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Effects of sexual and gender based violence on the livelihoods of refugee women in Uganda: A case of Palabek Refugee Settlement, Lamwo District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Despite several attempts to eliminate SGBV among refugees over the years, the rates of violence in the refugee households are still rampantly increasing. This qualitative study with a case study research design explored ...
Socio-economic benefits associated with Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Isingiro Town Council
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Background
Despite the various attempts made to eradicate poverty, it is still a major problem among most of the households. Poverty limits people from accessing basic needs such as clothing, education, medical care and ...
Resilience of street children in Kampala Capital City. A case study of Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Street children are creative and adaptable in response to the very difficult conditions of extreme poverty and violence that characterize life on the streets. The study aimed to explore the unique and dynamic process of ...
Community perceptions and attitudes towards people living with epilepsy in Nsambya, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Introduction: Epilepsy is amongst one of the many health problems faced by society and that the condition is quite common in Uganda. Community perception and attitude towards epilepsy are important determinants in epilepsy ...
The lived experiences of antiretroviral therapy among women: a case study of Apac General Hospital-Apac Municipality
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Introduction: This study examined the lived experiences of women on ART; A case study of
Apac general hospital and it had four specific objectives; 1) To determine the socio-demographic
determinants of ART uptake among ...
Perception on the quality of care received by women who have had cesarean births in Kisaasi parish, Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
I conducted a phenomenological research study using a qualitative approach. The study sought to find out the perceptions on the quality of care received by women who had given birth through CS in Kisaasi Kampala district. ...
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 ...
The contribution of social assistance grant for empowerment towards the retention of primary pupils in school T
(2021-01)
This study aimed to establish the contribution of Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment towards primary pupil’s retention in school in Kyegegwa town council Kyegegwa District. It was specifically aimed at finding out ...
The role of health unit management committee in health service delivery in Masafu General Hospital, Busia District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
This study aimed to find out the roles performed by Masafu HUMC, document the facilitating factors for HUMC in performing its roles and the challenges in executing their roles. A case study design using qualitative methods ...
Perceptions of university students towards the use of modern contraceptives: a case of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
The issue of use of modern contraceptives has received considerable critical attention to prevent unwanted pregnancy, abortion and minimize the risk of STI transmission is particularly important. However, the prevalence ...