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Perceptions of Boda riders on the causes and effects of teenage pregnancy in Nakawa Division
(Makerere University, 2023-02-03)Objectives of the study: General Objective: The main objective was to examine the perception of Boda riders on the causes and effects of teenage motherhood in Nakawa Division. Specific objective of the study: The ... -
The gender question on nail art and its social relevance
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-03)The gender question on nail art and its social relevance -
Drivers of drop out among learners with disabilities in Gulu high school, in Gulu city in Northern Uganda
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-07)The study examined the drivers of dropout among secondary school learners with disabilities in Gulu High School, in Gulu City. The study focused specifically on economic drivers, sociocultural drivers, structural drivers ... -
Socio- economic effects of improper waste management on community welfare in peri- urban areas of kampala, the case of bwaise 1 parish
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-09)Improper waste management refers to the disposal of waste in a way that has negative consequences for the environment as stated by the World Health Organization. The risks of poor waste management are multi-dimensional, ... -
Perceived contribution of emyooga on youth livelihood stability in Buikwe district Nkokonjeru sub county
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-11)Perceived contribution of emyooga on youth livelihood stability in Buikwe district Nkokonjeru sub county -
Farmers' perception and attitude towards the ban of rice growing in Doho wetlands, Butaleja District Eastern Uganda
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-16)Over the years, human activities both industrial and agricultural have degraded the wetland ecosystem services which called for government intervention with a ban. The purpose of this study was to examine the farmers’ ... -
Access and utilization of emyooga program in Lwengo district
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-05)This study was to determine the access and utilization of the Emyooga program in Lwengo District. The data was collected from the five sub counties of Lwengo district namely; Kyazanga, Malongo, Kisekka, Ndagwe and Lwengo. ... -
The effects of corona-virus on academic performance of pupils in IJB Junior School, Katakwi District
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)The study sought to establish the effect of Coronavirus on academic performance of pupils in IJB Junior School located in Katakwi District. The study was guided by specific research objectives which included establishing ... -
The influence of education level and individual attitudes on voluntary HIV testing among adolescents and young adults (AYA)
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-11-03)This research study entitled The Influence of Education Level and Individual Attitudes on Voluntary HIV Testing among Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) and the research will be conducted within Kampala district, chosen ... -
Access to antenatal care services: experiences of teenage mothers in Boroboro east parish, Adeko-kwok subcounty, Lira district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)Globally, Women are advised to go for 8 or more antenatal visits for a healthy and safe delivery. Very many tests are done during such visits and those with complications kept on watch. This research was carried out in ... -
Male students in gender studies: constrained choices and opportunities in social sciences at Makerere University, Uganda.
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-06)This dissertation describes the male students in Gender Studies looking at their constrained choice and opportunities in offering Gender and Development subjects in Social Science at Makerere University. Chapter one includes ... -
Tensions between child labour narratives and experiences of parents in uganda: a case of Namuwongo in Makyinde Division
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-18)The study focused on tensions between child labour narratives and experiences of parents in Uganda: a case of Namuwongo in Makindye Division. The study was based on 3 objectives namely to examine the perspectives of ... -
Peer pressure, substance abuse and depression .
(2022-10-18)The study focused relationships between peer pressure, substance abuse and depression among male students in their third year at Makerere University. The objectives of this study were to investigate whether peer pressure ... -
The relevance of visual communication design in effective advertising
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-03)This research intends to walk you through the long and diverse history of visual communication design, medium of visual communication design, ways of improving visual communication design, the relevance of improved ... -
Factors contributing to improper solid waste disposal in the slum areas of Bwaise
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-22)The purpose of this study was to identify the factors contributing to improper solid waste disposal among female headed households in Bwaise. A cross-sectional survey design was employed in the study with a quantitative ... -
Determinants of contraception access and utilization by women in Uganda’s Covid-19 lockdown: a study of Kireka Village, Wakiso District
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-06-15)Introduction: Family planning services were introduced in the country in the 1950’s with the establishment of Family Planning Association of Uganda. Uganda has just concluded its family planning (FP) 2015-2020 mission to ... -
Children’s experience of separation: a study of separated families in Nateete Parish, Rubaga Division, Kampala City
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-29)The study described children’s experiences of separation in Nateete parish, Rubaga Division, Kampala City. Specifically, the study examined the psychological, social experiences and coping mechanism of children in separated ... -
Experiences and coping strategies of teenage Mothers in Rubindi sub-county, Mbarara district, Uganda
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-13)Teenage pregnancy is a global phenomenon with clearly known causes and serious health, social and economic consequences. Globally in 2021, an estimated 14 per cent of teenage girls and young women gave birth before age 18 ... -
Experiences of survivors of forced marriage in Nabisojjo village-Wakyato, Nakaseke District
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-12)The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of the women survivors of forced marriages in Nabisojjo village, Nakaseke District. The study was conducted in this area because of the prevalence of the practice ... -
An impact of poverty and homelessness on children and youth’s well-being in wakiso district: a case study of Kajjansi Town Council.
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-27)This research took place in Kajjansi Town council in Wakiso district the purpose of the study was to find out the impact of poverty and homelessness on children and youths of Kajjansi. The research analysed , and deep ...
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