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A KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices) study on abstinence as an HIV preventive strategy among adolescents in Kampala Secondary Schools.
(Makerere University, 2007)
This study on abstinence as a strategy for HIV prevention among adolescents in Kampala secondary schools set out to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to abstinence as a primary HIV prevention ...
Wage determination and gender discrimination in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2008)
This study examines male-female wage determination and gender discrimination in Uganda. The study used the nationally representative household survey 2002/03 collected by Uganda Bureau of Statistics. Wages for both males ...
Effects of taxation on economic growth: (Uganda’s Experience: 1987-2005)
(Makerere University, 2007-11)
The development of endogenous growth theory has opened an avenue through which the effects of taxation on economic growth can be explored. Explicit modeling of the individual decisions that contribute to growth allows the ...
Evaluation of factors affecting performance in government-aided primary schools in Gulu Municipal Council, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2008-09)
The study was conducted on Government-aided primary schools in Gulu Municipal Council that sat for Primary Leaving Examination. This study covered the period of 1997-2006. The selection of the study was based on the fact ...
Assessment of the effect of orphan-hood on secondary school attendance in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009)
The study set out to investigate the effect of orphan hood on secondary school attendance in Uganda. It is an outcome of the analysis of data collected by the Uganda Demographic Household Survey (UDHS) and ED data survey ...
An analysis of pooled data for monitoring primary school pupils’ proficiency
(2009-11-12)
In a bid to improve on the quality and relevance of education, Uganda government commissioned the Education Policy Review Commission (EPRC) in 1987 to “appraise the entire system of education and recommend measures and ...
Effects of exchange rate volatility on trade balance of Uganda (1991-2005).
(Makerere University, 2007-08)
The primary objective of this study was to determine the effect of exchange rate volatility on trade balance of Uganda for the period 1991 – 2005. The specific objectives were to evaluate the effects of exchange rate ...
Determinants of child nutrition in Uganda (1992-1999)
(Makerere University, 2007)
Using nationally representative household surveys of 1992/ 93 and 1999/ 2000, the study sought to investigate the determinants of child nutrition in Uganda. Specifically, the study required to investigate whether there ...
An analysis of factors determining voter turnout : a case study of Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University, 2009)
The determinants of voter turnout in Uganda have not been researched on like it has been done in other countries like South Africa, USA and others; yet voting is a crucial exercise in every country. For instance, since ...
Utilization of obstetric care services: A case study of Soroti Municipality in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2007)
The study was conducted in Soroti district in Uganda. The main focus of the study was on obstetrics as a component of maternal health. Obstetric complications are the leading cause of death for women in the reproductive ...