School of Arts and Social Sciences: Recent submissions
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The analysis of government of Uganda efforts to reduce poverty as a measure to ensure household food security
(2011-09)Reduction of household poverty and improvement of food security is one of the Uganda government’s national development agenda through the PEAP programme. Though a lot of government’s efforts have been placed in improving ... -
Determinant factors for HIV infection and vulnerability among married returnee internally displaced persons (IDP)
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2013-10)The study focused on exploring the determinant factors for HIV infection and vulnerability among married returnee internally displaced people (IDP) in Amida Sub County in Kitgum District in Northern Uganda. The study ... -
Examining the persistence of child marriages in Soroti district
(2015-10)It is estimated that Sub-Saharan Africa follows Asia–Pacific in having the largest number of child marriages with 48 million. This study therefore explored on examining the persistence of child marriages in Gweri sub ... -
The relationship between poverty and “Hepatitis B” among blood donors
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-08)The research topic is “investigating the relationship between poverty and hepatitis B among blood donors”. A case study of Fort Portal Municipality. This is because the statistics from Fort Portal Regional Blood Bank ... -
The impact of donor/aid funding on poverty eradication in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-10)The research was aimed at finding out how much impact donor/aid funding by the ADF has had on poverty eradication among Uganda’s poor communities that have benefited and whether as a result of this funding there has ... -
Evaluation of livelihood programs in HIV rural families by three NGOS
(Uganda martyrs University, 2017-01)The three (3) NGOs identified for the purpose of this study contribute to improvement of livelihoods of HIV rural families in Mugoye Sub County. The study was set to evaluate livelihood programs in HIV Rural families ... -
Assessing the role of gender-sensitive budgets on the promotion of child healthcare in Masaka municipality
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)This study assessed the role of gender sensitive budgeting on the promotion of child healthcare in Masaka Municipality. The study was premised on the following research objectives: to find out strategies for addressing ... -
An assessment of the challenges of the HIV positive people on antiretroviral therapy adherence
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-06)ART is increasingly available in the world including African communities (Grant, et al. 2008) and its availability has dramatically increased survival rates and substantially modified the course of HIV infection, which ... -
The contribution of beekeeping to the economic well-being of households in Nakasongola district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-09)Abstract This study sought to establish the contribution of bee keeping to the economic wellbeing of households in Nakasongola District. Case study: Wabinyonyi Sub-County. The study objectives included; to examine ... -
Factors affecting maternity service utilization
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-09)The study established the factors affecting maternity service utilization in Mubende Regional Referral Hospital. The objectives were to explore the mother’s level of knowledge about the maternity services offered in ... -
A survey of the relationship between community social life and food security in Adjumani district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-06)A survey to study the relationship between community social life and food security was done among the people in Ciforo Sub- County, Adjumani district. The study was conducted to gain an understanding of the influence ... -
Examining the persistence of household gender-based violence in Mityana district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02)The study examines the persistence of gender based violence in households in Mityana town council. It was prompted by the cases of household violence that are unearthed by the mass media and records at Mityana Police ... -
An assessment of the role of village savings and loans associations in improving the lives of farmers
(Uganda martyrs University, 2016-12)This report reflects an assessment of the role played by Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLAs) on Improving Farmers’ Livelihoods as a result of study conducted in Kiryandongo Sub County Kiryandongo District. The ... -
socio-economic factors affecting farmer adoption of improved inputs in maize production in Serere district
(Uganda martyrs University, 2017-09)The major objective of the study was to establish the factors affecting farmer adoption of improved input in maize production in Olio Sub County Serere District. The specific objectives were; To examine the magnitude ... -
Analysis of the contribution of the first northern Uganda social action fund (NUSAF) efforts toward poverty reduction on the people of Kaberamaido
(Uganda martyrs University, 2018-10)This is a brief Summary of the Report. The study was carried out to assess the contribution of the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF) on poverty reduction in Kaberamaido District case study of Kaberamaido Sub ... -
The influence of socio-economic factors on malaria incidence in Mayuge district, eastern Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10)Malaria is recognized as the world’s major health threat affecting development especially in low income countries. Malaria is one of the leading causes of death and morbidity worldwide especially in the developing ... -
Education access and retention of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)The OVC education support initiative is an attempt to provide quality education services to orphans and vulnerable children in Uganda and the world at large. It involves international organisations, the government, ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of conflict management methods used in private and public secondary schools
(Uganda martyrs University, 2015)The drive of this study was to assess effectiveness of conflict management methods used in public and private secondary schools in Dodoma City in Central Tanzania. The objectives of the study were to establish the ... -
School drop-out: it’s impact on socio-economic development of rural households in Nagojje sub county, Mukono district, Uganda
(Uganda martyrs University, 2016-06)Development is the making of life better for everyone which essentially means; meeting the basic socio-economic needs such as sufficient food to maintain good health; a safe, health place in which to live; affordable ... -
Social accountability mechanisms and corruption in local government in Amuria district
(Uganda martyrs University, 2016-09)Abstract The study sought to investigate the impact created as a result of implementing social accountability mechanisms in Local Government in Amuria: a case study of Orungo Sub County. The specific objectives of ...
