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Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs and Services for In-School Deaf Adolescents in Uganda School for the Deaf and Mulago School for the Deaf
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-08) Dorothy Ajete
Sexual and reproductive health is a critical societal and personal concern; and this phenomenon strongly applies to the young population in the adolescent age bracket. Some of the common consequences of not managing adolescents sexual and reproductive health includes; early sexual encounters, teen age pregnancy, rape, defilement and others. Therefore, this study focused on SRH needs and services of in-school deaf adolescents. This study aimed at examining the various sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs and services offered to in-school deaf adolescents in two deaf schools in Uganda. The researcher used a cross-sectional research design deploying a mixed method approach in collecting data. The total sample size was 136, of which115 deaf adolescents were surveyed, and 7 key informants were interviewed (2 head teachers, senior women, matron each and 1 senior male teacher). The study finding revealed that majority of the study respondents identified life skills, provision of school health program and sensitive counseling sessions as their preferred SRH needs; language barrier was cited as the biggest challenge in accessing SRH services. Provision of life skills coupled with counselling sessions will play a major role in enhancing the deaf adolescent’s self-esteem and their ability to utilize SRH services. As such the researcher recommends the deaf adolescents be given life skills, government and school administrations to commit to communicating SRH issues in ways understandable by the deaf, and parents to get involved in supporting their deaf children to learn more about SRH. Key Words: Sexual reproductive health, deaf adolescents, health services
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Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and the Procurement of Projects in the Oil and Gas Sector in Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-08) Samuel Musoke
The study aimed to evaluate Uganda's project procurement procedure for the oil and gas industry. The objectives of the study were; to assess the extent to which Uganda’s oil and gas legal and policy frameworks reflect the best practices in procurement, to examine the institutional responsibilities on the procurement of projects in the oil and gas sector in Uganda and to examine the factors that affect compliance to PPP procurement practices of oil and gas projects in Uganda. This study's conclusions indicate that the legal framework has omissions and commissions of significant details that have persisted in being unclear, which has limited the exercise's ability to be implemented. In order to have the effective and efficient operation of the national oil and gas sector, there are issues with governance, institutional, economic, and information sharing requirements. Additionally, there are concerns about having a minister draft contracts when they lack the necessary competencies, as well as consequences for failing to share information about aspects of the legal framework that are not specified in the law. The study's second objective revealed that many institutions had not performed their roles and responsibilities to a high standard. The study attributed this to a number of factors, including executive involvement in technical work, inadequate government funding, and a government unwillingness to provide information freely so that monitoring and evaluation could be used to identify and address shortcomings. According to the analysis, there are numerous occasions where excellent practices have not been followed. This is primarily due to the non closure of information right from applications, the bidding, contracts. A key component of PPP that is essential for value for money is competition, and this has been undermined by the failure to uphold transparency as a good practice.
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The Role of Servant Leadership in Enhancing Investment Activity in the Catholic Church, Uganda: A Case of St. Paul Catholic Church-Mukono
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-04-22) Specioza Atim
The study aimed at examining the role of servant leadership in enhancing investment activities in the Catholic Church, Uganda. It was specifically conducted at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mukono. The study objectives included; to examine the effect of integrity in enhancing investment activity, to assess the effect of authenticity in enhancing investment activity and to examine the effect of continuous improvement in enhancing investment activity. The study employed across-sectional research design, where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. The sample comprised of Catholic Church leaders, investment/project and laity leaders, totaling to 86 in number. These were purposively and simple randomly selected. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. Data was analyzed quantitatively using the SPSS and thematic content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The SPSS for inferential analyses (multiple regression analysis) to establish the relationship between variables of the study was used. Study key findings revealed that integrity accounts for 24.5% variation in the enhancement of investment activities in the Catholic Church, Uganda. This implies that in integrity, Church leaders with integrity inspire trust in investment team members, and they apply participatory planning in enhancing church investment activities. It is also revealed that authenticity accounts for 30.4% variation in the enhancement of investment activities in the Catholic Church, Uganda. This implies that authenticity enhances employee well-being, leads to increased engagement, and builds trust in investment activities. Furthermore, it is revealed that continuous improvement accounts for 31.3% variation in the enhancement of investment activities in the Catholic Church, Uganda. This implies that continuous improvement results into ethical decision making, and continuous improvement results into acquiring on technical skills and expertise to run the investment activities. Therefore, it is finally revealed that authenticity and continuous improvement had the highest effect on the enhancement of investment activities in the Catholic Church, Uganda. Basing on the above findings, it is concluded that there is positive significant relationship between the role of servant leadership in enhancing investment activity within the church. The study recommended that there is need for servant leadership among Church stakeholders so as to effectively mobilize adequate resources for the timely implementation of the planned investment activities; and areas of further research were suggested.
