School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Parents’ attitudes towards enrolling children in formal preprimary education in Mpererwe parish, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2022-05)The aim of this study was to find out the parents’ attitudes towards enrolling their children in early childhood education in Mpererwe, Sekati Zone. The study sought to investigate parents’ understanding of the contribution ... -
Coping with the effects of covid-19 by the elderly headed households in Goma division, Mukono municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-05)This study focused on the coping mechanism adopted by the elderly headed households in the mitigation of the effects of cope Coronavirus Diseases (COVID-19) in Goma Division, Mukono Municipality. The study was undertaken ... -
The role of assertiveness in the fight against HIV among secondary school students at Lubiri secondary school-KampalaThe role of assertiveness in the fight against HIV among secondary school students at Lubiri secondary school-Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-02)The study was carried out in Lubiri Secondary School, Kampala. The study aimed at assessing the role of assertiveness in the fight against HIV among secondary school students. The study objectives aimed at; to investigate ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of male school dropout from lower secondary education level in Kyankwanzi district: a case study of Kirimbi parish in Bananywa sub-county
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The purpose of the study was to understand the determinant of male school dropout from lower secondary education level in Kirimbi parish, Bananywa sub county Kyankwanzi district. The study was guided by the following ... -
Socio-economic and cultural determinants of household welfare in Kihiihi town council, Kanungu district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The main purpose of the study was to investigate the determinants of household welfare in Uganda, with a specific focus on Kihiihi Town Council found in Kanungu District. This was guided by objectives that included ... -
Secondary schools’ preparedness to receive teenage mothers back to school following child birth in Ruhaama, Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2022-05)In this dissertation, I examine the secondary schools‟ preparedness to receive teenage mothers back following child birth in Ruhaama County, Ntungamo district. I studied Nyakyera secondary school, Kitwe secondary school, ... -
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: ... -
Social influence, substance abuse and sexual harassment among minor adolescents.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)The study examined the relationship between Social Influence, Substance Abuse and Sexual Harassment among minor adolescents of Makerere Kikoni. A correlational study design was adopted. A total of 100 questionnaires were ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Experiences of students with hearing impairment at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Despite the presence of a number of policy frameworks on disability right from the global level, regional level, and national till the institutional level- Makerere University, students with disabilities continue to face ... -
To report or not to report: the dilema of decision making among women survivors of intimate partner violence in Lwemiyaga Sub-County Sembabule District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The objective of the study was to assess the dilemma of decision making among women survivors to report or not report about intimate partner violence in Lwemiyaga sub-county Sembabule District. This qualitative study used ... -
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 ... -
Drug users motivations to quit drug abuse a case of drug addicts formerly at Uydel centre, sir Apollo Kaggwa road, Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2022-04)This study sought to look at the lives of former drug addicts who had managed to leave drug addiction, how they left and how their lives were after quitting drugs. A total of 6 participants who comprised of 4 former drug ... -
The Influence of covid-19 lockdown on cases of gender based violence among girls and women in urban households
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Gender Based Violence refers to harm that happen to a person or group of people because of their gender. It takes the forms of physical, emotional or sexual violence among women and girls. Evidence from all over the world ... -
Poverty and child labour among slum dwellers in Nakulabye parish, Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)This document is a research report about the relationship between poverty and child labour amongst slum dwellers in Nakulabye Parish, Kampala district. It has lately been perceived that there are many children in Nakulabye ... -
Factors affecting retention in care for HIV/AIDS patients on islands of Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Over the years, retention of HIV positive patients in care has been low due to a lot of challenges most of which are socioeconomic and structural factors affecting the retention in care. A number of interventions have ... -
Being on street in the context of COVID-19 in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)I conducted a study on the narratives of street children in the context of COVID-19 in Kampala city, Uganda. The study was carried out at Mengo Youth Development Link (MYDEL) in Mengo-Kisenyi Kampala, Uganda. The study was ...