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Gender dynamics in commercial sugarcane farming among Kinyara Sugarcane Outgrowers in Masindi District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Sugarcane growing is an important economic activity in Uganda and across Africa. However, participation in sugarcane cultivation manifests gender variations. The purpose of this study was to explore the gender dynamics ... -
Ethical implications of Uganda's education system on graduates
(Makerere University, 2024)This multidisciplinary study integrates religious ethics, theology, and education with other critical disciplines to examine Uganda’s formal education system and its impact on university graduates through the lens of Moral ... -
Gender and security sector reform in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-07)Gender and security are very important aspects of Uganda as a country. And it has been noted that they both influence each other. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition that to cater for gender aspects, ... -
Exploring stakeholders’ perspectives on traffic congestion in Kampala City
(Makererre university, 2024-11)Kampala faces challenges in effectively managing traffic congestion due to rapid urbanization and increasing car ownership, posing significant challenges for road users and policymakers. This study investigated the views ... -
Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and coping strategies among refugees in Kyaka II Settlement Camp, Kyegegwa District.
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study aimed to examine the relationship between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, and coping strategies among refugees. The objectives of the study were (a) to examine the relationship between PTSD and coping ... -
Childhood trauma, resilience, and substance use among school going adolescents in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Traumatic life experiences are major public health problem with significant correlations to substance use. This study explored the interplay between childhood trauma, resilience, and substance use among school-going ... -
Experiences of multiple substance use, treatment and relapse amongst patients admitted to the alcohol and drug unit in Butabika National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Approximately 250 million people worldwide use addictive substances annually, with nearly 30 million suffering from substance use disorders (SUDs). Only one in six individuals with SUDs enter psychosocial treatment, and ... -
Factors influencing livelihood restoration post-resettlement: a case study of Kyenjojo-Kabwoya road project in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study examines the factors influencing livelihood restoration among individuals displaced by the 100 km Kyenjojo-Kabwoya road project in western Uganda, focusing on the economic, physical, and social impacts ... -
The contribution of empowerment programs on improving the livelihood status of the refugee host populations in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Kikuube District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of the empowerment programs on improving the livelihood status of the refugee host populations. This study adopted a cross sectional study design and utilized both ... -
The influence of gender norms on unpaid care work within households in Gweri Sub-County, Soroti District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study probed the influence of gender norms on unpaid care work within households in the Teso Sub-Region, the focus was on Gweri Sub-County in Soroti District. The primary variables in examination were 'Gender norms' ... -
Interrogating male involvement in sexual and reproductive health rights campaign in Rukungiri District, Uganda: gaps and prospects for gender equality
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This is a qualitative study to establish the existing male involvement strategies in SRHR in Rukungiri district. The study set out to explore the challenges and prospects of male involvement streatgies in the district. It ... -
Work stress, psychological inflexibility and burn out among nurses
(Makererre university, 2023-12)Nurses play a critical role in delivering quality healthcare but they frequently experience high levels of work stress, which can eventually lead to burnout. Psychological inflexibility, the inability to adapt to changing ... -
Trauma exposure, resilience, posttraumatic stress disorder and posttraumatic growth among Refugees in Kyaka II Settlement in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Refugees experience or witness various traumatic events and these events can have a negative impact on their wellbeing. Whereas some refugees may go on to experience positive outcomes and become more resilient after being ... -
Career knowledge, self-awareness and career decision making among advanced level secondary school students in Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11-15)The study examined the relationship of career knowledge, self-awareness and career decision making among advanced level secondary school students in Kawempe Division, Kampala District. It was guided by four objectives; to ... -
Women’s participation in combating wildlife crime in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-07)Women play crucial roles in the protection of wildlife and the management of wildlife crime. This study was undertaken to assess women’s participation in combating wildlife crime, using a case of Queen Elizabeth National ... -
Experiences of children with incarcerated parents in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The plight of children with incarcerated parents (CWIPS) is not widely known in Uganda yet statistics show an increasing number of inmates (50%) being parents, and the majority (97%) of the women inmates being mothers. ... -
Assessing the impact of remuneration on employees’ performance in higher institutions of learning: a case study of Makerere University, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-08)The aim of this study was to establish and assess the impact of remuneration on employees’ performance in higher institutions on learning in Uganda, particularly at Makerere University. Literature review was done on impact ... -
Self-esteem, peer relations and depression among school going adolescents In Rubaga Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study investigated the relationship betweenself-esteem, peer relations and depression amon school going adolescents in Rubaga Division, Kampala District. A correlation research design was used to conduct the study, ... -
Antisocial behaviours, peer influence and depression among school going adolescents In Lubaga Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between antisocial behaviours, peer influence and depression among school-going adolescents. Adolescence is a developmental stage characterized by many challenges ... -
Contribution of community radios to growth of women entrepreneurs in Uganda: a case of Kagadi Kibaale community radio, Kagadi district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)The study assessed the contribution of community radios to growth of women entrepreneurship in Uganda, the case of Kagadi Kibaale Community Radio (KKCR) in Kagadi District. The objectives of the study were to: assess ...
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