School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Social norms influencing sexual relationships among adolescent girls in Bugulumbya Sub County Kamuli District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Across the globe, engagement in early sexual relationships among adolescents is prohibited. However, available statistics suggest that sexual activity among adolescents is on the rise worldwide. The age of sexual debut ... -
Treatment access among people living with HIV during the Covid-19 lock down in Uganda: A case of Luwunga village Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-04)HIV/AIDS is a serious public health problem worldwide that challenges lives of many people which necessitates continuous access to medication. Though continuous access to ART is necessary for PLHIV, to live longer, this ... -
Effects of covid-19 pandemic on the access to food on households of Walukuba-Masese division, Jinja district
(Makerere University, 2022-02)The study was conducted in Walukuba-Masese Division, Jinja City, focusing on the Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the Access to food on Households. During COVID-19 lockdown, many households altered their way of life especially ... -
Lived and gendered experiences of primary school dropout children with disability in Bungokho sub county, Mbale
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study examined the lived and gendered experiences of primary school dropout children with disability in Bungokho sub county, Mbale. The study focused specifically on gendered lived experiences of children with disability ... -
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. ... -
Demographic,family and ethnocentrisim among lecturers at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2019-09)This study examined the demographic, family variables and ethnocentrism among lecturers at Makerere University, the objectives of the study were; to examine the relationship between demographic and family variables among ... -
Attitudes and perceptions towards gender based violence among urban refugees in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Background: This study examined community attitudes and perceptions towards gender-based violence (GBV)among urban refugees in Kampala. The study objectives were to; explore the knowledge and practices of the urban refugees ... -
PERSPECTIVES OF CAREGIVERS ABOUT ADHERENCE COUNSELLING FOR CHILDREN SEEKING HIV CARE AND TREATMENT AT KALISIZO GENERAL HOSPITAL IN KYOTERA DISTRICT
(NAVUBYA ANGELLA MERCY, 2022-04-13)This study aimed at assessing the perspectives of caregivers about adherence counselling for children seeking HIV care and treatment at Kalisizo General Hospital. The study focused on the experiences of caregivers of ... -
The impact of gender-based violence on mass media in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2021)The role of the media in gender based violence (GBV) awareness cannot be ignored. However, it is a common perception among media scholars today, that there is a progressive shrinkage in media coverage on GBV the study shows ... -
Perception of youth about COVID-19 vaccination in Kiswa Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022)The purpose of this study was to find out the different perceptions of youth about COVID-19 vaccination in Kiswa Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala District. With an aim of finding out their knowledge and attitude on COVID-19 ... -
Drivers of child abuse in Kasangati Town Council- Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)This study focused on examining the drivers of child abuse in Kasangati Town Council-Wakiso district. It identified the common forms of child abuse experienced in Kasangati Town council, assessed the factors associated ... -
The role of youth livelihood programme (YLP) in the improvement of the wellbeing of the youth in Kayunga district, a case of Kayunga sub county.
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study sought to assess the role of youth livelihood program (YLP) in the improvement of the wellbeing of the youth in Kayunga district, a case of Kayunga Sub County. The study also focused on YLP and unemployment, ... -
Accessing maternal and child health services during the Covid-19 lockdown: experiences of teenage mothers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Teenage pregnancies remain one of the most pressing issues in the world today. The teenage mothers have been reported to have faced constraints in accessing MCH services. These were worsened by the COVID-19 lockdowns which ... -
The intersections between intimate partner violence and violence against children in Katwe ward Masaka city.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Violence against children (VAC) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) are both global social problems affecting many people. Violence against children (VAC) entails physical, sexual and emotional violence while IPV encompasses ... -
Experiences of HIV status disclosure among single mothers in Nyakibale, Rukungiri district, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-19)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 ... -
Challenges of accessing educational opportunities for children with disability in Nyaravur-Angal town council Nebbi district
(Makerere University, 2022-04)A disabled child is any child below the age of 18 years with physical, social, psychological and emotional impairments. The research was mainly carried out to establish the challenges of accessing educational opportunities ... -
Barriers to accessing secondary education among refugee children in Nakivale refugee settlement
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The objective of the study was to assess the barriers to accessing secondary education among refugee children in the Nakivale refugee settlement. The study also sought to examine factors influencing limited access to ... -
Resilience among Persons With Disability in the awake of covid 19 pandemic in Apac District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study sought to examine the resilience among persons with disability in the awake of COVID 19 pandemic in Apac District. The specific objectives were; to identify the socioeconomic challenges persons with disabilities ... -
The role of mass media in promoting family planning awareness in Rwimi Sub-County, Bunyagabu, District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The purpose of this study was to explore the role of mass media in promoting family planning awareness in Rwimi Sub- County in Bunyagabu District. The study, specifically, aimed to: explore the role of mass media on people’s ... -
Resilience among older persons living in Kayunga Town Council Kayunga District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)This study aimed at investigating the nature and extent of resilience among older persons in Kayunga Town Council, Kayunga District. The study specifically sought to: (i) assess the various factors that enable older persons ...