School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Determinants of contraception access and utilization by women in Uganda’s Covid-19 lockdown: a study of Kireka Village, Wakiso District
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-06-15)Introduction: Family planning services were introduced in the country in the 1950’s with the establishment of Family Planning Association of Uganda. Uganda has just concluded its family planning (FP) 2015-2020 mission to ... -
Children’s experience of separation: a study of separated families in Nateete Parish, Rubaga Division, Kampala City
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-29)The study described children’s experiences of separation in Nateete parish, Rubaga Division, Kampala City. Specifically, the study examined the psychological, social experiences and coping mechanism of children in separated ... -
Experiences and coping strategies of teenage Mothers in Rubindi sub-county, Mbarara district, Uganda
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-13)Teenage pregnancy is a global phenomenon with clearly known causes and serious health, social and economic consequences. Globally in 2021, an estimated 14 per cent of teenage girls and young women gave birth before age 18 ... -
Experiences of survivors of forced marriage in Nabisojjo village-Wakyato, Nakaseke District
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-12)The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of the women survivors of forced marriages in Nabisojjo village, Nakaseke District. The study was conducted in this area because of the prevalence of the practice ... -
An impact of poverty and homelessness on children and youth’s well-being in wakiso district: a case study of Kajjansi Town Council.
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-27)This research took place in Kajjansi Town council in Wakiso district the purpose of the study was to find out the impact of poverty and homelessness on children and youths of Kajjansi. The research analysed , and deep ... -
Socio-economic and health effects of alcoholism on youths in Pader
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-09)The study was designed to understand the socio-economic and health effects of alcoholism on youth in Northern Uganda specifically in Pader Town, Pader district. The specific objectives were; to explore how alcoholism ... -
Coping with online learning during Covid 19 pandemic: a study of strategies adopted by students with disability at Makerere University
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-04)The objective of the study was to examine the coping strategies adopted by students with disabilities to cope up with online learning during COVID 19 pandemic at Makerere University. The mixed methods approach used 60 ... -
Experiences of peer bullying among primary school children in Uganda: a case of Kawempe primary and junior school in Kawempe Division
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-09)This study assessed the experiences of peer bullying among primary school children in Uganda: A case of Kawempe primary and junior school in Kawempe division -
Drivers of persistent cattle rustling by Karamojongs in Ogwette Sub-County Otuke District
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-12)The study examined the drivers of persistent cattle rustling by karamojongs in ogwette sub county otuke district. The study objecives were; to establish the socio-cultural determinants of cattle rustling; to determine the ... -
Intimate partner violence: experiences of victims and survivors in Kisoko Sub-County
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-10)The study examined experiences of victims and survivors of intimate partner violence in Kisoko sub-county Tororo district. The objectives of the study were to explore community attitudes and perceptions towards intimate ... -
Customers’ experiences of digital banking channels with DFCU bank Uganda, Kyengera branch
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-01)Digital banking has brought about a revolution in the functioning of banks as it offers major opportunities to banks and their customers. This has made the transition to digital banking a necessity for banks to meet the ... -
Experiences of adolescents on HIVcare during Covid 19 lockdown at Makerere University joint aids programme immune suppression syndrome clinic Mulago Hospital, Kampala District.
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-12)Background With the indiscriminate spread of COVID-19 globally, the biggest percentage of the populations experienced negative consequences such as job loss, food insecurity and inability to manage existing medical conditions ... -
Effects of divorce among catholics: a case study of Kampala diocese
(Makerere University, 2022-12-16)This research report seeks to provide an overview of Effects of divorce among Catholics using a case study of Kampala dioceses. Divorce is becoming increasingly common in the lives of parents and children. Prior to the ... -
Sexual and reproductive health experiences of teenagers and young women in Mparo Division, Hoima city.
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-11-07)Teenage pregnancy has significant implications on the sexual and reproductive health rights of teenagers and young women. In Uganda, teenage pregnancy has continued regardless of the efforts and resources invested by ... -
Risky behaviors and sexual behaviors among primary and secondary school going teenagers during and after covid-19 lockdown in Gogonyo Constituency, Pallisa District
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-12)This study was based on risky behaviors and sexual behaviors among primary and secondary school going teenage children during and after Covid-19 lockdowns engulfed with objectives of; to identify nature of risky behaviors, ... -
Community perceptions of government regulations on fishing in Mugoye Sub-County, Kalangala District
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-17)The study was set to investigate the community perceptions of government’s enforcement of quality fish yield standards in Kalangala District. A cross sectional research design employing both quantitative and qualitative ... -
Occupational stress, employment engagement and counterproductive work behaviors among employees from the Ministry of Energy
(Makerere University, 2018-06-19)The study's purpose is to examine the relationship between occupational stress, employee engagement, and counterproductive work behaviors among employees from the Ministry of Energy. The study will examine the following ... -
The percieved socio-economic effects of emyooga program in Kyengera town council, Wakiso District
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-19)The study sought to understand the perceived socio-economic effects of Emyooga program in Kyengera Town Council. The objectives of the study were; to determine the factors that influence access to Emyooga program in Kyengera ... -
Implementation challenges of e-learning at Makerere University: a case study of the school of social sciences
(Makerere Universirty, 2022-12-01)The study examined the implementation challenges of e-learning at Makerere University. The study used a descriptive research design with both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study used a sample of 100 samples ... -
Men’s experience of intimate partner violence before and during the covid-19 pandemic: a case study of survivors seeking services from men’s forum against domestic violence in Najjanankumbi
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-01-09)The results reveal that their various forms of IPV against men during and before COVID-19 and these include included psychological abuse in form of intimidation, humiliation, fear, shame and controlling behaviours, physical ...