Browsing College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) by Subject "Women"
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Analyis of risk factors associated with GUDs among women of reproductive age 15 - 49 in Rakai District
(Makerere University, 2018-09)The overall focus of this study was to analyse and understand what risk factors (social, economic and demographic) were associated with GUDs among women of reproductive age (15 - 49). The study was guided by two specific ... -
Analysing the determinants of cervical cancer screening among women: a case study of Kikoni village
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Uganda is known to be one of the leading countries with high morbidity and mortality rates among women resulting from cervical cancer. Early screening for cervical cancer is a key measure in reduction of maternal deaths ... -
Analysis of socio-economic factors influencing the choice and preference of contraceptive use among women in Rukungiri Municipality
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The aim of this study was to analyze socio-demographic and economic factors influencing the choice and preference of contraceptive use among women in Rukungiri Municipality. The target population constituted of women in ... -
Analysis of the factors affecting the use of family planning among the youth aged (15-34) in Uganda: a case of women in Karamoja Region
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The purpose of this study was the analysis of the factors affecting the use of family planning among the youth aged (15-34) in Uganda: A case of women in Karamoja region. The study objective was the main objective. The ... -
Analysis of the use of oral contraceptive pills by women aged between 18-45 years in Mukono district: a case study of Namumira Anthony parish
(Makerere University, 2022-10)The unmet need of oral contraceptive pills is higher than the desired need i.e., the use of oral contraceptive pills is low and lags behind the 2020 goal of 50 percent. This is mainly because of inadequate funding of family ... -
Analysis on the uptake of long-term family planning methods among women aged 18-49 years in the northern region: Case study of Gulu town
(Makerere University, 2022-11)In Uganda, the uptake of Long-acting reversible contraception is suboptimal in women in the general population, which trend could be more pronounced among young women. The prevalence of family planning is still low (55%) ... -
Assessing the causes of domestic violence against women in Lango sub region: a case Study In Lira District
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The study basically explores the causes of domestic violence among women in lango region with evidence from Uganda Demographic Household Survey (2016/2017) data set collected by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).domestic ... -
Assessing the contribution of village savings and loan association (VSLA) financial inclusion model among women living in Jinja case study of Bugembe town council Jinja district
(Makerere University, 2022-11)A Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) IS A GROUP OF 10-25 people who save together and take small loans from these savings. The activities of the VSLA run in cycles of about one year, after which their money is ... -
Assessment of factors associated with contraceptive use among women aged 15-49 years in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The study assessed contraceptive use among women in reproductive age in Uganda specifically looking at association between socio-demographic factors of women, partners and households’ characteristics with contraceptive use ... -
Assessment of Indicators Associated with Women Empowerment in Uganda (Evidence From Uganda Demographic Health Survey 2016)
(Makerere University, 2019-10-01)Women’s empowerment is a multi-dimensional process that involves transforming ideas, norms, relationships and structures of resource and power allocation. Progress is never linear, assured or free from setbacks. But progress ... -
Assessment of the Factors Influencing Fertility Rates among Women in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale District, Kigezi Region
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The main objective of this study is to assess the factors influencing fertility rates in Kabale District. The study applied a non-experimental design called descriptive survey research design. The study population comprised ... -
Assessment of the factors responsible for premature deaths among men as compared to women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The overall objective was to assess the factors responsible for premature deaths among men as compared to women in Uganda using time series data of 1987-2019. It specifically found out the effect of Tobacco or marijuana ... -
Assessment of the factors that affect the attitude towards uptake of health insurance among women of reproductive age in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)The objective of this study was to assess the factors affecting the attitude towards the uptake of health insurance among women of reproductive age in Uganda. Therefore, it aims to find out whether gender, place of ... -
A casual relationship between socio-demographic & economic factors, and utilization of antenatal care among women aged 15-49
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This study sought to determine the effect of socio-demographic and economic factors on utilization of antenatal care services among women in the eastern region of Uganda. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was ... -
Contraceptive Use among Women in Central Uganda: A Case Study of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2019-11-12)This study was conducted to investigate the socio-economic and demographic factors associated with contraceptive use in Kampala district. The study used a sample of 1,300 which was weighed to 1,025 respondents which were ... -
The Contribution of Savings Groups towards Women Empowerment in Uganda: A Case Study of Masaka District
(Makerere University, 2018-11-07)The overall study was conducted in Masaka district to investigate the contribution of VSLAs in empowering women. Primary data was collected from 50 respondents from which analysis was done using chi square tests, ANOVA and ... -
Correlates of obstetric fistula among women who have ever given birth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: This study focused on risk factors of obstetric fistula in relation to its prevalence on women who have ever given birth of reproductive age before and after pregnancy in comparison of health care and services ... -
Demographic and socio-economic factors associated with teenage pregnancy in Island Districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Background: The 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey indicated that teenage pregnancy rate was high at 25%; 19% have had a live birth, and 5% were pregnant with at least one child. This implies that Uganda is not ... -
Determinants of HIV testing among urban women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study aims to investigate the determinants of HIV testing among urban women in Uganda using categorical data obtained from the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) system. HIV testing is critical in the prevention and ... -
Determinants influencing contraceptive use among women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-06)This study is aimed at finding out the determinants of contraceptive use among women in Uganda. Specifically, the study is aimed at establishing the association between women's age and contraceptive use, study the influence ...