Master of Social Work

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Adherence to Culture and Gender Based Violence in Luuka District, Busoga Sub Region Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-24) Paul Nahereza
The study established the effect of adherence to culture on gender-based violence in Luuka District, Busoga sub region, Uganda. The study was guided by objectives which included; assessing adherence to culture in Luuka District using bride price practices, property inheritance practices, and forced/ early marriages, determining the effect of adherence to culture on Gender-based Violence in Luuka District using bride price practices, property inheritance practices, and forced/ early marriages and identifying the emerging patterns between adherence to culture and Gender-based Violence in Luuka District. The study was carried out using a cross sectional research design where both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were used. The data was collected using questionnaires and interviews and during the data collection, both purposive and simple random sampling methods were used. A sample size of 80 respondents who are households in Bukanha village, Bukooma Sub County, Luuka district including 6 leaders from the same area was also used in the study. The findings of the investigation underscore a pervasive and troubling relationship between adherence to cultural practices in Luuka district and gender-based violence. Adherence to culture through bride price practices, property inheritance practices as well as forced/early marriages all significantly contribute to different forms of gender-based violence that include but not limited to sexual coercion, emotional and physical abuse, economic violence but also denial of many opportunities for the women. These practices that are deeply and strong rooted in the tradition of the region render women as property and perpetuate unequal power dynamics, further entrenching gender-based violence. The findings also reveal the emerging patterns between adherence to culture and gender-based violence such as relaxed laws and regulations, poverty levels as well as education levels of people in Luuka District. The findings affirm the urgent need for comprehensive interventions, policy changes and community education to challenge and address the harmful practices hence promoting gender equality and women’s rights while combatting the scourge of gender-based violence in Luuka district. Finally, the study recommends community sensitization on bride price, legal reforms, women empowerment, education and awareness campaigns, support services for victims, poverty alleviation, cultural sensitivity training, collaboration with religious institutions, ongoing research and peer support programs to combat gender-based violence in Luuka district.
Alcohol Abuse Related Mental Disorders Among Urban Teenagers in Schools in Rubaga Division, Kampala District
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-27) Stanely Katimbo Mukasa
The study was about alcohol abuse-related mental disorders among urban teenagers in schools in Rubaga Division, Kampala district. The specific objectives included to explore the most common types of alcohol abuse and mental disorders among teenagers in urban schools, to identify challenges caused by alcohol abuse among teenagers in schools, to find out the causes of alcohol abuse among teenagers in urban schools and to explore social work interventions to challenges caused by alcohol abuse leading to mental disorders among teenagers. There is a high number of school dropouts and mental disorders cases among teenagers due to alcohol abuse, which prompted the study. The study adopted a cross-section survey research design (Cohen,2011). The population is comprised of two head teachers, two deputy head teachers, two director of studies, two senior women teachers, ninety teachers, and two hundred eighty-two students. The study employed a mixed methodology, and the area of study was Mengo village, Rubaga division, Kampala district. The study employed purposive sampling, and data was collected using questionnaires and interview guides, and it was analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. The most common types of alcohol abuse among teenagers in schools, according to the findings, include Uganda waragi, Kasese waragi, whisky, beer, and all sorts of locally brewed energy drinks. The researcher found that challenges caused by alcohol abuse and mental disorders among teenagers include a rise in teenage pregnancies, high HIV/AIDS prevalence, and high school dropout rates. The study revealed that social work intervention to challenges caused by alcohol abuse included educational campaigns on eradicating alcohol abuse, counselling teenagers and advocating for strict laws on alcohol access. Based on the study findings, the researcher concluded that alcohol abuse significantly impacts mental disorders among teenagers. It is recommended that the government, with the help of non-government organisations, should offer educational campaigns and sensitisation. Religious organisations like churches and mosques should also help in these campaigns, and areas of further research were suggested.
Children’s Right to Protection and Ability to Participate in Career Decision Making in Makindye Division, Kampala Capital City
(Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-19) Fatuma Omar
This research sought to examine children protection laws on the promotion of the right to participation. It also sought to explore children’s understanding of their right to participation in career decision making and also to assess children’s participation in career decision making, both at school and home. This study employed a cross sectional design, utilizing mixed methods research approach. The research undertook a case study exploration of these issues directly with children in order to examine their understanding of participation and their actual participation in career decision making. Teachers, parents/guardians, civil servants and non-governmental organizations that work in line with children, were also involved to assess their role in the promotion of the right to participation. The key study findings show that Laws and policies on children protection and especially on participation are well articulated, and are in line with universal and international standards. Findings also show that Children’s understanding of the right to participation and their actual participation is high. Lastly, the study findings show that there is an increase in the promotion of children’s rights which is reflected through the increased participation in career decision making. The study recommends continuance of empowerment and awareness and that children should be supported to realize their participation rights.
GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN KABALE MUNICIPALITY, KABALE DISTRICT
(2025-08-09) Denis Mucunguzi
Introduction and Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the scope and impact of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on women and girls rights in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. The specific objectives of the study were (1) to establish the effectiveness of different advocacy strategies on GBV prevention and reduction, (2) to assess the impact of women's empowerment strategies on GBV reduction; and (3) to evaluate the effectiveness of the new laws and policies on GBV prevention and reduction in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study that involved quantitative data collected using household questionnaire administered to 360 household heads to establish the quantitative contributions of different advocacy strategies and impact of women empowerment strategies on GBV prevention and reduction in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. Qualitative data was collected from fourteen (14) purposively selected District level Key informants using interview guide to establish the qualitative contributions of different advocacy strategies, impact of women empowerment strategies on GBV prevention and reduction; and the contributions of the new laws and policies on GBV prevention and reduction in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. Quantitative data was analyzed using Excel and SPSS to generate relative frequencies and summary statistics and Qualitative data was analyzed using the narrative technique. Results: Findings indicate that 55.6% of the respondents agreed building the capacity of duty bearers and those responsible for implementing laws, policies and programs reduces GBV, 51.4% of the respondents agreed that awareness and sensitization campaigns in GBV prevention and promotion of human rights of women and girls and contributed to GBV prevention and reduction and 50.6% of the respondents agreed that educational empowerment of women and girls to access secondary education improves the knowledge, skills and opportunities for women and girls to escape GBV in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. Further 51.4% of the respondents cited awareness on women’s human rights has been achieved through educational initiatives and advocacy for women’s rights, 45.8% acknowledged improved communications and conflict resolution skills, 44.4% cited that women’s community support networks fosters solidarity and assistance among women within community groups in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District, 40.3% agreed women’s economic independence is enhanced consequently mitigating their reliance on their male partners in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. Lastly, key informant respondents noted that the new laws and policies have done little to prevent and reduce GBV because of their ineffective enforcement, limited legal literacy among women and men, as well as rigid culture that do not consider women’s rights. Conclusion: Gender-Based Violence is remains a human rights challenge women and men in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. Comprehensive measures for promoting gender equality, respect and safety should be put in place. Strengthening of legal and Policy frameworks through continuous reforms is needed. Capacity building for law enforcement and judiciary personnel, awareness campaigns, economic and education empowerment programs for girls, addressing cultural and customary practices, legal aid services to the victims of GBV can help combat GBV and promote gender equality.
NGOS’ Interventions and Socio-Economic Transformation of Street Children in Uganda: A Case of Child Restoration Outreach (CRO), Mbale City
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-10-02) Elizabeth Amongin
This research was on NGOs interventions and socio-economic transformation of street children in Uganda: A case of Child Restoration Outreach (CRO) in Mbale City. The purpose was to explore interventions CRO was using for socio-economic transformation of street children; assess the contribution of such interventions on the socio-economic transformation of street children and establish challenges children experienced as a result of such interventions. The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods in collecting and analyzing data. Out of 80 children registered with CRO, 70 were found present. Using Yamane (1967) formula, a sample of 60 was selected. Data collection tools included interview guides, focus group discussions, and questionnaires. Purposive sampling was used to select key informants, while simple random sampling identified the street children who participated in the study. The findings revealed that CRO played a significant role in improving the lives of street children by providing shelter, meals, healthcare, covering their medical expenses. However, the study found out that CRO was unable to pay school fees for the children. Overall, the study concluded that CRO had a positive impact on street children’s lives in Mbale City. The research recommended that the Ugandan government and other stakeholders create a supportive environment for all children, including street children, by offering supplementary funding to NGOs to address the issue of education. Additionally, the study urged the government to improve security in the Karamoja region, where many of the street children come from due to insecurity, and ensure food security in the area, as famine is one of the factors driving Karamojong children to the streets of Mbale.
Social Workers Challenges in Reintegrating Children From Residential Care Into Families. A Case of Wakiso District
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-23) Ruth Asiimwe
There is a lack of sufficient documented information on social worker perspectives in Uganda. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to establish the challenges social workers face in the reintegration of residential children into families with a case of Wakiso district. To discover how reintegration service provision can be improved from the social workers perspective, the researcher conducted a qualitative study. In the study, 24 social workers were interviewed from 20 residential homes in Wakiso District. Data was analysed using thematic analysis. The findings suggest that reintegration in Uganda occurs in five stages. Throughout these stages, social workers experience structural, organizational, and personal challenges that result in delay or failure to reintegrate residential children into families. The study recommends building the capacity of parents to assume responsibility, children’s resilience, social workers and other stakeholders’ competence and unity for the betterment of service provision.
Village Health Teams and Health Promotion in Rural Communities in Uganda: A Case of Katine Sub-County Soroti District
(Uganda Christian University, 2023-10-10) Patrick Eyoku
The study on Village Health Teams and Health Promotion in Rural Communities in Uganda was stimulated by numerous challenges facing the VHTs, delays at the health centres, increasing morbidity and mortality rate due to lack of medicines and late patient arrival at the health centres, and the absence of social work’s supporting role in the health promotion at the village level. This study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of VHTs in promoting health in rural communities in Katine sub-County, Soroti District. It had four objectives namely; (i) Establishing people's perception about VHTs' role in health promotion. (ii) Assessing the waysin which VHT services have improved health practices in the community (iii) understanding the challenges faced by the VHTs in health promotion, and (iv) Exploring the supportive role of social work to the VHTs in health promotion. A purely qualitative research approach was used. An open-ended interview guide and FGDs were used to collect primary data. A total of 25 out of 29 participants participated in the study. The data were cleaned, categorized under themes and sub-themes, and analyzed using Nvivo v.11. The bio-data were analyzed using Stata v.13. The data were presented following the research objects and themes. The findings revealed that participants were aware of the roles VHTs play in health promotion. The VHTs have also significantly improved health practices. However, cultural impediments still affect health promotions. The VHTs still face myriad of challenges including; limited facilitation, limited training, and disrespect from the community. The supportive roles of social workers can help enhance the performance of VHTs even at the village level, especially considering the community needs and coordinating/collaborating with the government on addressing health-related issues. The study recommends that there should be an urgent increase in the health sector funding and subsequently, the health centres. Additionally, improved funding, medical supplies, and operational equipment like gumboots, bicycles, gloves, etc. for the VHTs. Enhancement of VHT training so that they can be more competent. Furthermore, set up a health care section at every health center specifically for senior citizens because VHTs struggle to reach them with the services they need. Finally, integration of social workers in HP even at the village level.

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