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    The study of people’s perceptions towards defilement - in Mukono district
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2003-07) Wanyana, Esther Elizabeth
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    Factors influencing sexual behavioral change among married couples in the era of Hiv/aids in Rubaga division:
    (Kampala international international: College Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004-04) Mary, Tumwine
    The study investigated the nature, character and factors influencing sexual behavioral change among married couples in Rubaga Division Kampala District and assessed their influence on HIV / AIDS reduction efforts. This study focused mostly on the married couples who fall under various categories in the social, demographic profile which range from one - age category to another sex, religious affiliation and type of marriage, whereby sexual behaviors are the most singled out to put people at risk of HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS is thought to be transmitted in ways like Heterosexual contacts, Homosexual contacts between men, vertical transmission during pregnancy. However sexual contacts is the commonest mode of transmission for HIV/AIDS. The research methodology was an interview schedule to collect data. In that most of the respondents were perceived to be illiterate. Data was analyzed by use of frequencies and percentages. The research findings showed that there has been a positive sexual behavioral change among married couples in relation to HIV/AIDS infection.
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    The Contributions of Functional Adult Literacy to the Socio-Economic Welfare of Women: A Case of Women Beneficiaries in Laroo Division Gulu Municipality, Gulu District.
    (Kampala International University, bachelor's degree in social work and social administration, 2004-10) Odongpiny Lukwiya, David
    The study is about the extent to which women in Laroo division have benefited from the Functional Adult Literacy (F AL) programmes in terms of socio-economic, decision-making and health improvements. It is based on the case of women beneficiaries in Laroo division Oulu municipality, Oulu district. The study assesses the contribution of Functional Adult Literacy programmes to socio-economic welfare of women in Laroo division, to find the degree to which Functional Adult Literacy have been successful in achieving their objectives and benefiting the participants through social, economic, decision making and health improvements. The methods used by researcher were personal interviewing of respondents, and Focus Group Discussions. The researcher discovered that the majority of the women in Laroo division have benefited from F AL and thus their lives have greatly improved as a result, they head families like men. However, women who are in groups have benefited more from F AL than those who are not in groups. Non-participants have remained poor and ignorant of importance of F AL and so the researcher recommends that focus should be on those very poor non-participating women particularly in rural areas, if the programmes are to be more successful.
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    Factors influencing the number of street children in Kigali city: a case study Of Kacyiru Children Centre (Maison De Lajeunesse)
    (Kampala International University, Faculty of Social Sciences, 2004-11) Ruberwa, Louise
    Street children is one of the most pressing problems faced by Rwanda. It is actually 30,000 street children in Kigali. This number is really worrying and the government of Rwanda is critically handling this issue. The researcher carried out the study on the factors that influence the number of street children in Kigali (Kacyiru street children centre)./ The objectives of this study were to explore the causes of street children in kacyiru street children centre, assess the implications of these street children on the society they live in and to know more about the challenges, problems and difficulties faced by these street children in the course of their stay on streets. In the study, a number of research instruments were used, these included; questionnaires which were supplied to administrators of the Kacyiru street children centre. In-depth interviews were also employed in order to probe information out of the street children and finally observation also helped the researcher to know how these children behave more especially at night. Findings indicated that, genocide is the leading factor responsible for these children's staying on streets. Mistreatment, violation of children's rights and rampant poverty were among other causes. The findings further show that street children are seriously harassed by the public more especially security personnel. The public also discriminate and never respected these street children. Lack of education, food, shelter to mention but a few were among the other problems. Finally basing on findings, many respondents viewed street children as good people, who are only corrupted by the environment around them, and unfavourable conditions forces them to apply ') jungle law", others see them as thieves, rude, ruthless, brutal and drug traffickers.
