Browsing School of Statistics and Planning (SSP) by Subject "Rural areas"
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Assessing saving mechanisms in commercial banks in rural areas: a case study of Bunyoro region: evidence from UNHS Data 2019/20
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This study was conducted in Uganda. The aim of this research work was to find out the factors influencing saving mechanisms in commercial banks in rural areas specifically Bunyoro region. The study used secondary data of ... -
Assessing the Accountability and Performance of NAADS in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Nyakitunda Sub-County, Isingiro District
(Makerere University, 2017-11-08)The research study was primarily aimed at assessing the accountability and performance of NAADS in rural areas, a case study of Nyakitunda sub-county. The research study was based on various objectives that included ... -
Assessment of NGOs on eradication of poverty and promotion of sustainable living in rural areas( Care International Uganda)
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Non-Governmental Organizations are an important engine of development; therefore this study aims at determining the effect of NGOS in eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable living among communities using a cases ... -
An Assessment of Small Credit Finance to Poverty Alleviation in the Rural Society of Uganda: A Case Study of NAMA SACCO Members Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-04)The study was carried out in Mukono District, Central region, with the aim of assessing the contribution of small credit to poverty reduction in the rural society of Uganda. The study was based on the fact that Microfinance ... -
Assessment of the informal methods of saving among the old people in rural areas of Uganda: a case study of old people in Kalule sub-county in Luweero district
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The objective of this study was to assess the methods of saving by old people in the informal sectors. Primary data was obtained from respondents in Kalule Sub-county Luwero District. This quantitative cross-sectional study ... -
Contribution of farmer groups to food security of rural farmers: A case study of Luweero District
(Makerere University, 2015)Today one of the most compelling challenges facing Uganda is the problem of food insecurity. Food insecurity is not only on a steady increase but also wide spread in rural areas majorly attributed to weather changes and ... -
Determinants of access to safe clean water and improved sanitation: a case study of rural and urban areas of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The objective of this study was to generate rigorous evidence about the determinants of access to safe clean water and improved sanitation on the residents’ health of rural areas of Uganda, and to support a positive ... -
The Determinants of an Infant’s Weight at Birth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-08-15)World Health Organization (WHO) estimates almost 30 million low weight births annually (23.4% of all births), which often face short and long term health consequences. While the global prevalence of small sized births has ... -
Determinants of Girl Child Dropouts in Rural Areas: A Case Study of St. Peter’s Bukalango Secondary School in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-06)Though a lot of research has been concerned with school dropout issues for girls and boys, dropout pattern significantly differs by the gender of the students. insignificant attention has been devoted to examining the ... -
Determinants of household sanitation in rural areas of Uganda: a case study of Bukinda Parish, Rukiga District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The purpose of the study aimed at the determinants of household sanitation in rural areas of Uganda, a case study of Bukinda sub-county in Rukiga District. The study aims to understand the factors influencing sanitation ... -
The effect of socio-economic factors on financial literacy among women in rural areas of Uganda: a case study of rural women in Luweero district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study sought to examine how Socio-Economic factors influence financial literacy among women in rural areas in Uganda, focusing on Luweero district. The major aim was exploring the relationship between Socio-Economic ... -
Factors Affecting Academic Performance in Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in 2018 of Pupils in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Karooza Community in Mitooma District
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The study aimed at assessing the factors affecting the academic performance of pupils in Karooza community found in Mitooma District. Specifically, it found out the effect of number of pupils per stream, examined the effect ... -
Factors affecting fertility in the rural areas of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Rural areas in Uganda have been noted to contribute highest to the fertility rate in Uganda. The country’s TFR has remained persistently high, above 6, particularly among rural women whose rate often exceeds 7 children per ... -
Factors affecting household savings in rural areas, a case study of Rwampara district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The purpose of this study was to find out the factors that affect household savings in rural areas of Uganda, a case study of Rwampara district. The objectives of the study were to assess the effect of demographic factors ... -
Factors affecting mobile money use in rural areas
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The purpose of this study is to investigate the variables that influence the use of mobile money in rural areas. Following a review of the literature, I made the decision to use a dataset from Finscope that contained ... -
Factors affecting the academic performance of primary school pupils in rural areas: a case study of Kicheche Subcounty, Kitagwenda District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The objective of the study was to investigate the factors influencing the academic performance of primary pupils in Kicheche sub-county primary schools. The specific objectives were to establish the relationship between ... -
Factors affecting the uptake of health insurance among people living in rural areas: a case study of Kamwenge sub-county
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Health insurance provides cover in case of unexpected illness for the insured, whereas it is being embraced by some people, insurance uptake in Uganda is generally still low, being around 1%, the main reasons for this are ... -
Factors associated with anaemia among women of reproductive age in rural Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Micronutrient deficiencies continue to impose a substantial health, economic and social burden worldwide. Anaemia is a major public health problem affecting both the developed as well as the developing countries. It is the ... -
Factors influencing access to internet in rural areas: case study of Toro region
(Makerere University, 2022-10)This study is about analyzing the factors that influence the use of internet among the Toro households in Uganda using the UNHS 2019/2020. The specific objectives of this study were to make an analysis on the demographic, ... -
Factors influencing expenditure among women in rural areas of Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)High expenditure among women in rural areas can lead to increased financial strain, limited access to essential resources, and reduced opportunities for economic empowerment, potentially perpetuating cycles of poverty and ...