Electronic Information Access and Utilization by Makerere University Students in Uganda by Elisam Magara, Constant Okello-Obura

“…<br><b>Results </b>– The majority of Library and Information Science students at Makerere University depend on university computers for their work, and very few of them access the library’s e-resources. …”
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Electronic Information Access and Utilization by Makerere University Students in Uganda by Constant Okello-Obura, Elisam Magara

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Foreign language teaching and learning: challenges and opportunities at Makerere University by Wagaba, William

“…At Makerere University, foreign language courses in French, German and Arabic are attended by a variety of students at beginner, advanced and voluntary levels. …”
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Academic Staff Research Orientations in Uganda: A Study of Makerere University by Muhamadi Kaweesi

“…Based on the study findings, the conclusion is that research at Makerere University is largely conceptualized in terms of the donor-driven orientation. …”
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What Influences Students Choice for Health Professions Education at Makerere University? by Nakasujja N, Baingana R, Gumikiriza J, Galukande M

“…Noeline Nakasujja,1 Rhona Baingana,2 Joy Gumikiriza,1 Moses Galukande3 1Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; 2Department of Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; 3Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, UgandaCorrespondence: Noeline NakasujjaDepartment of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P.O. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression among Medical Students at Makerere University, Uganda by Olum R, Nakwagala FN, Odokonyero R

“…Ronald Olum,1 Frederick Nelson Nakwagala,2 Raymond Odokonyero3 1School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; 2Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda; 3Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, UgandaCorrespondence: Ronald OlumSchool of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, PO Box 7072, Kampala, UgandaTel +256-775-512-540Email olum.ronald@gmail.comBackground: Depression affects about a third of medical students worldwide. …”
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Potential Role of Door Handles in the Spread of Drug Resistant Bacteria in Makerere University. by Immaculate Nabawanuka

“…This study aimed at isolating, identifying bacteria, determining total bacterial load, and determining antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacteria obtained from door handles in Makerere university. Methodology:  A total of 60 samples randomly scattered within the university were swabbed and analyzed for bacterial growth. …”
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Learning health professionalism at Makerere University: an exploratory study amongst undergraduate students by Mafigiri David K, Omona Kenneth, Galukande Moses, Nakasujja Noeline, Baingana Rhona K, Sewankambo Nelson K

“…</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The difference in the way first and fifth year students of Makerere University College of Health Sciences conceptualized professionalism was suggestive of the decline in attitude that occurs during medical education. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Perceived Workplace Climate on the Well-being of Academic Staff at Makerere University by Annet Mbabazi, Tom Darlington Balojja

“…The purpose of this study was to analyse how workplace climate affects the well-being of academic staff at Makerere University. The study was prompted by the reportedly persistent ill-being of academic staff at Makerere University in the recent past. …”
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Perception and valuations of community-based education and service by alumni at Makerere University College of Health Sciences by Mbalinda Scovia, Groves Sara, Nabirye Rose C, Atuyambe Lynn, Muhwezi Wilson, Kaye Dan K, Okullo Isaac, Mwanika Andrew, Burnham Gilbert, Chang Larry W, Oria Hussein, Sewankambo Nelson

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NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND BLOOD PRESSURE LEVELS OF MAKERERE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AGED 19 TO 25 YEARS. by Alicia Isabella Nakibuule, Stellah Byakika, David Christopher Mukasa

“…This study assessed the nutritional status and blood pressure of Makerere University students aged 19-25 years. Methodology: Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist Circumference (WC), Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR), and Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) were collected, and blood pressure readings of 88 university students were measured. …”
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Situational analysis of teaching and learning of medicine and nursing students at Makerere University College of Health Sciences by Kiguli Juliet, Kiguli-Malwadde Elsie, Katende Godfrey, Groves Sara, Mafigiri David, Paina Ligia, Baingana Rhona, Kiguli Sarah, Galukande Moses, Roy Mayega, Bollinger Robert, Pariyo George

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) in Uganda is undergoing a major reform to become a more influential force in society. …”
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Challenges posed by diversity in Academic institutions as they implement Information Literacy: the experiences of Makerere University Library in Uganda by Faith Beatrice Akiteng, Maria G.N. Musoke

“…This paper shares Makerere University Library's experience in implementing IL programmes at Makerere University and other academic institutions of learning in Uganda. …”
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...Scholars in the Market Place: The Dilemmas of Neo-Liberal Reform at Makerere University, 1989–2005 ... by Eeva Berglund

“…Scholars in the Market Place: The Dilemmas of Neo-Liberal Reform at Makerere University, 1989–2005. Dakar, Senegal: Council for Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), 2007. …”
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An assessment of Makerere University College of Health Sciences: optimizing health research capacity to meet Uganda’s priorities by Groves Sara, Kalyango Joan, Kibuule Dan, Kutyabami Paul, Nankinga Ziadah, Bollinger Robert C, Obua Celestino

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Building partnerships towards strengthening Makerere University College of Health Sciences: a stakeholder and sustainability analysis by Pariyo George W, Chalo Rose, Ayebare Elizabeth, Okui Olico, Groves Sara, Peters David H

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Partnerships and networking are important for an institution of higher learning like Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) to be competitive and sustainable.…”
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Influence of Children’s Health On Primary School Academic Performance In Uganda. A Case Study of Fort Portal Municipality, Kabarole District, Uganda. by Brenda Kanyesige

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Evaluation of a competency based medical curriculum in a Sub-Saharan African medical school by Jane McKenzie-White, Aloysius G. Mubuuke, Sara Westergaard, Ian G Munabi, Robert C Bollinger, Robert Opoka, Scovia N Mbalinda, David Katete, Yukari C Manabe, Sarah Kiguli

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A need to accelerate health research productivity in an African University: the case of Makerere University College of Health Sciences by Damalie Nakanjako, Dickens Akena, Dan K. Kaye, James Tumwine, Elialilia Okello, Annettee Nakimuli, Andrew Kambugu, Hazel McCullough, Harriet Mayanja-Kizza, Moses R. Kamya, Nelson K. Sewankambo

“…Abstract Background In the last decade, Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) has taken strides in research and training to improve healthcare through collaborative training and research programs. …”
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Application of one health approach in training at Makerere University: experiences from the one health workforce project in Uganda by Edwinah Atusingwize, Rawlance Ndejjo, Gloria Tumukunde, Esther Buregyeya, Peninah Nsamba, Doreen Tuhebwe, Charles Drago Kato, Irene Naigaga, David Musoke, John David Kabasa, William Bazeyo

“…The role of academia in training professionals oriented in One Health is critical in building a global workforce capable of enhancing synergies of various sectors in improving health. Makerere University, Uganda has implemented pre-service capacity building initiatives aimed to foster One Health competencies among students who are future practitioners. …”
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