Browsing by Subject "Wakiso District, Uganda"
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Assessing the attitudes and perceptions on use of social media technologies as health communication tools among environmental health professionals in Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-08)Introduction; The use of social media technologies such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok has gained popularity in recent years and it has been used in a variety of ways to improve health communication. ... -
An assessment of instructional media used in the functional adult literacy (FAL) programmes: A case study of Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-11)This study explores the use of instructional media in Functional Adult Literacy programmes of Wakiso District (Makindye and Nsangi Sub-Counties). It is associated with the transformative nature of media and materials in ... -
The challenge of developing the teacher resource under the UPE in Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2011)The study assesses the challenges that face the development of teacher resource under UPE in Uganda with special reference to Wakiso district. It ascertains whether effective and efficient measures of the teacher resource ... -
Community mobilisation in rural water supply and sanitation programs: How effective is it? "A case of Wakiso District, Uganda"
(Makerere University, 2010-09)Community mobilisation is carried out in water supply and sanitation programs to stimulate the community to be active in demanding what they need, and actively participating in solving their own problems. In Uganda, as in ... -
Contribution of social studies in primary schools to the learning and performance of geography in secondary schools in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-02)The study focused on the contribution of social studies taught in primary school to the learning and performance of geography in secondary schools of Wakiso District . The objectives of the study were: (i) To analyze the ... -
Educational policies and academic performance of students in selected public secondary schools in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2014-12)The study sought to investigate the influence of educational policies on academic performance in selected secondary schools in Wakiso District. It was guided by three objectives to examine the effect of curriculum, pedagogical ... -
Effect of supplementation with iron, vitamin A and zinc on anaemia levels and nutritional status of school children (6-10 years) in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2011-08)Background: Iron deficiency and anaemia during childhood are associated with adverse outcomes like impaired cognitive and motor development and learning difficulties in children. Consumption of diets low in bioavailable ... -
Effect of vitamin A-mineral supplementation on serum retinol and overall nutritional status of school children aged 6-10 years in Wakiso District, Uganda: A randomized controlled trial
(Makerere University, 2010-11)Introduction: School aged children are faced by many nutritional problems including deficiencies of major micronutrients such as Vitamin A, Iron and Zinc. Vitamin A Deficiency is a public health problem in Uganda and efforts ... -
Financial management, team work and service delivery in local governments of Uganda: The case of Mukono, Buikwe, Kayunga and Wakiso local governments.
(Makerere University., 2013-07)The purpose of this study was to establish service delivery in the lower governments. To effectively accomplish the study, a correlational research approach was employed to under take the study and consequently, a sample ... -
The impact of HIV/AIDS on the children’s right to education in Uganda: A case study of Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2009-09)The HIV/AIDS pandemic that was first realized in Central Uganda in the early 1980s has dealt a heavy blow on families and entire communities in Uganda, leaving in its trail millions of orphans and affected children. As a ... -
The impact of the provision of school facilities on pupils’ discipline in government aided primary schools in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2007-04)The study focused on the impact of the provision of school facilities on pupils’ discipline in government aided primary school in Wakiso district. The problem investigated was about how school facilities might influence ... -
The influence of teachers' teaching experience and practices on students' performance in Chemistry at O-level: A case of Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2011-11)This study was prompted by the high alarming failure rates in chemistry. The poor performance of students in chemistry has assumed a dangerous dimension. Chemistry being a key subject in the field of science, it should ... -
Institutional framework, resource management, organizational conflict and implementation of poverty alleviation projects in Uganda: A case of NAADS Projects in Wakiso District.
(Makerere University, 2011-06)The research study focused on establishing the relationship between Institutional framework, organizational conflict, resource management and implementation of poverty eradication projects in Uganda. It was prompted by ... -
Job satisfaction and retention of teachers in private secondary schools in Wakiso District.
(Makerere University, 2009-04)Questionnaires and an interview guide were the major instruments for data collection from teachers and Headteachers respectively. Data was entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS). Excel ... -
Loan portfolio management and performance of micro finance institutions in Uganda: The case of Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2009-10)The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between loan portfolio management and performance of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Wakiso district. This was prompted by the fact that most of the MFIs in ... -
Management and cases of arson in selected secondary schools in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-10)The study sought to establish the relationship between Management and Cases of Arson in Secondary Schools in Wakiso District. The objectives of the study were to establish: the influence of organization of school programmes ... -
Motivation and teacher retention in private secondary schools in Ssisa Sub-County, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-11)The study was done to establish the effect of motivation on teacher retention in private secondary schools in Ssisa Sub County, Wakiso District. It was guided by three objectives; namely: to establish the effect of ... -
Perceptions of educational resources on internal efficiency in the upper primary school system in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2010-09)The study sought to establish whether availability of educational resources had an effect on the internal efficiency in form of human resources, instructional materials and financial resources. The objectives of the study ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with stunting and wasting among children aged 6-59 months living along Lake Victoria landing sites in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2015-04)Background: Malnutrition is among the leading causes of death in children less than five years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda is one of the sub-Saharan African countries with the highest number of malnourished children. ... -
Stakeholder management, engagement and perceived project success in Universal Primary Education (UPE) schools in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2010-11)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between stakeholder management, engagement and perceived project success in UPE schools of Uganda. A quantitative cross sectional research design was used to ...