School of Statistics and Planning (SSP) Collections: Recent submissions
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Effect of external public debt on unemployment in Tanzania (1991-2021)
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The relationship between external public debt and unemployment is a matter of substantial concern for both developed and developing economies. Unemployment is often explained by macroeconomic factors. However external ... -
Effect of intimate partner violence on child growth and development in East Africa
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study examined whether maternal IPV victimisation in East Africa affected child growth and development. The study used a pooled sample of 20,620 women and their 29,756 children aged below five years. The sample was ... -
Impact of the Uganda women entrepreneurship program on household wellbeing and women empowerment; a case of Busia district in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study’s exploration into the UWEP program in Busia district, Uganda, dives deep into the question of whether, and to what extent, the program impacts both household well-being and women's empowerment. Cross-sectional ... -
Determinants of intimate partner violence victimization among married women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Intimate Partner Violence continues to exist in many Ugandan’s households and is a major public health concern. This study examined the risk factors of intimate partner violence victimization among married women aged 15-49 ... -
Determinants of women empowerment indicators in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-04)Persisting gender stereotypes of Uganda restrict women’s mobility, their participation in decision making and also deprive them from their inherited property. It is a common perception that nations cannot make remarkable ... -
Predictors of completion of four antenatal care (ANC) visits in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Antenatal Care Attendance (ANC) is critical to favorable pregnancy outcomes including safe delivery and a healthy baby. World Health Organization recommends that a pregnant woman attends at least four ANC visits attended ... -
Factors associated with survival of cancer patients receiving palliative care: a case study of Hospice Africa Uganda.
(Mumbere Ronald, 2022-12)This study concludes that HIV status, Smoking habits of the patient, alcohol consumption and age of the patient are significant factors associated with the survival of cancer patients receiving palliative care. In addition, ... -
Factors influencing performance in literacy and numeracy among refugee children in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-17)This study examined factors influencing the performance in literacy and numeracy of refugee pupils in Uganda. The multivariable logistic regression model was employed on the data obtained from UWEZO which had carried out ... -
Community and individual factors influencing healthcare use in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-04-19)Understanding key influencing factors of health service utilisation has a particular relevance as a public health and development issue. Furthermore, evidence on this subject is a good reference for public health policymakers. ... -
Determinants of postnatal care use among mothers who give birth at non-health facilities in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The main objective of the study was to determine the factors that influence postnatal care use among mothers who give birth at non health facilities in Uganda. A sample of 2,643 women who took part in the 2016 Uganda ... -
Factors associated with household food security in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The purpose of the study was to assess factors related to food security among households in Uganda using odds as well as marginal effects derived from logistic regression. These factors were grouped into farm characteristics, ... -
The causal relationship between electricity consumption and economic growth in Uganda (1990-2018)
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The study aimed at establishing the causal relationship between electricity consumption and economic growth in Uganda between 1990 and 2018. The study used time series data of electricity consumption and gross domestic ... -
Effect of government expenditure on private investment in Uganda (1974-2019)
(Makerere University, 2023-01)This study investigated the effect of government expenditure on private investment from 1974 to 2019. The main objective was to establish the effect of government expenditure on private investment in Uganda. The data ... -
Blending invitational theory and education production function theory to analyze academic performance of secondary schools in Northern and Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Despite government policies that lead to an increase in access, quality, efficiency of secondary education and the general increase in number of students, the academic performance of advanced level students in both Eastern ... -
Determinants of youth labour market outcomes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This study investigates the determinants of labour market outcomes for youth aged 16 to 30 years in Uganda. This research specifically examined factors that predicted the youth’s outcome as one in paid employment, vulnerable ... -
Factors associated with utilization of cervical cancer screening services at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2022)The major objective of the study was to examine factors associated with cervical cancer screening utilization at the Uganda Cancer Institute. The facility based cross sectional study involved 278 women aged 15-75 years who ... -
Determinants of household child stunting in Uganda: a panel data study
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The major objective of the study was to examine the determinants of household child stunting in Uganda. Specifically, it examined the effect of household socio-economic characteristics on child stunting and investigated ... -
Factors associated with menstrual hygiene management among school going adolescents in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Menstrual Hygiene Management is still a persistent major reproductive health challenge affecting school going adolescents in Uganda that necessitates urgent concern in sectors of water and sanitation, health, education and ... -
Socioeconomic status and access to basic social services among urban households in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The main objective of the study was to examine the effect of socioeconomic status and access to basic social services among urban households. The study used secondary data collected during the Uganda National Household ... -
Improving profit and productivity through optimal cropland allocation for smallholder farmers in Malawi
(Makerere University, 2022-12)This quantitative research study aimed to increase on-farm profits for smallholder farmers in an environment where land is becoming increasingly constrained. Due to an increasing population, most smallholder farmers in ...