Browsing School of Women and Gender Studies (SWGS) Collections by Subject "Uganda"
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Assessing the influence of gender relations on agro- enterprise mixes among house holds reached by NARO funded project
(Makerere University, 2022-10-20)This study set out to assess the influence of gender relations on Agro Enterprise Mixes (AEMs). The AEMs refer to agricultural farming practices where a farmer engages in more than one agriculture enterprise on the same ... -
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 contribution of the presidential initiative for skilling a girl child on women’s economic empowerment in Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Skilling young women can empower them economically and also contribute to gender equality and alleviation of poverty. This study examined the contribution of the Presidential Initiative for Skilling a Girl Child program ... -
The effects of the operation wealth creation programme on the care economy : a case of farmers in Apac district
(Makerere University, 2021)The study analyzed the effects of the Operation Wealth Creation program on the care economy. The focus was on farmers (organized in groups) who benefitted from the Operation Wealth Creation initiative in Apac district. The ... -
Gender differences in response and resilience to drought among pastoral communities in Nakaseke District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Gender differences affect communities' response, adaptability and resilience to extreme events such as drought in arid and semi-arid areas. This study was undertaken to assess the gender differences in response and ... -
Gendered challenges of older adults in accessing health care services in Uganda : a case of urban refugees
(Makerere University, 2022-03)This study sought to understand the challenges of older refugee men and women –aged 60 years and above in accessing health care services (HCS) in Uganda. Specifically, the study set out to establish which health care ... -
The gendered reintegration of youth drug use ex-offenders: a case of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study examined the gendered reintegration of youth drug use ex-offenders within Kampala. Specifically, the study set out to describe the gender differences in community reintegration Programs of youth drug ex-offenders; ... -
Implications of unpaid care work on the men's and women's social status in Goma Sub-County, Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2023)The study aimed at finding out the implications of unpaid care work on the men’s and women’s social status in Mukono district, Uganda. The study employed a case study design and adopted a qualitative research approach. The ... -
The influence of intra household gendered socio-economic relations on access to maternal health services : a case study of Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2022)This research study focused on the influence of intra household gendered socio-economic relations on access to maternal health services in Kiryandongo. The main objective was to investigate the influence of intra household ... -
An investigation into female survivors’ experiences of intimate partner violence and access to justice in Uganda : a case of intimate relationships involving male police officers
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The study aimed at investigating female survivors ‘experiences of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and access to Justice, with a focus on relationships involving male police officers. In order to understand the complexity ... -
The responses of women interfaced with domestic violence and the implications on the household welfare
(Makerere University, 2009-09)The aim of the study was to examine the different responses of women interfaced with domestic violence and the implications on the household welfare. To examine this, several categories of people were purposively selected. ... -
The role of business, technical and vocational training in enhancing women's economic empowerment in Uganda: a case of Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-22)The study’s general objective was to explore the role of vocational training on women’s economic empowerment using the following objectives. To find out the nature of vocational training provided to female beneficiaries, ... -
Unlocking the socio-economic development potentials : women's experiences of Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) in Apac District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-06)The study was about women’s experiences of Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) and their potentials to socio-economic development in Apac district, Northern Uganda. The main objective of this study was to explore whether and ... -
The usefulness of the SASA! model in combating violence against women in Oruchinga refugee settlement, Isingiro District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)This study aimed to explore the usefulness of the SASA! model in preventing and responding to VAW (Violence against Women). Specifically, I examined the prevalence, patterns, causes of VAW and assessed the extent to which ...