android sqlite query slow

I have a database (sqlite) where I do this query :

String query = "SELECT * FROM "+DATABASE_TABLE+ " WHERE " +COLUM_NAME + "= ?" ;

then I set the Java Object accordinly, but I have a small problem. Its so slow. I have no idea why this one time query takes 1 - 2 sec.

Is there any feature of android where I am able to upgrade this speed ?