School of Arts and Social Sciences: Recent submissions
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An analysis of factors contributing to persistent illegal fishing in Kalangala
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-10)The study analyzed the factors contributing to persistent illegal fishing in Kalangala. The primary data was collected using interview questionnaires.A case study design was conducted and a sample of 90 respondents ... -
The impact of western culture on the spread of HIV/AIDS among the youth in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10)The study assessed the impact of western culture on the spread of HIV/AIDS among the youth in Uganda-case study youth in Kyazanga Sub County, Lwengo district. The study was aimed at achieving the three specific ... -
The effectiveness of education institutions in curbing female genital mutilation in Amudat District.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-07-01)The study assessed the effectiveness of education institutions in curbing female genital mutilation taking the case of Kalas girl’ s primary school in Amudat town council Amudat district. The study was guided by the following ... -
The relationship between sex role stereotypes and domestic violence among families in Mengo and Kisenyi parishes, Kampala district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02)The study took place in Mengo and Kisenyi parish under the aim of identifying the influence of sex role stereotypes in families and the general society of Mengo and Kisenyi with an overview of its contribution to ... -
The survival of internally displaced persons in urban settings
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02)This study looks at the survival techniques of internally displaced persons within the urban setting having often been left out by the government and most NGOs considering them as person who have obtained a durable ... -
Assessing the impact of village savings and loan association in the socio-economic empowerment of women in Matany Sub-County, Napak District, Karamoja Region
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between credit schemes and financial accessibility in Matany Sub County, Napak District.It sought to find out the activities implemented by the VSLA; establish ... -
The effect of gender equality on household standards of living in Mbale District.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-06-01)The general objective of the study was “to establish the effect of gender Equality on household’s standards of living in Mbale District.” The specific objectives included; the standards of living in households, the level ... -
The impact of microfinance activities on poverty reduction among rural women in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)The study was carried out in Kitagata Sub-County of Sheema district in western Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Sheema district in Uganda. The study was also inspired by the phenomenon that despite the existence ... -
Uganda’s education system and refugee enrolment
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-02)The study examined the impact of Uganda’s Education system on school enrolment of Refugees with a case of Somali refugees in Kampala district. It was guided by three research objectives which were; to examine the ... -
Learning in the digital age, the impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on students learning in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02-01)The study investigated the impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on Students’ Learning in institutions of higher learning in Uganda using a case study of Uganda Martyrs University – Rubaga Campus. Both ... -
Exploring conditions making street children in the rehabilitation centers return to the streets
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-01-01)This study examines the conditions making Street Children in the Rehabilitation Centres return to the Streets; with specific reference given to Kampiringisa National Rehabilitation Centre (KNRC) in Uganda. The study employed ... -
The contributions of Tororo Cement Limited to the socio-economic development of families in Tororo District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-06-01)This research set out to evaluate the contributions of TCL to the socio-economic development of families in Tororo district under the case study of Osukuru sub/county. This was in form of determining the role of TCL in ... -
A study into the influence of alcohol on the crime rate in the Arua district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-01)The study explore the influence of alcohol on crime rate in Arua district under the following objectives: To established whether criminal in Arua municipality commit crimes under the influence of alcohol, to find out ... -
Assessment of men’s participation in adult literacy
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10)This research sought to assess men’s participation in adult literacy program: a case of functional adult literacy programmes in kimanya sub-county. This is to show the male participation in adult literacy programmes ... -
Factors associated with low utilization of antenatal care services among expectant mothers.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02-01)The purpose of the study which was carried out, was to find out factors associated with the utilization of antenatal care services among expectant mothers, The objectives of the study were to assess the importance of ... -
Assessing factors affecting maternal health services among rural women in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)Studies about maternal health in Uganda point out that the maternal health of rural women constitutes 80% and there is still a gap in accessing maternal health services. This study assessed factors affecting maternal health ... -
Assessing the role of Marie Stopes Uganda in the promotion of maternal health in Namuwongo
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10)Uganda having participated in achieving the 8 MDGs with its target goal on the reduction of the maternal mortality ratio by three quarters between 1990 and 2015 was not achieved. Thus MSU intervened so that the target ... -
Exploring the realization of the women’s constitutional rights in Soroti municipality in light of the Uganda human rights commission services
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10)The research sought to establish the existing women’s constitutional rights in Uganda, to assess the extent the women’s constitutional rights have been realized and to explore how best women’s constitutional rights can be ... -
The role of income-generating activities in the economic empowerment of women in Moruita sub-county, Nakapiripirit district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-12)The study explored the role of income generating activities, in the economic empowerment of women in Moruita Sub-County. This study was guided by the following objectives: (1) to determine the role of Farmer Field ... -
Factors influencing the persistence of unemployment among the youths of Kampala central division
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-08)The main objective of this study was to analyze the factors influencing the persistence of unemployment among the youths of Kampala central division. To attain this objective the study involved 169 respondents who were ...