The National Research Repository of Uganda - NRU

Welcome to the National Research Repository of Uganda, abbreviated as "NRU". NRU was established in 2021. NRU is a collection of scholarly output by researchers from the UNCST Community, including scholarly articles and books, electronic theses and dissertations, conference proceedings, journals, technical reports and digitised library collections. It is the official Institutional Archive (IA) of UNCST.

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A case study analysis of a successful birth center in northern Uganda
(Wiley, 2024-05-02) Michelle Telfer ;; Rachel Zaslow ;; Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda;; Rachel Blatt;; Diane Kim ;; Holly Powell Kennedy
Background: Mothers and infants continue to die at alarming rates throughout the Global South. Evidence suggests that high-quality midwifery care significantly reduces preventable maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. This paper uses a case study approach to describe the social and institutional model at one birth center in Northern Uganda where, in over 20,000 births, there have been no maternal deaths and the neonatal mortality rate is 11/1000—a rate that is lower than many high-resource countries. Methods: This case study combined institutional ethnographic and narrative methods to explore key maternal and neonatal outcomes. The sample included birthing people who intended to or had given birth at the center, as well as the midwives, staff, stakeholders, and community health workers affiliated with the center. Data were collected through individual and small group interviews, participant observation, field notes, data and document reviews. Iterative and systematic analytical steps were followed, and all data were organized and managed with Atlas.ti software. Results: Findings describe the setting, an overview of the birth center's history, how it is situated within the community, its staffing, administration, clinical outcomes, and model of care. A synthesis of contextual variables and key outcomes as they relate to the components of the evidence-informed Quality Maternal and Newborn Care (QMNC) framework are presented. Three overarching themes were identified: (a) community knowledge and understanding, (b) community integrated care, and (c) quality care that is respectful, accessible, and available. Conclusions: This birth center is an example of care that embodies the findings and anticipated outcomes described in the QMNC framework. Replication of this model in other childbearing settings may help alleviate unnecessary perinatal morbidity and mortality.
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Using an intersectionality framework toassess gender inequities in food security:A case study from Uganda
(Wiley, 2023-12-04) Farzaneh Barak;; Peace Musiimenta;; Hugo Melgar‐Quiñonez
Prior research in health equity, including food security, indicates that disadvantaged groups, such as women with limited resources, face many obstacles in achieving food security. One of the first of its kind to draw on intersectionality and the social determinants of health frameworks, this study identified and tested gender differences in experiencing food security inequities using nationally representative data from the Gallup World Poll, Uganda 2019 (N = 951). Binary logit models disaggregated by gender were estimated to identify gender differences in food security. Three points of intersection were categorized: individual characteristics (gender, age, region, marital status, household number of children and adults); available resources (education, income, employment, shelter, social support); and the socio‐political context (community infrastructures, corruption within the business). Testing the moderation effect of gender with each variable (difference‐in‐difference) showed that although most variables correlated with a difference in experiencing food security by gender, only two—marital status, and social support—presented a statistically significant difference. Accounting for this moderation effect, the final model showed that lacking shelter and residing in Eastern Uganda decreased food security. More adults in the household, higher education, higher income, available social support, and satisfaction with community infrastructures enhanced the odds of food security. Results suggest that (a) conventional food security quantitative approaches may not suffice to model inequities when gender is a control variable rather than a foundation to explain inequities; and (b) gendered‐centered analysis helps better identify disadvantaged groups and inform policies that target associated inequities.
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Teenage Pregnancy and Its Associated Factors Among Girls Aged 13–19 Years in Apac District, Uganda: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
(Wiley, 2025-02-05) Ewach Gracious Faith;; Emmanuel Asher Ikwara;; Musinguzi Marvin1;; Isaac Isiko
Background: This study examined teenage pregnancy among girls aged 13–19 years in Apac District, Uganda, focusing on socioeconomic, cultural, and behavioral factors. It aimed to identify prevalence and key contributors to inform targeted interventions and improve adolescent reproductive health. Methods: This study employed a descriptive cross‐sectional design in Apac District, Uganda. It surveyed 432 teenage girls (13–19) using structured questionnaires to examine sociodemographic, behavioral, and sociocultural factors affecting teenage pregnancy. Data analysis was conducted in Excel and SPSS. Results: This study identified critical factors influencing teenage pregnancy among girls aged 13–19. A striking 84.1% of pregnant adolescents are aged 13–14, demonstrating age as a primary risk factor. Educational disparities emerge, with no formal education significantly lowering pregnancy odds (AOR: 0.16, CI: 0.03–0.80). Conversely, higher parental education correlates with increased risk (AOR: 3.50, CI: 1.50–8.15). Cultural influences are notable; Muslim (AOR: 4.60, CI: 1.56–13.58) and Protestant affiliations (AOR: 2.09, CI: 1.08–4.09) elevate risks, while early marriage (AOR: 7.57, CI: 3.44–16.64) and schooling challenges (AOR: 6.97, CI: 3.18–15.31) further exacerbate vulnerability. Conclusion: This study highlights the critical factors contributing to teenage pregnancy in Apac District, Uganda, including younger age, educational disparities, and cultural affiliations. Early marriage and schooling challenges also increase vulnerability, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to improve maternal health outcomes
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Can tax agents support tax compliance in low‐incomecountries? Evidence from Uganda
(Wiley, 2023-05-11) Giovanni Occhiali;; Fredrick Kalyango
Tax agents' role in ensuring or deterring compliance with tax obligations has received relatively little attention in the literature. Some evidence has emerged indicating when agents improve (or decrease) compliance, and why taxpayers employ their services. However, most existing studies have focused on high‐ or upper‐middle‐income countries. As the tax systems of low‐income countries present a unique set of compliance issues, a closer look at the role that tax agents play in these contexts is warranted. In this paper, we present evidence from two surveys on their use in Uganda. Our results show that tax agents contribute to an increased quality of filed returns thereby leading to lower audit adjustments The type of services more frequently requested by taxpayers seem to match those in high‐ income countries, as do their reasons for engaging tax agents in the first place.
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Integrating Small-Scale Tree Farmers Into Wood Markets: A Case of Tree Farmers in Central Uganda
(wiley, 2025-12-31) Justine Namaalwa,; Antonny Tugaineyo,; Scovia Akello,; Patrick Byakagaba
Small-scale tree farmers are increasingly recognized as important producers of wood resources, yet their integration into woodmarkets remains limited in many developing countries. Integration is conceptualized as farmers’ ability to access target markets,participate in price-setting, and compete favorably for fair prices. In sub-Saharan Africa, tree growing has often been promoted forconservation or subsistence, with little emphasis on commercialization. This study was motivated by the underrepresentation ofsmall-scale farmers in wood markets despite their potential to supply signifcant wood resources and by the lack of empiricalevidence on their degree of integration into markets. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of how small-scale treefarmers are integrated into wood markets by addressing two questions. (i) Which sociodemographic and tree farm attributesinfuence access to target and fnal selling points? (ii) What factors infuence participation in price-setting? The research wasconducted in Mubende District, Central Uganda, using a mixed-methods approach. Data were collected through participant andkey informant interviews and focus group discussions. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests,and binary logistic regression, while qualitative data were processed using thematic content analysis. Findings showed that mostfarmers failed to sell from their target markets due to high transport costs, limited market information, and reliance onintermediaries. Participation in price-setting was also limited, with many farmers accepting prices ofered by buyers, especially incases of distress sales linked to urgent household needs. The study recommends that governments and development partnersstrengthen business support services, including technical training, value addition, and improved market information systems, toenable small-scales’ transition from subsistence-oriented production to efective participation in wood markets