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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEER INFLUENCE AND ALCOHOL USE AMONG SCHOOL-GOING ADOLESCENTS IN KASESE MUNICIPALITY, UGANDA
(Journal of Advanced Research and Multidisciplinary Studies, 2023)Peer influence is a major contributing factor to the upsurge in risky alcohol behaviors among school-going adolescents. This trend has become a public health concern in many parts of the world. Debate continues as ... -
Social Capital and Quality of Life among the Refugees residing in Mbarara City Southwestern Ugand
(Research square, 2023)Introduction: Globally, social capital is considered a significant resource in improving quality of life among human beings. In this study, we aimed at assessing the proportions of forms of social capital and their association ... -
UTILIZATION OF ANTENATAL CARE SERVICES AMONG REFUGEE TEENAGE MOTHERS AT NAKIVALE REFUGEE SETTLEMENT IN WESTERN UGANDA. A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY
(Student’s Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023)Introduction: Antenatal careis crucialforpositivepregnancyoutcomesandisdependentonthetimingandquality of care. It promotes health education and helps identify and manage maternal complications and risk factors.InSub ... -
Community Participation and Sustainability of Community Based Water Projects in Mbarara City North Division
(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS), 2023)The study was about the influence of community participation on sustainability of communitybased water projects in Mbarara City North Division in Mbarara City. The study was aimed at assessing thedifferent ways of community ... -
Cognitive impairment and the associated factors among women with a history of pregnancy complications in rural southwestern Uganda
(PLOS ONE, 2023-10-30)Background Worldwide, there is a growing concern about the rising number of people with declining cog nitive functioning. However, findings on this phenomenon are inconclusive. Our study aimed to assess the prevalence ... -
THE EFFECT OF APPRAISAL STANDARDS SETTING ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023)The study aimed at establishing the relationship between the appraisal standards and performance of employees in selected private universities in Uganda. It was carried out in two universities which were Kampala ... -
Income Levels and Gender based Violence among the Civil Servants in Kamukuzi Division, Mbarara Municipality
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2019)The study was about income levels and gender-based violence in Kamukuzi Division, Mbarara Municipality, Mbarara District Uganda; the study focused on the following objectives; to determine income levels of civil ... -
Coronavirus Disease-2019
(Nigerian Journal of Peace, Development & Humanitarian Affairs (NJPDHA), 2021)The outbreak of the “Coronavirus Disease 2019” on a worldwide basis has brought about an unprecedented threat to the already fragile global peace and security position. The epidemic has had catastrophic social, economic, ... -
A Reflection on how Peacebuiding skills can Mitigate Gender Based Violence in Kenyan Universities.
(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS), 2020)Gender based violence (GBV) is a cross-cutting issue that continues to attract prominent attention as a serious violation of human rights. It is deeply rooted in unequal gendered social norms and power imbalance. It ... -
Gender differences in substance use and associated factors among urban refugees in Uganda
(Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group, 2023)Background: Alcohol and other substances use related problems among refugees is a global public health concern. Although there is substantial research on the use of alcohol and other substances among the refugees, little ... -
Gender differences in response to war related trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder – a study among the Congolese refugees in Uganda
(BMC Psychariatry, 2020)Background: The wars in the Democratic Republic of Congo have left indelible marks on the mental health and functioning of the Congolese civilians that sought refuge in Uganda. Even though it is clear that civilians who ... -
Gender differences in substance use and associated factors among urban refugees in Uganda
(European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 2023)Background: Alcohol and other substances use related problems among refugees is a global public health concern. Although there is substantial research on the use of alcohol and other substances among the refugees, little ... -
Social Capital and Livelihood among The Congolese Urban Refugees
(American Research Journal of Humanities Social Science (ARJHSS), 2023)ABSTRACT:- In this article, the authors review literature related to Social Capital and Livelihood among urban refugees using a narrative literature review methodology. The literature reviewed forms a vital part of the ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF COVID 19 ON THE SOCIAL ECONOMIC WELFARE OF REFUGES
(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science, 2023)ABSTRACT : The study investigated the influence of COVID 19 on the social economic welfare of refugees in Nakivale refugee settlement. Specifically, the study sought to establish the influence of COVID 19 on the education ... -
Efficacy of career guidance and counselling among secondary schools in Uganda
(OASIS, 2022-09-22)Background: In Uganda, students face difficulty during career transition between different levels of education and employment despite government policies about implementation of career guidance and counselling services. ... -
Association between stigma and depression among urban refugees in Mbarara Municipality, Southwestern Uganda
(Research Square, 2018)Background: More than half of the world’s refugees reside in non-camp settings, including urban areas. Refugees in urban areas often face acculturation challenges, stigma, overcoming stereotypes, and living in fear of being ... -
Caring for people with dementia in rural Uganda
(Journal of Global Health Reports, 2020)Back Background ground The rising incidence of Alzheimer’s disease among older-age adults worldwide has been accompanied by an increase in caregiving burden. Limited work has examined the lived experiences of both ... -
Refugee Stigma and Its Association with Depression Symptom Severity
(Scientific Research publishing, 2022-09-16)Introduction: Refugees in urban areas often face acculturation challenges, stigma, and stereotypes that impact their mental well-being. The aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence of stigma and its ... -
Motivation and Retention of Workers in Faith-based Organisations
(East African Journal of Traditions, Culture and Religion, 2022)The study was about motivation and retention of workers in faith-based organisations: a case study of child development centre projects of Ankole Diocese. It was guided by the following objectives; to establish the ... -
Exploring the Potential Distinction Between Continuous Traumatic Stress and Posttraumatic Stress in an East African Refugee Sample
(SAGE, 2017)Posttraumatic stress (PTS) indicates a continuous stress response that persists though threats to life had been experienced in the past. However, threats to life are frequently ongoing. For these contexts, the concept ...