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Examining the implications of staff turnover on Uganda’s journalism practice
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
The purpose of this study was to examine the implications of staff turnover on journalism practice in Uganda. The study was guided by specific objectives such as; to establish the reasons why Ugandan journalists leave the ...
Stress, coping strategies and self-esteem among adolescents in secondary schools in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022)
Study background: This study of stress, coping strategies and self-esteem was carried out in St’ Andrea Kaahwa School and Mengo Senior School in Rubaga Division-Kampala District. The purpose of the study was to establish ...
Language and health: an appraisal of newspaper reporting on obsteric fistula among Ugandan mothers
(Makerere University, 2022-05)
The current study makes an appraisal-based discourse analysis of newspaper stories on obstetric fistula, using the Appraisal Theory (Martin & White, 2005), which offers a detailed account of different types of attitude and ...
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 ...
Regional integration : problems and prospects of the East African Community
(Makerere University, 2004)
This study highlights the challenges facing the East African Community, established by the three East African Countries. The study was conducted against a background of regional integration of the East African countries ...
Integration of Congolese urban refugees in Kampala: opportunities and challenges
(Makarere University, 2022-10-26)
Owing to Uganda’s open policy to refugees, some refugees who can sustain themselves are
free to live in urban areas. Consequently, Kampala and indeed several other urban areas in
Uganda are hosts to what is generally ...
A critique of constitutional making and amendment in Uganda with reference to the 1967 and 1995 Constitutions
(Makerere University, 2022-05-03)
The study set out to critique constitutional making and amendment in Uganda with specific reference to the 1967 and 1995 constitutions. Using Locke’s Social Contract theory, Rawls’ Theory of Justice and Wiredu’s Consensual ...
Assessing the role of communication in childhood vaccination uptake in Kampala, Uganda: case study of Kisenyi Health Center IV
(Makerere University, 2022-03-13)
This was an exploratory study undertaken to document the perspectives of communication about childhood vaccination in Kampala City. The objectives of the study were to identify the vaccination communication interventions; ...
Parenting experiences, social support and coping strategies of parents having children with autism spectrum disorder in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-05)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a term used to describe a range of neuro-developmental conditions with shared core symptoms of impaired social interaction, communication abilities and behaviors. ASD affects many children ...
The role of the Catholic Church in conflict resolution: case study Atanga Parish, Gulu Archdiocese
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
In this context, most of these conflicts are caused by avoidable problems rooted in individuals, communities and political environment. They come from competition for scarce resources, unequal development patterns, high ...