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    The Impact of Self- Reliant Strategy (SRS) For the Refugees in IMVEPI
    (Kampala International University, bachelors degree in social work and social administration, 2004-11) David, Okello
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    The role of advertisement in the moral degeneration of the youth: case study Nakivubo / ST. Balikuddembe Market Area
    (Kampala International University.College Of Humanities and social science, 2005-07) Mpagi Alosious, Zorozi,
    The aim of this study was to analyse the role of media advertising in moral degenerations of the youth. The problem of advertising has been in existence for long in Uganda, despite various measures taken by the Uganda Government and various NGOs to end these problems. The study sample is based on respondents from St. Balikuddembe market in Kampala city. The selected sample includes businessmen and workers; it comprises the male and female. Data were collected through quantitative and qualitative methods. The researcher tried to find out the effects of advertisement in moral degenerating of the society, the youth in particular.
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    The level of awareness about Hiv/aids and stds infections and preventive strategies on secondary school students' attitudes towards sexual behaviour, Kasarani division Kenya.
    (Kampala international international: College Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006-07) Rose, Moenga Nyabange
    Globally, HIV/AIDS has become a tragedy of devastating proportions and it inflicts a heavy toll on the youth. This is because young people are the world's most poorly informed about HIV/AIDS pandemic and STDs (Thuku 2002). They are not well informed about the means of transmission and their own vulnerability, yet strategies for responding to the epidemic disregard them. This study therefore proposes to investigate influence of awareness about HIV/ AIDS and STDs infection and prevention strategies on secondary school students' sexual attitudes and behaviour. The research design for this study will be descriptive survey. This is due to its suitability for both exploration and description by surveying and investigating sample characteristics, which can be generalized to the population. Target population of the study will be Form Three students with an approximate population of 400 students. Out of this population, a sample size of 160 students will be selected using simple random sampling. Data will be collected using two students' questionnaires namely Students HIV/AIDS and STDs infection and Prevention Awareness Questionnaire (SHASIP AQ) and Students Attitudes and Behaviour Questionnaire (SABQ). The data gathered will be analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, means and percentages. Results of the study may provide the basis for making recommendations relevant to secondary school students and young adults on awareness of HIV/ AIDS and STDs infection and prevention strategies.
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    Factors affecting the effectiveness rehabilitating of street children: case study of Mengo-Kisenyi in Kampala
    (Kampala International University; College of Humanities and Social Science, 2006-07) Naizalule, Josephine
    The issue of the street children is one of the haunting problems affecting Uganda’s society. As part of the process in trying to address the problem, this research regarding the factors affecting the effectiveness of rehabilitating street children in Mengo – Kisenyi in Kampala was conducted. Fieldwork was carried out during the day rarely at night depending on the area and information in question. The researcher came across 48 street children few of whom are already mothers. The views in the survey represent a cross section of what the street children and officials Of NGOs dealing with street children. Observation method was also employed. The study presents a summary of the major research findings on the following issues namely: Background information, family relationships, causes and problems on the streets. Similarly, the study provides an outline of the various survival strategies adopted by the children on the streets, these include begging, survival sex, doing petty job, which vary depending on the age The study also provides an outline of the available interventions in place and possible strategies off the streets. Plus the activities carried out by the organizations dealing with street children, their focus, and the problems they face. It also offers an overview of some of the interventions or programmes in forms of recommendations to ensure that children do not find streets as better alternatives to their parental homes.
