School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Experiences of primary school learners with disabilities in accessing learning materials during Covid-19 in Kampala
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-10)The major purpose of the study was to explore the experiences of primary school learners’ disabilities in accessing learning materials during COVID-19 pandemic. The specific objectives of the study were: to identify key ... -
Socio-economic challenges faced by youths with congenital multiple disabilities in Mengo-Kisenyi
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-06)This study assessed the socio-economic challenges faced by youths with congenital multiple disabilities in Mengo-Kisenyi -
Survival strategies employed by the urban poor during the Covid 19 lock down In Kampala District.
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-14)The purpose of the study was to understand the survival strategies that were employed by the urban poor during the COVID 19 lockdown in Kampala District. This study was guided by three objectives namely, to identify the ... -
The effects of e-learning on the academic activities at Makerere University: a case of School of Social Sciences
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-01)This work presents study findings on the effects of e-learning on the academic activities of students a case of the school of social sciences. The purpose of the study was, to establish effects of e-learning on the academic ... -
Challenges faced by women enterpreneurs supported by uganda women enterpreneurship program (UWEP) in Pakwach Town Council, Pakwach District
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-16)The study purposed to find out the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs supported by UWEP funds in Pakwach Town council -
Effects of drug and substance abuse on the behaviour of youths: a case study of Kisenyi III Parish, Kampala Central Division
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-05)This research study explored the effects of drug and substance abuse on the behaviour of the youths of Kisenyi III Parish, Kampala central division. This study covered three objectives which were; a) To examine the ... -
Post disclosure experiences of perinatally infected children living with HIV in Masindi Municipality main hosipital
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-18)The study sought to assess the post disclosure experiences of perinatally infected children of HIV AIDS in Masindi main hospital, Masindi municipality. This was assessed through investigating how perinatally children ... -
Parents’ willingness and ability to pay for UPE extra charges in Nazigo village, Kayunga District
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-02)UPE was established to provide free education services for especially the children from poor families that cannot afford to pay school fees for their children. However, the policy came in place with government funding that ... -
Community perceptions about child neglect and its effects in Bushenyi District
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-05)Child neglect is a condition in which a caretaker responsible for the child, either deliberately or by extra-ordinary inattentiveness, permits the child to experience avoidable present suffering and/or fails to provide one ... -
Effects of HIV related stigma on mental health of youth living with HIV: a case of Bweyogerere-Wakiso District 18-30 years
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-07)This study investigated the HIV/AIDS stigma and its effects on the mental health of the youth aged between 18-30 years in Bweyogerere-Wakiso. The study also assessed the effect of stigma on the emotional wellbeing of the ... -
The effects of stress on university students
(Makerere University, 2022-10-27)This research was designed to examine the effects of stress on university students. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of stress on university students. To achieve this objective, a research question ... -
Lived experiences of schooling teenagers during the Covid- 19 lockdown in Bujuuko Village Wakiso District
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-11-29)This study analyses the lived experiences of schooling teenagers during the Covid-19 lockdown in Bujuuko village Wakiso district. The study aimed to analyse the lived experience of schooling teenagers, the schooling ... -
Perceived contributions of emyooga program on socioeconomic wellbeing of women in Nyamahasa sub county, Kiryandongo district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-19)This study investigated perceived contribution of emyooga program on the socio-economic wellbeing of women in Nyamahasa sub county, Kiryandongo district. Specifically, the study was guided by three objectives; to analyse ... -
COVID-19 vaccination among primary school teachers. a case study of Arapai sub county, Soroti District
(Makerere University, 2023-01-22)The study was conducted in Arapai Sub County, Soroti district. The study examined the rates of uptake of covid-19 vaccines among primary schools teachers, their perceptions towards the vaccines and factors associated with ... -
Factors affecting retention in care of women receiving elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV services at Mbarara regional referral hospital
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-12)Background: While Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission (EMTCT) of HIV program has been an important strategy in preventing HIV infections in infants from mothers, retention of expectant women in care remains a ... -
Socio-economic challenges and coping strategies of pregnant teenage mothers in Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)The study aimed to establish the socio-economic challenges and coping strategies of pregnant teenage mothers in Kampala Uganda. Data were collected using face-to-face in-depth interviews from 15 purposively selected primary ... -
Factors influencing uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision in Agule sub-county, Pallisa district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)This study assessed the factors influencing uptake of VMMC in Agule Sub-county Pallisa, district. The study objectives were: to find out sources of information regarding voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC), to find ... -
Experiences of men facing domestic violence in Nawanyago sub county, Kamuli district.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-03)The purpose of the current study was to examine experiences of men facing domestic violence in Nawayango Sub County, Kamuli district. The study specifically aimed to explore the forms of violence experienced by men in the ... -
Coping strategies adopted by children in child headed households towards the Covid 19 lockdown in Sikuda Sub County in Busia District
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-29)The purpose of this study was to explore the coping strategies adopted by children in child headed households during the COVID 19 lockdown in Sikuda Sub County in Busia District. An explanatory design was used to obtain ... -
Determinants of access and utilisation of adolescent and youth friendly sexual and reproductive health services by adolescents in Kibiga Sub County, Kiboga District
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-05)Introduction: Adolescent health needs, behaviours and expectations are unique and most health care services are not well informed to provide these services. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceived reproductive ...