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Item THE PERCEPTIONS OF WOMEN ON FAMILY PLANNING METHODS: A CASE STUDY OF DDANDIRA VILLAGE, MUKONO DISTRICT.(2025) NAMPADWA, SUMAYIYAHThe study aimed to explore and understand the perceptions of women in Ddandira Village, Mukono District, regarding family planning methods. The objectives of the study were; to assess the perceptions of women in Ddandira Village, Mukono District, regarding the quality of available family planning methods; to examine how women in Ddandira Village, Mukono District, perceive the affordability of family planning methods, and to explore the perceptions of women in Ddandira Village, Mukono District, concerning their access to family planning methods. The study employed a mixed methods design using both qualitative and quantitative means of collecting data (interviews and questionnaires). A population of 70 respondents consisting of women from 18 to 55 who visit health centres and medical practitioners in Ddandira Village Mukono Municipality was considered. Both random and purposive sampling methods were used to select 55 respondents as the sample size for the study. The findings indicated that most women were satisfied with the quality of family planning methods, and family planning services are affordable to most women although access to family planning services remains a challenge for some women due to distance from health centersItem ASSESSMENT OF THE FACTORS THAT HINDER MALE INVOLVEMENT IN MATERNAL HEALTH IN KASANGATI TOWN COUNCII(UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, 2025-05-14) AGUNYO PEACE NEPILU.The Kasangati Town Council study looked into the barriers to male participation in maternal health. The following goals served as the study's guidelines: To determine whether sociocultural norms prevent men from participating in maternal health at Kasangati Health Center IV, Kasangatii Town Council; whether ignorance prevents men from participating in maternal health at Kasangati Health Center IV, Kasangatii Town Council; and whether educational attainment prevents men from participating in maternal health at Kasangati Health Center IV, Kasangatii Town Council. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used in the study's modified descriptive research design. According to the study, cultural beliefs in the community have a significant influence on how pregnant women feed their babies. This suggests that even though the men would want to provide their expectant mothers with a healthy, balanced diet, some foods are forbidden in their society, even though they are nutritious. The obstacles to male participation in maternal health at Kasangati Health Center IV would also be removed by raising knowledge of men's involvement in reproductive health, family planning initiatives, and reproductive health decision-making. The study concluded that there was still a lack of knowledge regarding family planning programs, men's involvement in reproductive health, and men's role in reproductive health decision-making. Raising awareness is therefore necessary to remove the obstacles that prevent men from participating in maternal health in Kasangati Health Center IV and the entire Wakiso area.Item THE INFLUENCE OF LUGBARA CULTURE ON TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN OLEBA SUBCOUNTY MARACHA DISTRICT(UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, 2025-05-20) ASERU CATHERINEThe study investigated the Influence of Lugbara Culture on Teenage Pregnancy in Oleba Sub county Maracha District. The objectives of the study were: To explore how cultural beliefs and values influenced teenage pregnancy, To find out how leisure activities influenced teenage pregnancy and To explore how cultural rituals influenced teenage pregnancy. The study of the research aimed at investigating the ways in which the culture contributed to teenage pregnancy with the case study being Oleba sub-county. The Social Learning Theory that was developed by Albert Bandura in 1977 was used to guide the study. The method of data collect were the in depth interviews. The area of the study was focusing on different communities bit more especially Oleba Sub County. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the key informants and other research participants. Conclusion. The researcher concluded that the research findings were majorly collected from experienced respondents who had passed through all the teenage challenges caused by the Lugbara culture. The social learning theory developed by Albert Bandura was in agreement with the research findings based on the research objectives and questions also. The traditional ceremonies like traditional marriages and introductions, leisure activities such as games and sports, drinking and traditional dances and ritual activities like koro and cele cele. Those were some of the crucial cultural practices that influenced teenage pregnancy so much in the Lugbara culture and communities. Recommendations. The research recommends that the teenagers should take control over the challenges that hinder their proper functioning though engaging in research studies that can help is solving the challenges that the teenagers encounter. The researcher recommends so because the data that was collected did not come from teenagers but rather