Browsing by Subject "Wakiso District"
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Alcohol use, risky sexual behaviors and coping strategies among Youths in Wakiso District.
(2022-11-11)The study aimed at studying the relationship between alcohol use, risky sexual behavior and coping strategies among youth in Wakiso district. The study adopted a correlation study design with a population of 138 employees ... -
Analysis of the Factors Leading To Increasing Prevalence of Domestic Violence in Uganda: A Case Study of Namayumba Sub-County, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-09-02)This research study was mainly aimed at finding out the different factors leading to increasing prevalence of domestic violence in Uganda using Namayumba sub-county, Wakiso district as the case study. The study aimed at ... -
Analysis of the factors responsible for high youth unemployment rates in Wakiso District: a case study of Kajjansi LC1 Sub Urban Area
(Makerere university, 2022-05)The main objective of the study is to examine the factors responsible for high youth unemployment rate problem in Kajjansi as well as formulate possible solutions. Analysis was done using STATA and Excel with the dependent ... -
Assessing farmers’ knowledge, attitude and practices in managing mastitis in Katabi Towm Council, Entebbe
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Diseases among dairy cattle are a great hindrance to the profitability of the dairy sector of which mastitis produces significant economic losses. This study assessed farmers’ knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding ... -
Assessing the dynamics of medical waste management: a comparison between clinics and hospitals in Katabi Town Council Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)Medical wastes are highly infectious and hazardous wastes hence its management is vital not only because human health is vital but also for the quality of the environment. However, medical waste management are still under ... -
Assessing the losses caused by diseases among commercial poultry layer farmers in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2023-02-02)Main objective: To assess the losses caused by poultry diseases on layers profitability among commercial farmers in Wakiso district. Specific objectives of the study: 1. To profile poultry layer farmers and farms in ... -
Assessment of egg production performance of layer poultry in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)Globally, poultry production is one of the most important branches in the livestock sector and one of the fastest growing in production and demand. Not only has poultry contributed to poverty alleviation and socio-economic ... -
Assessment of the impact of animal welfare practices on pork safety and quality among growers from selected farms in Wakiso
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)In Uganda, pig production has dramatically increased over the last three decades owing to the growing demand for pork, but with little attention to the welfare of pigs. The study hypothesis was that pig welfare practices ... -
Assessment of the Standard of Living of Retired People in Uganda: A Case Study of Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-08)This study was conducted in Wakiso District. The purpose of the study was to assess the standards of living of retired people in Uganda using the case study of Wakiso District. The objective of the study was to establish ... -
Caregivers’ experiences of caring for children with conduct disorder in Nansana Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-04-07)The purpose of this study was to understand caregivers ‘experiences of caring for children with conduct disorders in Nansana municipality. The study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the meaning of conduct ... -
Challenges to the development of cultural heritage tourism sites in Wakiso District: a case of Baagalayaze Heritage Site
(2018-05)The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges to the development of cultural heritage tourism sites in Wakiso district particularly Baagalayaze heritage site and the specific objectives were; to identify ... -
Determinants of access to post-secondary education in Uganda: a case study of Kisimbiri village, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Children access to post-secondary education has been a huge problem in kisimbiri village over years and this has created a great concern for parents on whether their children will get better jobs in this dynamic world ... -
Determinants of Girl Child Dropouts in Rural Areas: A Case Study of St. Peter’s Bukalango Secondary School in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-06)Though a lot of research has been concerned with school dropout issues for girls and boys, dropout pattern significantly differs by the gender of the students. insignificant attention has been devoted to examining the ... -
Determinants of the uptake of voluntary safe medical male circumcision among men aged 18-45 Years in Wakiso District: case study of Masulita Sub-County
(Makerere University, 2022-10)The main objective of the study was to explore the determinants of the uptake of voluntary safe medical male circumcision among men aged 18-45 years in Wakiso district and a case study of Masulita sub-county. The study ... -
Determining the pre-disposing factors to bovine mastitis in selected dairy farms in Gayaza, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The research work was designed to determine the predisposing factors to bovine mastitis disease in Gayaza Wakiso District. The study design was observational in nature and through use of an interview guide. The study sample ... -
Effect of entrepreneurship on poverty alleviation among farmers in Uganda (A case study of Wakiso District)
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The main objective of this study was to examine the effect of entrepreneurship on poverty alleviation among farmers in Uganda with a case study of Wakiso District. A cross sectional research design was used and the study ... -
Effect of the youth livelihood programme on youth unemployment in Nangabo Subcounty Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2018-09)The study examined the effects of Youth Livelihood Program on youth unemployment in Nangabo Sub County. The study objectives included the assessment of the components of the youth livelihood program in Nangabo Sub-County; ... -
Efficacy of the local drinking water purifiers: case study [of] Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Access to safe drinking water remains a global challenge, particularly in rural areas of developing nations. This study assesses the performance of three local water purifiers (Purifier A - carbon-sand filter purifier, ... -
Emotions, critical thinking and decision making among nurses working in health facilities located in Kampala and Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024)The study established the relationship between emotions, critical thinking and decision making among nurses in Kampala and Wakiso Districts. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design with attempt to collect data ... -
Evaluation of the performance of livestock disease surveillance system on the farms in selected parishes of Nangabo Subcounty Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-10)A reliable disease surveillance system should detect changes in the health events whenever they occur. Such a system ought to be evaluated regularly to ensure it provides value information in an efficient. A total of 50 ...