Social Work and Administration Research Papers/Topics

The Influence Of Alcoholism On Socio-Economic Development Of Ma Gale Sub- County, Manafw A District, Eastern Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. i APPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION ............................................................................................................................... iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ......................................

Effects Of Drug Abuse Among Students In Selected Secondary Schools In Kaliro Town Council, Kaliro District

ABSTRCT The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of drug abuse among students in the selected secondary schools in Kaliro town council, Kaliro district and this was achieved through the three research objectives and these included the following; To examine the causes of drug abuse among the students in the selected secondary schools in Kaliro town council, Kaliro district, To examine the effects of drug abuse among students in the selected secondary schools in Kaliro town council, ...

The Influence Of Cultural Leaders On Socio-Economic Transformation In Uganda. A Case Of Makindye Division, Kampala

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL ii DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background of the study 1 1.2 Statement of the problem 6 1.3 Objectives of the study 7 1.4 Research Questions 8 1.5 Scope of the study 8 1.6 Significance of the Study 9 CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 11 2.0 Introduction 11 2.1 Cultural leadership and socio-economic transformation in Uganda... 11 2.2 Role of cultural leaders to socio—economic development 16 2....

An Assessment Of The Effects Of Drug Abuse On The Youth In Uganda A Case Study Of Mutumba Sub County

ABSTRACT Drng abuse among the youth is the major problem facing the world today. In order to understand the effects for adolescent substance abusive behavior, various theoretical perspectives were utilized and strategies to curb drng abuse among the youth were also identified. The study was conducted in the areas of Mutumba Subcounty, Namayingo district in Uganda. The pmiicipants included 12 male and 4 female adolescents, whose ages ranged from 12 years to 22 years. A qualitative, explorativ...

Family Planning Methods And Societal Perceptions A Case Of Tororo Municipality, Tororo District Uganda

ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigating the reasons of low participation of people ofTororo municipality, Sub-county in use and response to various family planning methods and generate knowledge on how to divert people's negative attitudes about family planning. Three specific objectives guided the study which included; to investigate the roles played by medical personnel in promoting the use of family planning, to establish the relationship between perception and beneficiaries participat...

An Assessment Of Maternal Knowledge About Health In Pregnancy And Early Childhood In Rural Tanzania: Case Study Of Lindi Rural District - Tanzania

ABSTRACT This research was conducted to describe maternal knowledge about health in pregnancy and early childhood in rural Tanzania. It was also discovered that perceptions of risk during pregnancy shape behaviours in pregnancy and at childbirth, and influence pregnancy outcomes as well as neonatal health and survival. Identifying local understandings of obstetric risk is a key strategy for the development of appropriate behaviour change communication strategies to improve pregnancy and birt...

Causes Of Stress Among The Workers Of Entebbe International Airport (Eia)

Abstract The study was carried out at the Directorate of Airports and Aviation Security (DAAS) which is one of the five departments under the Civil Aviation Authority an organization managing Entebbe Intemational Airp01i and other up-countr·y airfields in Uganda. The objective of the study was to investigate the causes of stress among the Employees of Entebbe Intemational Airport (EIA). The researcher involved 100 respondents out of which 60 were male and 40 female. These were selected...

Youth Participation And Poverty Reduction In Makindye Division, Kampala District-Uganda

ABSTRACT The novelty in aim of this study was set in its grapple to analyze the potential of Uganda's populous youth in relation to the county's strategy to reduce·• the levels of poverty. Using ' Makindye sub-county in Kampala as the case study, the basic features of this work are presented in a chronology of five chapters. Chapter one sets the base for the study. It contains the background to the research, statement of the problem, purpose, objectives of the study; research question...

Community Development In Slums: Approaches And Impediments In Ashaiman

ABSTRACT Community development in Ghana began in the rural areas, and depended on the participation of rural dwellers, based on the spirit of reciprocity and mutual assistance. Over time, it has been adopted in the urban communities. However, there is scanty information on community development in Ghanaian urban communities. Therefore, this study was conducted to understand how the practice has fared in the urban communities, in particular the slums in Ashaiman. A qualitative research design...

Self Disclosure And Health Related Quality Of Life Of Hiv Infected Individuals In Enugu State Nigeria

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the HIV sero-status disclosure behavior of infected individuals in Enugu State Nigeria and to ascertain whether this is related to their quality of life. Respondents were adults living with HIV/AIDS who were residing in Enugu State Nigeria and who were recruited through snowball sampling process involving support groups registered with the Enugu State Agency for AIDS Control (ENSACA). The study had 474 valid responses of which 41.5% are males...

Challenges Facing Women In Prison: A Case Of Narok Prison

ABSTRACT This study examines the challenges faced by the women prisoners. The study was undertaken at Narok prison in Narok County. Women are among the minority group in the society that has been neglected and the challenges that they face in the society they are overlooked. The study adopted descriptive research design. Simple random sampling technique was used to draw a sample population of 30 convicted inmates from a study population of 40.Data was collected using structured questionnaire,...

Impact Of Unplanned Pregnancy On Student’s Social And Academic Performance; A Case Study Of Maasai Mara University

ABSTRACT The issue of unplanned pregnancy in higher institutions of learning is quite prevalent. This research therefore seeks to study the effects the unplanned pregnancy has on the social and academic life of students in Maasai Mara University. From the background information, the issue in no longer a new agenda but a common problem that needs to be addressed. It therefore does so guided by the objectives which are to identify problems experienced by pregnant and nursing/breastfeeding stude...

Effects Of Hiv/Aids Prevalence On Youth’s Economic Development: A Case Of Nyanchwa Location, Kisii County

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of HIV/AIDS prevalence on youth’s economic development. The specific objectives of the study were; to find out the causes of HIV /Aids among the youth of Nyanchwa location Kisii County, to determine the rate of HIV/Aids spread among the youth of Nyanchwa location Kisii County, to establish the effects of HIV /aids on the economic growth among the youth of Nyanchwa location Kisii County and to find out the solution of HIV /AIDs on...

Socio-Economic Factors Contributing To The Rise Of Poverty Levels In Towns Within Marginalised Areas: A Case Study Of Narok Town

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate socio-economic factors contributing to the rise of poverty levels in towns within marginalised areas using Narok town as the case study. The specific objectives of the study were; to find out whether urbanization challenges contribute to rise of poverty level in Narok town, to investigate whether demographics challenges contribute to rise of poverty level in Narok town and to determine whether economic factors contribute to rise of poverty...


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