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The nature of children’s participation in the school setting in Kabarole District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-10)
Using Roger Hart’s Ladder (RHL) as the model of participation as an evaluation technique, this study sought to explore and describe the nature of children’s participation in the school setting in Kabarole district. It drew ...
Teachers’ attitudes, perceptions and responses towards children’s mental distress
(Makerere University, 2009)
The study sought to examine teachers’ attitudes, perceptions and responses towards children’s mental distress. The study used a qualitative research design. Fifty-seven qualified primary school teachers from Mbarara ...
Child labour and its effects on the child’s right to education: A case of selected primary schools in Entebbe fishing communities (2002-2006)
(Makerere University, 2011)
The study examined the causes and effects of child labour on the children’s right to education in Entebbe fishing communities. It was conducted at the landing sites of Kigungu and Nakiwogo. The focus of the study was on ...
The impact of domestic violence on children’s right to survival: A case study of Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2012-01)
Many children in families in which domestic violence takes place in Uganda, have remained invisible as witnesses and others victims. Domestic violence has led to violation of children’s right to survival, yet the government ...
The role of the family towards proper child development in Rubaga Division in the light of Familiaris Consortio
(Makerere University, 2016)
The family is the basic unit of the society made up of husband, wife, children and sometimes their relations. In Rubaga division, there are different types of families. These include; nuclear family, extended family, dual ...
Child sexual abuse and situational context : children’s experiences in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-08-15)
Although substantial literature exists on child sexual abuse (CSA), little is known about abuses children encounter in northern Uganda, a post-conflict area. Media reports have indicated a high incidence for CSA. The study, ...
The realization of the right to health services among women and children in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
Women and children comprise more than half of Nakivale’s total population. They have unique health challenges which makes them vulnerable and therefore need extra health attention. This study set out to examine the realization ...
Internal displacement, locus of control, happiness and hope among children
(Makerere University, 2008)
The study set out to investigate internal displacement (ID), locus of control (LOC), happiness and hope among children. A total of 240 school-going internally displaced (ID) and non-displaced (ND) children less than 18years ...
Experiences and coping styles of caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022)
The researcher aimed at exploring the experiences and coping styles among caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Kampala. 10 caregivers with children with ASD were selected. Out of the ten caregivers ...
Lived experiences of children combining school and paid work in Ojama Primary School – Serere District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
This study examined the experiences of children combining school and paid work in Ojama primary school, Serere district in Uganda. Specifically, it: (i) examined why pupils combine school and paid work; (ii) identified the ...