Browsing School of Social Sciences (SSS) by Subject "COVID-19"
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Accessing maternal and child health services during the Covid-19 lockdown: experiences of teenage mothers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Teenage pregnancies remain one of the most pressing issues in the world today. The teenage mothers have been reported to have faced constraints in accessing MCH services. These were worsened by the COVID-19 lockdowns which ... -
Being on street in the context of COVID-19 in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)I conducted a study on the narratives of street children in the context of COVID-19 in Kampala city, Uganda. The study was carried out at Mengo Youth Development Link (MYDEL) in Mengo-Kisenyi Kampala, Uganda. The study was ... -
Challenges faced by undergraduate students with disabilities in Makerere University during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The purpose of this study was to understand the challenges faced by undergraduate students with disabilities in Makerere University during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was guided by four objectives namely; to identify ... -
Compliance to covid-19 preventive measures among street children in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)In Uganda and Kampala in particular, poor adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures among street children is a challenge with over 80% of them unable to sanitize, wash their hands or maintain the required social distance. ... -
Coping with the effects of covid-19 by the elderly headed households in Goma division, Mukono municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-05)This study focused on the coping mechanism adopted by the elderly headed households in the mitigation of the effects of cope Coronavirus Diseases (COVID-19) in Goma Division, Mukono Municipality. The study was undertaken ... -
COVID-19 and the risk of experiencing intimate partner violence among couples with disability in Kawempe division, Kampala district
(2022-12-23)The purpose of the study was to explore COVID-19 and the risk of experiencing intimate partner violence among couples with disability in Kawempe division, Kampala District The study was guided by three objectives namely; ... -
E-Learning and COVID-19 pandemic in Makerere University, Kampala-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The research relies heavily on the advancement of E-Learning in the higher institution amidst COVID-19 pandemic and how it boosted. It gives clarity that the existence of digital learning has not just been introduced as ... -
Effects of covid-19 lockdown on UPE school going children in Rugaaga town council, Isingiro district
(Makerere University, 2022-01)This study sought to find out the effects of the COVID 19 lockdown on UPE School going children in Rugaaga town council, Isingiro district. It was guided by three specific objectives which included; finding out effects of ... -
Effects of COVID-19 on the social, economic and emotional wellbeing of single mothers in Kisenyi slum
(Makerere University, 2022-11-16)Single mothers encounter a number of challenges ranging from socio- economic to psycho - emotional which lower their self-esteem and force them to give up on their life goals. However, some single mothers exhibit resilience ... -
Examination malpractice among university students, Aa case study of Makerere University in the shadows of COVID-19
(Makerere University, 2022-10-01)The study examines the factors leading to examination malpractice among university students in the shadows of COVID- 19 at Makerere University. It was guided by the major objective of assessing the factors leading to ... -
Factors affecting the utilization of antenatal care services during the covid-19 lockdown in Butagaya sub-county, jinja district
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Introduction and Background: The study focused on assessing the level of utilization of antenatal care services during the COVID-19 lockdown between May 2020 and September 2020 in Butagaya sub-county, Jinja district. The ... -
Factors that contribute to teenage pregnancy during covid-19 in Uganda: a study of Bugiri Municipal Council in Bugiri District.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The purpose of this study was to understand the factors that contribute to teenage pregnancy during covid-19 in Uganda: a study of Bugiri municipal council in Bugiri district. The study was guided by three objectives which ... -
Factors that influence covid-19 vaccine acceptance among the urban youth in Kampala district : a case of Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Coronavirus pandemic has emerged as one of the fatality phenomena causing crisis continentally. Diverse, but similar strategic mechanisms were designed to mitigate the swift dissemination and morbidity of the virus. Policies, ... -
The influence of COVID-19 lockdowns on drug abuse among youths: a case of youths in Banda, Kasenyi area, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-19)The study dealt with the influence of lockdowns on drug abuse among youths. It was both qualitative and quantitative. The methodology used was descriptive. It used personal interview and observation as the data collection ... -
The lived experience of teenage girls who became pregnant during the Covid-19 Lockdown in Uganda: A study of Kikubampanga Zone in Kakiri Town Council Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The study focused on understanding the pregnant adolescents' circumstances and experiences during the lockdown period in Kikubampanga Zone-Wakiso District. The objectives of the study included: to analyse the factors that ... -
Prevalence of violence against the girl child during COVID–19 school closure in Uganda : a case study of Bugangari Parish in Rukungiri District
(Makerere University, 2022)The study assessed the prevalence of violence against girls during COVID–19 school closure in Uganda using Bugangari Parish in Rukungiri district as a case study. Specifically, the study established the various forms of ...