Papers by Geresom Ilukor
Journal of Sustainable Innovations , 2024
Background: Total Quality Management (TQM) aims for continuous improvement in organizational proc... more Background: Total Quality Management (TQM) aims for continuous improvement in organizational processes, enhancing academic performance and administrative efficiency in educational institutions. This study examined TQM implementation at the School of Hygiene-Mbale, Uganda, focusing on its impact on student academic performance, satisfaction, and administrative efficiency, while identifying challenges and barriers. Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the current TQM practices at the School of Hygiene-Mbale, their impact on student performance and satisfaction, administrative efficiency, and staff performance. It also sought to identify implementation challenges and propose recommendations. Methods: A mixed-methods design was used, integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches. A questionnaire was distributed to 157 respondents, including students, academic staff, administrative staff, and management personnel. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data from interviews provided deeper insights into TQM effectiveness and challenges. Results: TQM principles were effectively integrated into strategic planning and continuous improvement processes. Employee involvement in quality initiatives was encouraged, and leadership showed strong commitment to TQM. However, challenges included staff resistance, lack of leadership support, insufficient financial resources, and inadequate training. Conclusion: TQM practices positively impacted student performance, satisfaction, administrative efficiency, and staff performance. To enhance TQM implementation, it is recommended that leadership demonstrate stronger support for TQM, invest in staff training, foster employee involvement, allocate resources, and establish continuous improvement mechanisms.
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International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2024
This comprehensive exploration delves into the intricate dynamics of water scarcity and quality, ... more This comprehensive exploration delves into the intricate dynamics of water scarcity and quality, highlighting their profound impacts
on ecosystems, public health, and sustainable development. Grounded in an extensive review of relevant literature and key references,
the article elucidates the multifaceted nature of these challenges. Key factors contributing to water scarcity, including population
growth, urbanization, and climate change, are examined alongside the intricate web of influences on water quality, such as agricultural
runoff, industrial discharges, and inadequate sanitation practices. The interconnected dynamics between scarcity and quality are
explored, emphasizing the reinforcing loop that perpetuates a vicious cycle of challenges for vulnerable communities. The article also
underscores the significance of adopting innovative technologies, sustainable management practices, and community engagement to
address water scarcity and quality. It concludes by advocating for a paradigm shift in water resource management practices,
emphasizing the global imperative to ensure equitable access to clean water while preserving ecosystems and public health
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IJSRP, 2024
The study was designed to determine the factors that influence relapse of mental illnesses among ... more The study was designed to determine the factors that influence relapse of mental illnesses among patients being treated at MRRH psychiatric unit. This study was chosen due to high cases of readmission into the psychiatric unit of MRRH and it was conducted under the following specific objectives; to determine the patient factors that influence relapse among patients with mental illness, to investigate the family/care givers factors that influence relapse in patients with mental illness, and to identify the treatment factors that influence relapse in patients with mental illness
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IJSRP, 2024
The study “to assess socio-cultural determinants influencing menstrual hygiene practices among th... more The study “to assess socio-cultural determinants influencing menstrual hygiene practices among the school going adolescent girls in primary schools in Namanyoyi Sub County, Mbale District.” Study objectives: The broad objective of the study was to assess socio-cultural determinants influencing menstrual hygiene practices among the school going adolescent girls in primary schools in Namanyoyi Sub County, Mbale District so as to improve on menstrual hygiene in primary schools and Uganda amongst the adolescent girls.
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IJSRP, 2024
The health of children under the age of five is of paramount importance for the well-being of com... more The health of children under the age of five is of paramount importance for the well-being of communities and nations. Diarrheal
diseases, a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in this age group, are often linked to inadequate Water, Sanitation, and
Hygiene (WASH) conditions. This article explores the critical connection between WASH and diarrheal diseases among under-fives
from a public health perspective, highlighting the importance of addressing these factors to promote child health.
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Introduction: World Health Organization (WHO) passed a resolution that ANC is a basic human right... more Introduction: World Health Organization (WHO) passed a resolution that ANC is a basic human right and all pregnant women should receive irrespective of age, parity, race, faith of the pregnant women and many interventions have been put in place to ensure that worldwide and nationwide. ANC is a necessary component of maternal health in order to identify complications and danger signs during pregnancy. Despite the interventions that have been undertaken to truncate the maternal and infant mortality rates through ensuring improved access by women to reproductive health care services in Uganda; the effectiveness of the interventions has not been observed thus a study on accessibility and utilisation of ANC services was conducted at ANC clinic of MRRH, Mbale district. Objectives: The general objective of the study was to establish the factors influencing the accessibility and utilization of ANC services among pregnant mothers attending ANC clinic in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. Spec...