from those age twenty four years and the elderly aged sixty six years of age. The researcher further recommends that more research should be carried out on culture influence on teenage pregnancy.Item HIV STIGMA AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES AMONG THE YOUTH LIVING WITH HIV IN MUKONO DISTRICT(UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, 2025-05-14) SAMUEL MUYONGAThis study explores the impact of HIV-related stigma on the mental health outcomes of youth living with HIV in Mukono District, Uganda. Through focus group discussions with youth, key informants, and healthcare providers, the research identifies critical themes such as selfstigma and internalized stigma, social isolation and peer stigma, the role of health providers, and the importance of peer support and counselling. The findings reveal that self-stigma and internalized stigma significantly affect the mental health of youth, leading to feelings of shame, loss of self-esteem, and social withdrawal. Social isolation and peer stigma further exacerbate these challenges, with negative attitudes from peers and the broader community reinforcing feelings of loneliness and stress. Health providers play a crucial role in offering emotional and practical support, though concerns about confidentiality breaches highlight the need for strict privacy protocols. Peer support and counselling emerge as vital components in mitigating the effects of stigma, providing emotional strength, and promoting adherence to treatment. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing community education, strengthening confidentiality protocols, expanding peer support programs, improving practical support measures, and facilitating safe disclosure practices. These interventions are essential for improving the well-being and quality of life for youth living with HIV in Mukono District.Item NFLUENCE OF PARENTAL NEGLECT ON MENTAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN IN MUNUKI BLOCK COUNCIL JUBA SOUTH SUDAN(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-14) Tumalu Alfred SuzanThe research study focused on "The influence of parental neglect on the children mental health in Munuki Block Council." The research objectives were; To find out the forms of parental neglect in Munuki block council and To explore the mental health related challenges experienced by the children in Munuki Block council as a result of parental neglect. The researcher employed a qualitative research design to successfully carryout the research study.The purpose of study was generally aimed at establishing how parental neglect influences mental health of the children in Munuki Block Council Juba South Sudan. The study was carried out around the community of Munuki Block Council, South Sudan where there were many cases of mental illnesses. The cases of mental illnesses in Munuki Block Council were as a result of parental neglect among children. The Bamraund theory of parenting was employed by the research to have an assumed insights about parental neglect outcomes mental health of children in Munuki Block Council, South Sudan. The research findings included emotional, social and physical parental neglect as some of the forms of neglect. Inability to rely on support networks, avoidant behaviors and struggles in academic studies.The researcher concluded that issues concerning parental neglect on the mental health of the children requires monthly education since the neglect has been found to be common among parents of Munuki Block in South Sudan. The community leaders such as probation officers and schools especially the government schools together with the non-governmental organizations have to take on the role of educating the children and parents on the issues of parental neglectItem EVALUATING FAMILY REINTEGRATION INITIATIVES FOR ABANDONED CHILDREN IN JINJA DISTRICT. A CASE OF CHILDREN UNDER WELCOME HOME MINISTRIES.(UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, 2025-05-14) KEVIN KONGAThis mixed-methods approach evaluates the family reunification programming of Welcome Home Ministries for abandoned children in Jinja District, Uganda. Guided by Attachment and Social Support Theories the study addresses three primary questions namely what type of reintegration interventions are being implemented; in what way they are meeting the socioeconomic, and psychological needs of children and families; and, the degree to which they are successful in promoting child well-being and development. We collected data from 4 categories of respondents (44 caregivers, 44 reintegrated children, 22 staff, 22community members; n=132) using structured questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and review of program documents. A quantitative analysis (descriptive statistics, Chi-square analysis) found that 76 % of the participants received psychosocial counselling, 63 % formal education, 58% basic needs support, 51 % vocational/financial support. Equally positive associations were observed between the use of intervention programs and greater social connectivity (χ² = 15.32, p = 0.002), economic confidence (χ² = 10.55, p = 0.014), educational attainment (χ² = 18.20, p < 0.001), and global well-being (χ² = 22.45, p = 0.001). Key qualitative themes centered on the need for a combination of