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Barriers to provision of early childhood education services in rural areas: a case of Bumbire and Kakanju sub counties in Bushenyi district
(Makerere University, 2023)Early Childhood Education (ECE) is critical in fostering early childhood development(ECD). Some of the benefits of ECE include; having a better IQ, greater possibility to get jobs even at a younger age, ability to have ... -
Experiences of child marriage in Kigorobya Town Council, Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2021)I conducted a descriptive case study on experiences of child marriage among boys and girls in Kigorobya town council, Hoima district in Uganda. This study sought to document causes of child marriage, problems faced in child ... -
A study of the relationship among laissez-faire leadership style, employee engagement and employee turnover
(Makerere University, 2024)This research study explores the relationship among laissez-faire leadership, employee engagement, and employee turnover in the Ministry of Health. Laissez-faire leadership, characterized by a hands-off approach, where ... -
Laissez faire leadership, employee engagement and job satisfaction among the employees of Zombo District Local Government
(Makerere University, 2024)The study aimed at finding the empirical relationship Laissez Faire Leadership employee Engagement and Job Satisfaction among the Employees of Zombo District Local Government. Laissez Faire Leadership was the independent ... -
Parental influence and adolescent sexual behavior among teenagers: a case of Ishongororo Subcounty, Ibanda District
(Makerere University, 2019)One of the aims of social work as a discipline is to improve the quality of life of families by finding solutions to inherent problems such as sexual behavior in the adolescent. This study investigated the rationale of ... -
Barriers to health care access by children with Autism spectrum disorder in Kampala district, Uganda
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Work ethic endorsement, stress levels and job involvement among employees of Uganda Red Cross Society, Kampala North Branch
(Makerere University, 2024)The study aimed at investigating the relationship between work ethic endorsement, stress levels and job involvement among employees. A sample of 59 employees adopted from the population of 70 employees was used . A self ... -
Work stress, psychological inflexibility and burnout among nurses of Kasana Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)The study investigated the relationship between Work Stress, Psychological Inflexibility and Burnout among Nurses of Kasana Hospital. A quantitative approach was adopted in which only a quantitative data collection tool ... -
Psychosocial effects of divorce and separation on children and youth in Wandegeya : Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024)I conducted a study on the psychosocial effects of divorce and separation on children and youth in Wandegeya Kampala city. The study was carried out In Wandegeya flats were the children and parents were gathered to understand ... -
Social media, time management skills, and academic performance
(Makerere University, 2023)This study investigated the relationship between social media usage, time management skills, and academic performance among Makerere University students. As social media becomes increasingly integrated into daily life, ... -
Job satisfaction and turnover intentions among employees of St. Edwards College Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-08)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and Turnover intensions among employees of St. Edward College Wakiso. The study intended to achieve the following objectives; to find ... -
Organizational culture, job satisfaction and job performance of employees at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Organizational culture, Job satisfaction and Job performance. The study was intending to achieve objectives: to examine the relationship between ... -
Perceived value of the Senior citizens grant among the beneficiary older persons in Rubaga division, Kampala-City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The purpose of this study was to explore the perceived value of senior citizens grant among the beneficiary older persons in Kampala-City-Uganda. The study specifically aimed to assess the influence of beneficiary profile ... -
Perceived effects of substance abuse on the academic performance of students from selected secondary schools in Moyo Town Council
(Makerere University, 2024)Substance abuse among the students has been a major problem to their academic performance, affecting various dimensions of their academic performance. Substance abuse disrupts cognitive processes essential for learning and ... -
Assessing the role of SACCOS in enhancing household incomes in Karma village, Jinja District
(Makerere University, 2024)This topic of the study is Assessing the role of SACCOS in enhancing household incomes in Kagoma village Jinja district. The main objectives of the study were to find out factors that influence uptake of loans in the SACCO ... -
Experience of contraceptive use among students at School of Social Sciences, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-07)This qualitative study explores the experiences of contraceptive use among students at the School of Social Sciences, Makerere University. The study aims to understand the factors that influence students' decisions to use ... -
Young single mother’s experience of child care in Ayuu Alali Parish, Lamwo District
(Makerere University, 2024)Early motherhood significantly impacts adolescent girls, their families, schools, and society. Transitioning to motherhood requires physical, psychological, social, and cognitive preparedness, which teenage mothers often ... -
Substance abuse, socio-economic status, parenting styling and peer pressure in Kololo High School
(Makerere University, 2024)This study examines the relationship between substance abuse, socio-economic status, parenting styling and peer pressure among senior five students of Kololo High school. The study employed a correlation research design ... -
The effects of the introduction of sexuality education on the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of learners in Nsangi Nursery and Primary School in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-07)Sexuality education refers to the provision of knowledge and information concerning body development and changes, sex gender roles, health relationships, communication skills, making informed decisions on matters regarding ... -
Experience of craving among young people with a history of illicit drug consumption : the case of Kamyokya Slums, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This dissertation investigates the experience of craving among young people with a history of illicit drug consumption. Specifically, it explored young people’s experience of the emotional and physical sensations of craving, ...
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