Browsing Academic submissions (CHuSS) by Type
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Addressing corruption in the public service: A virtue ethical critique of Uganda's integrity system
(Makerere University, 2018-12)In most of Uganda’s public service and the general society, corruption has remained a big challenge that particularly undermines the provision of the public good. The persistence of corruption in the public service has ... -
Alcohol use and addiction: The moderating role of psychological stress
(Makerere University, 2018-10)Various literatures indicate that psychological stress can influence the amount of alcohol consumed and high alcohol consumption can later lead to addiction. The aim of the study was to examine the role of psychological ... -
An analysis of credit line model of distributing essential medicines in Public Health Facilities in Nebbi district
(2018-11-21)The Ugandan government has experimented with various supply chain models for distribution of essential drugs and supplies since 1985. In 2010, the credit-line model of distributing essential medicines in public health ... -
Assessment of peace journalism practice in South Sudan : A case study of Radio Miraya Juba South Sudan
(2018-09)This study assessed peace journalism practice in South Sudan, grounded on the Galtung peace/conflict reporting versus violence/war reporting model. The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the practice of peace ... -
Assessment of the capacity of local governments to offer protection services to vulnerable children in Mpigi District
(Makerere University, 2018-12-15)This study aimed to analyze and assess the capacity of local governments to effectively and sustainably offer protection services to vulnerable children. It was, accordingly, premised on four (4) specific objectives, namely; ... -
Authoritarian parenting styles, substance abuse and externalized behaviour among secondary school students
(Makerere University, 2018-10)This study investigated the relationship between authoritarian parenting style, substance abuse, and externalized problem behaviour among secondary school students in Kawempe division Kampala district. A correlation research ... -
Causes and effects of domestic violence. Case study of Kamwokya Slum area Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University, 2018-11-27)Domestic violence still continues to manifest in many homes in Kamwokya slum area. Women are battered, emotionally tortured, insulted and abused while some men also complain of similar maltreatment from their wives. It ... -
Choice of contraceptives among female students in hostels around Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2018)Use of contraceptives among female university students has been widely studied in many countries but little on choice, pattern and constraints on use of contraceptives particularly among female students residing in hostels ... -
Comparative analysis of farmer-to-farmer and participatory extension approaches in the promotion of maize postharvest handling technologies among smallholder farmers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-12-10)Despite various interventions in postharvest handling value chain of grains, farmers in Uganda still experience postharvest losses estimated at 10-15%. These loses result from improper postharvest handling, variation between ... -
The contribution of human rights civil society actors to security sector reform: A case study of Bukavu from 2006-2016
(Makerere University, 2018-12)Civil Society Actors’ (CSAs) have faced many challenges in addressing Human Rights (HRTs) issues in Security Sector Reform. The legal, political and economic environment where they worked in from 2006 to 2016 has weakened ... -
The contribution of radio to promoting girl child education in Uganda: A case study of Voice of Muhabura, Kisoro District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The study investigated the contribution of radio to the promotion of girl child education. Based on 88.9 Voice of Muhabura (VOM) FM in Kisoro District, the study investigated how radio sensitises its audience about the ... -
Cross-linguistic influence in third language production among Kiswahili learners
(2018-11)This study focuses on generative third language, L3) production of thirty five Makerere University “Advanced” Kiswahili learners aged between 19 and 24 who previously acquired L1 Runyankore and L2 English and are currently ... -
Depression, pain catastrophizing and responsiveness to analgesics: A case study of chronic pain patients
(Makerere University, 2018-11)The study was carried out to investigate whether depression and pain catastrophizing predict responsiveness to analgesics among chronic pain patients. The study was guided by four hypotheses: (i) Depression significantly ... -
Effective pastoral care for the sick and the dying; A strategy to enhance faith and hope among the Catholics of Kihani Parish Mbarara_Archdiocese
(Makerere University, 2018-10-20)The study examined effective pastoral care for the sick and the dying as a strategy of enhancing faith and hope among Catholics in Kihani Parish. Specifically, the situation pertaining to the sick and the dying; ... -
Exploring Gender Responsiveness During The Teaching And Learning Process In National And International Pre-Primary Classrooms In Kampala District
(2018-10-17)This study was aimed at exploring gender responsiveness during the teaching and learning process in national and international pre-primary classrooms in Kampala District. The study was guided by Social Cognitive theory, ... -
Factors Involved in Social Mobilization for Citizen Participation: An Analysis of Voluntary HIV/AIDS Community Initiatives
(Makerere University, 2018-09-28)The study examined the factors involved in social mobilization and citizen participation while analyzing voluntary HIV/AIDS community initiatives. The study reviews and examines theories that are applicable to social ... -
Family expressed emotions, treatment adherence and symptom relapse among schizophrenia patients in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)Symptom relapse among schizophrenia patients has become a global concern and accounts for the majority (75%) of the readmission cases. Studies world-over indicate that in consistence to treatment regiments predicts disease ... -
Gender differences in factors influencing adoption of learning management systems by academic staff in Makerere University
(2018-09)This study explored gender differences in factors that influence academic staff adoption of learning management systems such as the Makerere University e-Learning Environment (MUELE). MUELE is an LMS designed to enhance ... -
Household decision making to sell beans: A case of male and female farmers in Central Uganda
(2018-09)In Sub Saharan Africa, women play a significant role in bean production. However, their role in household decision making is minimal especially with decisions regarding cash crops. Now that the bean crop is commercial, ... -
Household Division of Labour of Roles in Rearing Black Soldier Flies: A case Study of Female and Male Farmers in Mukono District.
(2018-10-29)Latest innovations in agriculture through science and technological innovations have been key in government’s effort to overcome food security, malnutrition and poverty at household level. Evidence of these efforts can be ...