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Operant competences, emotional competences, role clarity and the climate of occupational safety in the building industry
(Makerere University, 2012-08)
In the wake of the increasing economic growth rate in Uganda, there is a major growth rate in the amount of construction in the recent past which has been coupled with an increase in falling buildings. The study sought to ...
Challenges of non-governmental organisations in providing for the welfare of vulnerable children in Uganda: a comparative study of AMG - International and Sunrise children’s village
(Makerere University, 2009-11)
The study was set to examine the welfare of vulnerable children in Uganda. The research design used was a comparative type where AMG Bukoto Child Development Centre (CDC) an International NGO and Sunrise Children’s Village, ...
Understanding the obstacles to the growth of the insurance industry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011)
The study analyses the obstacles to the growth of the insurance industry in Uganda. Growth is conceptualized as the level of development of the industry in general, in terms of premium profitability, availability of the ...
School violence, mental health, and educational performance in Uganda
(American Academy of Pediatrics, 2013-12)
BACKGROUND: Violence against children from school staff is anecdotally common in low- and middle-income countries, but data on prevalence and associations with mental health and educational outcomes are lacking.
METHODS: ...
The Good Schools Toolkit to prevent violence against children in Ugandan primary schools: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial.
(BioMed Central, 2013-07-24)
Background
We aim to evaluate the effectiveness of the Good School Toolkit, developed by Raising
Voices, in preventing violence against children attending school and in improving child
mental health and educational ...
The role of faith-based organisations in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support in Uganda: A case study of Kamwokya Christian Caring Community (KCCC)
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
The now over two decades of the existence of the HIV/AIDS pandemic have brought into play a number of actors undertaking numerous interventions to combat its effect. Among the actors have been faith based organizations, ...
Uganda’s compliance with the Millennium Development Goal of ensuring environmental sustainability: a case of Wakiso District, 2005-2009
(Makerere University, 2012)
This study was to establish Uganda’s compliance with the Millennium Development Goal of Ensuring Environmental Sustainability as one of the MDGs. This study was carried out in Wakiso District. The study was guided by the ...
Use and appropriation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in development: The experiences of Uganda and Zimbabwe
(Makerere University, 2011-11)
There are high hopes about the role that new technologies in the information and communication sector can play in development. When properly planned, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can improve lives, increase ...
The press and the problem of objective political reporting in Uganda (1995 – 2000)
(Makerere University, 2011-12)
This was an investigation on the Press and the problem of Objective Political Reporting in Uganda from 1995 – 2000. The study established whether it was possible for the press to be objective in reporting about politics ...
Child domestic work and the right to education in Uganda: A case study of Ruhinda County, Bushenyi District.
(Makerere University, 2009-10)
The study was about finding out the significance of child domestic work on the right to education. Basing on UDHR article 26 that says, “Everyone has the right to education…” The CRC article (32) aims at protecting children ...