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Compliance to covid-19 preventive measures among street children in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)
In Uganda and Kampala in particular, poor adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures among street children is a challenge with over 80% of them unable to sanitize, wash their hands or maintain the required social distance. ...
The influence of COVID-19 lockdowns on drug abuse among youths: a case of youths in Banda, Kasenyi area, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-19)
The study dealt with the influence of lockdowns on drug abuse among youths. It was both qualitative and quantitative. The methodology used was descriptive. It used personal interview and observation as the data collection ...
Effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on the elderly that own small businesses in Kanyanya Village
(Makerere University, 2022-04-26)
The purpose of this study was to understand the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the elderly people whose source of livelihood is operation of small/informal businesses. The study pursued the following objectives: ...
Assessing the livelihood security of the elderly in Mbuya and Kiswa Parishes, Nakawa Division
(Makerere University, 2022-05-10)
The purpose of the study was to assess the livelihood security of the elderly in Mbuya and Kiswa parishes. The study was guided by the following objectives; to identify the main income generating activities the elderly in ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of adolescents towards prevention of sexually transmitted infections in Mpigi Town Council, Mpigi District.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-06)
With the ever-growing number of STI infections in Mpigi Town Council, the available medical support systems seem not to keep up with the ever increasing number of infection in one of Town Council’s remote ...
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 ...
The lived experiences of Covid-19 survivors in Uganda: a case study of residents in Seeta, Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)
The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of COVID-19 Survivors in Seeta Mukono district. The study was guided by three objectives namely to find out the key challenges faced by COVID-19 survivors, to ...
Youth perceptions about government poverty alleviation interventions in Kigezi Sub County, Gomba District: a case of Youth Livelihood Program
(Makerere University, 2022-05-16)
Poverty according to Kisamba Mugerwa (2004) defines it into absolute and relative where absolute is described as a minimum amount and quality necessary for life while relative is where a person stands relative to others ...
The livelihood needs and coping strategies of elderly women in Nakaseke District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-01)
The purpose of the study was to understand the livelihood needs and coping strategies of elderly
women in Nakaseke District. The study was guided by the following Objectives; a) To find out
the livelihood needs and coping ...
Returning to streets after family reintegration an exploratory study of experiences of street children in Mbale, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Street children are among the most physically visible of all children, live and work on roads and public squares of cities all over the world. Yet, paradoxically, they are also among the most 'invisible' and therefore ...