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“We also have cases of the disease that you are researching about”. Small-scale enterprises and the challenges of HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination in Kabale, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University Press, 2011-04-01)
At the workplace, the HIV epidemic has brought about loss of productivity, staff turnover and increased labour costs among others. HIV stigma presents barriers to HIV prevention in different settings including the workplace. ...
Euphorbia tirucalli L. (Euphorbiaceae) – The miracle tree: Current status of available knowledge
(Academic Journals, 2011)
Euphorbia tirucalli is one of the most important tree Euphorbias known worldwide for its many uses. Endemic to tropical Africa where it often grows wild, it is usually planted for boundary demarcation but also as a live ...
Parasite infection is associated with Kaposi’s sarcoma associated herpesvirus (KSHV) in Ugandan women
(BioMed Central, 2011)
Background: Immune modulation by parasites may influence susceptibility to bacteria and viruses. We examined
the association between current parasite infections, HIV and syphilis (measured in blood or stool samples ...
Anthelminthic treatment during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of infantile eczema: randomised-controlled trial results
(John Wiley & Sons A/S, 2011)
Background: Allergy is commoner in developed than in developing countries. Chronic worm infections show inverse associations with allergy, and prenatal exposures may be critical to allergy risk.
Objective: To determine ...
Treatment with anthelminthics during pregnancy: what gains and what risks for the mother and child?
(Cambridge University Press, 2011)
In 1994 and 2002, respectively, theWorld Health Organisation proposed that treatment for hookworm and schistosomiasis could be provided during pregnancy. It was hoped that this might have benefits for maternal anaemia, ...
A Description of Congenital Anomalies Among Infants in Entebbe, Uganda
(Wiley-Liss, Inc., 2011)
Background: Data on congenital anomalies from developing countries of the sub-Saharan region are scarce. However, it is important to have comprehensive and reliable data on the description and prevalence of congenital ...
Cartoon drawing as a means of accessing what students know about HIV/AIDS: an alternative method
(Visual Communication, 2011)
Combating the spread of HIV/AIDS in Uganda has involved massive public
education campaigns. One of the challenges of these campaigns has
always involved the need to simultaneously respect and transcend cultural
taboos ...
Business ethics as field of teaching, training and research in East Africa
(African Journal of Business Ethics, 2011)
The increase in corporate malfeasance has lead to a rising interest in Business Ethics in general and a particular focus on Business Ethics as an academic field, but the proliferation of Business Ethics as an academic field ...
Effects of internal control systems on financial performance in an institution of higher learning in Uganda : a case of Uganda Martyrs University
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011-09)
Internal controls refer to the measures instituted by an organization so as to ensure attainment of the entity’s objectives, goals and missions. They are a set of policies and procedures adopted by an entity in ensuring ...
The effects of corporate social responsibility on business operations and performance : case study - Vision Group and Uganda Clays Limited
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2011-09)
In recent years, Corporate Social Responsibility has been attracting heightened attention throughout the world. Stakeholder expectations of the business have increasingly ranged from maximum profits to strong levels of ...