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Effect of knowledge of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) as prophylaxis for malaria on its uptake for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp): Application of inverse probability weighted regression adjustment (IPWRA) technique
(PLOS, 2025-04-15) Natuhamya, Charles; Mwebesa, Edson; Tumwesigye, Nazarius Mbona
Introduction: Malaria still remains a global health issue. In response, the World Health Organisation has continuously recommended the use of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine (SP) for Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy (IPTp) as a malaria preventive measure for the mother and fetus, which has been implemented by the Ugandan government. In collaboration with partners, the government has created awareness of using SP for IPTp (SP-IPTp) among women mainly through media. Studies have investigated the effect of a woman’s education attainment on SP-IPTp. However, the effect of knowledge of SP as prophylaxis for malaria on SP-IPTp has not been studied. Notably, education does not necessarily have an effect on knowledge of SP for malaria prevention, and knowledge of SP as prophylaxis may not result in its significant uptake for IPTp. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to ensure baseline covariate balance and determine the effect of knowledge of SP as preventive chemotherapy on its uptake for IPTp.
Methods: The study utilised the Ugandan Malaria Indicator Survey dataset of 2018–19. Women aged 15–49 years who indicated their uptake status of SP during their last pregnancy formed the sample of this study. The inverse Probability Weighted Regression Adjustment technique was applied to assess the study objective.
Results: The findings revealed a positive and significant effect of knowledge of SP as malaria prophylaxis on its uptake for IPTp (Average Treatment Effect of the Treated or ATET = 0.163; 95% CI = 0.138–0.188).
Conclusion: Ensuring covariate balance while applying IPWRA resulted in more precise estimates of treatment effects. Programmes and policies that create awareness of using SP as malaria prophylaxis may serve as effective interventions towards SP-IPTp in Uganda.
Exploring the effect of digital finance on financial inclusion in Uganda, a reflection from Lira City
(Emerald Publishing, 2025-03-18) Eton, Marus; Mwosi, Fabian; Amandu, Ishaq Yassin; Ocan, Johnson; Ogwel, Bernard Patrick
Purpose—The study aims to discuss financial inclusion (FI) as a facilitator of digital financing, with the intention of solving challenges relating to financial exclusion.
Design/methodology/approach—To understand the nexus between digital finance (DF) and FI, both descriptive and correlation research designs were used. The study collected data from 300 respondents, including vendors and dealers in agricultural produce, who were selected purposively and randomly.
Findings—The study found a significant contribution of DF to FI and significant variations in FI due to mobile money (MM) and Internet banking. MM and smartphones are very often used in performing commercial transactions due to their easy accessibility compared to ATMs, the Internet, and agent banking, which are always restricted.
Research limitations/implications—The study only focused on how the DF platform affects financial inclusiveness in Lira City and did not explore other financial services.
Social implications—The quickest and widest adoption of MM by rural communities is mostly due to its user-friendliness, which seems to be lacking in other bank applications or products.
Originality/value—The study offers significant insight into challenges related to financial inclusiveness, which is a global concern for many economies.
Molecular characterisation of fusarium species causing common bean root rot in Uganda
(MDPI, 2025-04-03) Erima, Samuel; Nyine, Moses; Edema, Richard; Nkuboye, Allan; Habiba, Nalule; Candiru, Agnes; Paparu, Pamela
Recently, Fusarium root rot (FRR)-like symptoms were observed in Uganda’s agroecology zones, prompting the National Agricultural Organisation (NARO) to conduct a disease survey. The survey reports indicated FRR as the second most prevalent root rot disease of common bean in Uganda after Southern blight. Ninety nine Fusarium spp. strains were obtained from samples collected during the surveys. The strains were morphologically and pathogenically characterised and confirmed to cause Fusarium root rot as observed in the field. However, molecular characterization of the strains was not conducted. In this study, therefore, 80 of the strains were characterized using partial sequences of translation elongation factor 1-alpha (TEF-1α) gene, beta tubulin (β tubulin) gene and internal transcribed spacers (ITS) region of ribosomal RNA to determine species diversity. High-quality Sanger sequences from the target genes were compared to the sequences from Fusarium species available in the National Centre for Biotechnology Information coding sequences (NCBI-CDS) database to determine the most likely species the strains belonged. The sequences from our strains were deposited into the NCBI gene bank under ID#288420, 2883276, 2873058 for TEF-1α, β tubulin and ITS respectively. The Fusarium species identified included; F. oxysporum, F. solani, F. equiseti F. delphinoides, F. commune, F. subflagellisporum, F. fabacearum, F. falciforme, F. brevicaudatum, F. serpentimum, F. fredkrugeri and F. brachygibbosum. The diversity of these Fusarium species needs to be taken into consideration when developing breeding programs for management of the disease since currently there is no variety of common bean resistant to FRR in Uganda.
Strengthening the resilience and sustainability of Uganda’s coffee sector: investigating governance mechanisms in coffee innovation platforms
(International Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2025-03-14) Ochago, Robert
Effective governance mechanisms for coffee innovation platforms are crucial to fostering resilience and sustainability in Uganda’s vital sector. Despite extensive research on the governance of innovation platforms, a clear and unified definition of innovation platform governance mechanisms remains elusive. This lack leads to inconsistencies in interpreting and implementing innovation platform governance mechanisms, obstructing efforts to tackle critical challenges in the coffee sector. This study examines the governance mechanisms of coffee innovation platforms in Uganda, which serve as collaborative networks for stakeholders throughout the coffee value chain. Coffee innovation platforms play a crucial role in addressing sector-specific challenges by facilitating knowledge exchange, encouraging stakeholder engagement, and promoting the co-creation of solutions. Data from 91 farmers (54 males, 37 females) on the coffee innovation platform were collected using qualitative methods, specifically focus group discussions and individual interviews. Thematic analysis generated overarching themes for governance structures, processes, and principles. The study reveals that innovation platform governance structures encompass a diverse range of stakeholders, facilitators, interaction spaces, and frameworks. The innovation platform processes include stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing, and capacity building. The fundamental principles of these platforms are participation, partnerships, and collaborative knowledge sharing. This research yields actionable insights for agricultural extension policymakers, leaders of coffee innovation platforms, and extension workers to enhance the governance of coffee innovation platforms.
Supervision practices and teacher effectiveness in government-aided secondary schools in Kiryandongo district, Uganda
(Muni University, 2025-02-12) Onega, Albert
This study sought to establish how supervision practices affected teacher effectiveness in Government-aided secondary schools in Kiryandongo District. The objectives of the study were to examine the effect of instructional supervision practices, mentoring practices and psychosocial support practices on teacher effectiveness in Government-aided secondary schools in Kiryandongo District. Both descriptive designs (cross-sectional studies and surveys) and mixed methods design (convergent parallel design) were used. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were adopted with a sample of 144 respondents. Simple random sampling technique was used to select amongst the Teachers, while purposive sampling was used to select the Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers and Class Captains. Quantitative data analysis consisted of descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation) while qualitative analysis used thematic approach. Findings revealed a significantly moderate positive correlation (r = 0.592) between instructional supervision practices and teacher effectiveness; a significantly moderate positive correlation (r = 0.524) between mentoring practices and teacher effectiveness; a significantly moderate positive correlation (r = 0.532) between psychosocial support practices and teacher effectiveness. Thus, it was concluded that supervision practices significantly affected teacher effectiveness in Government-aided secondary schools in Kiryandongo District. It is recommended that Ministry of Education and Sports through its different stakeholders should focus on instructional supervision practices, mentoring practices and psychosocial support practices to improve teacher effectiveness in Government-aided secondary schools.