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Primary Health Care Services and Citizens’ Satisfaction in Pawor Sub County, Madi Okollo District
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-06-03) Patrick Komakech
Primary Health Care (PHC) Services play a critical role in promoting Community well-being and ensuring accessible, affordable, and equitable health services. This study examined the relationship between Primary Health Care Services and Citizens’ Satisfaction in Pawor Sub-County, Madi Okollo District. The research sought to assess the availability, accessibility, quality, and efficiency of Primary Health Care (PHC) Services delivery and how these factors influence citizens’ satisfaction level. The study adopted a descriptive research design, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods to collect data from key stakeholders, including health service provider, local government officials, and community members. Primary data would be gathered through survey, interviews, and focused group discussions, while secondary data would be obtained from relevant reports and policy documents. Findings from this study are expected to provide deep understanding into the strength and challenges of Primary Health Care (PHC) service delivery in Pawor Sub-County. The study would also pointout areas for improvement to enhance citizens’ satisfaction and overall health outcomes. The results would be beneficial to policymakers, health practitioners, and development partners in formulating strategies to strength primary health care systems in Madi Okollo District. Keywords, Primary Health Care, Citizens’ satisfaction, Service Delivery, Madi Okollo District, Health System.
An Assessment of the Effects of Crimes on the Livelihood of the Youth in Arua City: A Case Study of Arua Central Division
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-04-18) Godwill Sagan
This Dissertation investigates the multifaceted impact of crimes on the livelihoods of youths in Arua Central Division. Crime is a pervasive issue that profoundly influences various aspects of individuals' lives, particularly among young people who are vulnerable to its effects. The study employed a mixed-methods approach to comprehensively examine the prevalence and types of crimes in the region, assess the socio-economic status and livelihoods of youths, analyze the impact of crimes on various dimensions of their well-being, and identify potential interventions to address these challenges. The findings revealed a concerning prevalence of crimes in Arua Central Division, ranging from property crimes such as theft and vandalism to violent crimes including assault and robbery. These crimes have significant repercussions on the socio-economic status, education, employment opportunities, social support networks, and mental health of youths in the area. The study highlighted the pervasive nature of crime's influence, affecting youths' economic well-being, educational attainment, employment prospects, social integration, and psychological well-being. Through a comprehensive analysis of survey data and qualitative interviews with key informants, the report provides nuanced insights into the lived experiences of youths affected by crime in Arua Central Division. It underscores the importance of addressing the root causes of crime, strengthening community resilience, and implementing evidence-based interventions to support the holistic development of youths. Policy recommendations included targeted efforts to improve education access, enhance employment opportunities, strengthen social support networks, and promote mental health awareness and support services. By shedding light on the complex interactions between crime and youths' livelihoods, this report contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by communities in Arua Central Division. It underscores the urgent need for collaborative efforts among stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and civil society groups, to address the underlying factors driving crime and promote the well-being and prosperity of the youth in the region.
Climate Change and Food Security in Dadamu Sub-County
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-04-16) Sunday Jovin
Climate change has become a critical global issue, significantly impacting food security, particularly in vulnerable communities like Dadamu Sub-County, Ayivu Division, and Arua City. This study explores the relationship between climate change and food security by assessing how changing weather patterns, including irregular rainfall, prolonged droughts, and rising temperatures, affect agricultural productivity. The research investigates whether climate change has direct or indirect effects on food availability, accessibility, and stability in the region. Additionally, the study examines the causes of climate change in Dadamu Sub-County, including deforestation, poor land-use practices, and rapid urbanization, which contribute to environmental degradation. By using both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys, interviews, and analysis of meteorological data, the study provides a comprehensive understanding of the climate-food security nexus. Findings will contribute to identifying key vulnerabilities and the extent to which climate change threatens food security in the region. This study is expected to provide valuable insights that inform policy decisions and community interventions aimed at mitigating climate-related food insecurity. To address the challenges posed by climate change on food security in Dadamu Sub-County, this study explores various adaptation and mitigation strategies that can enhance resilience. The research identifies climate-smart agricultural practices such as irrigation, agroforestry, and crop diversification as potential solutions to enhance food production amid changing climatic conditions. Furthermore, the study examines the role of local government and non-governmental organizations in supporting farmers through climate adaptation initiatives, including capacity building, financial support, and infrastructure development. Additionally, afforestation and reforestation programs are explored as long-term solutions to combat deforestation and restore environmental balance. The research also highlights the role of traditional and indigenous knowledge in climate adaptation, particularly in water conservation and soil management. Effective climate adaptation requires a collaborative approach involving policymakers, community leaders, researchers, and farmers to develop sustainable solutions. Ultimately, this study underscores the need for proactive interventions and policy recommendations that can help build resilience against climate change while ensuring sustainable food security in Dadamu Sub-County.
