School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Security implications of hosting Refugees: a case of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-30)The study assessed security implications of an open-door policy for hosting refugees. It identified constraints and gaps in refugee camps of the host country that has obeyed International, Regional and National Refugees ... -
Men's participation in family planning in Kiwonvu Zone, Mulago Parish
(Makerere University, 2022-07)The study was conducted in Kiwonvu Zone, Mulago Parish to assess men's participation in family planning. The specific objectives of the study included; to find out men’s awareness and knowledge of FP, to assess men’s level ... -
Facilitators of adherence to antiretroviral therapy among pregnant women in Uganda. a case of Nabbaale sub-county Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2022-12)This study therefore aimed at understanding the facilitators of adherence to ART by pregnant women in Uganda, taking a case of Nabbaale Sub-County. The specific objectives of the study included; to examine individual level ... -
An assessment of access to services for persons with epilepsy In Kasangati town council Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-05-15)This study assessed access to services of agencies by persons with epilepsy (PLWE) in Kasangati Town Council Wakiso District. The main purpose of the study was to assess the access to services from organizations to PLWEin ... -
Assessing the household benefits of the senior citizens grant(SCG);a study of households with scg beneficiaries in Okoritok parish and Ariamareng village
(Makerere University, 2022-05-28)The purpose of the study was to examine the household benefits of the senior citizens grant (SCG) with focus on households with SCG beneficiaries in Okoritok Parish and Ariamareng village. The study was guided by three ... -
Adobe photoshop to design sculpture (graphic statues)
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-01-03)This research was based on how Adobe Photoshop can be of use to design sculptors at the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art (MTSIFA). The purpose of the study was to find out how adobe Photoshop can be used ... -
Eastern Africa standby force and security in The Great Lakes Region
(Makerere University, 2022-09-30)The aim of this report is to examine the nature of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) and its potential to contribute to peace and security, specifically the report examines the structure of EASF, its organisation, ... -
Effects of substance abuse on the behaviour of youths in Nabumali Town Council, Mbale District
(Makerere University, 2022-12)This research study explored the effects of substance abuse on the behaviour of young people in Nabumali Town Council Mbale district. This study covered three objectives which were; a) to establish how substance abuse ... -
Drivers of alcoholism among the youth in Katikekile Sub-County Moroto District
(Makerere University, 2022-12-08)Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence among the youth has become a global burden hindering development, imparting high expenditures on treatment and counseling the victims of alcoholism as well as the accelerated domestic ... -
Probable effects of corruption on the operations of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF)
(Makerere University, 2022-07)This study sought to explore how corruption is likely to affect the operation of UPDF, What is corruption and its negativities? It was guided by three objectives: How the social cultural factors are likely to contribute ... -
Youth response to the covid-19 vaccination campaign in Kira municipality
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)The study sought to investigate the youths' response to the Covid-19 vaccination campaign in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. The study used a cross-sectional study design applying both quantitative and qualitative ... -
Uptake of covid-19 vaccination among the elderly in Rwampara district south-western Uganda
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-13)Background: The study was designed to understand the uptake of COVID 19 vaccination among the elderly in western Uganda specifically in Rwampara district. Objectives: The specific objectives were; to describe COVID 19 ... -
The role of media in security mobilization in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-07-23)General Objective: The main objective of this paper was to examine the role of the media in security mobilization in Uganda. Specific Objectives: a. To examine the history of the media in Uganda’s security mobilization. ... -
Factors contributing to non-adherence among young females enrolled on ART at Kalisizo General Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-05-08)The purpose of this study was to find out the factors contributing to non-adherence among the young females enrolled on ART at Kalisizo General Hospital, Kalisizo Sub county-Kyotera District. It was also aimed at exploring ... -
Coping strategies adopted by reunified children from institutional care in Bardege-Layibi Division, Gulu City
(Makerere University, 2023-01-11)The integration of children to their families has highlighted the inefficiencies of the institutional care system. The study aimed at, examining the coping strategies of reunified children from institutional care, exploring ... -
Socio economic effects of substance use among female youths in Nakifuma-Naggalama town council
(Makerere University, 2022-12-23)This dissertation is an account of the study on socio economic Effects of substance use among female youths in Nakifuma-Naggalama town council. Unlike other studies which have focused mainly on men who abuse drugs, this ... -
Community response to violence against women
(Makerere University, 2022-12-07)Violence against women is one of the most widespread human rights violations across the globe, women have faced abuses of all forms and it takes place at all levels across different social statuses. It takes place ... -
Utilization of antenatal care services among pregnant women in Mubende District
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-12)Background: In Mubende, for every 100,000 live births, 438 women die before during or after giving birth, whereas for every 1,000 live births, 54 children die before celebrating their first birth day (UBOS, 20II). However, ... -
Perceived contribution of village saving and loan associations to economic empowerment of women in Kabende Sub County, Kabarole District
(Makerere University, 2022-10-28)The purpose of the study was to understand the perceived contribution village savings and loans associations to the economic empowerment of women in Kabende Sub County in Kabarole district. The study sought to find out the ... -
Covid-19 Stress Status, Mental Health Status and Employee Performance among lecturers of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-11-07)The purpose of this study is to investigate the connection between covid-19 stress status, mental health status and the employee performance. The study is intending to achieve the following objectives; the relationship ...