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Item Effects of Alcohol Abuse on Academic Performance Among the Youth in Rugyeyo Sub County, Kanungu District(Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-05) Agness AhimbisibweIn many societies, just like the Rugyeyo sub-county of the Kanungu District, where alcohol is widely available and widely consumed, including by teenagers, the culture of excessive or inappropriate drinking often has serious consequences on many aspects of the lives of the young, especially their schooling. Many of those who engage in alcohol abuse have issues of lack of concentration, poor attendance in classes, poor academic performance, and, in some cases, outright abandonment of schooling. The study seeks to investigate the influence of alcohol abuse on the academicperformance of youths in Rugyeyo Sub-County. It will explore the prevalence of alcohol abuse, the underlying drivers of the problem, and the influence on the outcomes of the study, such as academic achievement, the rate of stay, and the level of student enrollment. By focusing on the issue at the community level, the study will provide valuable information that can frame the community interventions, counseling practices, and sensitization programs that can be tailored to the needs of the child students. In addition, the study highlights the urgency of addressing substance abuse as one of the biggest challenges facing the development of youth and the achievements of students.Item Assessing the Contribution of the Operation Wealth Creation Operation (PWC) Program to Household Poverty Reduction: A Case Study of Nyakabande Sub-county, Kisoro District(Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-11) Phionah TuyizereThis study assesses the contribution of the Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) program to household poverty reduction in Uganda. Initiated in 2013, the OWC program was established to enhance agricultural productivity, create employment, and improve household incomes through the distribution of agricultural inputs and advisory services. The research explores the extent to which OWC interventions have contributed to improving livelihoods and reducing poverty among rural households. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data collected from beneficiary households with qualitative insights from key informant interviews and focus group discussions. The findings indicate that while the program has led to increased access to agricultural inputs and some improvements in crop yields, challenges such as delayed input delivery, limited follow-up support, and lack of market access have hindered its full potential. The study concludes that although the OWC program has made notable strides in poverty alleviation, its impact can be significantly enhanced through better coordination, capacity building, and integration with broader rural development strategies. Recommendations are offered to improve program efficiency and sustainability for long-term poverty reductionItem Gender Based Violence on Women Economic Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Sub County, Rubanda District(Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-06) Promise KyomukamaGender-Based Violence (GBV) is a worldwide issue rooted in centuries of power inequalities and patriarchal customs that have persisted in various cultures for centuries. GBV has historically been applied as a means to restrict the autonomy of women, and cultural norms in some areas continue to maintain practices like wife inheritance and forced marriage, thereby circumscribing women's economic autonomy (Tamale, 2008). UN Women (2022) says that gender-based violence (GBV) tramples upon the rights of women and prevents the utilization of half the workforce of a country's full economic potential. Heise et al. (2019) go on to say that those women who become victims of violence lack steady employments, which caused long-term poverty and inequality. In Asia, gender stigma and cultural attitudes discourage victims of GBV from 2 working and seeking justice, limiting their contribution to economic development.Item Influence of Domestic Violence on Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils: A Case Study of Kashumba Sub-county, Isingiro District(Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-26) Vicent TwagirayesuDomestic violence (DV), particularly intimate partner violence (IPV), remains widespread across the globe and has widely established effects on children's learning. This study examined the effect of domestic violence on learning performance among primary school pupils in Kashumba Sub-County, Isingiro District. The study aims were to determine types of domestic violence indicated by pupils, assess learning performance among affected pupils, and suggest ways of mitigating its effects on learning. A quantitative research design and cross-sectional study were employed, where information was gathered from 66 respondents, comprising pupils, teachers, parents, and Child Development Center (CDC) workers. The data were analyzed using SPSS and tabled, charted, frequencies, and percentages. Male respondents accounted for 86.4% while females accounted for 13.6%, with a majority being between the ages of 20–40. The greater majority of learners were in upper primary, 53% accessed government schools, and 74.2% lived in rural settings. The most reported forms of domestic violence were emotional abuse (mean = 4.53), economic hardship (mean = 4.45), and witnessing violence (mean = 4.36). Results showed that domestic violence significantly lowers academic achievement (mean = 4.76), lowers support from parents (mean = 4.52), and leads to truancy (mean = 4.32). Interventions recommended were counseling (mean = 4.73), teacher training (mean = 4.77), school–community partnership (mean = 4.65), financial assistance (mean = 4.45), and public awareness campaigns (mean = 4.27). In essence, domestic violence undermines students' education through absenteeism, poor performance, and low attendance. The study recommends low-cost counseling, teacher training, and improved joint working between schools, local authorities, community organizations, and child protection agencies to deal with the underlying problems and safeguard children's education.Item Assessement of Sanitation