Browsing School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection by Subject "Adolescents"
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The effect of covid-19 pandemic on access to family planning services among adolscents in kawempe division, kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022-12-13)The study sought to understand how COVID-19 pandemic affected adolescent access to family planning services. The specific objectives of the study were; to find out how COVID-19 was a key constraint in adolescent access to ... -
Examining stigma and coping mechanisms among adolescents living with HIV in Bundibugyo town council, Bundibugyo district.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In this dissertation, the researcher conducted a research study about examining stigma and coping mechanisms among adolescents living with HIV in Bundibugyo town council, Bundibugyo district. The researcher conducted the ... -
Experiences of adolescents on HIVcare during Covid 19 lockdown at Makerere University joint aids programme immune suppression syndrome clinic Mulago Hospital, Kampala District.
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-12)Background With the indiscriminate spread of COVID-19 globally, the biggest percentage of the populations experienced negative consequences such as job loss, food insecurity and inability to manage existing medical conditions ... -
An exploratory study of the views about adolescent pregnancy by secondary school students. A case study of St. Mary’s High School Mukoko Kalungu District.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study aims at exploring the views of secondary school students about adolescent pregnancy at St. Mary’s High school Mukoko Kalungu including the causes, consequences and interventions. This qualitative cross-sectional ... -
Factors affecting adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy among adolescents in Buhimba Sub-County, Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This research was majorly carried out in order to assess the different factors that limit adherence to ART among adolescents in Buhimba SubCounty, Hoima district. The findings from the study were acquired with the help of ... -
Factors contributing to school dropout in Imvepi refugees settlement Arua district west Nile region uganda
(Jackline Yangi, 2021-02)Background: About 57% of school-aged refugee children are out of school, the majority of who are girls at 51%. Adolescents and youth (14 to 24 years old) account for 33% of the refugee population in Uganda. The majorities ... -
Factors that contribute to early sexual debut among adolescent girls aged 14-24
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study aimed at finding out factors that contribute to early sexual debut among adolescent girls aged 14-24. Specifically, the study looked at individual factors, socio-economic factors and exposure factors associated ... -
High fertility preferences among teenage mothers in Nabiswa Sub-County, Kibuku District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study aimed at examining the high fertility preferences among teenage mothers in Nabiswa Sub County, Kibuku District. Specifically, the researcher aimed at finding out the causes of high fertility and the effects on ... -
“HIV stigma, social support and psychological well being among HIV positive adolescents in TASO Mulago Kampala District”
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The research explored the relationship between HIV Stigma, Social support and psychological well being among. The purpose of the study was to find out the relationship between HIV Stigma, social support and psychological ... -
Peer grouping, drug use and academic performance among school adolescents. A case study of Good Shepherd High School, Bweyogerere
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The study sought to examine the relationship between peer grouping, drug use and academic performance among school adolescents. The study adopted a correlational research design. A total of 80 questionnaires were randomly ... -
The relationship between social support, self-esteem and stress among school adolescents in Wakiso District Ssisa Sub-County
(Makerere University, 2019)The study sought to find out the relationship between social support, self-esteem and stress among school adolescents in Ssisa Sub county, Wakiso district. The objectives of the study were to examine the relationship between ... -
Self-esteem and self-efficacy among school going adolescents-A case study of Caltec Academy Makerere
(Makerere University, 2019-08)World over, It is well acknowledged that Adolescence is a distinct phase of the developmental life cycle in humans. Adolescence is lasting longer than ever and new discoveries make this time of life crucial in determining ... -
Self-esteem, depression and academic performance among adolescents in secondary school in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study aimed at investing the relationship between self-esteem, depression and academic performance among adolescents in secondary schools in Wakiso district. The study adopted a correlational study design with a ... -
Sexual harassment, self-esteem and depression among adolescents at Faiha High School Mpererwe
(Makerere University, 2019-09)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between sexual harassment, self- esteem and depression among students at Faiha high school Mpererwe. The study aimed to achieve the following objectives; to examine ... -
Social influence, substance abuse and sexual harassment among minor adolescents.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)The study examined the relationship between Social Influence, Substance Abuse and Sexual Harassment among minor adolescents of Makerere Kikoni. A correlational study design was adopted. A total of 100 questionnaires were ... -
Stress, self esteem and suicidal ideation among late adolescent at Our Lady of Africa SS (Namilyango) in Mukono
(Makerere university, 2019-09)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between stress, self-esteem and suicidal ideation among late adolescents in Our Lady of Africa S.S Namilyango in Mukono district. The study adopted a correlational ... -
Substance abuse and crime among the youths in Makerere Kikoni, Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The study examined various aspects concerning substance abuse and the increased crime in Makerere Kikoni. The persuasions of the youth getting involved in substance abuse are analyzed, the effects of substance abuse among ...