School of Psychology (SPsy.): Recent submissions
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Perceived barriers, knowledge and attitudes towards help seeking for mental health services among Makerere University students
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study was to investigate the associations between Perceived Barriers, Knowledge and Attitudes towards Help Seeking for Mental Health Services within the Makerere university student population. A purposive sample of ... -
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) ... -
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 ... -
Parenting styles, peer influence and substance use among adolescents in Wakiso District, Kakiri Division
(Makerere University, 2024)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between parenting styles, peer influence and substance use among adolescents in Wakiso district, Kakiri division. A random sampling strategy was used to select ... -
Prevalence of psychological distress and associated factors
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Lived experiences, mental wellbeing, and coping mechanisms of parents of persons living with schizophrenia in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-12)The researcher aimed at exploring the Lived Experiences, Mental wellbeing and Coping Mechanisms of parents of Persons living with Schizophrenia in Kampala. The research was a descriptive qualitative design and this enabled ... -
Experiences of having a baby for first-time parents living with HIV/AIDs: A qualitative study at selected health facilities in Kampala and Wakiso Districts
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Decision-making, planning, pregnancy and transitioning to parenthood may pause different and unique experiences for first–time parents; yet research on these perspectives among HIV parents has been limited. ... -
HIV/AIDS-related stigma and adherence to antiretroviral therapy: the mediational role of depression
(Makerere University, 2023-12)The high levels of non-adherence to ART are a public health concern, and recent evidence suggests that it might be a consequence of HIV/AIDS-related stigma and depression. This study sought to explore whether depression ... -
Depression, social support and health related quality of life of newly diagnosed HIV positive adults Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study examined the relationships between depression, social support and health related quality of life of newly diagnosed HIV positive patient receiving ART. A sample size of 169 adults newly diagnosed with HIV was ... -
Social Media Addiction, Sleep Deprivation, and Depression among Undergraduate Makerere University Students
(Makerere University, 2023-12-14)Social media addiction is one of the newest addictions in the world today. Social media is designed in an addictive manner that it has resulted into notable negative consequences, such as, poor sleep, low academic performance, ... -
Couple Experiences of Loss and Grief after having a Stillbirth in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-13)Stillbirth is one of the most unfavorable, sudden and devastating outcomes of pregnancy for couples and leaves lasting scars on the lives of those who have endured it. Stillbirth is common and causes physical and psychological ... -
Experiences of preschool teachers working with children with autism spectrum disorder in selected schools in and around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-12)More children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) globally and in Uganda, with an increased need for early interventions including education. For example, children with ASD are being integrated in ... -
Parental monitoring, peer influence and substance abuse among secondary school adolescents in Makindye division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-12)In this study, the researcher investigated the relationship between parental monitoring, peer influence, and substance abuse among secondary school adolescents in Makindye Division. The simple random sampling strategy was ... -
Intimate partner violence victimization, psychological wellbeing and body self-image among male boda boda riders in Kawempe Municipality.
(Makerere University, 2023-12)The current study encompassed on the relationship between Intimate Partner violence victimization (IPVV), Psychological Wellbeing and Self-Image among boda-boda riders in Kawempe municipality. The purpose of the study was ... -
Intimate Partner Violence, Depression and Suicide Behaviours among Married Women in Mbale District.
(2023-12-08)The study aimed to investigate the relationship between intimate partner violence, depression and suicide behaviours among married women in Mbale district. Selection of participants included a random sampling strategy. ... -
Perceived social support, anxiety, and disclosure of HIV Serostatus among the youth living with HIV/AIDS in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-12)The study investigated the relationship between perceived social support, anxiety, and Disclosure of HIV serostatus to sexual partners among the youth living with Kampala , and it was conducted on a sample of 155 people ... -
Loneliness, resilience, and psychological wellbeing among the elderly selected from three districts in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between loneliness, resilience and psychological wellbeing among the elderly in Uganda and to assess whether resilience moderates loneliness with psychological ... -
Parenting styles, social-emotional development and empathy among high school adolescents in Rubaga division Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between parenting styles, social emotional development and empathy. A sample of 254 high school adolescents of Lubiri High School and Nakasero Secondary School ... -
Combat readiness, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance Use among Uganda People’s Defence Forces
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Purpose: The study sought to establish the relationship between Combat Readiness, Post -traumatic stress disorders and Substance Use among Uganda People’s Defence Force and was guided by the following objectives: 1) To ... -
Adapting and validating psychometric properties of compact among Makerere University students
(Makerere University, 2023-12)A sequential mixed methods approach was utilized to translate, adapt and validate the Comprehensive Assessment of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) proccesses (CompACT). Forward translation was done by a translation ...