School of Statistics and Planning (SSP): Recent submissions
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Determinants of solid waste management in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The study intended to identify the determinants of solid waste management. The study used secondary data which was collected by UBOS in 2014 concerning about the status of the country. The study examined different specific ... -
Examining the underlying factors of the continued upward trend of homeless children in Kampala Uganda: case study of Wandegeya
(Makerere University, 2023)Homeless people are generally viewed as lower and less important to society, therefore the global epidemic of family and child homelessness does not receive the attention it requires. As per the statistics, there are an ... -
Factors affecting condom use among adolescents in Uganda a case study of Soroti district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)The study aimed at identifying the factors associated with condom use among adolescent from Soroti district. In order to identify these factors, specific objectives which included determining the adolescent`s knowledge on ... -
Determinants of child spacing among women in the reproductive age group a case study of Busoga and Teso regions
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Both short and long birth intervals have adverse impacts on maternal and child health. Despite all that, a number of births still occur at short birth intervals. The aim of this study was to establish the determinants of ... -
Effect of conflicts in south Sudan on the welfare of the population: a case of Central Equatorial Region
(Makerere University, 2025)The main objective of the study is to analyze the effect of conflicts in South Sudan on the welfare of the population. Specifically, the study sought to address; ( i) the influence of conflict on the food security, ( ii) ... -
Factors influencing the prevalence of malaria in Uganda: A case study of Kimombasa slum in Bwaise, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The purpose of this study is to identify and understand the various factors that contribute to the prevalence of malaria in Uganda The study intended to achieve the following objectives; to determine the influence of ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of the human development index in measuring the level of development of a country: the case of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The Human Development Index (HDI) has emerged as a globally recognized tool for measuring development since its introduction in 1990. This study critically examines Uganda’s HDI using probability distribution analysis and ... -
Adoption of saving culture among Makerere University students a case study of final year students at school of statistics and planning, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-08)The study was about adoption of a saving culture among Makerere University students and was conducted in Makerere University at the school of statistics and planning in Uganda. The research methodology for the study was a ... -
Factors that affect infant weight at Birth study in Kawaala Health Center IV in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022)This research was designed to provide an analysis of the factors that affect infant weight at birth. A case study of women at the MCH department at Kawaala Health Centre IV was used. The findings of the research were based ... -
Factors influencing livestock insurance in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)The objective of this study was to assess the factors influencing livestock insurance in Mbarara district. Therefore, it aims to find out whether gender, age, location of the farmer, cost of insurance, training on the ... -
Factors influencing the performance of SACCOS in Mitooma district : a case study of Mitooma People's Development Trust Savings and Credit Society Ltd workers
(Makerere University, 2022)The study aimed at investigating the factors influencing the performance of SACCOS in Mitooma. The study put emphasis on motivation as the independent variable and workers’ performance as the dependent variable. The study ... -
Factors influencing public participation in urbanization: a case study of Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The objective of this study was to establish the factors influencing public participation in urbanization in Kampala district. In other words, it aimed to find out whether public awareness, degree of accessibility and one’s ... -
Assessment of leadership styles of not for profit making organizations and their impact on job satisfaction
(Makerere University, 2022)The study aimed at assessing the leadership styles of not for profit making organizations and their impact on job satisfaction. The specific objectives included: establishing the relationship between transformational ... -
Impact of Taxation on Economic Activity in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-17)The purpose of this study was to establish effects of taxation on economic activity in Uganda and suggest measures that can resuscitate economic activity while raising government revenue. A time series analysis of Uganda‟s ... -
Determinants of teenage pregnancy in central and eastern region of Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Teenage pregnancies are a serious reproductive health challenge as many of these pregnancies are not planned for at the time of their conception. The extent to which the young girls remain victims of teenage pregnancy in ... -
Factors affecting growth of micro and small family business enterprises: (A case study of Kawempe Division)
(Makerere University, 2024)This study investigates the factors influencing the growth of Small and Micro Family Businesses (SMFBs) in Kawempe Division, Kampala City, with a focus on four key variables: leadership style, succession planning, family ... -
Foreign exchange rate fluctuations and their effects on trade in the last five years (2018-2022) in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The study aimed at examining the effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on trade in the last five years (2018-2022) in Uganda. The study was guided by objectives which included: Establishing the current state of ... -
The relationship between inflation and the welfare of the people of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study sought to examine factors the Impact of Inflation on the Welfare of the People in Uganda. The study specifically covered Uganda and made use of a time series data set covering a 33-year period from 1989 till ... -
Assessing the knowledge, attitude and practices of water, sanitation and hygiene activities among households in Karamoja. A case study in Moroto district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-04)Provision of adequate water supply, sanitation and waste management among households in communities has a number of positive effects. Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities is a basic necessity for ... -
Factors associated with high infant mortality rate among children under 5 years in Uganda : a case study of Busoga Region
(Makerere University, 2024)This study investigates the factors influencing infant mortality in Uganda, focusing on caregiver characteristics, education, literacy, household assets, and health-related behaviors. The study was motivated by Uganda’s ...