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Determinants of sexual violence among women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Sexual violence (SV) is a national public health problem in Uganda. Victims of sexual violence experience physical, social, mental, emotional, and sexual problems Because of its severe psychological and sociological impact ...
Factors associated with female genital mutilation among women and girls in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Introduction
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practice is supported by traditional beliefs, values and attitudes. In some communities for example Kenya and Sierra Leone, Female Genital Mutilation is valued as a rite of ...
Factors associated with children witnessing parental violence among women in reproductive age (15-49 years) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Background: This study examines the factors associated with children witnessing parental
violence among women in the reproductive age (15-49 years) in Uganda. A cross sectional
survey design was used to identify the ...
Factors associated with gender based violence against women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Gender Based Violence study (2016), Violence against women is one of the major public health and human rights issue in Uganda and the world today. This study aimed at assess the factors associated with Gender based violence ...
Risk factors of anaemia amongst women of reproductive age in some rural areas of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
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 ...
Assessment of the factors that affect the attitude towards uptake of health insurance among women of reproductive age in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
The objective of this study was to assess the factors affecting the attitude towards the uptake of
health insurance among women of reproductive age in Uganda. Therefore, it aims to find out
whether gender, place of ...
Correlates of obstetric fistula among women who have ever given birth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
Introduction: This study focused on risk factors of obstetric fistula in relation to its prevalence on women who have ever given birth of reproductive age before and after pregnancy in comparison of health care and services ...
Factors influencing domestic violence among women in Uganda. A case study of Makindye municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
This study aimed to assess factors that affect domestic violence in Makindye municipality Wakiso District. It was specifically aimed to find out the effect of age, education level, income and gender of household and possible ...
Assessment of the factors responsible for premature deaths among men as compared to women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
The overall objective was to assess the factors responsible for premature deaths among men as compared to women in Uganda using time series data of 1987-2019. It specifically found out the effect of Tobacco or marijuana ...
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 ...