Browsing by Author "Denis Kintu"

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Relationship between Community Involvement and Protection of Girl Child against Sexual Abuse:
(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS), 2024) Karetwa Michael Kahigiriza; Denis Kintu; Judith Arinaitwe; Enock Barigye
The study was about Community Involvement and Protection of the Girl Child against Sexual Abuse: A Case Study of Selected Primary Schools in Mbarara City South. The study aims to identify different forms of girl child sexual abuse in Mbarara City South, explore different ways of community involvement in the protection of the girl child against sexual abuse, and establish the relationship between community involvement and protection of the girl child against sexual abuse in Mbarara City South. The study used cross-sectional research design. The study targets head teachers, PTA members, teachers, community leaders, and pupils, with a total of 180 respondents. The study findings examined the various forms of girl child sexual abuse in Mbarara City South, the study reveals alarming instances of physical abuse, overt exposure to sexual content in schools, verbal abuse, exploitation, grooming, and even cases of human trafficking. The gravity of these findings underscores the immediate need for targeted interventions, emphasizing the importance of early recognition, community vigilance, and comprehensive strategies to address both online and offline abuse. The findings highlight crucial strategies for community involvement in protecting girl children against sexual abuse. Education and awareness campaigns, financial and material support to schools, community watch programs, guidance and counseling for teachers, and evaluation and improvement initiatives emerge as key components of an effective community-based approach. These strategies collectively contribute to creating a supportive environment, fostering awareness, and encouraging active participation in initiatives aimed at preventing and addressing girl child sexual abuse. The study concludes that community involvement plays a crucial role in protecting the girl child against sexual abuse in Mbarara City South. The findings demonstrate a moderately strong positive correlation between community engagement and initiatives aimed at safeguarding girls, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness, education, and mobilization efforts. Recommendations include developing strategies to enhance community engagement by addressing identified gaps, such as targeted communication campaigns, community forums, and incentives to encourage active participation in initiatives related to girl child protection. Empowering community leaders through capacity- building programs is also recommended to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and support community-wide efforts against girl child sexual abuse.
The Relationship Between Motivational Practices and Organizational Commitment Among Secondary School Teachers in Isingiro District
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2024) Earnest Ndinawe; Herbert Ainamani; Denis Kintu
The study investigated the relationship between motivational practices and organizational commitment among secondary school teachers in Isingiro District. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, using a quantitative approach to collect and analyze data from 125 respondents, including district education office staff, head teachers, and teachers from three selected secondary schools. The results showed that teachers received financial motivation with a mean score of 3.70 and exhibited high organizational commitment with a mean score of 3.99. A positive correlation was found between motivational practices and organizational commitment (r = 0.447, n=120, p = 0.000). The study concluded that motivational practices significantly influence organizational commitment among secondary school teachers. Therefore, increasing motivational practices can enhance organizational commitment, and vice versa. Recommendations include developing and disseminating a clear plan for teacher promotions and constructing suitable teacher accommodations, to be implemented by the Ministry of Education and Sports in collaboration with school foundation bodies.