Browsing School of Social Sciences (SSS) by Issue Date "2021-02"
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The contribution of Saccos in promoting the livelihood security of women. A case of lira urban transporters Sacco, central division in lira city
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study aimed at assessing the contribution of SACCOs in promoting the livelihood security of women using the case of Lira Urban Transporters SACCO. Its specific objectives were;(i) To profile the activities undertaken ... -
Contribution of the Youth Livelihood Project in the Fight Against Youth Unemployment in Makindye Division
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) of Uganda is a youth empowerment strategy based on the three pillars of skills development, livelihood support and institutional support. The programme targets unemployed youths of the ... -
The contribution of youth livelihood project towards improving livelihoods of the youth in Ibanda Municipality,Ibanda District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The Ugandan government initiated various programs and projects to address youth poverty and unemployment all over the country and one of programs is youth livelihood program which is aimed at empowering the Ugandan youth ... -
Coping strategies for orphans and vulnerable children in Kawempe division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Generally, OVC are sizeable and their number continues to increase due to HIV/AIDs and other uncertainties. It is established that they face a wide range of challenges. The aim of this study was to identify the coping ... -
Drivers and socio-economic effects of gambling among final year students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Background:Earlier studies provide information on general perceptions towards gambling and focus on the general youth population. Even though many of these studies carried out abroad identify university students as an ... -
Drugs and Substances of Abuse as A Coping Strategy Among the Boda-Boda Riders in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Boda boda riders face challenges that often lead to poor psychological outcomes, including depression and Post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD, which may persist throughout their lifetime. Several studies have also documented ... -
Effect of family structure on academic performance of secondary school children: a case study of Goma division, Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Educational upbringing is connected with the family influence on a child as individual members of the family serve as a model to the child as they copy from each of them. Family structure has continued to evolve in different ... -
Effects of child neglect on the mental health of children between 12-17. Years in Seeta-Mukono, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study aimed out to at examineing the effects of child neglect on mental health of children aged between 12-17 years in Seeta Mukonon. This was done basing on the two objectives:The study objectives were to e Establishing ... -
Effects of refugee settlement on the livelihood of the women: A case of Rhino Camp, Arua District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study was on impacts of refugee resettlements on the livelihood of women in Rhino camp Arua district, northern Uganda. The main purpose of the study was to examine the both the positive and negative effects of refugee ... -
Effects of sexual and gender based violence on the livelihoods of refugee women in Uganda: A case of Palabek Refugee Settlement, Lamwo District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Despite several attempts to eliminate SGBV among refugees over the years, the rates of violence in the refugee households are still rampantly increasing. This qualitative study with a case study research design explored ... -
Examining in-school and out-of-school factors for poor performance of pupils in UPE schools in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The general objective of the study was to examine the factors affecting Pupil Academic Performance in UPE Schools in Wakiso, Uganda. The specific objectives included: finding out the effect of absenteeism on the pupils’ ... -
Examining stigma and coping mechanisms among adolescents living with HIV in Bundibugyo Town Council, Bundibugyo District.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In this dissertation, the researcher conducted a research study about examining stigma and coping mechanisms among adolescents living with HIV in Bundibugyo town council, Bundibugyo district. The researcher conducted the ... -
Examining stigma and coping mechanisms among adolescents living with HIV in Bundibugyo town council, Bundibugyo district.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In this dissertation, the researcher conducted a research study about examining stigma and coping mechanisms among adolescents living with HIV in Bundibugyo town council, Bundibugyo district. The researcher conducted the ... -
Examining the contribution Of Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLAS) on women’s livelihood and income: a case of Pandwong Division, Kitgum District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study was carried out about the contribution of Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) on women’s livelihood and income in Pandwong division, Kitgum district. The purpose was for an academic award of Bachelors ... -
Examining the household benefits of the senior citizens’ grant (SCG)
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study was conducted for a period of about three months from SCG beneficiaries in Usuk Parish. This study was descriptive in nature and it examined the household benefits of the SCG cash transfer to its beneficiaries, ... -
Experiences of orphans and other vulnerable children regarding attending school in Minakulu Subcounty, Oyam District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)There is an increase in the number of Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Uganda due factors such as HIV/AIDS and increased poverty. This presents vulnerability among OVC that they cannot afford even the basic ... -
An exploratory study of the views about adolescent pregnancy by secondary school students. A case study of St. Mary’s High School Mukoko Kalungu District.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study aims at exploring the views of secondary school students about adolescent pregnancy at St. Mary’s High school Mukoko Kalungu including the causes, consequences and interventions. This qualitative cross-sectional ... -
Factors affecting adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy among adolescents in Buhimba Sub-County, Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This research was majorly carried out in order to assess the different factors that limit adherence to ART among adolescents in Buhimba SubCounty, Hoima district. The findings from the study were acquired with the help of ... -
Factors Compelling the Youth to Participate in Sports Betting. A Study of the Youth in Makindye Division Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The purpose of this study was to understand factors compelling the youth to participate in sports betting: A study of the youth in Makindye Division Kampala. The study was guided by the following objectives; to examine ... -
Factors contributing to school dropout in Imvepi refugees settlement Arua district west Nile region uganda
(Jackline Yangi, 2021-02)Background: About 57% of school-aged refugee children are out of school, the majority of who are girls at 51%. Adolescents and youth (14 to 24 years old) account for 33% of the refugee population in Uganda. The majorities ...