broad-based emotional, material and community connection interventions to facilitate the emotional recovery, physical health, and school attendance of children. However, close to a quarter of the respondents reported poor or fair outcomes alone, emphasizing challenges in long-term follow-up and awareness of counselling and economic issues. They are the objective to support a post-release period of two months, which includes not only the monitoring of the developing psychological profile and the responses of sociability of the re-integrated child, but also an assessment of the social processing context and a follow-up of the quality of life and the new belonging network, side by side with supporting in the community of the re-integrated child. These results offer empirically grounded direction for how programs may be refined as well as for child welfare policy in low-resource settings more generally.Item CHILD NEGLECT AND ITS PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES ON CHILDREN. A CASE STUDY OF ANPPCAN KAMPALA. UGANDA.(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-13) KEINEMBABAZI MIANAHIn contrast to physical or sexual abuse, child neglect is a pervasive and subtle kind of maltreatment that is sometimes overlooked because of its less obvious character. Neglect, no matter how slight, can have serious and long-lasting psychological effects on kids. Neglect is distinguished from abuse by the absence of damaging behaviors; that is, when caregivers fail to offer necessary care, emotional support, and protection. A child's emotional and psychological development may be hampered by this lack of care, which could have a variety of negative effects. Studies have consistently demonstrated that children who are neglected are more likely to experience mental health problems such sadness, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Tingberg & Nilsson, 2020). Attachment difficulties, trouble establishing connections, and behavioral issues like violence or social disengagement may also be present. Moreover, the consequences of neglect may persist into adulthood, impacting an individual's capacity to uphold sound relationships, excel in their profession, and attain a general sense of contentment with life. Even though neglect has a significant negative effect on a child's mental health, it is still one of the areas of child abuse that receives the least amount of research. A substantial knowledge vacuum exists on the entire range of psychological damage resulting from neglect, as the majority of research on child abuse concentrates on more obvious types of maltreatment (Tingberg & Nilsson, 2020). The fact that neglect is one of the most prevalent types of child abuse that are reported worldwide makes this lack of care very alarming. Given the prevalence of child neglect and its potentially disastrous consequences, a thorough investigation into the psychological effects of neglect, taking into account various forms of neglect, and examining moderating factors that may influence these outcomes is desperately needed. In addition to addressing a major vacuum in the literature, this research is crucial for informing the creation of focused treatments and support networks that will assist neglected children and lessen the long-term effects of their mistreatment.Item THE ROLE OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN ERADICATING UNEMPLOYMENT, A CASE STUDY OF THE “EMPLOYED PROJECT” IN AWACH SUB COUNTY, GULU.(UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, 2025-05-13) ISABELLA ABALO GIFTYUnemployment remains a challenge in Northern Uganda, particularly among the youth in Awach subcounty of Gulu-Uganda. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, 2021, the youth unemployment rate in Northern Uganda is about 16.8%, which is higher compared to the national average. Besides the economic challenges, this age group faces social problems associated with poverty, criminality, and mental health (Kibera and Kasule, 2020).Despite numerous interventions aimed at addressing unemployment, including government initiatives and NGO-led programs, the impact on the youth population has been minimal. Empowerment programs such as the employed which are designed to equip young people with skills, resources, and confidence, have not been adequately integrated into the broader unemployment reduction strategies (Friedrich et al., 2022). This may answer the question as to why unemployment rates are unchanged among young people in this region-the targeted initiatives that focus on youth empowerment remain insufficient. In addition, although recent evidence indicates that youth empowerment increases job opportunities, little prior research has investigated the underlying linkages of how empowerment affects the pathway to employability and entrepreneurship within Northern Uganda (Nabunya et al., 2021). Consequently, this study will critically explore the role of youth empowerment in ensuring a reduction in unemployment among the people of Northern Uganda through addressing the gaps in the initiation and implementation of empowerment programs. Notably, the study ascertains the relationship between empowerment initiatives and employment outcomes to proffer evidence-based recommendations to policymakers and relevant stakeholders on how best to