School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Child labour as a way of survival among vulnerable children in Wandegeya
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study examined child labour as a way of survival among vulnerable children. The study was conducted in Wandegeya. The objectives of the study were to identify the circumstances that contribute to child labor, to describe ... -
Coping strategies for orphans and vulnerable children in Kawempe division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Generally, OVC are sizeable and their number continues to increase due to HIV/AIDs and other uncertainties. It is established that they face a wide range of challenges. The aim of this study was to identify the coping ... -
Community perceptions about child neglect in Bulowoza parish, Bulamagi sub county Iganga district
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The study was conducted in Bulowoza parish, Iganga district focusing on Community perceptions about child neglect. Despite several attempts to ensure that children are protected from all forms of violence more especially ... -
The lived experiences of antiretroviral therapy among women: a case study of Apac General Hospital-Apac Municipality
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Introduction: This study examined the lived experiences of women on ART; A case study of Apac general hospital and it had four specific objectives; 1) To determine the socio-demographic determinants of ART uptake among ... -
Socio-economic benefits associated with Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Isingiro Town Council
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Background Despite the various attempts made to eradicate poverty, it is still a major problem among most of the households. Poverty limits people from accessing basic needs such as clothing, education, medical care and ... -
Effects of sexual and gender based violence on the livelihoods of refugee women in Uganda: A case of Palabek Refugee Settlement, Lamwo District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Despite several attempts to eliminate SGBV among refugees over the years, the rates of violence in the refugee households are still rampantly increasing. This qualitative study with a case study research design explored ... -
Resilience of street children in Kampala Capital City. A case study of Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Street children are creative and adaptable in response to the very difficult conditions of extreme poverty and violence that characterize life on the streets. The study aimed to explore the unique and dynamic process of ... -
Community perceptions and attitudes towards people living with epilepsy in Nsambya, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Introduction: Epilepsy is amongst one of the many health problems faced by society and that the condition is quite common in Uganda. Community perception and attitude towards epilepsy are important determinants in epilepsy ... -
The dynamics of teenage pregnancy in Uganda : a study of Walukuba West Division, Jinja District in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-10)The study was conducted in Walukuba West, located in Jinja District, east of Uganda. The decision for this study site was premised on the increased prevalence of teen pregnancies within the area. The study sought to ... -
The role of non-governmental organizations in responding to landslide affected populations in Bududa District
(Makerere University, 2021-02-05)The study was to access the role of non-governmental organizations in responding to landslide affected populations in Bududa district. The study objectives were to examine the emergency functions performed by NGOs upon the ... -
Social support and resilience among teenage mothers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Background: Despite the various attempts to eliminate teenage pregnancies in the world, teenage motherhood increasingly remains a serious public health and social concern. Teenage mothers encounter a number of constraints ... -
Care and support provided to children with disability within the family settings in Nyendo-Ssenyange Division, Masaka District
(Makerere University, 2020-12-18)Home settings of children with disabilities are crucial environments that should be supported to bring about desired living conditions of children with disabilities. The study thus sought to understand the ... -
Factors for the continued poor academic performance of UPE schools in Jinja District, study of Masese division, Walukuba
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors for the continued poor academic performance of UPE schools in Jinja study area of Walukuba Masese division with the view to recommend on how the performance of UPE ... -
Has intimate partner violence reduced? A case study of Namayamba village, Makulubita sub-county in Luweero district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Introduction: IPV has effects which hinders someone wellbeing, this study therefore explored if IPV has reduced basing on the following objectives; to determine the magnitude and trends of intimate partner violence, to ... -
Lived experiences of teenage mothers after re-enrolment in secondary school after delivery : a case of Nsambya Sub County in Kyankwanzi District
(Makerere University, 2021-02-10)Despite the progress made to reduce teenage pregnancy and motherhood over the years in Uganda, this issue still remains a development and social concern. While various scholars have documented the experiences of teenage ... -
Perspectives about adherence to HIV/AIDS treatment among patients at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Objectives: This study aimed at exploring the perspectives of people living with HIV at Masaka regional referral hospital considering the factors that facilitate adherence, hindrances to adherence and the coping strategies ... -
Analysis of the factors leading to recidivism among juvenile delinquents: A case study of Naguru Remand Home in Nakawa Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-01)This study was conducted at Naguru Remand Home Center in Nakawa Division, Kampala District with the aim of establishing factors that are responsible for serial offending among juveniles. It looked at factors that are ... -
Effects of refugee settlement on the livelihood of the women: A case of Rhino Camp, Arua District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study was on impacts of refugee resettlements on the livelihood of women in Rhino camp Arua district, northern Uganda. The main purpose of the study was to examine the both the positive and negative effects of refugee ... -
Consequences of incarceration of female parents on their children, A study at Wells of Hope Junior School in Semuto Village, Nakaseke District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)This study attempted to establish the consequences of incarceration of female parents on their children, a study of Wells at Hope Junior School, Nakaseke district. This abstract entails a summary of all the five chapters ... -
Domestic violence in families
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This study aimed to assess domestic violence in families in Kisigula village Wakiso District. It was specifically aimed to find out the factors, impacts and possible strategies that help to reduce domestic violence in ...