Browsing School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection by Subject "Children"
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Caregivers’ experiences of caring for children with conduct disorder in Nansana Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-04-07)The purpose of this study was to understand caregivers ‘experiences of caring for children with conduct disorders in Nansana municipality. The study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the meaning of conduct ... -
Causes of child trafficking in Uganda: The case study of Mawero East Village, Busia District Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The main objective of the study was to investigate the causes of child trafficking in Mawero Parish, Buteba Sub County in Busia district basing on the following objectives; to find out factors that increase vulnerability ... -
childcare practices by commercial sex workers: a case study of daido brothel in Makindye Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Introduction: It is well documented that Female Sex Workers (FSWs) either become sex workers when they have children and as a way of earning an income to take care of their children or they can have children when they are ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Children’s understanding and experience of domestic violence in Njeru town council Buikwe district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Domestic violence remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations of our time and children are disproportionately affected by the vice as hundreds of millions of them continue to silently suffer from domestic ... -
Community attitudes and perceptions towards emotional violence against children. A Case of Nangabo sub-county, Wakiso district
(Makerere university, 2019)This research study was undertaken to find out the community attitudes and perceptions towards emotional violence against children in Nangabo sub-county. This was to address the gap in literature concerning emotional ... -
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 ... -
The contribution of civil society organizations in preventing and managing child abuse in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Millions of children globally and in Uganda are not fully protected from dangers that threaten to harm their lives and their wellbeing. Many of them face violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation, exclusion and discrimination ... -
Contribution of institutional care in promoting children well-being. A case study of Grace villa children’s home, Kabale municipality
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Introduction and Objectives The study assessed the contribution of child care institutions in promoting children well-being in GVCH, Kabale district. It had three objectives that included; lived experiences of children in ... -
Contribution of social assistance grant for empowerment towards the continuation of universal primary education pupils in school. A case study of Kidera Parish, Rubongi Sub_County, Tororo District
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Social protection is a major arena of government activity aimed at ensuring that vulnerable population groups receive appropriate and effective public support to ensure their financial security and to safeguard their health. ... -
Coping strategies for orphans and vulnerable children in Kawempe division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Generally, OVC are sizeable and their number continues to increase due to HIV/AIDs and other uncertainties. It is established that they face a wide range of challenges. The aim of this study was to identify the coping ... -
Identifying possible existing intervention measures addressing violence against children in Kissenyi slum areas of Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Violence against children remains a global problem especially in African countries, however, one of the most important and realistic intervention measures to reduce VAC is mobilizations and sensitization of the public ... -
The intersections between intimate partner violence and violence against children in Katwe ward Masaka city.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Violence against children (VAC) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) are both global social problems affecting many people. Violence against children (VAC) entails physical, sexual and emotional violence while IPV encompasses ... -
Nature and causes of child labor in Katanga Slum, Kawempe Division, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The study aimed at finding out the nature and causes of child labor in Katanga slum in Kawempe division, Kampala city. The research employed a cross-sectional research design in which face to face interviews were conducted ... -
Nature, causes and effects of domestic violence on children in Uganda a case study of Bukasa village, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Violence on children is a global problem that affects millions of children, families, and communities every year. This study was set to examine these nature and determinants in the context of the Wakiso population with the ... -
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 ... -
Parents’ attitudes towards enrolling children in formal preprimary education in Mpererwe parish, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2022-05)The aim of this study was to find out the parents’ attitudes towards enrolling their children in early childhood education in Mpererwe, Sekati Zone. The study sought to investigate parents’ understanding of the contribution ... -
Resettlement of Children Living on the Streets in Kampala during Covid-19 Pandemic
(Makerere University, 2022-12-21)The study examined the role played by different organisations in resettlement of children living on the street in Kampala during COVID19. The study achieved it purposive through two objectives i.e., to examine the role ... -
The social, economic and cultural factors that lead to primary school dropout among children in Nakigo sub-county, Iganga district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The purpose of this study was to understand the social, economic and cultural factors that lead to primary school dropout among children in Nakigo Sub County, Iganga district. The study was guided by the following objectives; ...