Browsing by Author "Barifaijo, Maria Kaguhangire(Supervisor)"

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Factors that Influence the Utilization of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Services in Mulago National Refferal Hospital, Uganda.
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-09) ATWAKIIRE, Jolly Grace Mbabazi; Karyeija, Gerald(Supervisor); Barifaijo, Maria Kaguhangire(Supervisor)
The general objective of the study was to examine the factors affecting utilization of PMTCT services in MRH. The study was guided by the following objectives: to establish the predisposing/ patient factors that influence the utilization of PMTCT services; to determine the enabling/socio-economic and cultural factors influencing the utilization of PMTCT services and to assess the influence of need/health system related factors on the utilization of PMTCT services in Mulago Referral Hospital. A cross sectional research design was used. The study predominantly employed a quantitative approach but also used a qualitative approach. The study population consisted of 178 participants. A sample size of 130 respondents was selected. A simple random technique was used for Mothers seeking PMTCT services in Mulago except for the Medical workers in ANC care and labour ward who were selected purposively. Quantitative data analysis mainly consisted of descriptive statistics (percentages) and inferential statistics (Spearman correlation coefficient and regression). Thematic and content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. Findings revealed a significant positive influence (42%) of predisposing factors on utilization of PMTCT services in MRH. Socio-economic and cultural factors had a significant positive influence (64.8%) on utilization of PMTCT services. And health systems related factors had a positive influence on utilization of PMTCT services. It was concluded that predisposing, socio-economic and cultural and health systems related factors positively influence the utilization of PMTCT services in MRH. It is recommended that MNRH need to ensure that mothers are counseled on the best PMTCT services they need and the hospital goes ahead to put in place enough space that can serve a bigger number of mother in a smallest period of time so as to overcome congestions that lead to underutilization of PMTCT services in Mulago Referral hospital.
Head Teachers Leadership Styles and Learners Performance in Primary Schools in Gulu District, Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2014-03) ADIMOLA, Christopher; Karyeija, Gerald Kagambirwe (Supervisor); Barifaijo, Maria Kaguhangire(Supervisor)
This study was carried to find out the contribution of head teachers’ leadership styles in the learners’ performance and possibly suggest positive ways of improving the performance. The study examined the contributions of autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles head teachers are using in the schools in Gulu District. The study used a cross sectional design to study and secure the depth of the data. Two approaches were used, quantitative and qualitative concurrently. Numbers of theories were cited and early researchers’ documentations visited. Observation, interview guides documentary reviews and questionnaire were some of the methods used. The collected data was coded, interpreted and analysed using the SPSS computer programme. The opinions and the findings indicated that the head teachers’ leadership styles were major contributors of performance in schools among learners. The result of the study advised that head teachers need to practice all the three styles of leadership namely autocratic, democratic, and laissez-fair and the finding advice that they should avoid dwelling on one style of leadership alone. It was also found that an institution would run best with support from other players which have been found in the democratic leadership style mostly. The recommendations made were to have more findings on the poor performance of learners .Autocratic leadership style be limitedly practise in the schools since the outcome may be dangerous to the learners. Head teachers should share with the subordinate’s ideas in order to improve learners’ performance. The communities should fully participate in school activities in order to improve performance and head teachers should work together and closely with the stakeholders in the community to improve performance.
Human Resource Management Practices and Performance of International Non Governmental Organisations in Uganda:A case of Amref Uganda
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-09) KASEKENDE, Joan Makayi; Barifaijo, Maria Kaguhangire(Supervisor); Kyohairwe, Stella (Supervisor)
The study examined the relationship between Human Resource practices and performance of international Non-Government Organisations management in Uganda. The study was premised on the following research objectives: to establish the relationship between performance management and effectiveness of management of International NGOs, to establish the relationship between training and effectiveness of management of International NGOs, to establish the relationship between rewards and effectiveness of management of International NGOs and to establish the relationship between employee involvement in decision making and effectiveness of International NGOs. The study employed a cross sectional survey design and both quantitative and qualitative approaches. In total, a sample of 50 respondents was observed who included top, middle and lower level staff. In collecting the data, the researcher used questionnaires and interviews and data was analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient. The study findings revealed that that there is a positive significant relationship between performance management and effectiveness of management of International NGOs, further more findings revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between training and performance of AMREF, further more findings revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between rewards and performance of AMREF and lastly job design and employee involvement in decision making and performance of AMREF are positively significantly related. It was concluded that: The majority indicated that they are dissatisfied with the nature and expertise of the trainers, while the minorities were not satisfied nature and expertise of the trainers. The majority of the respondents agreed that the company needs to plan before undertaking trainings. These results showed that employee involvement in decision making explained a strong variation in effectiveness of management meaning that employee involvement in decision making is a motivating factor. It was recommended that the performance appraisal programme in AMREF should be well thought out and tailored for the firm. The appraisal process must be viewed as a continuous activity rather than a one-a-year event. Managers should be encouraged to engage in careful, systematic and professional planning and implementation of the performance management system. The trainings should aim at fulfilling the designated objectives of the company. Training should also be linked to the needs of the employees and the organisation. A reward system that rewards high performance and discourages low and mediocre performance should be put in place. A comprehensive and holistic reward system, which includes various rewards such as financial rewards, public acknowledgments, merit awards, promotions, greater work responsibilities, learning and study opportunities, should be developed and communicated to staff. Much greater emphasis must be given to non-monetary rewards.
Participatory Practices and Community Empowerment: A case of Mede Participatory Learning and Action Pilot Project, Palaro Sub County, Gulu
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-11) AYELLAH, Gamailiel Godfrey; Ssonko, David K.W.(Supervisor); Barifaijo, Maria Kaguhangire(Supervisor)
This study investigated the relationship between Participatory Practices and Community Empowerment in Mede Parish, Palaro sub county in Gulu district; taking a case study of Participatory Learning and Action intervention approach piloted in Mede. Specifically the study assessed how effective Participatory Planning, Participatory Implementation and Participatory monitoring affect Community Empowerment in terms of Resource Ownership, Integrated Implementation and Sustained Practice. A cross sectional descriptive research methodological design was adopted to address a sample of 86 respondents across the study area. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussion guides. These were later analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Findings revealed that Participatory Planning had positive relationship (71.7%) with Community Empowerment. Participatory implementation likewise had a positive relationship (63.8%) with Community Empowerment. Participatory Monitoring was positively significant to Community Empowerment explaining (40.4%). Conclusions of the study were that Participatory Practices significantly affect Community Empowerment. The study recommends that Participatory Practices be deliberately implemented and not as an emergency as was the case in Mede Parish. Besides Participatory Practices should not be left entirely in the hands of target population as it risks being misunderstood. Expert skills should be sought to give diversity of views and suggest workable solutions where appropriate.