School of Social Sciences (SSS) Collections: Recent submissions
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Utilisation of seasonal climate forecasts in flood disasters risk reduction in the Kilembe Valley, Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2021-05)Floods are becoming a more pronounced disaster in many parts of the country costing lives and damaging property. Ironically, this is happening at the time where science and technology have become so much advanced including ... -
Opportunities and constraints for inclusive education among refugee children with disabilities in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2018-08)This RESEARCH report :” Opportunities and Constraints for inclusive education among refugee children with disabilities in Kiryandongo refugee settlement” largely focused on highlighting the available opportunities that ... -
Spirituality and palliative care for cancer patients and caregivers: a case of Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2022-02-14)This study aimed at examining the role of spirituality in palliative care for cancer patients and caregivers using a case study of Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). Specifically, the study sought to examine the perceptions ... -
Securing insecure livelihoods through group synergies: the case of violent Namatala transboundary wetland in Rural Eastern Uganda
(Journal of Land and Rural Studies, 2021-07-01)This article uses evidence from Namatala wetland in Eastern Uganda to examine the livelihood insecurity associated with wetland conflicts and highlights the implications of group synergies in securing the related ... -
Expectations and challenges of cancer patients and their caregivers
(Makerere University, 2022-02-21)Cancer is a major public health problem and a common cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in low and middle-income countries where patients often present with advanced disease (Elizabeth Ward, PhD,2011). Both the ... -
Land conflicts and livelihoods of people utilising Namatala wetland in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01-31)Although conflict over fertile land is an increasing feature of wetland use, the effects of these conflicts on livelihood are seldom well understood. This study examines how the perennial land conflicts in Namatala Wetland ... -
Effects of development-induced displacement and resettlement on livelihoods of people along Mukono–Kyetume-Katosi road
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Over the past few decades, development-induced displacement and resettlement has potentially run the risk of affecting and threatening people’s livelihoods. Mukono-Kyetume-Katosi Road (MKKR) is one of the developmental ... -
Late antenatal care attendance and delivery outcomes in Kapchorwa District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-11)Kapchorwa is one of the districts of Uganda with a moderate population growth rate. The district is located in the eastern part of the country. The main objectives of the study were to assess the perceptions of people about ... -
Challenges to HIV treatment among market vendors at St. Balikuddembe Health Centre
(Makerere University, 2022-02-11)This study aimed at examining challenges faced by market vendors seeking antiretroviral therapy at St. Balikudembe Health Centre Kampala Uganda. The objectives were: to examine the patient factors that affect market vendors ... -
Patient satisfaction with TB care among patients attending clinical consultation by GeneXpert Access: a comparative study of Goma and Kojja health facility, Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2022-02-01)Background: Uganda is still among the high TB endemic areas with TB being among the major causes of morbidity and mortality. Patient satisfaction with TB services would contribute an understanding of the existing gaps in ... -
Incentives for hosting refugees in Nakivale refugee settlement in Uganda
(Makerere university, 2021-11)This study explored whether there were benefits associated with hosting refugees in Uganda using Nakivale Refugee Settlement as a case study. The study focused on the economic opportunities extended to the refugee ... -
Oil politics and land conflicts in the Albertine region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01-24)The study investigated how oil politics influenced the changing nature of land conflicts in the Albertine region of Uganda. While available literature suggests that having a strong institutional framework is essential for ... -
Lifestyle and Health:Understanding the prevalence of hypertension among the elderly persons in Kiruddu Referral Hospital, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-11)This study examined health and lifestyle of the elderly persons with hypertension in Kiruddu Referral Hospital in Kampala district. It assessed the prevalence and trend of hypertension, examined how individual lifestyle ... -
Budgetary control and performance of local governments : a case study of Mubende Municipal Council
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The study aimed at establishing a relationship between budgetary controls and performance of Local Governments. The study objectives were; to establish the compliance levels with the legal and regulatory framework for ... -
Land grabbing and conflicts in Amuria District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-24)The study analyzed land grabbing and conflicts in Amuria district-Uganda. It examined the land grabbing practices, institutional, socio-economic, cultural factors influencing land grabbing and how land grabbing has led to ... -
The role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in mitigating child sexual abuse in Obalanga - Amuria District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The purpose of the study was to assess the role of child focused Non-Government Organizations’ (NGOs) in mitigating child sexual abuse (CSA) among the displaced people in Obalanga camp, Amuria district Uganda. The study ... -
The contribution of non-governmental organizations towards improvement of welfare of people living with HIV/AIDS in Luweero district : a case of Grace Project at Heifer International Uganda
(2020-04)This study explored the contribution of Heifer International’s Grace Project towards improvement of the welfare of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) in Luwero sub-county, Luwero District in the Central region of Uganda. ... -
Use of insecticide treated mosiquito nets among pregnant women in Ongino Sub-County, Kumi District
(Makerere University, 2021-11-26)The impact of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) on preventing malaria may be minimized if they are not used by the vulnerable population. The objective of the study was to assess the utilization of insecticide treated mosquito ... -
HIV/AIDS and national security in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11)HIV/AIDS has devastated large areas of Uganda and has also killed thousands of people from many professions. This has compromised the functioning of the state and put it in a state of vulnerability. The theories that explain ... -
The role of European Union in the democratization process of Uganda : 2005-2016
(Makerere University, 2021-04-23)The influence of European Union in the democratization process of Uganda is more than a decade. The European Union has focused on promoting its key interests and among them is external policy of promoting democracy. This ...