http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/360 2026-04-03T21:31:37Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/3950 Management practices of peptic ulcers students case study Busitema university Nagongera campus Wejuli, Emmanuel A peptic ulcer is a sore that forms when digestive juices wear away the lining of the digestive system. A peptic ulcer can occur in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or lower part of the esophagus. Symptoms can include indigestion-like pain, nausea, and weight loss. Globally, it is estimated that up to 10percent of adults are affected by peptic ulcers at least once in their lifetime. According to the latest WHO publishes of 2020 peptic ulcer disease death reached 687 i.e. 0.33% of the total death in Uganda hence becoming serious national and global concern. When a peptic ulcer affects the stomach, it is called a gastric ulcer, one in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer, and an esophageal ulcer is an ulcer in the esophagus. The most common causes is Helicobacterpylori (H.pylori) bacteria and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDS)s which are common pain and fever relievers e.g. aspirins, ibrufens. Research has been made on the causes and prevention measures of peptic ulcers but no investigations have been taken on the management practices of ulcers among the university students. the objective of this study is to investigate how peptic ulcers disease is managed university students of Busitema Nagongera campus. Data collection is to be carried out by use of the questionnaire by a simple probability method and at some points a snow ball type of non-probability sampling technique is also used to find out the eating habits of students diagnosed with ulcers and the effects which result from the use of such types of food using the questionnaires and some unstructured interviews. Results A total of 70 students from the faculty of science and education were assessed. it was found out that the majority of the students don’t go for diagnosis of ulcers where only 39.13% of the respondents have ever been diagnosed of ulcers compared to 60.87% who don’t go for diagnosis. The percentage of positive diagnosis was higher in males than in females at a percentage of 75% and 40% respectively compared to the number of diagnosed respondents. recommendations to prevent ulcers: avoiding NSAIDS, having meals on time, avoiding spicy foods, avoiding snacking where a meal is required, avoiding stress, avoiding too much oily foods, going for regular medical check-ups, avoiding alcohol consumption, avoiding fried foods were given as measures to prevent ulcers. Key words: Helicobacter pylori, correlation, peptic ulcer, nutrition, students, snowball nonprobability sampling technique Dissertation 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/3929 Comparison of the vitamin c content of local oranges and the grafted oranges in Bungokho sub county Mbale district. Wangisi, Samuel Vitamin C is an organic compound that is made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acids, but it includes all compounds showing biological activity, such as oxidized ester, and synthetic forms. Vitamin C can be obtained from the following sources; oranges, tomatoes, strawberries, and sweet peppers etc. The fruits are thus of medical importance and their acidity can be employed in several activities. (Ojukwu,2017). Vitamin C is important in the cellular break down of food for the maintenance of oxidation-reduction balance. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that must be obtained through the diet in adequate amounts to prevent hypovitaminosis C, i.e. deficiency of vitamin C in the body which leads to a potentially fatal deficiency disease scurvy. Deficiency of ascorbic acid in the body, causes a number of deficiencies in the body such as scurvy, vision loss, weak immunity, being tired and cranky, dry and wrinkled skin, weight gain, bleeding gums, nose bleed, bruises, and slow wound healing and so on. Due to the fact that the citrus content of grafted oranges and local oranges are different. The study there for helped us to determine and compare the vitamin C content of grafted oranges and local oranges in Bungokho sub county mbale district. The study was found out to be of importance to researchers in the future who will study grafting and its effects on fruit quality and citrus content, which will give farmers an insight to make good choice of oranges. The method of the study was majorly experimentation. About 20 oranges were collected from different trees of local oranges, and grafted oranges. Each group of oranges was used to provide the juice for titration with iodine solution. The ascorbic acid content of local oranges and grafted oranges was determined by iodine titration, and the kind of orange fruits with more ascorbic acid was determined. Data presentation was in form of tables, pie charts and graphs while data analysis was by independent samples t test. Dissertation 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/3923 Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used for treating human ailments in Habuleke parish, Busia district Wabagha, Lawrence The research aimed at documenting indigenous knowledge on use of medicinal plants in managing human ailments. Data was collected in November 2022 and a cross-sectional design was adopted using semi structured questionnaire and key informant interviews. Snow ball sampling was used for the traditional healers. Direct observation and taking of photographs of the medicinal plants was another strategy to acquire data. Voucher specimens were collected for further processing and identification. Descriptive statistics using frequencies and percentages were used to summarize data using Microsoft excel 2013. It involved drawing different tables indicating all information in line with the intended objectives. Pie charts generated in Microsoft excel were used to compare the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents and indigenous knowledge related to the medicinal plants. Relative frequency of citation was used to spot the mostly used plant species. Majority of the respondents were female in the age bracket of (56-65) yrs. Most of the respondents had at least acquired primary education but without a reliable source of income. Knowledge acquisition was mostly through inheritance and majority took no effort to conserve the medicinal plants. The study area consisted of more than one tribe, Samya and Basoga were predominant. A total of 91 plant species belonging to 35 plant families were reported to be used in managing different human ailments. Leguminosae was the dominant family. The plant species Vernonia amygdalina Delile, Bidens pilosa, Abrus precatorius L, Citrus limon (L) Osbeck, Ipomea batatus (L.) exhibited the same and highest relative frequency of citation. Herbs contributed the highest percentage (41.90%) of plant growth life forms that are used in the study area followed by trees (30.48%). Most of the medicinal plants were collected from the wild and the least were cultivated. A Total of 52 human ailments were recorded, out of which malaria, cough and anemia in children were the commonest with Malaria taking the first position. Leaves were the most commonly used plant parts, direct method involving squeezing and crushing of the material in its raw form was the majorly used method of preparation and oral route was the dominant mode of administration. It can be concluded that a total of 52 human ailments were mentioned, out of which Malaria, cough and anemia in children were the commonest with Malaria taking first position. The plant species Vernonia amygdalina Delile, Bidens pilosa, Abrus precatorius L., Citrus limon (L) Osbeck, Ipomea batatus (L.) exhibited the same and highest relative frequency of citation. The mostly used plant part was leaves, method of preparation was direct method involving crushing and squeezing of the medicinal plants in their raw form and dominant mode of administration was through oral route. Dissertation 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/3903 Assessment of the attitude of female students towards participation in sports in university sports: Odongo, Jesse The major Objectives of this study were to investigate the attitude of females towards participation in sports activities in Busitema University, a case study of Nagongera Campus. To achieve this, the descriptive survey method was used in number of hostels in Nagongera Town council where a majority of students reside; four hostels were used and 28 students were selected using multistage sampling method. Structured interview form for students was used as data collection instruments. The study therefore included a total of 28 female university students from Busitema University, Nagongera campus. In reporting and analyzing the results, the voices recorded were transcribed into words after thorough analysis. Most students said that they spare time for participating in sports activities and that campus football coach allows girls to train with gents if they wish, so this has enabled them to gain some skills and abilities to do well in sports. On contrary however, a few students reported not getting involved in sports activities mainly because they do not want to inflict pain to their bodies. The respondents gave possible strategies that can be used to improve girls’ participation from now and the future, for example, majority of respondents suggested; sensitization, provision of equipment/facilities. In conclusion the major findings revealed that a greater number of female students actually take part in sports while a smaller number that does not involve in sports is constrained; leading to their inability to participate. It is therefore recommended that; female students’ participation in sports activities sensitization should be emphasized. Dissertation 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z