empower the youth for effective unemployment reduction in the region.Item Family structure and the psychological wellbeing of children in Bidibidi refugee settlement(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-23) Moses Taban MathewThis research looks at how different family structures influence the psychological well-being of children in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Zone 2, Yumbe District, Uganda. Refugee children affected by war and displacement in most cases suffer from psychological difficulties due to the alteration in their family structure. This alteration in family structure forces children to take on parenting roles of taking the responsibility of providing for themselves and their siblings. This study used a mixed-methods model to discover the influence of different family structures on children's psychological well-being, including nuclear, single-parent, extended, and child-headed homes. Standardized psychological assessment tools, interviews, and observations were used during the process of data collection to find qualitative and quantitative information. Results of the research indicate that children in nuclear and extended families demonstrate varying levels of psychological stability, and children in single-parent and child-headed households experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. The research findings also pointed out how key factors parenting style, financial status home and violence within the family structures affect the mental well-being of children living in refugee setting. The study's conclusions highlight the necessity of focused interventions that enhance access to mental health resources in refugee situations, alleviate economic difficulties, and fortify family support networks.Item FACTORS INFLUENCING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE: EXPERIENCE OF VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS AMONG WOMEN AND MEN AGED 15-49 YEARS IN NANGABO SUB-COUNTY, WAKISO DISTRICT.(Uganda Christian University, 2024-09-12) Onen Mark OwenAbstract Background Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is not only a serious public health problem but also concerns the violation of human rights in Uganda as it affects individuals across various socioeconomic, religious and cultural divides [8],[-10]. This research explores the lived experiences of victims-cum- survivors: (1) often unnamed women, one case study being a woman from Nangabo sub-county Wakiso District. The main focus of the sessions will be on IPV, specifically physical and psychological violence which are experienced more by women; according to Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (2016) 51% of ever-married young adult men aged 15–49 have perpetrated sexual or/and non-sexual intimate partner violence against their female partners compared with at least one in two decennium. Poverty, low education levels substance abuse and iniquitous gender norms are the key drivers of IPV victimization in Uganda. The study objectives are to evaluate the determinants of IPV, examine community norms and behaviors related to IPV and assess impact of increased rates in local areas. This research utilizes qualitative methods, that center lived experiences to understand the structural and social underpinnings of IPV. The results will facilitate the design of personalized interventions, policy-making and further advocacy actions that strive to minimize IPV as well as improve victim care in Nangabo sub-county. Pertinent to the literature, this study demonstrated a prevalence of both physical and sexual IPV among women in Karachi that deserves further attention; while limited by sample size and generalization, serves as an important pilot project on how addressing violence against woman should be urgently targeted through community-based multi-stakeholder collaboration. Before we close our manuscript but you can add some spirit motivated your advocacy for intervention at large scale/policy level.Item Family Dynamics and Drug Abuse Among Youths in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement Zone Two, Yumbe District(Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-23) David Gift MawaThis research explores the impact of family dynamics on drug abuse among youth in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Zone 2, Yumbe District, Uganda. Youths in refugee settings often face disrupted family structures and strained relationships due to the effects of war, displacement, and limited access to resources, which can increase their vulnerability to drug abuse. This study employed a mixed-methods approach to examine how various aspects of family dynamics—such as family structure, communication patterns, parental monitoring, and support systems—contribute to drug abuse behaviors among youth. Data collection involved surveys, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions to capture both quantitative and qualitative insights. Findings reveal that weak parental monitoring, strained family relationships, and lack of support systems significantly heighten the risk of drug abuse among youth. Conversely, cohesive family environments with open communication and strong support structures mitigate these risks. The study emphasizes the importance of strengthening family