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IJSRP
Background: The prevalence of diarrhoeal diseases is an aspect of public health significance in m... more Background: The prevalence of diarrhoeal diseases is an aspect of public health significance in most parts of the world especially in developing countries like Uganda. Mbale, a district in Uganda has showed the same trend. Outbreaks of common diarrhoeal diseases including dysentery, enteric fevers and cholera are regularly reported among children under five years of age with increased cases of sickness and deaths. Unfortunately, there is also varied and increased prevalence in the rural and urban areas of which the risk factors responsible are unknown. Objective: The study aimed at evaluating the risk factors for the prevalence of diarrhoeal diseases in the rural and urban areas of Mbale district. Materials and Methods: A descriptive comparative cross-sectional study was conducted involving rural and urban areas on 790 households (rural=405, urban=385) with cases and non-cases of diarrhoea from June to October 2011. The sample size was estimated using the Kish and Leslie (1965) form...
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IJRSP, 2020
Introduction: World Health Organization (WHO) passed a resolution that ANC is a basic human right... more Introduction: World Health Organization (WHO) passed a resolution that ANC is a basic human right and all pregnant women should receive irrespective of age, parity, race, faith of the pregnant women and many interventions have been put in place to ensure that worldwide and nationwide. ANC is a necessary component of maternal health in order to identify complications and danger signs during pregnancy. Despite the interventions that have been undertaken to truncate the maternal and infant mortality rates through ensuring improved access by women to reproductive health care services in Uganda; the effectiveness of the interventions has not been observed thus a study on accessibility and utilisation of ANC services was conducted at ANC clinic of MRRH, Mbale district. Objectives: The general objective of the study was to establish the factors influencing the accessibility and utilization of ANC services among pregnant mothers attending ANC clinic in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. Specific objectives were: to determine the level of utilization of ANC services among pregnant mothers attending ANC clinic in MRRH, to assess the quality of ANC services provided to pregnant mothers attending ANC clinic in MRRH and to establish mother's attitudes and suggestions on improving ANC services in MRRH, Mbale district. Methodology: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Ninety-seven (97) questionnaires were self-administered to the mothers from the ANC clinic during their visit. While three (3) interviews were held with the health workers. Data were presented and analyzed in tables and figures, interpreted using frequencies, percentages. Results: Many of the mothers were between age of 20-24 43(44.3%), cohabiting mothers were the majority to be interviewed 47(48%). Those with gravid 5 were 5 (5%), 43(44%) had attained secondary education, 40% were peasants, 47(48%) had attended 2 visits, 76(78%) were aware of the importance of ANC early in pregnancy, 68 (70%) said opening days were convenient for them, 83(86%) didn't incur costs while utilizing ANC services. 93(96%) rated health workers as rude. Among the mothers interviewed 67(69%) received health education, 92(95%) received drugs for prevention of Malaria and Anaemia, 17(18%) were dewormed, 41(42%) underwent screening for hypertension, HIV infection, syphilis. Conclusions: Factors that were found to be associated with the utilization of ANC services included. Age, marital status, parity, gravidity, tribe, educational level, income level status of pregnant mothers, awareness about ANC services, distance, health facility inadequacy and ANC provider behaviors. Recommendations: The researchers recommend the following; recruitment of more health workers, more emphasis on health education and extension of more ANC services to the remote areas by the Ministry of Health to increase the availability of the services and increase their awareness about ANC services. Mothers are recommended to seek services immediately they realize they are pregnant.
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IJSRP
Background: The prevalence of diarrhoeal diseases is an aspect of public health significance in m... more Background: The prevalence of diarrhoeal diseases is an aspect of public health significance in most parts of the world especially in developing countries like Uganda. Mbale, a district in Uganda has showed the same trend. Outbreaks of common diarrhoeal diseases including dysentery, enteric fevers and cholera are regularly reported among children under five years of age with increased cases of sickness and deaths. Unfortunately, there is also varied and increased prevalence in the rural and urban areas of which the risk factors responsible are unknown. Objective: The study aimed at evaluating the risk factors for the prevalence of diarrhoeal diseases in the rural and urban areas of Mbale district. Materials and Methods: A descriptive comparative cross-sectional study was conducted involving rural and urban areas on 790 households (rural=405, urban=385) with cases and non-cases of diarrhoea from June to October 2011. The sample size was estimated using the Kish and Leslie (1965) formula. Data was collected through structured interviews using questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 17. Bivariate and Multivariate analyses were also used. Results: The rural areas had a high prevalence of 59.8% diarrhoeal diseases among children under-fives years of age compared to urban areas with 42.6%. Sanitation facilities such as pit latrines, bathrooms etc. were significantly associated with diarrhoeal diseases prevalence in rural and urban areas e.g. rural homes without pit latrines registered 94.0% (227/242) cases (p-value=0.0053) compared to 5.5% (9/164) without latrines in urban area. Conclusions: As the rural areas had a higher prevalence compared to the urban areas, appropriate intervention programs should be formulated focused on the significant risk factors.
