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Motivation, academic achievement and dropout intention among secondary school students in Butaleja District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-22)
The study aimed at examining the relationship between motivation, academic achievement and dropout intention among secondary school students in Butaleja district. The Specific Objectives included; to examining the relationship ...
Perception of mental Illness, social support and mental health service seeking behavior among patients at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
The study examined the association between perception of mental illness, and social support,
and mental health service seeking behaviour among patients at the outpatients department of
mental health unit of Lira Regional ...
Breastfeeding self-efficacy, social support and postpartum depression among nursing mothers
(Makerere University, 2022-12-07)
Breastfeeding is such an important experience for both the mother and the infant. It is
therefore imperative to understand how breastfeeding self-efficacy affects the nursing mother’s
initiation and length of breastfeeding. ...
Personality traits, depression and coping strategies among Female victims of sexual violence in Goma (Province of North-Kivu/DRC)
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)
The study aimed to investigate the relationship between personality traits, depression and coping
strategies among sexual violence victims. A quantitative approach and a correlational research
design were used in this ...
Depression and non-adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy: The Moderational role of stress
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Stress and Depression continue to be significant comorbidities for people living with
HIV/AIDS. Yet, few studies have identified factors associated with changes in adherence to
antiretroviral therapy (ART). Therefore, ...
Resilience, self-esteem and depression among adolescents in Makerere Kikoni Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between resilience, self-esteem and depression among adolescents in Omuntu Wo’munda Child Development Centre Makerere Kikoni Kampala. Out of total population of 280 ...
Psychosocial effects of domestic violence and coping strategies among male victims in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)
The present study examines the experiences of male victims of domestic violence (DV),
specifically, the psychosocial effects of DV on male victims and the coping strategies that they
use. This investigation was motivated ...
Socio-demographics, social support and coping with caregiving stress among caregivers of Chronically-ill children in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (Nalufenya Ward)
(Makerere University, 2022-12-08)
The diagnosis of a chronic illness is stressful and is characterized by physical, sensory, intellectual or psychosocial impairment affecting the family system, requiring additional resources and adaptations in care and ...
Stress, coping strategies and self-esteem among adolescents in secondary schools in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022)
Study background: This study of stress, coping strategies and self-esteem was carried out in St’ Andrea Kaahwa School and Mengo Senior School in Rubaga Division-Kampala District. The purpose of the study was to establish ...
Intimate partner violence, alcohol abuse, and depression among female spouses to soldiers in Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Luwero District
(Makerere University, 2022-01-18)
Female spouses to soldiers are more likely to experience Intimate partner violence (IPV), alcohol abuse, and depression than other populations. The study employed quantitative and correlation study designs to establish the ...