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    The role of micro-finance credit for women's empowerment in Nairobi province, Kenya: a case study Gikomba market, Nairobi district
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006-08) Gitari Kinyua, James
    The study was to investigate the role of micro finance credit for women’s empowerment in Nairobi district, Gikomba market. The researcher chose this study due to the multiple roles played by women; in addition women are engaged in subsistence activities that bring forth meager returns and are limited by inadequate control over material and financial resources, access to adequate credit and appropriate markets for their goods and services. The researcher used both primary and secondary sources f data, however, the main instruments of data collection were interview schedule, a questionnaire and observation method. The study used forty five (45) respondents out of the entire sample frame, forty of whom were women entrepreneurs while five (5) were micro finance officers. The study established that women entrepreneurs were limited in the utilization of credit due to their inadequate entrepreneurial skills. The major recommendation was that micro finance institutions should have "tailor made" policies and regulations which suit their goals in order to address the very poor entrepreneurs and the government should support the micro finance sector in order to realize the role of micro credit towards women empowerment
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    The Role of Cowa in the Fight against Poverty in Banda Zone B4 Nakawa Division
    (Kampala International University, bachelors degree in social work and social administration, 2006-12) Ssentongo, Henry
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    The effect of child labour : a case study of Mengo Kisenyi
    (Kampala International University(KIU), 2007) Mulindwa, Joseph Wamala
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    Causes of Family Conflicts in the Kipsigiis Community: A Case Study of Kericho District of Rift valley Province in Kenya
    (Kampala International University, bachelors degree of social work and social administration, 2007) Mary Njoki, Njoroge
    Violence in the family (referred herein as domestic violence) has been on the increase in many parts of the country and extreme cases reported in the local media. The frequency and the magnitude of this problem have never been established due to the fact that many cases go unreported. There are some socio-cultural and economic factors enhancing domestic violence. Institutions such as the school, state and the church have gradually stripped the Kipsigiis family of some of its traditional functions and responsibilities such as providing informal education and treatment. On the one hand, the state has undertaken to provide education in kindergartens, schools and other forms of education. Schools and health institutions such as the dispensaries, hospitals and other centers have taken an increasing role in maintaining the health of children and no longer leave these matters entirely to the individual family. The issue of the inheritance of the family property is currently sensitive among the Kipsigiis and has contributed to disputes amongst family members. This is because, according to Perstiany 1964, properties like land and livestock which were in the hands of men were divided and inherited equally by the sons according to the number of wives in polygamous families unlike nowadays where members stand as individuals and not as a unit. Conflicts or disagreements in the family simply show on the one hand, that there exist some differences in some fundamental areas of live between the couples including background, upbringing training and temperament. According to Adei 1991 ;94 every couple despite the illusion of mutuality of interest, start their relationship with sufficient difference which may ruin their marriage, divorce being the result of and extreme form of unresolved conflict. Ogbum 1964 asserted that the prime mover of social change is technology and that the non material elements adjust to it after a time. He saw the modern family as losing its functions because industrial production took place in factories, education in schools, religious training in churches. This process has brought socio-economic interaction in forms of formal education, trading and intermarriages between the Kipsigiis and her neighboring communities the Abagusii, Luo, and Agikuyu The interactions have had profound effects on the traditional and general lifestyle of the former. This has also exposed some family members to new ideas which are adopted either partly or wholly. This study was carried out in Kericho district amongst the Kipsigiis community. The study used exploratory technique to facilitate full understanding of the causes, levels, nature of conflict, their interpretations and consequences. Qualitative methodological approaches were utilized. In-depth interviews and focus groups discussions were conducted. A total of 50 respondents were interviewed. However this study is in support of other studies which have found out that conflict and domestic violence is to a large extend dependent on socio-economic and cultural factors of family members.
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    To investigate factors contributing to street children, a case study of Meru Municipality, Meru Central District, Kenya.
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social sciences., 2007-01) Muguongo Judy, Gatwiri
    The research is aimed at investigating the factors contributing to the street children problem. Case study of Men, municipality Mem Central district, Eastern Province, Kenya. The major variables of the study are poverty, child neglect and peer pressure. This study was aimed at investigating the factors contributing to the street children phenomenon. It was carried out in Meru municipality Meru central district of eastern province of Kenya. The variables examined were poverty, child neglect, and peer group influence. The background to the study traces the onset of the problem to the late 1960’s. The problem is clearly stated by the objectives of the study and justification that is the rationale and the beneficiaries of the study. In chapter two literature related to the variables under examination and the topic is reviewed and analyzed in order to throw light on the study. Cyclical theory of family breakdown has been used to give a framework and explanation on the street children phenomenon. The major objectives of the study were to examine whether poverty, child neglect and peer group influence lead to the street children phenomenon. The research design used was sample survey which relied on a sample of sixty respondents that is 55 boys and 5 girls aged between seven and seventeen years old, the District children officer was also interviewed in relation to the study. Purposive and mud ball sampling methods were used to arrive at the sample. Methods of data collection were interviews whereby close-ended and open-ended questions were used, observation method was also used. Frequency distribution tables, percentages and descriptive analysis have been used to analyze and interpreted data collected from the respondents. Policies related to the study have been examined and implications are explained. The major findings of the study are that the three variables; poverty, child neglect and peer group influence are as major contributing factor to the street children phenomenon. The major cause of the street children phenomenon based on the findings is poverty, child neglect peer pressure respectively.