bonds, enhancing parental capacity, and implementing targeted interventions within refugee communities to address drug abuse. Recommendations include developing culturally sensitive family-based programs, promoting access to counseling services, and fostering community awareness to create supportive environments for youth in refugee settings.Item Influence of Teenage Motherhood on the Child’s Social Development in Nebbi District Nyaravur Town Council(Uganda Christian University, 2025-04-03) Ajok SharonTeenage pregnancy remains a prevalent social issue affecting both teenage mothers and their children. This study examines the influence of teenage motherhood on the child social development in Nebbi District, Nyaravur Town council. The research explores the features of teenage motherhood, its impact on children's emotional well-being, and the effects on their educational attainment. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected through surveys and interviews with teenage mothers and community members. Findings reveal that children born to teenage mothers face significant emotional and social challenges, including low self esteem, stigma, and poor academic performance. Additionally, teenage mothers often struggle with financial constraints, mental health issues, and societal discrimination, which further affect their children’s development. The study recommends strengthening community support programs, improving access to education for both teenage mothers and their children, and implementing policies that promote social inclusion and economic empowerment. Addressing these challenges attributes to better social outcomes for children of teenage mothers thus breaking the cycle of early pregnancies in the community.Item Unemployment Access and Well-being of Refugees Youth on Crime in Adjumani District West Nile Region North Uganda(Uganda Christian University, 2025-04-07) Juach Bul GarangThe study's goal was to investigate how youth crime rates in Mukono Central Division, Mukono District, are affected by unemployment. The study's goals included assessing the factors that contribute to youth unemployment and its causes, examining the effects of unemployment on crime rates, and developing strategies to lower both rates. The study employed the use of a cross-sectional research design which involved the use of both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The sample totaled 118 individuals, including unemployed youth, police officers, division political leaders, the town clerk, the mayor, and a community development officer. These were deliberately and randomly selected. Information was gathered via questionnaires, focus group discussion guides, and interview guides. Thematic content analysis was used to examine the qualitative data, and SPSS was used for statistical analysis. According to study findings, the main causes of youth unemployment and the variables influencing it in Mukono Central Division are skill mismatches between the educational system and employers' expectations, restricted access to financial capital, insufficient or lack of skills to join the informal sector, and rural-urban migration. It also demonstrated that youth unemployment leads to destitution, which later encourages criminal activity as a means of income, that high unemployment rates are "push factors" for young people to join gangs and commit robberies or participate in political violence, that the lack of options for legal employment forces youth to engage in illegal activities, and that youth inaction, which lengthens the period of unemployment, contributes to an increase in violent crimes. These are the key conclusions. In the end, it was determined that education, the introduction of welfare benefits specifically for unemployed youth, the participation of unemployed youth in entrepreneurial training and skills development, and the government's commitment to combating youth unemployment by launching programs like youth funds are the main ways to reduce youth unemployment and wrongdoings in Mukono Central Division. However, it can be inferred from the study's results that unemployment has an impact on juvenile misbehavior in Mukono Central Division.Item Experiences of Community Participation on Social Inclusion of Elderly Individuals Living With Disabilities in Atutur Village, Kumi District(Uganda Christian University, 2025-03-12) Rita AnyaitElderly individuals living with disabilities face significant barriers to active participation and inclusion within their communities (Bigby et al.., 2019; Simplican et al., 2020). In the context of Atutur Village, Kumi District, there is limited understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by this vulnerable population when it comes to meaningful community engagement. Previous research has highlighted the importance of community participation in enhancing the social, emotional, and functional well-being of elderly individuals with disabilities (Levasseur et al., 2019; Portegijs et al., 2020), but little is known about the specific attitudes, perceptions, and lived experiences of this group within the Atutur Village setting. The exclusion of this population from community life can lead to feelings of isolation, loneliness, and marginalization (Nicholson, 2012; Santini et al., 2020), understanding the need to