Browsing School of Social Sciences (SSS) by Issue Date "2021-02"
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Perceptions on infant feeding practices among HIV positive mothers receiving treatment at Nsambya hospital in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This research study aimed at investigating the perceptions of HIV positive mothers on the different infant feeding practices. Using Nsambya hospital as a case study area, the research study aimed at achieving different ... -
Perceptions regarding use of birth control methods among students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-02)I conducted a qualitative study on the perceptions regarding use of birth control methods among students at Makerere University. The numbers of young women reporting unintended pregnancies has been on a persistent increase ... -
Resilience of street children in Kampala Capital City. A case study of Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Street children are creative and adaptable in response to the very difficult conditions of extreme poverty and violence that characterize life on the streets. The study aimed to explore the unique and dynamic process of ... -
The role of health unit management committee in health service delivery in Masafu General Hospital, Busia District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study aimed to find out the roles performed by Masafu HUMC, document the facilitating factors for HUMC in performing its roles and the challenges in executing their roles. A case study design using qualitative methods ... -
Self-esteem, depression and academic performance among adolescents in secondary school in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study aimed at investing the relationship between self-esteem, depression and academic performance among adolescents in secondary schools in Wakiso district. The study adopted a correlational study design with a ... -
The social, economic and cultural factors that lead to primary school dropout among children in Nakigo sub-county, Iganga district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The purpose of this study was to understand the social, economic and cultural factors that lead to primary school dropout among children in Nakigo Sub County, Iganga district. The study was guided by the following objectives; ... -
Socio -Cultural Factors Contributing to Child Marriages in Nakaloke Parish, Mbale District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In spite of the global campaign to end child marriage, it remains one of the most pressing issues in the world today. Social and cultural factors have been identified as factors that contribute to child marriage. The ... -
Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Access to Skilled Birth Attendants Among Expectant Mothers at Kisenyi Health Center 1v, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study assessed the socio-economic factors that affect expectant mothers from accessing skilled birth attendants. The objectives of the study were to examine the social factors that affect access to skilled birth ... -
Socio-economic status of children involved in child labor in markets in Kampala a case study of Gayaza food market, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study was conducted in Gayaza Market, Kampala, Uganda. The main objective of this study wasto find out the socio-economic status of children involved in child labor in the informal sector of Kampala. The study ... -
Solving problems associated with alcohol abuse among the youth of Katanga Slum, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Alcohol abuse among the youth is a serious problem in Uganda. It is even higher among youth in densely populated areas such as the slums in Kampala city and other urban areas. The numerous problems which are faced by the ... -
Students perception towards mental illness; A case study of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The purpose of this study was to investigate Students’ Perception towards mental illness a case study of Makerere University with the view to improve on mental health services at the university. The study was conducted in ... -
Survival strategies adopted by urban refugees in Mengo-Kisenyi, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study was set out to identify the survival strategies adopted by urban refugees in Kampala, Uganda with the objectives of examining the copying mechanisms employed by urban refugees to promote their livelihood, to ... -
Sustainability of youth livelihood program. Perspectives of beneficiaries in rural South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study assessed sustainability of youth livelihood program from: perspectives of beneficiaries in a rural south western Uganda. The study was conducted in Ihunga Sub county in Ntungamo District. The researcher adopted ...