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Effect of an Education Intervention Based on Utilization of an Individualized Rapid Assessment Tool on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Healthcare workers Regarding Medical Waste Management: A Quasi-Experimental Study at Selected Health Center III’s in Mukono District.
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-04-30) Irene Nakamatte
Background/Purpose: At least 5 million people including nurses, doctors, and laboratory workers are diagnosed with hepatitis and human immune virus, the vast majority of these occurring in low-income countries. The spread of these infections to healthcare workers can be prevented through proper medical waste management such as segregation of medical waste and disposal in color-coded bins. This study determined the effect of an education intervention based on the utilization of an Individualized Rapid Assessment Tool (IRAT) on the knowledge, attitude and practice of healthcare workers regarding medical waste management at selected Health Center III’s in Mukono district. The study was guided by the Health Belief Model. Methodology: A quasi experimental study design with quantitative items was used. A total of 36 healthcare workers participated in the study; these were selected by consecutive sampling approach. Results: Utilizing the IRAT significantly improved the healthcare workers’ knowledge (t= 8.40, P=.001), attitude (t (20) = 7.422, P=.001) and practice (t (5) = 7.9, P=.001) of medical waste management. Conclusions: An education intervention based on utilization of IRAT is highly effective in improving the knowledge, attitude and practice of healthcare workers regarding medical waste management. Recommendations: Health facility leaders should organize regular trainings using the IRAT aiming at improving healthcare workers knowledge, attitude and practice. Key terms: Individualized rapid assessment tool, healthcare workers, knowledge of medical waste management, attitude on medical waste management, practice of medical waste management.
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Effect of Implementing Chemotherapy Administration SOPs on Nurse’s Knowledge and Attitude at Uganda Cancer Institute
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-08) Misk Kemigisha
Background/Purpose: The worldwide increase in cancer cases has led to an escalated use of chemotherapy treatment. Administering chemotherapy is a complex and high-risk process that requires a multidisciplinary approach and a high level of competency. At the study unit, nurses lack specialized training in oncology and typically learn on the job, with no structured training or monitoring of the use of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for chemotherapy administration (CA). Therefore, their competency in administering chemotherapy was currently unknown. This study aimed at assessing the impact of implementing chemotherapy administration SOPs on nurses’ knowledge and attitude towards safe chemotherapy administration. Methods: A single group pretest-posttest quasi experimental design was conducted to assess the effectiveness of implementing chemotherapy administration standard operating procedures (SOPs) on nurses' knowledge and attitude. A semi-structured questionnaire containing demographic data and questions about nurse's knowledge and attitude of chemotherapy administration SOPs was used at pre and posttest implementation. Participants were chosen by convenience. Knowledge questions were scored as one for correct answers and zero for incorrect ones, while attitude questions were rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Results: The results indicated that most participants understood the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in handling of antineoplastic drugs (ANPDs) (98.6%) and the adverse effects of ANPDs exposure (94.4%). Although 80.6% of participants observed safety precautions, 48.6% did not. Most participants did not engage in conversations with patients before chemotherapy administration to assess their understanding. While reasonable steps were taken to minimize hazardous exposure, 43.1% of participants mentioned work overload. The participants' attitude toward paying attention to precautionary measures did not change significantly after training, with time constraints being cited as a reason for the lack of attitude change. Recommendation: The study recommended that the Uganda Cancer Institute and the Ministry of Health should develop institutionalized chemotherapy administration guidelines and support the implementation of educational training programs for nurses. It also suggested the establishment of an orientation program for newly employed nurses and in-service refresher courses for staff in chemotherapy administration safety. Additionally, the study recommended further research to assess nurses' chemotherapy administration practices.
