Master of Social Work - BBUC

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    GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN KABALE MUNICIPALITY, KABALE DISTRICT
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-10-13) MUCUNGUZI DENIS
    This study set out to investigate the extent and effects of gender-based violence (GBV) on the rights of women and girls in Kabale District and Kabale Municipality. 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. 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. In order to produce relative frequencies and summary statistics, quantitative data was analysed using Excel and SPSS, while qualitative data was examined using the storytelling technique. Findings show that 55.6% of respondents agreed that increasing the capacity of duty bearers and those in charge of putting laws, policies, and programs into place reduces GBV, 51.4% agreed that campaigns to raise awareness and promote women's and girls' human rights and prevent GBV also contribute to GBV prevention and reduction, and 50.6% agreed that empowering women and girls to pursue secondary education enhances their knowledge, skills, and opportunities to escape GBV in Kabale Municipality, 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. Gender-Based Violence is remains a human rights challenge women and men in 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.
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    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND STUDENT’S ACADEMIC PERFOMANCE IN UGANDA: A CASE OF SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF RUBAARE TOWN COUNCIL, NTUNGAMO DISTRICT
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-10-13) AYESIGA ANITA
    In a few secondary schools in the Rubaare Town Council, Ntungamo District, the study looked at how domestic violence affected students' academic performance. In particular, the study determined how physical, sexual, and emotional violence affect students’ academic performance in the secondary schools in Rubaare Town Council, Ntungamo District. The study used cross-sectional, descriptive, and survey designs to collect data from a sample of 134 people through interviews and a questionnaire survey. The descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, and regression statistics were performed on the data using the SPPS packages. The study revealed that physical violence, sexual violence and emotional violence had high positive and significant effects on the academic performance of students bearing P v<0.05 (.000) with Pearson Regression (R=.992**, .985**, and .979**). It was also affirmed that physical violence, sexual violence and emotional violence were responsible for a 98.3%, 96.9%, and 97.9% variability in the change in academic performance of students in Rubaare Town Council, Ntungamo District, respectively. It was concluded that domestic violence (physical violence, sexual violence and emotional violence) had a significant effect on the academic performance. It was recommended that parents and caregivers are encouraged to model calm and patient behavior to help reduce aggressive reactions that contribute to a more supportive home environment where there are alternative conflict resolution methods that emphasize dialogue and emotional support. Local authorities and schools should establish clear, transparent and confidential reporting mechanisms for students to report any inappropriate sexual requests from parents or caregivers based on clear communication as this would foster a sense of trust and safety to enhance academic performance. Secondary schools should implement programs that promote positive reinforcement and parental education on constructive feedback helping parents understand the detrimental effects of constant criticism on children’s self-esteem and academic success.
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    HOME ENVIRONMENT FACTORS AND STREET CHILDREN IN KABALE MUNICIPALITY-KABALE DISTRICT
    (UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, 2025-09-17) Kwikiriza Martin
    This research was a case study of Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. It was on home environment factors and street children in Kabale Municipality. The study was conducted along the following study objectives: To investigate child abuse on street children in Kabale Municipality, to investigate house hold poverty on street children in Kabale Municipality, and to assess child neglect on street children in Kabale Municipality. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaire, observation and focus group discussion from 136 respondents. Descriptive research design was the methodology used to gather systematic factual Information for descriptive purposes and enhanced the researchers understanding of the Phenomenon being studied through observation. Descriptive design permitted the researcher not only to collect the facts for description but also to understand how street children operate in their real-life situation through observation. Respondents were composed of mainly street children in street children’s organizations and street children living mainly on the street and found around garbage collection centers and super markets. Data was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively using tables, and percentages. The researcher found out that the family, which is supposed to be the bedrock of children's welfare and protection, is today becoming a major cause of the problem of street children. Parents are directly and indirectly sending their children into the streets to beg, steal or engage in petty trade, children are leaving their homes to escape household poverty, physical abuse and child neglect because of the breaking up of family structures. The implications of the problem if not addressed it means that children who are supposed to be the future leaders would continue to get wasted by engaging in un productive and dangerous activities and habits that lead to destruction of life thus having a negative impact on the generations to come. The researcher further contends that not enough is being done to address the problem and that indeed the problem of street children remains an ignored tragedy that is set to have a devastating impact on the development of African countries and the people. This research indicates that the response to the problem has at best been muted and remains sidelined by the government and the general public.