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- ItemMobile money services and the financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda:(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2018-07) Okello, AndrewThe purpose of this study was to determine the effect of use of mobile money services on the financial performance in centenary bank Uganda. It was guided by three objectives; (i) to determine the level of use of mobile money services in the banking industry in Uganda, (ii) to establish the level of financial performance in the banking industry in Uganda and (iii) to establish the relationship between the use of mobile money services and financial performance in the banking industry. The study applied both qualitative and quantitative research approaches mainly descriptive correlation design. The target population was workers in centenary bank Mapeera. A sample of 52 respondents was chosen using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires (SAQ) and analyzed using SPSS statistical packages. The findings of study were presented in form of means, standard deviations, Pearson’s linear correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis. According to the findings of the study, it was indicated that there is generally a high level of use of mobile money services in the banking industry observed from a high level of reliability and accessibility to the services (means of 3.71 and 4.17 simultaneously). The findings also indicated that there is a high level of financial performance reflected by a high level of profitability (mean=4.52) in the banking industry, a high level of loan supervision (mean=3.85) and relatively high revenue sources (mean=4. 11) for the banks. It was also indicated that there is an insignificant relationship between mobile money services use and financial performance in terms of profitability of banking industry (sig. valueO.212). It was also indicated that there is an insignificant relationship between mobile money services use and loan supervision of banking industry (sig. value=O.605). Finally, it also indicated that there an insignificant relationship between mobile money services use and revenue of banking industry (sig. value~O.435). The study thus concluded that banks in Uganda should adopt the use of mobile money services as it is highly reliable, accessible and reduces congestion in bank premises by customers who come to make transactions. This will help to boost financial performance in the banking industry.
- ItemPrevalence of tuberculosis among HIV sero-positive patients attending HIV Clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi District(Kampala International University, School of Allied Health Sciences, 2017-07) Okello, AndrewThis study on the prevalence of TB among HIV sero-positive was carried at the HIV CLINIC of Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIUTH), Ishaka Bushenyi district. Aims (objectives). 1. To find out the prevalence of tuberculosis among HIV sero-positive patients aged 15 years and above attending HIV clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. 2. To assess knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about TB/HIV co-infection among HIV sero-positive patients aged 15 years and above attending HIV clinic at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. Methodology A retrospective cross-sectional study design was used to conduct this proposed study. The study targeted all patients attending KIUTH HIV/TB clinic. A standard structured and semi-structured questionnaire was designed and pre-tested for validity and reliability at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital HIV/Tuberculosis clinic before being used for data collection. Data collection started by recruitment of qualified research assistants, appropriate training and orientation of the interviewers before the survey for example when reading the questions. Quantitative methods of data analysis was used in which data was presented inform of bar graphs and tables before being discussed. Results The prevalence of TB among HIV sero positive patients attending HIV clinic at KIUTH stands at8.06 per 100 participants. The study found that generally, people are aware about the modes of transmission of TB but there is still need for more awareness. Many patients are still not certain whether TB is curable in HIV patients. As seen from the above study, most of the people are not yet aware whether HIV goes hand in hand with tuberculosis. Conclusion The prevalence of TB in HIV sero-positive attending HIV clinic at KIUTH is high. Generally TB is affecting patients of all ages and most patients are still not aware if TB in HIV is curable. Most patients have a perception that all TB patients have HIV. Recommendation. Health workers in HIV clinic of KIUTH should teach patients the modes of transmission and prevention of TB.KIUTH also need to provide easy access to TB screening services to patients. There is need of financial support by the government to the unemployed patients and low income earners in order to curve down TB infections.