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Understanding menstrual practice needs and their association with mental health symptoms among female secondary students in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study investigates the association between the menstrual practice needs and the mental health symptoms among female secondary students in Ugandan schools. Utilizing the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ-25) ... -
Examination of the realisation of the right to education among street children in Uganda: a case study of Central Division, Kampala, District, 2000-2020
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study aimed at assessing the realization of the Right to education among street children in Uganda focusing on central division in Kampala Capital City Authority. The study established from a human rights perspective ... -
Impact of taxation on women's businesses in Nakawa market, Kampala District - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-08)This research study aims to investigate the Impact of Taxation on Women’s Businesses in Nakawa Market, Kampala District - Uganda. The study objectives focus on i) ascertaining the taxes (taxes, levies, dues and fees) paid ... -
Liberalization policy reforms and youth entrepreneurs’ access to financial services in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-08-19)The general objective of the study was to assess the impact of liberalization policy reforms on youth entrepreneurs’ access to financial services in Kampala, Uganda basing on the following specific objectives; The study ... -
An assessment of the use of statistics by Ugandan newspapers: a case of the New Vision
(Makerere University, 2024-07)The study assessed the use of statistics by Ugandan newspapers using a case of The New Vision. Using a mixed methods and sequential explanatory design, the study employed qualitative content analysis and in-depth interviews ... -
Service relevance, access and utilisation experiences of male survivors of domestic violence: a case of Mubende District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The study has its basis on the National Plan to prevent Gender Based Violence. Abused males’ syndrome has not been so much explored in Uganda despite evidence of the significant increase in domestic violence against males ... -
Perspectives of local government stakeholders on disaster risk reduction and management: a case study of Bududa District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)There have been continuous reports of destruction of life, property and environment causing great suffering and misery of the people in Bududa District in Eastern Uganda despite the presence of Disaster Management Committees ... -
The role of Yemeni women in peacebuilding and conflict transformation processes
(Makerere University, 2024)The role of Yemeni women in peacebuilding and conflict transformation is a dynamic and evolving narrative shaped by historical challenges and contemporary socio-political shifts. This research delves into the multifaceted ... -
MONUSCO and right to security in the Democratic Republic of Congo : A case of Ituri Province
(Makerere University, 2024)This study investigated the successes, challenges and failures in the protection of the right to security by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). The objectives ... -
COVID-19 and school drop-outs in rural secondary schools in Uganda
(Makererre university, 2023-11)The study "COVID-19 and School Drop-Outs in Rural Secondary Schools in Uganda" presents a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on school dropouts in rural secondary schools within Uganda, utilizing ... -
An assessment of the use of small group communication in curbing teenage pregnancy among girls living with HIV in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)In Uganda, one in four teenage girls aged 15 - 19 years have had a child or are pregnant and 42% of all pregnancies among adolescents are un-intended. With an unmet need of family planning among adolescents of 30.4%, it ... -
Labour export and the human trafficking problem in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Many governments especially in Africa have undertaken labor export as one of the policies to address youth unemployment. In Uganda the ministry of gender, labor and social development reported to having granted licenses ... -
Work environment and performance of Makerere University academic staff in the post COVID-19 period
(Makerere University, 2023-11-10)The study titled "Work Environment and Performance of Makerere University Academic Staff in the Post COVID-19 Period" is a comprehensive examination of the effects of the pandemic on the academic staff at Makerere ... -
Coverage of the conflict in Rwenzururu in The Daily Monitor and New Vision newspapers: frames and peacebuilding
(Makerere University, 2023-01)This study assessed how two leading daily newspapers in Uganda, the Daily Monitor and the New Vision covered the November 2016 conflict in Rwenzururu Sub-region. The primary purpose of this study was to assess how the ... -
Practices and challenges of solid waste management in Kinawataka slum, Kampala city.
(Makerere University, 2024-04-08)This study examined the practices and challenges of solid waste management in the Kinawataka slum. The study focused on methods and strategies of solid waste generation, SWM practices adopted, and constraints and copying ... -
An investigation into the efficacy of regional peace building mechanisms in South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2022-05)The Conflict Barometer 2020 names Africa as the most conflict-prone continent in the world in the past twenty years. There has been a prolifération of régional organizations and their boldness in addressing peace and ... -
Post-traumatic stress disorder and depression as predictors of readiness for community re-integration among internally displaced persons in Nigeria
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study examined whether Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Depression are significant predictors of readiness for community reintegration among IDPs in Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional study of 248 adult IDPs ... -
Cultural symbolism and representation of masculinities in kiga culture of Kanungu district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)This study sought to interrogate the Cultural symbolism and representation of masculinities in kiga culture of Kanungu District, Uganda. In order to realize this, the study examined community understanding of a man in Kiga ... -
Implications of transhumanism on the African concept of personhood
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The main ideas of this work were: The African concept of personhood and Transhumanism. The study has critically examined the implications of Transhumanism on the African concept of personhood, with much focus on the cognitive ... -
Community participation in mitigating water pollution along Ggaba Landing Site, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Ggaba Landing site is located on the Northern shores of Lake Victoria, in Kampala city. It is among the major landing sites in Uganda and has many people engaged in various livelihood activities. In pursuit of these ...
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