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Decommissioning From Licensed Blocks: Investigating the Legal Conformity of Petronas Carigali Nile Ltd Farming Out and Decommissioning From South Sudanese Oilfields
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-08) Jacob Dut Chol Riak
The study has comprehensively investigated legal violations of Petronas Carigali Nile Ltd during farming out and decommissioning from South Sudanese oilfields. The study tested four objectives: to understand the origin and meaning of decommissioning in oil and gas industry, to assess the legal violations of Petronas Carigali Nile Ltd farming out and decommissioning from South Sudanese oilfield, to determine the types of residual liabilities and to appraise the responsibility of residual liabilities. The study used a conceptual framework adopted from Shero, 2020 to explain the dependent variable: decommissioning from licensed blocks and independent variables such as legal violations of Petronas Carigali Nile Ltd, types of residual liabilities and responsibility of these liabilities. The four study objectives were subjected to stringent empirical literature review and the gaps in the literature were filled through fieldwork. During field research, research tools and instruments such as questionnaires and interview guides/schedules were deployed with a target population of 60 people that was later determined via Yamane’s formula to end up with a sample size of 52 respondents. The 52 sample was chosen persuasively and was clustered amongst the senior staff of Ministry of Petroleum (MOP), Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILEPET), Dar Petroleum Operating Company (DPOC), Sudd Petroleum Operating Company (SPOC) and Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC). The study findings’ indicate that Petronas Carigali Nile Ltd has violated sections 12, 22, 23, 24, 41 & 42 of Petroleum Act 2012. Various types of liabilities such as cost recovery audit, environmental audit, petroleum taxes, surface rentals and cash calls should be taken care off by Petronas Carigali Nile Ltd or by a company that farms into its shares. While the study concludes that Petronas Carigali Nile Ltd did not intend to decommission its facilities from the oilfields but to farm out its shares, the study recommends that the Ministry of Petroleum should be held responsible for all the legal violations Petronas Carigali Nile Ltd have committed in South Sudan without any action. Whether Savannah Energy Ltd farms into Petronas Carigali Nile Ltd shares or not, consequences should be rolled out for such violations so that no any other IOC can do it again in this oil and gas world.
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Addressing the Communication Gap in Organisations, a Case Study of Mercy Child Care Ministry
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-03-28) Ziporah Nassimbwa
The main purpose of this research was to understand why there is a gap in communication among Mercy Child Care Ministry (MCCM) staff and what could be done to fix this communication gap. However, this research project was also one of the requirements for the partial fulfilment of my Master’s Degree in Organisational Leadership and Management. Knowing that effective communication is a very vital tool for any two people, organization or company, if they are to thrive, even the bible says, “Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?” 1 This research was therefore aimed at getting insight into what is done currently in Mercy Childcare Ministry to effect communication, what brings about the gap in communication or where is the challenge and what can be done to bridge this gap to ensure effective communication within the ministry. These research findings will not only help MCCM but will help several other organizations with internal communication gaps to get better at what they do. A total number of 100 respondents were interviewed and it was discovered that relying on one major mode of communication that is use of social media particularly WhatsApp was not as efficient as it seems in communication, it was suggested that this mode of communication be backed up with others like an SMS, or phone call just to ensure that all information gets down to the final user and in time.
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Assessing the Impact of Health Service in the Context of Community Growth, A Case Study of Mercy Medical Center, Mende.
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-04-05) Wifred Blair Rugumba
Mercy Child Care Ministry had offered child protection and family empowerment services to the under privileged in Mende sub-county Wakiso District for many years. However, the health care mandate was never in place and people had to travel long distances to find appropriate health services through which many lost their lives as they could not access these and on time. Mende subcounty had a population of 26,327 people at the time in 2014, and now 38,400 as of 2020 UBOS report. Considering the increased demand for health care services, Mercy Medical Center (MMC) was started. MMC is a level III health center started in 2016. In its first years, it performed so well and became self-sustaining in just months, it saw 6010 patients in 8 months. However, with the continuing community growth, the facility is not growing as expected and the patient numbers have not changed much. In 2022, a total number of 5754 patients were seen all year round. This is less compared to 6010 patients seen in May to December 2016. With the initial growth, the medical center was able to break-even and meet its operational expenses by its fourth month of operation. This allowed it to start new departments like immunization, Radiography (Ultrasound and X-ray), a fully-fledged maternity unit with the only neonatal unit in the sub-county and operating room. Even though these departments have been added, for the last 7 years, the average number of patients seen has not changed much from the usual 306-625 patients per month. We therefore conducted the study to explore the reasons for stagnation in patient growth of the health center.