Gender-Based Violence and Academic Performance in Ayivu Division, Arua City
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-04-08) Daniel Alibo
The study was about Gender-Based Violence and Academic performance in Ayivu Division, Arua City. The general purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Gender Based Violence on academic performance of primary school children in Ayivu division, Arua city. The study reviewed literature from different scholars based on the theoretical review and the study objectives. The literature indicates that indeed GBV is influences Academic performance which the literature alludes to. The study was based on a case study and descriptive cross section research design which involved establishing the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used in this study. The sample of 50 respondents was used and questionnaires and observations have been used as research instruments. The findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research questions. While linking to the existing literature, results included demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings it was observed that the gender-based violence affects children negatively and that something must be done to stop the practice. The research has a set of developed solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested recommendations on areas pertaining to the problem of gender-based violence.
Menstrual Hygiene and Academic Performance of Adolescent Girls in Arua City Schools: A Case Study of Anyafiyo Primary School
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-04-08) Gloria Samuel Joel Modong
About 1.8 billion women worldwide are menstruating, with an estimate of about 800 million who lack access to menstrual hygiene materials and adequate facilities for effective Menstrual Hygiene Management. Girls and women within the cycle need easy access to menstrual hygiene materials, general information on good practices and above all supportive environment where they can easily manage their menstrual cycles without fear especially the adolescents in terms of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities. The aspect of the menstrual management is so sensitive that needs lots of resource to ensure healthy practice for the betterment of woman’s body. However, it’s of great concern that about 52% girls and women lack access to health practice of the (MHM) (World Bank 2022) and it is worst in the low-income countries where a half of the schools lack adequate water, sanitation and hygiene services which are so crucial to enable girls and even the female teachers to manage menstruation. (UNICEF 2015). Therefore, the research aim was to explore menstrual hygiene management on/and academic performance of adolescent girls relating to how menstrual management has contributed to the poor academic performance of the adolescent girls in Anyafiyo Primary School. Therefore, with basic efforts to create more awareness, information and knowledge on MHM among the adolescent, efforts to ensure better hygienic materials and places and innovative skills on how to use the available materials (Lenia et al 2019). Hence a study to understand the lack of information regarding the menstrual hygiene management among the adolescents leading to their poor academic performance.
Cultural Norms and Child Marriage: A Case Study of Gilla Cell, Nyaracu Ward, Ayivu West Division
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-09) Joy Aseru
This study investigated the prevalence and determinants of child marriage in Gilla Cell, Nyaracu Ward, Ayivu West Division, utilizing a mixed-methods approach that incorporated both quantitative and qualitative data. Through a cross-sectional descriptive design, the research quantified the prevalence of child marriage and explored community attitudes, cultural norms, and socioeconomic influences shaping this practice. Primary data was collected from young brides, parents, and community leaders through structured questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the issue. Key findings reveal that 54.8% of respondents were married before the age of 18, highlighting the entrenched acceptance of early marriage driven by cultural norms, economic factors, and gender roles. Interestingly, a significant portion of the community, with 45.6% dissenting against child marriage, suggests a potential for transformative change. The study underscores the critical link between education and empowerment, as 79.5% of respondents prioritized education over early marriage. To address the persistent occurrence of child marriage, the study offers several targeted recommendations, including the implementation of community education programs, involvement of local leaders in advocacy efforts, the establishment of support systems for young brides, and strengthening legal frameworks against child marriage.
Persons with Disability and Alcoholism. A Case Study of Oluko Division, Arua City
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-20) Babra Ayikoru
This study was conducted on PWDs and Alcoholism in Oluko Division, Arua City. The objectives were to explore the factors that make PWDs to take alcohol, ascertain the impacts of alcoholism on PWDs, and to advance possible remedies meant to solve the problem of alcoholism among PWDs in Oluko Division. The research analyzed the factors and extent to which alcoholism impairs cognitive functions, affects physical health conditions (worsens), and increased economic hardships. It further advanced preventive remedies and interventions that can mitigate these negative outcomes. The findings aimed to inform PWDs, policymakers, CBOs, and healthcare professionals on strategies to alcoholism. This study used a cross-sectional survey design. This design involved gathering data from a population sample at a particular time. The researcher used qualitative and quantitative data collection methods to achieve the study objectives. The data collection tools included questionnaires, interviews and Focus group discussion, enabling the researcher to get firsthand information. The quantitative data was analyzed using statistical methods to identify trends, correlations, and patterns in the study topic. Qualitative data from interviews and focus group discussions was thematically analyzed to extract key themes and insights. Validity was enhanced by seeking the approval and opinion of the supervisor before proceeding to collect the data there after. In conclusion, the research explored social isolation, physical pain associated with certain disabilities, mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, and lack of accessibility to treatment/ support services as the causes of alcoholism that has led to increased disability complications, mental health decline, worsening of physical health conditions, and increased economic hardships among others. The researcher therefore recommended implementation of trauma-informed care for PWDs, advancing community based rehabilitation for a disability inclusive society, treatment services should be physically accessible, regular needs assessment conducted by government to establish real challenges of PWDs on ground, regular meetings with member representatives (PWDs leaders, VHTS, LC1) to make them understand further details of alcoholism, their effects to inform strategies to alcoholism among PWDs in Oluko Division.
