
Market research and sales performance of local iron and steel industries in Uganda : a case study of steel and tube industries Ltd
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2019-10)The study was carried out to examine the effect of marketing research on the sales performance of local iron and steel industries in Uganda, taking Steel and Tube Industries Ltd as a case study. The study was guided by ... -
Improving skills of 2nd years to produce quality wood work furniture in woodwork technology department at St. Joseph's Technical Institute, Kisubi
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2018-11)The research study was conducted at St. Joseph's Technical Institute Kisubi on 2nd year learners (2017-2018) of wood work technology department(WWTD). The purpose of the study was to improve wood work furniture construction ... -
Examining the existing pedagogical approaches to enhance students' practical competence in the wood working department at Nakawa vocational training institute
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-12)This study thus set out to enhance the current pedagogical approaches to improve the students' practical competence in the Wood Working Department at Nakawa Vocational Training Institute. A participatory Action Research ... -
Gender and women participation in administration: a case of vocational institutions in central Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2013-06)There is a growing need for equal gender participation in educational administration especially in vocational institutions where women are generally few. The study sought to investigate the influence of gender on ... -
An investigation into the relationship between content, methods used and the practice in the teaching and learning of English language in secondary Schools in South Sudan
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2013-10)The study was carried out in four selected schools of Juba Day SS, Juba Girls SS, Supery SS and Katoro SS in Juba county south Sudan to investigate into the relationship between content, methods of delivery and practice ... -
The training of physical education teachers at Kyambogo University and their competence at school
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2013-05)The study examined the training of secondary school PE teachers at Kyambogo University so as to determine the quality of training using the PE teacher profile designed by the MoES. It was guided by three objectives: To ... -
Work-based competence and entrepreneurship training: a case study of Uganda College of Commerce Aduku, Apac district
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2013-02)This study sought to examine whether the entrepreneurship training curriculum offered at Uganda College of Commerce Aduku equips students with competences required in the world of work. The study was guided by three ... -
Microfinance training and women empowerment in South Sudan - a case of Brac microfinance institution in Juba county
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2013-10)This study was about microfinance training and women empowerment and it was carried out in BRAC South Sudan in Juba County. It was guided by three objectives: 1- To find out the pedagogical approaches, Methods and ... -
Assessing quality of life in older adults: psychometric properties of the OPQoL-brief questionnaire in a nursing home population
(Springer Link: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2020-01-02)Well-adapted and validated quality-of-life measurement models for the nursing home population are scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to test the psychometrical properties of the OPQoL-brief questionnaire among ... -
The relevance of integrating entrepreneurship training into academic programmes of tertiary Institutions in Uganda: a case study of Kyambogo University
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2013-10)Entrepreneurship Education has been incorporated as a course unite in most tertiary institutions in Uganda. It is possible that there could be a challenge in transferring entrepreneurial skills into practice by graduates ... -
Growing up HIV-positive in Uganda: “psychological immunodeficiency”? A qualitative study
(Springer Nature: BMC Psychology, 2017)This study is part of a longitudinal study among children and adolescents with HIV in both urban and rural Uganda: ‘Mental health among HIV infected CHildren and Adolescents in KAmpala and Masaka, Uganda (CHAKA)’. Method The ...