School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Perceptions regarding use of birth control methods among students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-02)I conducted a qualitative study on the perceptions regarding use of birth control methods among students at Makerere University. The numbers of young women reporting unintended pregnancies has been on a persistent increase ... -
Access to and utilization of health services by male survivors of gender based violence in Kamwenge District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Gender Based violence is a global health issue that poses a greater risk for physical, sexual, and mental health problems and effects such as self-esteem, productivity, autonomy, capacity to care and even death. There is ... -
Factors contributing to school dropout in Imvepi refugees settlement Arua district west Nile region uganda
(Jackline Yangi, 2021-02)Background: About 57% of school-aged refugee children are out of school, the majority of who are girls at 51%. Adolescents and youth (14 to 24 years old) account for 33% of the refugee population in Uganda. The majorities ... -
Factors that contribute to teenage pregnancy during covid-19 in Uganda: a study of Bugiri Municipal Council in Bugiri District.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The purpose of this study was to understand the factors that contribute to teenage pregnancy during covid-19 in Uganda: a study of Bugiri municipal council in Bugiri district. The study was guided by three objectives which ... -
Effects of child neglect on the mental health of children between 12-17. Years in Seeta-Mukono, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study aimed out to at examineing the effects of child neglect on mental health of children aged between 12-17 years in Seeta Mukonon. This was done basing on the two objectives:The study objectives were to e Establishing ... -
Examining stigma and coping mechanisms among adolescents living with HIV in Bundibugyo Town Council, Bundibugyo District.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In this dissertation, the researcher conducted a research study about examining stigma and coping mechanisms among adolescents living with HIV in Bundibugyo town council, Bundibugyo district. The researcher conducted the ... -
Examining stigma and coping mechanisms among adolescents living with HIV in Bundibugyo town council, Bundibugyo district.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In this dissertation, the researcher conducted a research study about examining stigma and coping mechanisms among adolescents living with HIV in Bundibugyo town council, Bundibugyo district. The researcher conducted the ... -
The social, economic and cultural factors that lead to primary school dropout among children in Nakigo sub-county, Iganga district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The purpose of this study was to understand the social, economic and cultural factors that lead to primary school dropout among children in Nakigo Sub County, Iganga district. The study was guided by the following objectives; ... -
Community perceptions towards the criminalization of gifts to street connected children in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study aimed to investigate the community perceptions towards the criminalization of gifts to street connected children, taking the example of Wandegeya community. Data were gathered through Focus Group Discussions with ... -
child marriages and the challenges of mitigating the vice in Busolwe Town Council, Butaleja District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This dissertation investigates and describes the concept of child marriage, it’s effects, the strategies put or that should be put in place to mitigate the vice of child marriage in Busolwe Town Council, Butaleja District. ... -
childcare practices by commercial sex workers: a case study of daido brothel in Makindye Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Introduction: It is well documented that Female Sex Workers (FSWs) either become sex workers when they have children and as a way of earning an income to take care of their children or they can have children when they are ... -
Factors for alcohol use and abuse and its effects on mental health among female students in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study was conducted to find out the factors for alcohol use and abuse, its effects on mental health among female students in Makerere University. The study objectives were to measure and determine prevalence of alcohol ... -
Experiences of orphans and other vulnerable children regarding attending school in Minakulu Subcounty, Oyam District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)There is an increase in the number of Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Uganda due factors such as HIV/AIDS and increased poverty. This presents vulnerability among OVC that they cannot afford even the basic ... -
Drivers and socio-economic effects of gambling among final year students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Background:Earlier studies provide information on general perceptions towards gambling and focus on the general youth population. Even though many of these studies carried out abroad identify university students as an ... -
Examining in-school and out-of-school factors for poor performance of pupils in UPE schools in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The general objective of the study was to examine the factors affecting Pupil Academic Performance in UPE Schools in Wakiso, Uganda. The specific objectives included: finding out the effect of absenteeism on the pupils’ ... -
Factors affecting adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy among adolescents in Buhimba Sub-County, Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This research was majorly carried out in order to assess the different factors that limit adherence to ART among adolescents in Buhimba SubCounty, Hoima district. The findings from the study were acquired with the help of ... -
Perceptions on infant feeding practices among HIV positive mothers receiving treatment at Nsambya hospital in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This research study aimed at investigating the perceptions of HIV positive mothers on the different infant feeding practices. Using Nsambya hospital as a case study area, the research study aimed at achieving different ... -
Perceived factors that influence the academic performance of learners with special needs in Iganga girls secondary school
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The study examined perceived factors that influence the academic performance of learners with special needs in Iganga Girls secondary school. Non-probability sampling procedures were used through purposive and snow ball ... -
The contribution of Saccos in promoting the livelihood security of women. A case of lira urban transporters Sacco, central division in lira city
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study aimed at assessing the contribution of SACCOs in promoting the livelihood security of women using the case of Lira Urban Transporters SACCO. Its specific objectives were;(i) To profile the activities undertaken ... -
Examining the contribution Of Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLAS) on women’s livelihood and income: a case of Pandwong Division, Kitgum District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study was carried out about the contribution of Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) on women’s livelihood and income in Pandwong division, Kitgum district. The purpose was for an academic award of Bachelors ...