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    Causes of Female sexual harassment in urban areas a case study of Mbauda division Arusha district
    (Kampala International University, Colleges of Humanities and Social sciences, 2007-01) Kinabo, Neema Pronet
    The main purpose of the study was to establish factors that lead to female sexual harassment in urban areas. the study was of case study design because the researcher wanted a clear understanding of the subject of sexual harassment. thirty (30) house hold respondent s and 20 key informants were select to participate in the study. the study finds indicated that the cause of sexual harassment ranges from social, economic and environmental factors. the results of the study also revealed that there are many women who are being subjected to sexual harassment the major effect of sexual harassment was annoyance and the most recognized danger was acquiring of sexually transmitted diseases such as aids. the major recommendation was that both the government and the employers should put in place strict laws against sexual harassment.
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    To investigate on the causes of drug abuse among the youths in the community case study; Kanyada village Homabay district in Kenya
    (Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2007-02) Ondego, Donnavane
    Drug abuse among the youths has become a major menace in Africa precisely the case study of Kanyada village in Homabay District- Kenya which has resulted into social, economic, physical and emotional problems within the society. The purpose of this study was to investigate on the causes of drug abuse among the youths basically from ages (10-25 years) which in the long run has affected various dimensions of life like individual, the family, the community and the government. A descriptive research design was adopted where the target population consisted of youths, parents and teachers. A total of 70 respondents were involved in the study that included 40 youths, 20 parents and 10 teachers. Questionnaires and interviews were the main tools of data collection. A pretest was done to ascertain the reliability of questionnaires, data was analyzed using frequencies and graphs and the result showed that the major cause of drug abuse among the youths is peer pressure especially from ages (15-22 years). It is recommended that both parents and teachers should play a vital role of offering counseling and having free talks with their children/ students at this stage (15-22 years) since it is at this stage when they are at the peak of adolescence and are in need of much attention so as to help reduce or curb the causes of drug abuse among the youths in order to help the youths grow into responsible citizens.
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    Analyzing the effectiveness of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) in the fight against HIV/AIDS among the youth: a case study of Mombasa district, Kenya
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2007-04) Abdulrehman, Faiz
    HIV/Aids have been a major problem in Africa today especially in Kenya where over 3 million people mainly in the age brackets of 15-49 years are infected. Voluntary Counseling and Testing has been identified as an effective response to the pandemic. An individual can find out whether he is infected with HIV/Aids virus and therefore seek the best health strategies to adopt in order to make life more meaningful whether negative or positive. The main objective of this study was to find out how the youth perceive their risk of HIV/Aids, determine whether the Voluntary Counseling process in the VCT centers affects the motivation of the youth for VCT services, find out if the counselor characteristics influences the youth responsiveness to VCT services and last but not least is to establish whether the location of VCT centers influences the attitudes of the youth to the VCT services. This research was conducted in Mombasa district within the Coastal province of Kenya. The researcher used both qualitative and quantitative research methods. A questionnaire as administered on 56 young respondents within the age bracket of 17-24 years. A focused group discussion was held with 6 VCT counselors, 1 geographical division which was island division. The study captured both males and females, majority of them were single and unemployed. The respondents had heard about HIV/Aids from various sources such as radios, newspapers, parents and even mosques and churches. A large number of the youth admitted and had realized that HIV/Aids is real, dangerous and has caused and will continue to cause mass deaths yet quite a number of them were still involved in sexual relationships. Majority of them considered themselves to be at no risk of HIV/Aids but only 9% of those interviewed admitted to be using condoms. Others were remaining faithful to their parents yet faithfulness can be violated bearing in mind that a small percentage of them were married. The study observed that the youth have heard about VCT centers and the services offered there. Many of them have been tested to know their HIV/Aids status but others have failed to do so because of fear, lack of time and lack of money.