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Assessing the Contributions of Faith Based Organisations on the Education of Vulnerable Children in Post COVID-19 Lockdown Era in Njeru Municipality: A Case of Divine Holistic Ministries
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-03-30) Fred Kiwanuka
Faith Based Organizations have been involved in provision of education services in Sub-Saharan Africa due to the rising number of vulnerable children from low-income households provision (Fawzia, 2022). The purpose of the study is to examine the contributions of Faith Based Organizations on the education of vulnerable children in post Covid-19 lockdown era in Njeru Municipality, with particular reference to the Divine Holistic Ministries. The study objectives included; to assess the education attempts by the faith based organizations in addressing the issues of education of vulnerable children in post Covid-19 lockdown era, to analyze the achievements of faith based organizations in promoting education of vulnerable children in post Covid-19 lockdown era, to examine the challenges that faith based organizations encounter when it comes to promoting education of vulnerable children in post Covid-19 lockdown era, and to propose a way forward to enhance faith based organizations’ efforts towards promoting education of vulnerable children in post Covid-19 lockdown. The study employed a cross-sectional research design, where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. The sample comprised of (15) management and employees of Divine Holistic Ministries, (5) officials from Municipal Education department, (5) local representatives, (75) vulnerable children and (32) family heads. These were purposively and simple randomly selected. The questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussion guide helped in gathering primary data. Data was analyzed quantitatively through the SPSS and thematic content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. Study findings revealed that Divine Holistic Ministries provide education scholarships, education materials/school supplies support, career guidance, provides vulnerable children with fees, and basic necessities, building of classrooms and other school infrastructures, as well as counseling and psychosocial support activities to address psychosocial needs of vulnerable children. The study revealed that with FBOs, the rate of school drop-out among vulnerable children has reduced; there is increased enrolment, retention and retention of vulnerable children. With career guidance, more vulnerable children have joined vocational technical schools. It is also revealed that limited resources, the government policy, political interference, limited of knowledge and skills, lack of stakeholders’ involvement, organizational structure and corruption; as well as untimely release of donor support; these are the major challenges that faith based organizations encounter when it comes to promoting education of vulnerable children in post Covid-19 lockdown era in Njeru Municipality. Basing on the above findings, it is concluded that all the contributions done by FBOs towards enhancing accessibility of education among vulnerable children were significant. Therefore, there is positive significant relationship between the contributions of FBOs and the education of vulnerable children in post Covid-19 lockdown era in Njeru Municipality (r=.79.3**, p=0.001). The study recommended that there is need for more funding from international donors and other development partners to fill the existing financial gaps towards support of vulnerable children access to education; and areas of further research were suggested.
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The Effect of Local Content Policy in the Oil and Gas Sector on Sustainable Community Growth in Uganda, a Case Study of Buliisa District
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-03) Hawah Nabiswazi
The study evaluated the effect of local content policy in the oil and gas sector on sustainable community growth in Uganda using Buliisa district as the case study. The study was focused on three objectives namely, to determine the effect of using local labor; training programs; and sourcing of local goods and services in the oil and gas sector on sustainable community growth in Buliisa district. The study employed a case-study research design and 49 participants were selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Data collection was done using key informant interviews and document reviews. The qualitative data findings were analyzed using thematic analysis and revealed that using local labor; local labor training programs; and sourcing of local goods and services in the oil and gas sector all affect sustainable community growth in Buliisa district. The study concluded that the more local content policy implementation in the oil and gas sector, the higher the sustainable community growth of Buliisa district. The study recommends that priority should be given to local labor when hiring, jobs should be given on merit and formal hiring procedures should be adopted by IOCs. Furthermore, vocational trainings in petroleum studies should be availed for local labor, research and development should be done locally to identify existent skill gaps, and trainings should be given to educators at various teaching institutions by IOCs. For sourcing of domestic goods and services, PAU should conduct periodic check to check for compliance of LCP, priority should be given to local companies to supply goods and services if they meet the standards and IOCs should examine market before calling for submission of bids by local companies.