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Domestic violence and drug abuse among teenagers in Lira city.
(Makerere University, 2024-10-16)This study explores the relationship between domestic violence and drug abuse among teenagers in Lira City, Uganda, a critical public health and social concern. Domestic violence, a widespread issue in sub-Saharan Africa, ... -
The role of parents in preventing teenage pregnancy in the Bugisu region during the ‘Imbalu’ season: A focus on parental communication and supervision.
(Makerere University, 2024-10-03)This qualitative study explores the role of parents in mitigating teenage pregnancy during the Imbalu season among the Bagisu people in Uganda. Through thematic analysis, four key themes emerged: parental communication and ... -
Social demographic factors associated with domestic violence among female youths between the age of 15 to 35 years in Maganjo Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Globally, there is wide variation in the prevalence of domestic violence among female youths both in developed and developing countries. This study was an investigation on socio demographic factors associated with domestic ... -
Perceptions of communities adjacent to Mabira central forest reserve on the use of collaborative forest conservation approaches.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-25)Collaborative forest conservation helps to ensure sustainable forest conservation and improved livelihoods of the local communities especially adjacent to the forest through sustainable utilization of forest resources. ... -
The impact of the youth livelyhood program on youth social transformation in Mukono District..
(Makerere University, 2024-11-13)The study is aimed at exploring the impact of the Youth Livelihood Program on the social transformation of the youths in Mukono Municipality, Goma Division, Mukono District. The study focused on establishing how YLP has ... -
Implementation of community mobilization and mindset change in the parish development model: a case study of Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Community mobilization and mindset change involves engaging members of a community to determine who, what, and how issues are decided, and also to provide an avenue for everyone to participate in decisions that affect not ... -
The role of ICOLEW program in the financial literacy and livelihoods of Adults aged 20-50 years in Lunyerere village, Mpigi Disyrict.
(Makerere University., 2024-08-02)This report presents aimed at the role of ICOLEW Program in the financial literacy and livelihoods of adults aged 20-50 years in Lunyerere village, Mpigi District focusing on the content derivation, methods of content ... -
A report on internship carried out at Bulluge Comprehensive High School – Lira
(Makerere University, 2024)This internship was based on the mathematical method of finding out the areas and volumes of solids. This mathematical method was piloted in Bulluge Comprehensive High School Lira The objectives of this attachment were ... -
Motivation into episodic volunteer ships amongst youth in Namayingo district :a case of youthful village Health team in Nambugu Parish.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-07)The general aim of the study was to examine the phenomenon of motivation into episodic volunteer ships amongst youth in Namayingo District with youthful village Health teams (VHTs) of Nambugu parish. The specific objectives ... -
Strategies by Makerere University finalists’ students in preparation for the unemployment world
(Makerere University, 2023-10)A high level of youth unemployment is one of the critical socio-economic problems facing Uganda (MoGLSD 2012). While the labor force grows, with an increasing proportion of youth, employment growth is inadequate to absorb ... -
The effectiveness of early intervention programs in preventing delinquent behaviors amongst youth: a case of Naguru remand home.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-04)The study involved the exploration of the effectiveness of early intervention programs in preventing delinquent behaviors in at-risk youth with Naguru Remand Home as a case study. It led to the formulation of research ... -
Promoting the use of community radio to enhance community participation in development initiatives in Njeru town council Buikwe District.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-14)Community radio helps to ensure people’s right to information and community participation by expressing the voice and thoughts of grassroots people in the development process. This study aimed at exploring ways of promoting ... -
Exploring adult learners' perceptions of integrating mobile phones as a method of English language instruction at the Makerere University Andragogy Lab
(Makerere University, 2023-10-06)This qualitative study explores adult learners' perceptions of integrating mobile phones as a method of English language instruction at the Makerere University Andragogy Lab. The study investigates adult learners' perceptions, ... -
Impact of domestic violence on young women’s mental health in Uganda: a case Study of Kawempe Division in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-11-20)Domestic violence has been defined as the physical and mental abuse of women within the household, in most cases by husbands, (Commonwealth Secretariat, 1992). In Uganda, it is becoming increasingly evident that domestic ... -
Effects of Capacity Building on Youth empowerment: a case study of Bupadhengo Village in Kamuli District.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-20)Developing skills and capacity for gaining some reasonable control over ones’ life results into the powerless individuals, organizations or groups gaining power and control among themselves and supporting empowerment of ... -
Role of youth organizations in empowering the youths in Uganda: case study Youth Alive Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-06)The study was conducted on the role of youth organizations in empowering the youths in Uganda. The primary objective of the study was to examine the role of youth organizations in empowering the youths in Kamwokya area of ... -
Examining the sanitation practices among the youth of Bwaise slum area in Kawempe division, Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study aimed at critically assessing sanitation and health. The objectives were to assess the current sanitation practices among the youth in Bwaise Slum Area, to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of the ... -
Accessing the uptake of youth friendly health services among the youth in Bulamu village, Kasangati Town Council.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Accessing YFHS is crucial because the youth are the largest category of the population and yet they remain a major component of the labour force. Specifically for Uganda, the youth who form 77% of the population deserve ... -
The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on youth lifestyles in Kawempe division: a case of Kawempe I Parish
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Using a qualitative case study design and a sample of 19 respondents, this study explored the effect of COVID-19 pandemic to youth lifestyles in Kawempe Division. Data was collected using a focus group discussions and ... -
Exploring psychosocial challenges and associated factors among youth in Banda slum, Nakawa Division Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This qualitative study explored the psychosocial challenges and associated factors among youth in Banda slum, benefiting from 15 participants (youth and key informants) who were purposively selected to provide information ...