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- ItemAdherence to Culture and Gender Based Violence in Luuka District, Busoga Sub Region Uganda(Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-24) Paul NaherezaThe 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.
- ItemVillage 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 EyokuThe 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.
- ItemChildren’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 OmarThis 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.