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Stress, depression and substance abuse among adolescents
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between Stress, depression and Substance abuse among adolescents in Katanga slums, a settlement area located in Kawempe division, Kampala. The study targeted 150 ...
Parenting styles, drug use and coping strategies among youth in Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
The study was conducted among Youth in Kampala. The purpose of the study was to find whether parental styles, drug abuse and coping strategies among Youth in Kampala were inter-related. However, the study used a sample of ...
Peer pressure, sex knowledge and attitudes to contraceptive use among sexually active adolescent. A case study of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
This study sought to establish the relationships between peer pressure, sex knowledge and attitudes to contraceptive use among sexually active adolescent in Kampla. To identify the relationship three objectives which ...
Peer pressure, drug abuse and coping strategies among adolescents at Makerere College School
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
The study was conducted among adolescents in Makerere College School. The purpose of the study was to find whether peer pressure, drug abuse and coping strategies among adolescents are inter-related. However, the study ...
Self-esteem, depression and academic performance among adolescents
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
The study examined the relationship between Self-esteem, Depression and academic performance among adolescents in Wakiso District. The study adopted a correlational survey design that employed a quantitative approach. ...
Psychological distress among adolescents living with epilepsy attending Children’s Ward at Butabika National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Epilepsy is one of the most common serious disorders of the brain affecting people of all ages, race, and social class. This study entitled psychological distress among adolescents living with epilepsy attending children’s ...
Physical child neglect, depression and substance abuse among adolescents in Buloba Christian High School
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Introduction
Child maltreatment is notably the major risk factor for mental disorders among adolescents with neglect being the most common practice. However, little attention has been given to child neglect due it’s ...
Substance abuse, self-esteem and parental separation among early adolescents (15-20 years)
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
This correlational study which was carried out in Kitante Hill School entitled "Substance abuse, self-esteem and parental separation among early adolescents (15-20 years)." Where 100 adolescents were interviewed who were ...
Stress, peer pressure and drug abuse among secondary school adolescents in Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
Globally, drug abuse among adolescents is an increasing subject of social and public health concern. In Uganda, studies show that more than fifth (22.7%) of the primary school pupils, (22%) of secondary school students ...
Trauma, suicidal ideation and coping strategies among the adolescents
(Makerere University, 2021-03-15)
The general objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between trauma, suicidal ideation and the coping strategies among adolescents. The researchers were guided by the following objectives; find out the ...