Urethral mucosa prolapse in a post-partum patient by Godwin, Turyasingura

“…A 23 year old Ugandan, Black, Mukiga, mother of two presented to us one year after delivery with severe lower abdominal pain, failure to pass urine, slight vaginal bleeding and a mass protruding from her vagina. …”
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Prospective cohort study comparing outcomes between vacuum extraction and second-stage cesarean delivery at a Ugandan tertiary referral hospital by Barbara, Nolens, Flavia, Namiiro, John, Lule, Thomas, van den Akker, Roosmalen, Jos van, Josaphat, Byamugisha

“…Vacuum extraction was associated with less severe maternal outcomes compared with SSCD (3 [0.8%] vs 18 [4.2%]; adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.24, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.07–0.84). …”
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Record Keeping Practices at Kabale University Central Registry. by Asiimwe, Peter

“…The findings revealed that the types of records maintained at the Central Registry included; confidential and open records. they included minutes of meetings, financial statements, employment and open records containing historical records, and incoming and outgoing mail, the findings revealed that several preservation measures such as photocopying, microfilming, lamination, use of acid-free boxes, digitization, and offsite storage were very essential in record keeping in Kabale University Central Registry, the research findings revealed that disposition methods used in the Central Registry included; burning, shredding and archiving and from the research findings, it was revealed that there are several challenges associated to the access of records by clients which include; misplacement of files, loss of sums of money, lack of record keeping awareness, shortage of storage facilities, cost in managing records, the absence of legislation and policies, the lack of adequate training. …”
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Impact of Accommodation Facilities on Tourism Development in Kabale District. by Ashaba, Praise

“…According to the findings, 100% of the respondents agreed that there were several contributions of hotels in the growth of tourism in Kabale district and among others included, Tourist hotels have helped the expansion of many economies around Kabale district, they provide a spirit of hospitality that exceeds their guests’ expectations, good tourist hotels that serves the tourists' purpose of visit, hotels and Tourism have long been considered an effective catalyst of rural socio-economic development and regeneration. …”
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Gender differences in response to warrelated trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder – a study among the Congolese refugees in Uganda by Herbert, E. Ainamani, Thomas, Elbert, David Kani, Olema, Tobias, Hecker

“…The dose-response effect differed significantly between men and women with women showing higher PTSD symptom severity when experiencing low and moderate levels of potentially traumatizing event types. …”
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The Relationship Between Parents' Literacy and The Learners' Competence in English Language: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Nahurira, Granius

“…There are several debates on how second language learners master the English language when exposed to an English language context in a classroom setting. …”
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Assessment of E-Learning in Institutions of Higher Learning in Uganda, A Case Study at Kabale University. by Nabaasa, Scovia

“…However, they encountered various challenges during its implementation, prompting the institution to implement measures to mitigate these issues. Additionally, several favorable factors supporting e-learning were identified at Kabale University.…”
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An Online Recruitment System. by Mucureezi, Joshua

“…Based on the outcome of the exam the job seekers will be shortlisted. The exam shall be conducted at some venue after a short listing of the preliminary Aptitude Test. …”
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Impact of Tourism on Social-Economic Development of Host Communities in Buhoma Town Council Kanungu District Uganda. by Ndyamuhaki, Sheila

“…Although several hindrances threaten the growth and development of the industry, it must be acknowledged tourism remains one of the few viable policy options left for many African economies and must be maximized despite the constraints experienced by the country as landlocked with few natural resources and minimal industry. …”
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Factors Influencing the Uptake and Sustainable Use of Soil and Water Conservation Measures in Bubaare Micro-Catchment, Kabale District, South Western Uganda by Willbroad, Byamukama, Ssemakula, E, Kalibwani, R

“…Highland areas of Kabale are reported to be severely affected by soil erosion and declining soil fertility despite continued efforts by farmers to conserve soil and water resources. …”
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Pain Assessment Following Open Hemorrhoidectomy Under Local Anesthesia Versus Saddle Block: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. by Sikakulya, Franck Katembo, Ssebuufu, Robinson, Okedi, Xaviour Francis, Baluku, Moris, Lule, Herman, Kiyaka, Sonye Magugu, Kyamanywa, Patrick

“…Conclusion Local anesthesia was found to have a similar pain severity occurrence in the post-operative period among patients undergoing open hemorrhoidectomy for primary uncomplicated 3rd or 4th-degree hemorrhoids. …”
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Role of Community Based Organization on House Hold Income in Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Niwagaba, Alex

“…Based on results from the study, 100% of the respondents agreed that there are several services offered by CBOs for the society in the Kitumba sub-county Kabale district they include; Health activities, Environmental management, Children well well-being, Training programs, Education services, Poverty alleviation programs and Community sensitization. …”
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Fruit and vegetable intake and mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in Uganda by Herbert, E. Ainamani, Wilson, M. Bamwerinde, Godfrey, Z. Rukundo, Sam, Tumwesigire, Valence, Mfitumukiza, Everd, Bikaitwoha Maniple, Alexander, C. Tsai

“…Anxiety symptom severity was negatively associated with consumption of green leafy vegetables (b =-12.2; 95% CI, -16.0 to -8.46), root vegetables (b=-12.6; 95% CI, -17.5 to -7.58), and other vegetables (b =-12.7; 95% CI, -17.0 to -8.40), and frequent consumption of vegetables (b =-2.07; 95% CI, -3.84 to -0.29). …”
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Challenges Faced by Literature Teachers in Rwahi-Rwentobo Town Council Ntungamo District by Kokunda, Rosemary

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Effectiveness of Common Beans Protein Extract (Phaseolus Vulgaris) as a Natural Coagulant in Purification of Portable Water. by Mushabe, Hillary

“…Natural coagulants were extracted from crushed dry bean seeds by adding 5g of the bean powder into 1000mL of distilled water. …”
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Parental Roles in Management of Pupils Discipline in Selected Batwa Community Primary Schools, Kanungu District. by Babiriisa, Enos

“…Although the lack of parental involvement in education affects the Uganda’s education system in general, rural schools such as the schools in the Batwa community in Kanungu district are affected severely. Many of these learners exhibit behavioral problems both in the classroom and on the school premises. …”
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Financial accountability mechanisms in local governments in Uganda: a case of Kabale District Local Government by Perpetua, Arinaitwe, Eton, Marus, Moses, Agaba, Abanis, Turyahebwa, Benard, Patrick Ogwel, Fabian, Mwosi

“…The paper therefore, concluded that service delivery is the most used mechanism of financial accountability, though the district’s local budget seemed unclear on reflecting the priorities of the local people. …”
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Financial accountability mechanisms in local governments in Uganda: a case of Kabale District Local Government by Eton, Marus, Moses, Agaba, Abanis,Turyahebwa, Perpetua, Arinaitwe, Fabian, Mwosi, Bernard, Patrick Ogwel

“…The paper therefore, concluded that service delivery is the most used mechanism of financial accountability, though the district’s local budget seemed unclear on reflecting the priorities of the local people. …”
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Bee Venom—A Potential Complementary Medicine Candidate for SARS-CoV-2 Infections by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Simon Peter, Musinguzi

“…Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is characterized by severe cytokine storm syndrome following inflammation. …”
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