and Health: A Case Study of Lower Bungongi, Northern Division Kabale Municipality(Uganda Christian University, 2025-10-29) Daniel NsengaThis research report was based on the study “to assess sanitation and health in lower Bungongi, Kabale Municipality.” The study was conducted following three objectives: the first one is to identify diseases or infections that are caused by poor sanitation; the second one is to propose proper waste management and water supply; and the third one is to investigate the strategies that can be adopted to reduce poor sanitation in lower Bungongi, Kabale Municipality. The researcher selected based on qualitative and quantitative research techniques and a sample size of eighty (80) respondents was used which consisted of a representative sample. The majority of the respondents 36 (45%) concurred that diarrheal diseases are sicknesses or infections which come as a consequence of poor sanitation in lower Bungongi, Kabale Municipality. Most of the respondents 45 (56.25%) consented that Waste Segregation and Recycling is a proper waste management and water supply method in lower Bungongi. 50 (62.5%) of the total respondents agreed that Community Engagement and Participation is one of the Strategies that can be adopted to reduce poor sanitation in lower Bungongi, Kabale Municipality. To sum up, the evaluation of sanitation and health in Uganda showcases a combination of advancement and ongoing issues. On the one hand, there have been great improvements in providing access to essential sanitation and health facilities, while on the other hand, inadequate sanitation, hygiene, and health care still exist for many Ugandans, especially in rural and marginalized areas. Based on the assessment of sanitation for enhancing the projection which include assigning enough funds for the construction, upkeep, and expansion of sanitation infrastructure like toilets, latrines,Item Effects of Stress on the Household Development, Kyanamira Subcounty, Kabale District(Uganda Christian University, 2025-10-14) Blessing AnkundaAbstract This study explored the effects of stress on household development in Kyanamira Subcounty, Kabale District. It was guided by three main objectives: to identify the causes of stress within households, examine how stress affects household development, and propose strategies to reduce stress and promote family well-being. A descriptive survey design was used, combining both qualitative and quantitative approaches to gain a well-rounded understanding of the issue. The research involved 99 participants, including household members, local leaders, community development officers, and health workers, who provided data through structured questionnaires and interviews.The study's descriptive survey approach allows for the collection of both qualitative and quantitative data. To ensure that all groups were fairly represented, stratified random sampling was employed. Focus groups, key informant interviews, and structured questionnaires were used to collect data. While qualitative data was thematically investigated to reveal deeper patterns and insights linked to household stress and development, quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages. The results showed that households are impacted by a number of stressors. One of the main causes was financial instability, which made it hard for families to pay for necessities like food, medical care, and education. Family disputes (such domestic abuse and marital problems), pressure from the workplace, particularly for breadwinners, and health problems including chronic disease and incapacity were additional stressors. Household members' stress levels were also observed to rise in response to peer pressure, societal expectations, and the demands of modern living. It has been demonstrated that stress has a broad impact on household development. People who were under stress found it difficult to concentrate and work efficiently, which resulted in lower income levels and decreased economic production. There were also more incidences of anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and related disorders, which had a negative impact on mental and physical health. Family ties were upset by prolonged stress, which frequently resulted in divorce, neglect, and bad parenting. Additionally, it resulted in poor financial decision-making, which had an adverse effect on financial planning, savings, and investments. Stress in the family was linked to children's low academic performance and difficulties focusing. The study suggested a number of stress-reduction techniques to deal with these issues. These included providing community-based guidance and counselling services via peer support groups and experts. To increase household income, the government and non-governmental organizations were urged to support economic empowerment initiatives such as financial literacy, income-generating activities, and vocational training. The study also underlined how crucial it is to improve family ties through dispute resolution techniques, parenting classes, and open communication. It was believed that raising awareness of mental health issues through community initiatives was essential to assisting people in recognising and better managing stress. The creation and execution of supportive policies by local governments, such as workplace mental health programs, accessible and reasonably priced healthcare, and community wellness programs, were among the other recommendations. Parents and students were encouraged to learn stress management techniques in schools. In order to lessen the financial strains that lead to stress, broader economic activities like job creation and better credit availability were also considered essential. According to the study, creative stress-reduction techniques catered to the unique circumstances of rural areas should be the focus of future research. The study concluded that stress significantly affects health, productivity, relationships, and education in Kyanamira Sub County, which in turn affects household development. In order to successfully address stress-related issues and advance long-term, sustainable development, it advocated for a cooperative, multi-sectorial strategy involving legislators, community leaders, non-governmental organizations, and households themselves.