Browsing School of Social Sciences (SSS) by Issue Date "2021-02"
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Access to and utilization of health services by male survivors of gender based violence in Kamwenge District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Gender Based violence is a global health issue that poses a greater risk for physical, sexual, and mental health problems and effects such as self-esteem, productivity, autonomy, capacity to care and even death. There is ... -
Alcohol consumption patterns and perceptions among Makerere University students in hostel
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study was conducted in Kikoni, Kawempe Division, Kampala District. The main objective of the study was to explore the patterns and perception of alcohol consumption among Makerere University students in hostels. The ... -
Assessing the characteristics and milk handling practices of dairy farms in Kabale district:a case of Kamuganguzi and Buhara sub counties.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Milk quality has been markedly linked to milk handling practices. In this paper I report on existing milk handling practices of dairy farms in Kamuganguzi and Buhara sub-counties, Kabale district assessed through a farm ... -
Assessing the consequences of domestic violence against women in Uganda. A case of Bwaise, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study sought to assess the consequences of domestic violence against women in Uganda. It looks at the causes of Domestic Violence against women, the role of culture, the reasons why women keep silent when affected by ... -
Assessment of effects of single parenthood in Mafubira Zone A
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study was carried out to investigate the assessment of the effects of single parenthood on children in Mafubira A Zone. The discussions of this chapter are based on the findings and the interpretation of these results ... -
Assessment of the challenges of single mothers in Kireka parish, Nakaloke sub county Mbale district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This research was about the assessment of the challenges of single motherhood in Kireka parish Nakaloke Sub County, Mbale district. The study began with the background information, statement of the problem, ... -
An assessment on the effects of refugee settlement on host communities of Obongi district. A case of Palorinya refugee settlement.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study was carried out to assess the effects of refugee settlement on the host communities in Palorinya refugee settlement in Obongi District. The discussions of the various chapters are based on the findings and the ... -
Beneficiaries perceptions on the impact of the youth livelihood program. A case study of Lubaga division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This qualitative study documented the impact of Youth Livelihood Program on the empowerment of young people in Uganda. The study brings forth the voices and experiences of beneficiaries of the program. The objectives of ... -
Causes of child trafficking in Uganda: The case study of Mawero East Village, Busia District Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The main objective of the study was to investigate the causes of child trafficking in Mawero Parish, Buteba Sub County in Busia district basing on the following objectives; to find out factors that increase vulnerability ... -
Causes of teenage pregnancy in Kampala, Nakawa Division
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Teenage pregnancy is one of the most recurring phenomena in Uganda for which a number of initiatives have been planned and implemented for its prevention and reduction of the rate of prevalence. Some of these interventions ... -
Challenges of accessing education for children in alternative care institutions: a study of children in Tusitukirewamu group in Bwaise, Kawempe Division.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The purpose of this study was to understand the challenges of accessing education for children in alternative care institutions, using a case of Tusitukirewamu group in Bwaise, Kawempe division. The study was guided by two ... -
Child labour as a way of survival among vulnerable children in Wandegeya
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study examined child labour as a way of survival among vulnerable children. The study was conducted in Wandegeya. The objectives of the study were to identify the circumstances that contribute to child labor, to describe ... -
child marriages and the challenges of mitigating the vice in Busolwe Town Council, Butaleja District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This dissertation investigates and describes the concept of child marriage, it’s effects, the strategies put or that should be put in place to mitigate the vice of child marriage in Busolwe Town Council, Butaleja District. ... -
childcare practices by commercial sex workers: a case study of daido brothel in Makindye Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Introduction: It is well documented that Female Sex Workers (FSWs) either become sex workers when they have children and as a way of earning an income to take care of their children or they can have children when they are ... -
Community perception on child labour in Kasangati town council, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Despite several attempts to eliminate child labour over time, the rates of child labour are still rampantly increasing. This qualitative cross-sectional study explored the Community Perceptions on Child Labour in Kasangati ... -
Community perceptions and attitudes towards people living with epilepsy in Nsambya, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Introduction: Epilepsy is amongst one of the many health problems faced by society and that the condition is quite common in Uganda. Community perception and attitude towards epilepsy are important determinants in epilepsy ... -
Community perceptions and beliefs about mental illness. A case of Lira municipality
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Community perceptions and beliefs can potentially influence the way persons with mental illness are treated even after they have recovered. It is for this reason that the study explored community understanding and awareness, ... -
Community perceptions towards the criminalization of gifts to street connected children in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study aimed to investigate the community perceptions towards the criminalization of gifts to street connected children, taking the example of Wandegeya community. Data were gathered through Focus Group Discussions with ... -
Community policing as a strategy for crime prevention in Uganda police. A case study of Kiwunya zone (kawempe division)
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study presents community policing as a strategy of crime prevention in Uganda. Community policing was established in Uganda as a as a proactive policy in 1980s to curb down rampant crimes that were then witnessed in ... -
Contribution of institutional care in promoting children well-being. A case study of Grace villa children’s home, Kabale municipality
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Introduction and Objectives The study assessed the contribution of child care institutions in promoting children well-being in GVCH, Kabale district. It had three objectives that included; lived experiences of children in ...