Browsing School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection by Issue Date "2019-10"
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Challenges and coping mechanisms towards sexual abstinence as a preventive measure for HIV/AIDS among secondary school students in Kibaale Town, Rakai District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)HIV/AIDS remains a very prevalent epidemic on the globe, however, primary prevention especially abstinence remains one of the most important realistic interventions for reducing further spread of the virus. Abstinence is ... -
Children’s experiences in court: A study of children in conflict with the law at Kampala High Court
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study sought to investigate the experiences of children in conflict with the law at the High Court in Kampala and it had four (4) specific objectives, namely; the perceptions of children towards the court process, how ... -
Competencies of child heads households: a case study of Bamunanika Sub county, Luweero District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study focused on the competencies of child heads of households in Bamunanika Sub County Luweero district. The study aimed at documenting the livelihood and emotional competencies of child heads of households plus the ... -
Consequences of incarceration of female parents on their children, A study at Wells of Hope Junior School in Semuto Village, Nakaseke District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study attempted to establish the consequences of incarceration of female parents on their children, a study of Wells at Hope Junior School, Nakaseke district. This abstract entails a summary of all the five chapters ... -
Contribution of faith-based organizations in provision of child welfare: A case study of compassion international deliverance church Kawempe division.
(Makerere university, 2019-10)The study aimed at the contribution of faith-based organizations in provision of child welfare at compassion international deliverance church Kawempe Division. The study was guided by objectives including finding out the ... -
Effectiveness of coping mechanisms to HIV/AIDS discordant couples in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The study focused on Effectiveness of Coping Mechanisms to HIV/AIDS discordant couples in Uganda: a Case Study of Buyamba Sub County Rakai District and was premised on the four research objectives which included to examine ... -
Effects of sexual harassment on the academic performance of female students at Makerere University
(2019-10)Despite the progress that is being made to avert the problem of sexual harassment in schools all over the world, it still remains a big challenge and various cases of sexual harassment have been reported at Makerere where ... -
Emotional challenges of learners and teachers’ ability to detect and support affected children
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This qualitative study was conducted at Kamwenge college school in Kamwenge district. The study was aimed to find out how teachers are able to identify learners with emotional challenges. The study also examined how the ... -
The influence of Drug Abuse on HIV infection among youths in Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The study focused on the influence of drug abuse on HIV infection among the youths in Kawempe Division. It was based on objectives namely; to establish the relationship between drug abuse and increased risk to HIV infection ... -
The influence of social media in promoting homosexuality among the youth between 15-35 years
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Today’s technological advancement has made the world a global village. Transfer of information from one place to another has become very swift in that it takes less than a minute for a person in a rural village in Uganda ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of refugee mothers aged 18-49 on HIV prevention and care
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Background:The HIV/AIDS pandemic remains one of the most serious global health challenges today. Although the link between HIV and migration is complex and non-linear, multiple factors heighten the HIV risk for refugee ... -
Lived experiences of acid survivors
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Introduction: This study examined the lived experiences of acid survivors: a case study of End Acid Violence Uganda. It had four specific research objectives :(i)to deepen understanding on the life of acid survivors before ... -
Parental participation in education of their children at primary level: a case study of Mpumudde b village Lwengo District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Parental participation in the education of their children is justified for because it brings about improved academic performance and good behaviour of children. The descriptive and cross- sectional study was conducted ... -
Parenting practices among mothers in Kyengera market Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The study sought to identify parenting practices among mothers in Kyengera market Kyengera town council in Wakiso district. The study further sought to identify factors that influenced parenting practices and also to examine ... -
Perceptions of drug abuse among the Youth in Abaita- Ababiri, Entebbe Municipality
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Drug abuse is a maladaptive use of substance resulting in impairment of functioning or distress as manifested by a failure to perform adequately at home, school, or work. In Uganda, a large number of the population mostly ... -
Performance - based rewards, team work and job performance among employees of Equity bank Wandegeya branch Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The major purpose of the study was to establish the Performance - Based Rewards, Team work and Job performance among employees of Equity Bank Wandegeya Branch Uganda. The purpose of the study we to examine the relationship ... -
Problem gambling among the youth in Bwaise parish, Kawempe division
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study analyzes problem gambling among the youth in Bwaise Parish, Kawempe Division in Kampala District. The study aimed to analyze problem gambling among the youth, examine the profiles of youth engaged in gambling, ... -
The role of institutional care in protecting children against violence: a case of M-lisada Organisation in Makindye Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study sought to analyze and assess the role childcare institutions (in this particular case –M-LISADA) play in protecting children from violence. It was, accordingly, premised on three (3) specific objectives, namely; ...