School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Experiences of visually impaired undergraduate students of Makerere university in accessing online and electronic learning resources during COVID-19 period
(Makerere University, 2022-12-19)The use of online and electronic learning was greatly enhanced in Uganda’s higher education institutions during the COVID-19 lockdown as a strategy for education continuity. However, the experiences of students with ... -
Access and utilisation of the senior citizen grant among the elderly in Buliisa district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-19)I conducted a study on the Access and Utilization of the Senior Citizen Grant (SCG) among the elderly in Buliisa district, Uganda. The study was carried out in Buliisa subcounty and Biiso subcounty in Buliisa district. ... -
Spiritual conceptualizations of mental health among students at Makerere university, Kampala: a case study of Phaneroo Religious Group
(Makerere University, 2023-01-05)Against a background that the mental health of college and University students has attracted growing attention in the past three or four decades as reported by UNESCO (2021), coupled with the fact that severe psychoses ... -
Experiences of single fathers involved in child upbringing in Kitgum district: a case study of Pamolo village
(2022-12-28)Background: Single fathers have both positive and negative experiences while raising their children. The study explores the experiences of single fathers in Pamolo, Kitgum district, factors influencing their roles, ... -
Challenges faced by village health teams in delivery of primary Health care in Kibiga sub-county, Kiboga district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-11)This study was about challenges faced by village health teams (VHTs) in delivery primary healthcare (PHC) in Kibiga Sub-county, Kiboga District. The main objective of the study was to systematically explore various ... -
Long-distance marriage and the socioeconomic well-being of families among couples in Gulu City
(Makerere University, 2023-01)This study focused on long distance marriage and its effects on the socioeconomic wellbeing of families among working couples in Gulu City. It was guided by four main objectives which include; to establish the factors ... -
Experiences of male survivors of gender-based violence in Abim Sub-county, Abim District
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The study examined the experiences of male survivors of gender-based violence in Abim Sub County, Abim district. The study identified the forms of gender-based violence against men, various factors associated with GBV ... -
COVID-19 and the risk of experiencing intimate partner violence among couples with disability in Kawempe division, Kampala district
(2022-12-23)The purpose of the study was to explore COVID-19 and the risk of experiencing intimate partner violence among couples with disability in Kawempe division, Kampala District The study was guided by three objectives namely; ... -
Challenges faced by providers of sexual and reproductive health services in Kampala
(2023-01-03)I conducted a study on the challenges faced by service providers of the sexual and reproductive health care services in Kampala, Uganda. The study was carried out in different health facilities such as Mulago in the ... -
Factors influencing men's involvement in parenting in Mayuge Town council
(Makerere University, 2022-12-12)The purpose of the study was to explore the factors influencing men’s involvement in parenting in Mayuge town council. The study specifically aimed to establish the socio-cultural factors and the economic factors that ... -
Challenges faced in handling cases of child sexual abuse:a case study of Luuka district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)The study examined the challenges parents of child survivors of sexual abuse face while reporting defilement cases in Luuka district, explored hardships officers face in collecting evidence and examined problems faced ... -
Assessing the nature of child trafficking in Uganda, a case study of Kalangala district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-07)The purpose of this study was to understand the nature and dimensions of Child Trafficking in Uganda with the focus on Kalangala District. The study pursued the following objectives: To examine the nature and dimensions ... -
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 ... -
Examination malpractice among university students, Aa case study of Makerere University in the shadows of COVID-19
(Makerere University, 2022-10-01)The study examines the factors leading to examination malpractice among university students in the shadows of COVID- 19 at Makerere University. It was guided by the major objective of assessing the factors leading to ... -
People’s perception of men as victims of intimate partner violence in Uganda : a case study of Kyebando village in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022)Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) against men in the past is not generally considered serious as that against women. This study examined people’s perceptions about men who suffer from Intimate Partner Violence in Kyebando ... -
Substance abuse and crime among the youths in Makerere Kikoni, Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022-11-04)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 ... -
Modern family planning practices of adolescent mothers to avoid further unwanted pregnancies: a case of Katanga slum Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2021-02-24)Family Planning services are one of the basic and important strategies for reducing high risk pregnancies, complications during pregnancy and childbirth. However, the unmet need among adolescent girls remain high despite ... -
Stress, job insecurity and productivity
(Makerere University, 2022-11-21)The study aimed at investigating the relationship between stress, job insecurity and productivity. It was conducted at China Uganda Friendship Hospital with medical employees as the research respondents. Simple random ... -
The influence of education level and individual attitudes on voluntary HIV testing among adolescents and young adults (AYA) carried out at Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga
(Makerere University, 2022-11-03)This research study examined the Influence of Education Level and Individual Attitudes on Voluntary HIV Testing among Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA). The study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the ...