Browsing College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHuSS) by Subject "Uganda"
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Body type and type of crime among prison inmates around Kampala : a case of Luzira Prison
(Makerere University, 2023)This study was conducted to assess the influence of body type on the type of crime committed by offenders in prisons in Uganda. The study was specifically guided by three objectives; to assess body type of offenders, to ... -
Bullying, depression and suicidal ideation amongst school going adolescents in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Bullying is a serious global public issue with a third of adolescents experiencing bullying according to UNESCO, 2018. This could possibly lead to depression and suicidal ideation. This study explored the relationship ... -
Career stereotypes and aspirations as predictors of students independence in career choice at education transitional levels in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The study examined the extent to which career stereotypes and aspirations predict career choice decisions among students at different education transitional levels in Uganda. The study employed parallel convergent mixed ... -
Caregivers' perceptions of Epilepsy and how they influence Paediatric patients' adherence to medication in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction: Epilepsy, a common social disorder with a high incidence rate, is globally estimated about 2.4 million people diagnosed yearly. Despite its high incidence rate, epileptic perceptions continue to negatively ... -
Causes and effects of deforestation in Uganda: a case study of Buwalasi, Buteza and Buyobo Sub-Counties
(2009-07-20)The study was designed to examine the causes and effects of deforestation. The capacity resource base of forests cannot be under estimated in the economy of Uganda. The study was conducted in three sub-counties of Sironko ... -
Causes and effects of gender based violence on women at household level: A case of Masuliita Sub-county
(Makerere University, 2014-04)This study assessed the causes and effects of Gender Based Violence on women at household level in Masuliita Sub County. This was achieved by examining the major causes, effects and coping mechanisms of women experiencing ... -
The challenges and opportunities of indigenous church leadership in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)The study set out to determine the challenges and opportunities of indigenous church leadership in Uganda via-avis the current leadership integrity-crisis. The specific objectives were to analyse how leadership and integrity ... -
Challenges of domesticating international human rights treaties: A case study of the convention on the rights of the child in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2011)This study focuses on the challenges of implementing international human rights standards through domestication. It examines the claim that the values contained in international human rights treaties are predominantly ... -
Challenges of implementing road safety initiatives in Uganda a case study of the Road Safety Act 1998
(2012-10)The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges of implementing the road safety initiatives in Uganda focusing on the Road Safety Act 1998. The objectives of the study were to establish the challenges faced by ... -
The challenges of implementing the 1997 Kyoto Protocol in Uganda : the case of the clean development mechanism 1997 - 2002
(Makerere University, 2005)This study set out to explore and examine the challenges of implementing Clean Development Mechanism of the 1997 Kyoto protocol in Uganda. A number of objectives formed the basis of the study. These were; to critically ... -
Challenges of leadership styles in Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and National Resistance Movement (NRM) political organizations in Kanungu District, Uganda (2005-2012)
(Makerere University, 2012-07)The study explored the challenges of leadership styles in Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and National Resistance Movement (NRM) political Organizations of Uganda, using Kihiihi Town Council - Kanungu District as the ... -
Challenges of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) in providing for the welfare of vulnerable children in Uganda: A comparative study of AMG International and Sunrise Children’s Village.
(Makerere University, 2009-11)The study was set to examine the welfare of vulnerable children in Uganda. The research design used was a comparative type where AMG Bukoto Child Development Centre (CDC) an International NGO and Sunrise Children’s Village, ... -
Challenges of non-governmental organisations in providing for the welfare of vulnerable children in Uganda: a comparative study of AMG - International and Sunrise children’s village
(Makerere University, 2009-11)The study was set to examine the welfare of vulnerable children in Uganda. The research design used was a comparative type where AMG Bukoto Child Development Centre (CDC) an International NGO and Sunrise Children’s Village, ... -
Challenges of non-governmental organisations in the management of anti-retroviral drugs (ARV) in Uganda: a case study of TASO Mulago
(Makerere University, 2009)The study is about the challenges faced by NGOs in the management of Anti Retroviral drugs in Uganda: A case study of TASO Mulago. TASO is one of the leading HIV/AIDS service providers in sub Saharan Africa. ARVs are drugs ... -
Challenges of popular participation in the planning process of local governments: acase study of Nsangi Sub-County Local Government in Wakiso District (1998-2003)
(Makerere University, 2009-12)The study was on popular participation in the planning process of local governments, a case study of Nsangi sub-county local government in Wakiso district. It specifically focused on examining the category of people who ... -
The challenges of private security organizations in contributing to peace in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-10)The challenges of private security organizations in contributing to peace in Uganda. This Study is about the Challenges of Private security organizations in contributing to peace in Uganda, taking Tight Security as a case ... -
Challenges to women’s participation in local council elections in Uganda: a case study of 1997 and 2006 elections in Mityana district
(Makerere University, 2009-10)This study set out to analyse challenges facing women’s participation in local council elections in Uganda with specific reference to the 1997 and 2006 elections in Mityana district. The study was guided by three objectives, ... -
The changing roles of traditional cultural institutions in Uganda : the case of Busoga 1894-2010
(Makerere University, 2023)The study examined the changing roles of traditional cultural institutions in Uganda: The case of Busoga 1894-2010. The study set out to establish the nature and functions of political institutions in Busoga during ... -
Child domestic work and the right to education in Uganda: A case study of Ruhinda County, Bushenyi District.
(Makerere University, 2009-10)The study was about finding out the significance of child domestic work on the right to education. Basing on UDHR article 26 that says, “Everyone has the right to education…” The CRC article (32) aims at protecting children ... -
Child trafficking and unemployment in Uganda : a case study of Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2021-01)This study is on the implications of unemployment on child trafficking in Kampala capital city. Child trafficking is one of the most prevalent vices and an age-long, borderless crime of global proportions whose current ...