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IJARP, 2019
This paper provides a critique to an article by J. Deprez et al (2017) entitled "
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IJHSR, 2019
Environmental health and Public health law is critical for the promotion, preservation and protec... more Environmental health and Public health law is critical for the promotion, preservation and protection of Public health in general in Uganda and all countries of the world. A number of challenges act as bottlenecks to the implementation and the enforcement of Environmental health and Public health law in Uganda. Objectives: This review sought assess key features and sources, institutional enforcement mechanisms and challenges of environmental health and public health law in Uganda, Materials and Methods: A systematic review of literature was conducted on empirical studies and legal documents on the key law features and sources, institutional enforcement mechanisms, and the contextual challenges affecting the implementation of environmental health and public health law in Uganda. Eligible studies were identified through searches of seven health and social sciences databases, websites of relevant organisations, the British Library database, and manual searches of academic journals. Relevant findings were extracted using a uniform data extraction tool and synthesized by narrative review. Results: Findings showed that the sources of environmental health and Public health law were majorly Principal laws, subsidiary laws and international agreements, and the key challenges encountered in the enforcement were poor institutional framework; outdated laws; inadequate legal technical expertise; inadequate institutional support and interference by political actors. Recommendations: The author recommends that government and other stakeholders should implement programmes for capacity building; review of outdated laws; formulation of regulations, and legal and policy surveillance.
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IJSRP, 2019
While health service utilization is a key indicator of health service delivery which many countri... more While health service utilization is a key indicator of health service delivery which many countries seek to improve, low health service utilization patterns characterize many urban settings in developing countries with a grave impact on the community. One such urban setting is Mbale Municipality in Mbale district, Uganda. A cross sectional descriptive study was carried in five wards of Mbale Municipality on the ninety-three (93) respondents. The study aimed at investigating the determinants which influence utilization of health services in urban areas. The information was collected using questionnaires and semi structured interviews. The study findings showed that the procurement process resulted in delayed and inadequate supply of essential drugs and medical equipment' supply. Understaffing is high and untimely funding was also reported. Poor medical ethic or code of conduct of the health workers and negative perceptions of the community towards health services and health staff were cited as other influencing determinants to health services utilization in urban areas. In view of these findings, the authors propose a review of the procurement system to ensure timely and adequate supply of drugs and medical equipment, recruitment of more health staff, continuous professional development (CPD) of health workers in medical ethical code of conduct in handling patients, sensitization of the community to build trust on health workers, and sharing of responsibilities by couples while taking care of patients in admission.
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Management practice is the cornerstone of organisational effectiveness, and it plays a very impor... more Management practice is the cornerstone of organisational effectiveness, and it plays a very important contribution to the economic and social needs and survival of society. This applies as much to public sector and service organisations as to any other industry and sector of human endeavour. The quality of management is one of the most important factors in the success of any organisation (Mullins L.J (2005:942); this is because management permeates every aspect of the organisation and plays an integral role for the proper functioning of any organisation.
This article discusses the role of Management as an Integrating activity and its responsibility and the manner in which this responsibility should be exercised in Organisations.
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A concept note submitted to Global Communities- Uganda for a partnership project with School of H... more A concept note submitted to Global Communities- Uganda for a partnership project with School of Hygiene-Mbale on Scaling Up demand driven WASH strategies in Uganda.
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While health service utilization is a key indicator of health service delivery which many countri... more While health service utilization is a key indicator of health service delivery which many countries seek to improve, low health service utilisation patterns characterize urban settings in developing countries with a grave impact on the community. One such urban setting is Mbale Municipality in Mbale district, Uganda. A cross sectional descriptive study was carried in five wards of Mbale Municipality on the nine three (93) respondents. The study aimed at investigating the determinants which influence utilization of health services in urban areas. The information was collected using questionnaires and semi structured interviews. The study findings showed that the procurement process resulted in delayed and inadequate supply of essential drugs and medical equipment' supply. Understaffing is inadequate and untimely funding was also reported. Poor medical ethic or code of conduct of the health workers and negative perceptions of the community towards health services and health staff were cited as other influencing determinants to health services utilisation in urban areas. In view of these findings, the authors propose a review of the procurement system to ensure timely and adequate supply of drugs and medical equipment, recruitment of more health staff, continuous professional development (CPD) of health workers in medical ethical code of conduct in handling patients, sensitization of the community to build trust on health workers, and sharing of responsibilities by couples while taking care of patients in admission.
