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Assessment of compliance with construction regulations and standards: a case of the general operating theatre at Nabiswera Health Centre IV – Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2024-05)In Uganda, construction projects face critical compliance challenges, with only 65% meeting regulatory requirements and 55% of incidents stemming from safety non-compliance. These issues jeopardize structural integrity, ... -
Sexual harassment, self -esteem and depression among seed secondary school adolescents in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study investigated the relationship between sexual harassment, self-esteem, and depression among Seed Secondary School adolescents in Nansana Municipality. It was guided by four objectives: to determine the relationship ... -
Kyapa mu Ngalo and the land question: understanding the politics and dynamics of land reform in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Taking Buganda kingdom’s Kyapa mu Ngalo program and the central government’s calls to abolish Mailo land tenure as entry points, this thesis interrogates the contemporary land question in Buganda by tracing its historical ... -
Gender disparities in program outcomes and post-program trajectories in Palabek Refugee Settlement, Lamwo District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study explored the influence of gender on economic empowerment programs in Palabek Refugee Settlement, focusing on disparities in participation, benefit receipt, and post-program outcomes. The primary objective was ... -
An interpretive study of the perception of disability in 2 Samuel 9 and among the Bamasaaba in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This thesis is about the interpretation of the perceptions of disability in 2 Samuel 9 and the religious perceptions of disability among Bamasaaba in the Manafwa and Sironko districts. The text of 2 Samuel 9 is exegetically ... -
Disease related anxiety, coping strategies and quality of life of breast cancer patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between disease related anxiety, coping strategies and quality of life of breast cancer patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital. A quantitative correlational ... -
Parenting styles, coping strategies and anxiety among secondary school adolescents in Mbale City
(Makerere University, 2024-12)This study examined the relationship between parenting styles, coping strategies, and anxiety among secondary school students in Mbale City, Uganda. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 298 students ... -
PTSD symptoms, social support and alcohol abuse among urban refugee adolescents in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Introduction: This study aimed to explore the relationships between PTSD symptoms, social support, and alcohol abuse among urban refugee adolescents in Kampala District. Refugee adolescents' alcohol abuse is a significant ... -
Assessing agency banking performance in Uganda in Amalgamated Banks of South Africa (ABSA) bank Uganda Limited
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The researcher analyzed agency banking performance in Uganda in Amalgamated Banks Of South Africa (Absa) Bank Uganda Limited. The study was guided by three objectives to establish the factors shaping agency banking in ... -
Workplace hazards and occupational health services of brewery industries in Uganda: a study of female employees at Parambot Breweries Limited (PBL) in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Workplace safety and health is directly linked to the wellbeing of employees including females working in brewery industries. This study explored workplace hazards and occupational health services in brewery industries ... -
Job stress, job satisfaction and performance among secondary school teachers in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study investigated the relationship between job stress, job satisfaction and performance among secondary school teachers in some government aided schools in Wakiso district and it was guided by four objectives: To ... -
Perceived competence, test anxiety and academic engagement in geography among High School Students in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study investigated the relationship between perceived competence, test anxiety and academic engagement of ‘A’ Level students in Geography among High school students in Wakiso District, Uganda. It was guided by four ... -
Alcohol use, depressive symptoms and coping strategies among school going adolescents in Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study was carried out to examine whether there is a relationship between alcohol use, depressive symptoms and coping strategies among school going adolescents. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the ... -
Towards a successful eHealth policy and strategy implementation in Uganda: using a collaboration change management process
(Makerere University, 2024-12)eHealth is a very critical initiative in improving healthcare in Uganda in a heavily stressed healthcare system where there is approximately one doctor and nurse for every 24,725 and 18,000 people respectively. An eHealth ... -
Local participation, government regulations and quality of road infrastructure: a case of road construction in Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study investigated the effect of local participation on road infrastructure quality, with the moderating role of government regulations. It was guided by three objectives: to examine the effect of local participation ... -
The determinants of inflation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The study intended to extend the discussion of the determinants of inflation in Uganda – an assertion that there is positive long run relationship of inflation and Macro and Micro Monetised Policies as Key determinants of ... -
Influence of socio-psychological factors on smallholder farmers’ investment behaviour in seed potato production : a case of seed potato producer typologies in South-Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Limited access to low-cost quality seed potato is a major production and productivity-reducing constraint for smallholder potato farmers in developing countries. Whereas smallholder farmers' investment in farmer-based seed ... -
Relationship between corporate social responsibility and customer loyalty among Uganda’s telecommunication companies
(Makerere University, 2024-09)The study purposely investigated the relationship between corporate social responsibility and customer loyalty among Uganda’s telecommunication companies. The study was premised on three objectives; to examine the different ... -
Burden of pain, perceived social support and depression among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA): a case study of Kiswa Health Centre IV
(Makerere University, 2024-12)HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health issue, affecting millions and is often accompanied by a range of severe physical and psychological symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, weight loss, fever, and mental health ... -
School- based career guidance and counselling, occupational information knowledge, and career-self-concept among secondary school students in Ankole Sub Region, Southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Career self-concept develops through academic excellence, psychosocial growth, and career choices among the goals of career guidance and counselling services provided in secondary schools. However, due to low funding, poor ...