School of Psychology (SPsy.)
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Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and coping strategies among refugees in Kyaka II Settlement Camp, Kyegegwa District.
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study aimed to examine the relationship between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, and coping strategies among refugees. The objectives of the study were (a) to examine the relationship between PTSD and coping ... -
Childhood trauma, resilience, and substance use among school going adolescents in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Traumatic life experiences are major public health problem with significant correlations to substance use. This study explored the interplay between childhood trauma, resilience, and substance use among school-going ... -
Experiences of multiple substance use, treatment and relapse amongst patients admitted to the alcohol and drug unit in Butabika National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Approximately 250 million people worldwide use addictive substances annually, with nearly 30 million suffering from substance use disorders (SUDs). Only one in six individuals with SUDs enter psychosocial treatment, and ... -
Work stress, psychological inflexibility and burn out among nurses
(Makererre university, 2023-12)Nurses play a critical role in delivering quality healthcare but they frequently experience high levels of work stress, which can eventually lead to burnout. Psychological inflexibility, the inability to adapt to changing ... -
Trauma exposure, resilience, posttraumatic stress disorder and posttraumatic growth among Refugees in Kyaka II Settlement in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Refugees experience or witness various traumatic events and these events can have a negative impact on their wellbeing. Whereas some refugees may go on to experience positive outcomes and become more resilient after being ... -
Career knowledge, self-awareness and career decision making among advanced level secondary school students in Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11-15)The study examined the relationship of career knowledge, self-awareness and career decision making among advanced level secondary school students in Kawempe Division, Kampala District. It was guided by four objectives; to ... -
Self-esteem, peer relations and depression among school going adolescents In Rubaga Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study investigated the relationship betweenself-esteem, peer relations and depression amon school going adolescents in Rubaga Division, Kampala District. A correlation research design was used to conduct the study, ... -
Antisocial behaviours, peer influence and depression among school going adolescents In Lubaga Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between antisocial behaviours, peer influence and depression among school-going adolescents. Adolescence is a developmental stage characterized by many challenges ... -
Institutional care conditions, common mental disorders and academic performance among the children of music, life skills, and destitution alleviation (M-LISADA) organization in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The present study sought to examine the relationship between institutional care conditions, common mental disorders and academic performance of children in the “Music, Life Skills, and Destitution Alleviation” (M-LISADA) ... -
Psychological distress, social support and depression among caregivers of substance abusers in rehabilitation centers in Kampala Metropolitan District
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Substance abuse greatly affects the individuals, but the repercussions extend beyond the user and have a significant impact on the caregiver's mental health (Groenewald & Bhana, 2018; Smith & Estefan, 2014). However, ... -
Understanding mental health resources, barriers, and intervention needs among the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF)
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study aimed to investigate the mental health resources, barriers, and intervention needs within the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF). The study draws upon a diverse range of sources, including interviews, surveys, ... -
Intimate partner violence, social support and depression amongst women living with HIV/AIDS at Wakiso Health Centre IV in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Intimate partner violence (IPV) exacerbates mental health challenges among women living with HIV/AIDS, with depression often being a significant outcome. However, social support networks can serve as crucial buffers against ... -
Socioeconomic Status, Parenting Styles and Alcohol Use among Adolescents in Bishop Cyprian Secondary School in Nakawa Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-10-23)The study examined the relationship between Social Economic Status, Parenting Styles and alcohol Use among school going adolescents. A correlational study design with quantitative data collection methods were used to assess ... -
Depression, social support and adherence to ART among people living with HIV/ AIDS at Wakiso Health Center IV
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The researcher aimed at exploring the relationship between depression, social support, and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people living with HIV/AIDS. A systematic random sampling strategy was used in the ... -
Emotional intelligence, perceived social support, and psychological adjustment among secondary school going adolescents in Uganda and Kenya
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Adolescence is characterized by many challenges that are physical, personal or social in nature. These challenges require the adolescent to be in a constant state of change and adjustment as they try to adapt effectively ... -
Social anxiety, internet Usage, and depression among undergraduate students at Makerere University Post-COVID Pandemic
(Makerere University, 2024-10)There has been an increase in the prevalence of depression since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the cause of this change was one of the focus areas of this study. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social ... -
Financial stress, social support and depression among Makerere University postgraduate students
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Financial stress frequently top the list of adult stressors, with nearly three-quarters of adults (72%) approving this type of stress and almost one in three adults (29%) experiencing increased financial stress. The ... -
Depression, social support and alcohol use among refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2024-09)The study focused on examining the effect of depression, social support and alcohol use among refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement. The objectives of the study were to; assess the relationship between depression and ... -
Stress, perceived social support, and drinking motives among secondary school adolescents in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between Stress, Perceived Social Support, and Drinking Motives among Secondary School Adolescents in Kampala. A government school and a private school were selected. ... -
Secondary Traumatic Stress, depression and job performance: The moderating role of perceived supervisory support among humanitarian workers in the Northern section of refugee management in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Humanitarian workers engaged in crisis and conflict zones often confront profound emotional challenges, potentially impacting their job performance. This study explored the interplay between Perceived Supervisory Support ...
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