identify the key hindrances to their participation and develop targeted interventions to foster greater social inclusion. This study aims to address this critical knowledge gap by exploring the perspectives of elderly individuals living with disabilities in Atutur Village, with the goal of informing community-based approaches that empower this vulnerable group to actively engage with and benefit from the resources available within their local context .Item Influence of Parents’ Care on Teenage Pregnancy in Imvepi Refugee Settlement, Terego District(Uganda Christian University, 2025-03-05) Emmanuel BangutuThis study examines the influence of parents’ support on teenage pregnancies in Imvepi Refugee Settlement, Terego District, Uganda. Additionally, the prevalence of teenage pregnancy remains among the major challenges faced by refugee settlements that have socially and economically vulnerable refugees. This paper discusses the contribution of parental care to the prevalence of teenage pregnancy among adolescents. The design of the qualitative research in this study involved semi-structured interviews carried out with the teenage respondents in the settlement. In this respect, such interviewees were asked to react to three stated objectives: how parental emotional care, financial care, and social care related to pregnancy status. Constrained financial situations and parents' inability to fulfill basic needs led teenagers into transactional relationships, hence making them have a higher risk of pregnancy. Inadequate parental social care, guidance, and supervision left a gap in supporting the adolescents in deciding and thus increased vulnerability. The study thus concludes that in refugee situations, parental involvement helps reduce teen pregnancy. It calls for reinforcement in the family support systems through community-based parenting programs, integrating the parental care intervention into current sexual and reproductive health education initiatives in refugee settlements. These could increase protective factors and reduce rates of teenage pregnancy in similar settings.Item Influence of Culture on Girl Child School Retention in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District(Uganda Christian University, 2025-02-03) Gloria Clinton KaniGlobal, regional, and national efforts to close the gender gaps in education have not lifted the bar for the school retention of girls in refugee settings (Osagiobare et al., 2015).Cultural beliefs, linguistic barriers, and societal values are major drivers of the low retention rates among school-aged girls in the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement. Common practices such as early marriage, expectations of domestic responsibilities, and incidents of gender-based violence further heighten the already high dropout rates. In addition, linguistic barriers hinder the academic performance of refugee girls, and the prevalent social values do not acknowledge the importance of education for girls. The aim of this study is to establish how such socio-cultural, linguistic, and social endowment confers influence on the retention of girls in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement in Yumbe District. From this observation, this study tries to provide insight that might inform policies and interventions on retaining girls from refugee populations in school.Item Social Factors Associated With Alcohol Consumption Among the Youth in Acholi Quarters(Uganda Christian University, 2025-02-06) Tina NaumeThis study focused on the “Social factors associated with alcohol consumption among the youth in Acholi Quarters”. Objectives; To explore the relationship between peer influence on alcohol consumption among the youth in Acholi Quarters, To explore the relationship between family dynamics and alcohol consumption among youths in Acholi quarters and To explore the availability and accessibility of alcohol consumption among youth in Acholi Quarters. Theory. Social learning theory of Albert Bandura (1977) which urges that learning behaviours is through observation and imitating the role models which the youths in Acholi quarters used. Study design. The case study design was used for this study. Method. The interview guide was used by the researcher as it favours qualitative research (Creswell, 2012). Source of data. Data 20 respondents and all were residents of Acholi Quarters in Banda. Findings. The religious findings showed that Christians were dominant in Acholi quarters with 12 respondents in total, 0 Moslems, 4 Catholics and 4 respondents belonged to other religions. The markets and friends were the dominant sources of alcohol that the youths consumed. Waragi, vodica and siminorf were the common alcoholic drinks the youths used to consume. All the respondents approved the peer influences to be the greatest influential factors for the youths to consume alcohol. The family dynamics like family conflicts and parental authorities highly determined alcohol consumption among the youths. Conclusion. The researcher concluded that religious leaders should engage themselves in fighting alcohol consumption among the youths because the finds showed that families of religious parents had low risks of their youths consuming alcohol. The researcher recommendations. The government of Uganda has been