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    Investigation on the intervention of Ngos (safe house) in assisting orphaned children in Naivasha Zones (Estates) in Nakuru District
    (Kampala International University.College of Humanities and social science, 2007-05) Nancy, Muchemi Wambere
    The purpose of this study was to find out the interventions of NGOs (Safe House) in improving the lives of orphans in Naivasha sub-district in Nakuru District. Orphans are children who have either lost one or both parents. They lose their parents through deaths which are usually caused by accidents, diseases like malaria and HIV/ AIDS. The problem of orphans is on the increase worldwide due to increase in the number of death. The study involved collecting data by use of questionnaires. The data was analyzed by use of qualitative and quantitative means. Qualitative means involved the development of a simple station including tables while quantitative means involved observation and description. After collection, data was analyzed; edited, coded and interpreted. The ... eport was written based on research objective and research questionnaire with the finding, conclusion and recommendations. Basing on the study the researcher made the following recommendations: Counseling and guiding should be of priority to the orphans since most of them have to deal with the trauma of losing either one or both parents at a very tender age. It is crucial to sensitize families and institutions handling orphans to prepare them for the new roles of caring for these children and highlight.
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    Investigation on the Intervention of NGOs (Safe House) in assisting orphaned children in Naivasha Zones (Estates) in Nakuru District
    (Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences., 2007-05) Wambere, Muchemi Nancy
    The purpose of this study was to find out the interventions of NGOs (Safe House) in improving the lives of orphans in Naivasha sub-district in Nakuru District. Orphans are children who have either lost one or both parents. They lose their parents through deaths which are usually caused by accidents, diseases like malaria and HIV/ AIDS. The Jroblem of orphans is on the increase worldwide due to increase in the number of death. 'he study involved collecting data by use of questionnaires. The data was analyzed by Lse of qualitative and quantitative means. Qualitative means involved the development f a simple station including tables while quantitative means involved observation and escription. After collection, data was analyzed; edited, coded and interpreted. The ~port was written based on research objective and research questionnaire with the ending, conclusion and recommendations. asing on the study the researcher made the following recommendations: Counseling and guiding should be of priority to the orphans since most of them have to deal with the trauma of losing either one or both parents at a very tender age. It is crucial to sensitize families and institutions handling orphans to prepare them for the new roles of caring for these children and highlight.
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    Evaluation of the Slum House Upgrading Programmes: A Case Study of Nairobi District, Kibera Division in Kenya.
    (Kampala International University, bachelors degree in social work and social administration, 2007-05) Kimani, Josephine Ngami
    The study is concerned with evaluation of slum house upgrading programmes. The variables under the study were activities under slum house upgrading programme, levels of community participation and level of community accessibility to the upgraded slum houses. The supportive respondents consisted of governmental and nongovernmental organizations, who were involved in attempting to help solve the problem of informal settlement. Lack of land was a major contributing factor to mushrooming of informal settlements thus the crowding of large numbers of people in one area which happens to be a small piece of land. Lack of national housing policy framework has also greatly contributed to proliferation of informal settlement. The policy paper or document should be reviewed from time to time so as to facilitate provision of maximum number of people with adequate shelter and a healthy living environment at the lowest possible cost. The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas which is also known as rural urban migration has also led to settlement of people in parts of the study area not meant for such kind of living thus resulting in slums or informal settlement. The main recommendations of the study were that kind matters should be reconsidered in issues pertaining slum house upgrading. The community members should also be involved in looking for ways to improve slum houses and in making decisions which affect them.