School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Parent’s knowledge, attitude and practices towards teenage pregnancy
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Back ground: Teenage pregnancies remain the most serious global health and social challenge today. Parents' knowledge, attitudes and practices about teenage pregnancy remains critical in the fight against the situation. ... -
Prevalence of intimate partner violence among female undergraduate university students in Kampala–uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study set out to determine the prevalence of Intimate partner violence among female undergraduate university students in Kampala district, Uganda. The objectives of the study were to describe the prevalence of physical, ... -
Resilience among teenage girls against pregnancy during covid-19 in Buwali subcounty, Bududa district
(Makerere University, 2022-05)The study was aimed at assessing resilience among teenage girls against pregnancy during Covid-19 in Buwali Sub-County, Bududa district. The study also sought to assess individual-level protective factors contributing to ... -
Effects of COVID19 on continued learning by orphans in primary schools during lockdown: A case of Busia Municipality, Busia District
(Makerere University, 2022-05)The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of COVID-19 on children’s learning by orphans during COVID-19 lockdown in primary schools of Busia municipality. The study also sought to investigate how orphans ... -
Teenage pregnancy among school-going children during the covid-19 pandemic
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Teenage pregnancy among school-going children remains a critical problem to consider, it affects both developed and developing countries around the globe. Teenage pregnancy cases increased globally due to COVID-19 that ... -
Effects of covid-19 lockdown on UPE school going children in Rugaaga town council, Isingiro district
(Makerere University, 2022-01)This study sought to find out the effects of the COVID 19 lockdown on UPE School going children in Rugaaga town council, Isingiro district. It was guided by three specific objectives which included; finding out effects of ... -
Experience of resilience among women living with HIV/AIDs in Katuna Town Council Kabale District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study was aimed at assessing experiences of resilience among women living with HIV/AIDS in Katuna Town Council Kabale District. The specific objectives were to examine individual experiences of women living with HIV/AIDS, ... -
Factors contributing to resilience among refugees in Rwamwaja refugee settlement in Kamwengye district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)This study aimed at investigating the factors contributing to resilience among refugees in the Rwamwaja refugee settlement, the Kamwengye district. The study also sought to establish the individual factors contributing to ... -
The challenges and coping strategies of female heads of households: the case of single female parents in Lubaga Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Female household headship and single female parenthood is a widely researched phenomenon, globally In the academic discourse, scholars have emphasized the burden of household headship among single female parents. To ... -
Factors affecting the utilization of antenatal care services during the covid-19 lockdown in Butagaya sub-county, jinja district
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Introduction and Background: The study focused on assessing the level of utilization of antenatal care services during the COVID-19 lockdown between May 2020 and September 2020 in Butagaya sub-county, Jinja district. The ... -
The contribution of youth livelihood programme towards addressing youth unemployment in Uganda: A study of Katenga sub county, Mitooma district
(Makerere University, 2022-04)This study investigated the contribution of the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) towards addressing youth unemployment in Uganda. The purpose of this study was to find out the contribution of the YLP towards addressing ... -
Causes of child abuse in Kyengera Town Council Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)This study employed a qualitative research design. Qualitative data collection methods, namely in-depth interviews and key informant interviews were conducted. In total, 10 in-depth interviews with children and 2 key ... -
Perceptions about HIV/AIDS as a chronic but manageable illness among young married couples in Chegere subcounty Apac district
(Makerere University, 2022-04)HIV/AIDS poses a serious mental and physical health risk. There is need to understand the context in which HIV is spread to find ways to address it. This qualitative study explored the perception of HIV/AIDS among married ... -
Perceptions of drug abuse among youths in Aduku sub-county, Kwania district
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Drugs abuse poses serious mental health problems to the youth of today, in order for one to understand drug abuse, you need to know the reasons which may lead people to get engaged in abusing drugs like marijuana and cocaine ... -
Experiences of HIV status disclosure among single mothers in Nyakibale, Rukungiri district, western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Stigma and discrimination experienced by single mothers living with HIV among other experiences associated with HIV/AIDS tend to make it difficult for them to disclose their positive status. Such experiences are often ... -
Experiences of girl child survivors of sexual abuse perpetrated by family members: A case study of clients of Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) Kampala District
(2022-04)Child Sexual abuse is a global problem that affects millions of children, families, and communities every year. This study was set to examine the experiences of girl child survivors of sexual abuse perpetrated by family ... -
Community perception and attitudes towards sexual harrasment in Bulange subcounty Namutumba district
(Makerere University, 2022-04)While sexual harrasment has been researched on, however we don't seem to understand how people perceive sexual harassment and their attitude towards it. Based on these gaps, I investigated community member’s perceptions ... -
Community perceptions about child neglect in Buwooya village, Buyanga sub county, Bugweri district
(Makerere University, 2022-05-03)This study investigated Community Perceptions about Child Neglect in Buwooya Village, Buyanga Sub County, Bugweri District. The study was guided by three objectives which included; identifying the community perceptions ... -
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 ... -
Effects of covid-19 on the Boda transport business: a qualitative study with riders operating at Kabugo stage in Nakulabye
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The aim of the study was to examine the effect of covid-19 on boda boda riders. The study also sought to examine the effect of covid-19 on boda boda business, find out the effect of covid-19 on income of boda boda riders, ...