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Conference Presentations by Geresom Ilukor
This paper was presented in a workshop for Instructors from Other five Non TTE Project supported ... more This paper was presented in a workshop for Instructors from Other five Non TTE Project supported colleges which was held at Nakawa Vocational Training Institute, Kampala organised by MoESTS/BTC-TTE project.
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This paper was presented in a workshop for Local Councilors, and Technical Staff of Mbale Municip... more This paper was presented in a workshop for Local Councilors, and Technical Staff of Mbale Municipal Council in Mbale Municipality, Mbale District Local Government which was held at St. Austin Social Centre.in Mbale Town organised by Medical Officer of Health (MoH), Mbale Municipal Council.
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This paper was presented in a workshop for seminar for Student Leaders from Tertiary Institutions... more This paper was presented in a workshop for seminar for Student Leaders from Tertiary Institutions and Secondary Schools in Mbale District on Friday, 9th March 2012.
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1.1 This paper was presented in a workshop on Pre-service training curriculum in Food and Nutriti... more 1.1 This paper was presented in a workshop on Pre-service training curriculum in Food and Nutrition in Uganda which was held at Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda on the Friday, 8th July 2011 organised by Makerere University Center of Regional Quality Assurance where stakeholders (institutions and organisations) responsible for the training of the nutritionists came together to discuss strategies of improving the training of nutrition workers and how to mainstream nutritional issues into health services delivery programmes in Uganda
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This paper was presented in a workshop for Head Teachers of Secondary Schools of Eastern region o... more This paper was presented in a workshop for Head Teachers of Secondary Schools of Eastern region of Uganda which was held at St. Austin Catholic Community Centre in Mbale , Uganda on the Friday, 15th June 2012 organised by Eastern Region Secondary Schools Head Teachers’ Association , an Association of Head Teachers’ of Secondary Schools in Eastern Uganda.
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on ecosystems, public health, and sustainable development. Grounded in an extensive review of relevant literature and key references,
the article elucidates the multifaceted nature of these challenges. Key factors contributing to water scarcity, including population
growth, urbanization, and climate change, are examined alongside the intricate web of influences on water quality, such as agricultural
runoff, industrial discharges, and inadequate sanitation practices. The interconnected dynamics between scarcity and quality are
explored, emphasizing the reinforcing loop that perpetuates a vicious cycle of challenges for vulnerable communities. The article also
underscores the significance of adopting innovative technologies, sustainable management practices, and community engagement to
address water scarcity and quality. It concludes by advocating for a paradigm shift in water resource management practices,
emphasizing the global imperative to ensure equitable access to clean water while preserving ecosystems and public health
diseases, a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in this age group, are often linked to inadequate Water, Sanitation, and
Hygiene (WASH) conditions. This article explores the critical connection between WASH and diarrheal diseases among under-fives
from a public health perspective, highlighting the importance of addressing these factors to promote child health.
This article discusses the role of Management as an Integrating activity and its responsibility and the manner in which this responsibility should be exercised in Organisations.
Conference Presentations by Geresom Ilukor
on ecosystems, public health, and sustainable development. Grounded in an extensive review of relevant literature and key references,
the article elucidates the multifaceted nature of these challenges. Key factors contributing to water scarcity, including population
growth, urbanization, and climate change, are examined alongside the intricate web of influences on water quality, such as agricultural
runoff, industrial discharges, and inadequate sanitation practices. The interconnected dynamics between scarcity and quality are
explored, emphasizing the reinforcing loop that perpetuates a vicious cycle of challenges for vulnerable communities. The article also
underscores the significance of adopting innovative technologies, sustainable management practices, and community engagement to
address water scarcity and quality. It concludes by advocating for a paradigm shift in water resource management practices,
emphasizing the global imperative to ensure equitable access to clean water while preserving ecosystems and public health
diseases, a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in this age group, are often linked to inadequate Water, Sanitation, and
Hygiene (WASH) conditions. This article explores the critical connection between WASH and diarrheal diseases among under-fives
from a public health perspective, highlighting the importance of addressing these factors to promote child health.
This article discusses the role of Management as an Integrating activity and its responsibility and the manner in which this responsibility should be exercised in Organisations.
This article discusses the role of Management as an Integrating activity and its responsibility and the manner in which this responsibility should be exercised in Organisations.
given family, communities or employees in a given business organisation is anchored upon the
degree of strength of its group cohesiveness. This paper highlights the definition, importance of and the factors that enhance Group Cohesiveness in organisations.
A study was carried out to assess the levels of Teachers motivation in selected secondary schools of Mbale and also impact on the learners’ academic performance.
Among the world’s most read, and discussed motivation theories are Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Herzberg’s Two Factor (Hygiene and Motivation) theories, the article below attempts to compare and contrast the Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Herzberg’s Two Factor (Hygiene and Motivation) theories.