putting a lot of efforts and resources to control alcohol consumption through policies like National Alcohol Control Policy. However alcohol consumption is still affecting many people in Uganda especially the youths. Therefore the researcher recommended that there should be more policies and interventions for systematic control of alcohol consumption among the youths.Item Examining the Role of Foster Care on the Wellbeing of Children at Love Without Boundaries Mukono District(Uganda Christian University, 2025-02-14) Christine AyikoruFoster care has been in operation for many decades in most organisations worldwide. They also exist in Africa and, particularly in Uganda. Their role has been tremendous, as many abandoned children, orphaned, and disadvantaged children have been given support in the form of foster homes, medication, and education, with a view of improving the social setup of many communities that were formally overridden by the problem of homeless, abandoned, and disadvantaged children. In Uganda, for instance, there has been a 70 percent increase in children living in the streets since 1993, with an approximate total of about ten thousand in 2014. Uganda has opened 1.7 million children, and a third of all Ugandan families have had to foster orphaned children. It is until recently that it hosted close to 1.3 million refugees, with the recent South Sudan and Dr. Congo refugee influx, including survivors of sexual violence and separated/unaccompanied children who urgently require foster family protection. There have been several organizations that provided foster homes, such as Love without Boundaries in the Mukono district, which played the same purpose and whose impact has been felt in the area of operation. However, despite its good vision, it is still faced with a lot of challenges including huge number of children to look after, inadequate facilitation in form of funds and increased infrastructure needs, among other problems associated with the withdrawal of international partners. For this reason, the researcher has undertaken to carry out a research intended to examine the role of foster care on wellbeing for children at Love without boundaries, a case study of Mukono district.Item Effect of Alcohol Consumption on Family Wellbeing of Single Mothers in Kakiika Mbarara City(Uganda Christian University, 2025-02-03) Lydia KamwineAlcohol consumption globally was on an increase affecting the health, social and economic states of the people. 3 million people died each year and of these, 6 died each minute, world health organization report (2022). Whereas the highest percentage were men, the women consuming alcohol were on an increase especially between 25_34 years of age, as of the National Institutes of Health (2020). These were mainly driven by stress, peer pressure and being idle. The alcohol consumed included vodka, tonto, Kitoko, as of the National Alcohol report (2022) led to the loss of money, increased debts, loss of the sense of judgement hence leading to fighting and quarrelling which caused permanent injuries and destruction of the property. However, due to the increased number of single mothers in Uganda which stood at 30% Uganda Beaurea Of Statistics (UBOS) report (2024), this research therefore seeked to find out the effect of alcohol consumption on the families, the household income, and the health of single mothers in kakiika.Item The Impact of HIV/Aids on the Mental Health of the Youth in Mukono(Uganda Christian University, 2024-12-12) Caroline NakatoThis study aims to assess the effect of HIV/AIDS on mental health and behavior among youth in Mukono District, Uganda. This research hopes to evaluate how HIV status and mental health are incredibly multifaceted for young people who have unique pressures on their social, economic, emotional lives. Given that HIV prevalence among youth remains high, investigating the impact of this chronic disease on their mental health is crucial to guide interventions and supports. The research uses a mixed method of study, which is quantitative and qualitative where surveys are used to gather numerical data from the youth within the district combined with interviews. Socioeconomic variables such as poverty, stigma, discrimination and access to mental health care are examined in the context of how they link with psychological end-points. The data is then used to identify categories of depression, anxiety, stress and social isolation aspects among them. Results Young people reported a strong linkage of HIV/AIDS and mental ill-health in Mukono District; Depression and anxiety thrive in high-stigma environments, where there is discrimination economically discouraged that enforces the stigma. This lack of access to help further makes things worse since people can be isolated in contract and do not have the ability to cope with their situation. Researchers suggest a comprehensive approach that includes reducing stigma, improving mental health services and providing economic support is needed to tackle the issue in HIV positive youth. The study concludes that the findings highlight the need to incorporate mental health services into existing HIV treatment and care modals in order to improve overall quality of life among young people infected with or affected by more than one chronic condition.