Online Learning and Students’ Performance in Uganda Christian University Arua Campus as a Higher Institution of Learning
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-06-05) Joshua Omona Otim
This study investigated online learning and students’ performance in Uganda Christian University Arua Campus. Solemnly subjective to the studies objectives, key to note is; to determine the influence of online learning on student, to examine the academic performance of students using predominantly online learning and to ascertain the relationship of online learning and students’ performance in higher institutions of learning such as UCU. The study employed both descriptive survey and correlation analysis designs; data was obtained from 74 (98.6%) respondents through questionnaires. The research showed that the influence of online learning on students’ academic performance in regards to students’ participation 3.42(68.4%), delivery of lectures 4.14(82.4%) and flexibility and access 4.09(81.8%) was high as indicated by the grand mean 3.88 (77.6%) and standard deviation .89 to students’ performance. Further explorations were made examining academic performance as far as online learning is concerned looking at academic excellence, learning style and self-motivation. The findings aimed to inform educators, and Uganda Christian University, its campuses and policymakers to develop strategies to mitigate the potential challenges of using online learning as revealed by the correlation analysis. The researcher used descriptive survey design in the study. Descriptive design employing qualitative research technique which provides full description of attitude of respondents. More so qualitative research technique was used for numerical information. Validity was under a guided and guarded approval of the tool used by the academic supervisor. Summative, the research investigated the influence of online learning on students’ performance with a conclusion that online learning has an extreme influence on students’ academic performance. In a commendation the researcher recommended finding more efficient strategies to increase student participation in online learning settings, Change in learning, lecture delivery methods to combat the challenges encountered during online learning.
Learning Environment and the Girl Child Academic Performance in Pakwach Sub County Pakwach District
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-06-06) Susan Akello
This study explored learning environment and academic performance of girls in schools in Pakwach sub county Pakwach district. It was guided by the following objectives; To assess the impacts of learning resource materials on academic performance of a girl child, to examine the impacts of school infrastructures on academic performance of a girl child and to propose strategies to improve the academic performance of a girl child. The study embraced both qualitative and quantitative research case study design. The study included 384 participants including the District Education Officer Pakwach district, Head Teachers, teachers, parents, inspectors of schools and learners of primary schools within Pakwach sub county Pakwach district. Pupils were randomly selected to participate in the study while purposively sampling was deployed on the Head Teachers and teachers. Three methods and tools of data collection were applied; the questionnaire, interview guide and focus group discussion. The study findings revealed that the impacts of learning resources including text books, availability of trained teachers have greater impacts on educational achievement of a girl child while schools without good learning resources have always performed poorly. It also found out that school infrastructures including well stocked library, laboratory, computers and sanitary facilities for girls, facilitates good academic achievements while participants agreed that involvement of community member in school activities like monitoring learners’ achievement and participation would improve academic performance of a girl child
''Assessing the Impact of Gender- Based Violence on Family Member's Well- Being in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement'' Acase Study of Ofua Three Zone Cluster, Terego District.
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-06-10) Betty Leah Nyoku
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue in refugee settlements, intensifying the vulnerability of family members. This study will assess the impact of GBV on family members' physical, emotional, and psychological well-being in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, specifically in Ofua Three Cluster, Rhino camp refugee settlement in Terego District, Northern Uganda. A mixed-method approach was employed in this study and it involved both Qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study used both the combination of Questionnaire and interview guide to collect the required data about the prevalence, forms, and consequences of Gender Based Violence. The study explored the coping mechanisms employed by the affected family members and the support systems available to them. The findings of this study anticipated to contribute to the understanding of the impacts of GBV's on the family’s well-being in refugee settings. The study would also inform stakeholders on the development of effective GBV frameworks and policies that promote sustainable family well-being and mitigate the consequence of GBV.

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