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    Assessing the Challenges Encountered in Accessing Reproductive Health Services By Women: A Case Study Of Southern Division Kabale Municipality.
    (Kabale University, 2022) Tumuheirwe, Marion
    The study was about the challenges to women's access to reproductive health services in the southern division, of Kabale Municipality. The study was guided by objectives namely, to assess reproductive health services provided to women in the Kabale district, to investigate the challenges that limit women's access to reproductive health services in the Kabale district, and to find out the existing strategies for improving the women's accessibility to reproductive health services in Kabale district. The study used cross-sectional survey research design was used in the study. A total of 124 respondents were selected for the study. From the findings respondents showed that they had never received HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) advice, it was revealed that respondents. Some respondents responded that Inadequate trained staff or transfer of trained and motivated staff resulted in a decrease in the commitment of the remaining staff. Some respondents showed that lack of privacy hinders women from seeking reproductive health services. According to the study, Lack of knowledge about condom use. Although the need for strong legal protection for women is clear, few interventions have been documented or evaluated. Some respondents also reported that this implies that there is a need to sign legal protection policies and regulations on those that misuse young girls and women, this will reduce the rate of conceiving". The study concludes that reproductive health is a critical component of any woman's health. It is widely acknowledged that reproductive health is a concern for all and more so for women, with a rise in cases of reproductive health issues. There is a need for understanding to mitigate negative societal attitudes towards the sexuality of women. Government and non-governmental organizations working in the area of reproductive health should conduct in-depth research and use the results to create awareness and advocate for policies and practices that can promote the sexual rights of women.
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    Assessing the Effect of Health Insurance to Social Development of People in Rukomo-Nyagatare District-Rwanda.
    (Kabale University, 2014) Mutesi, Grace
    This study was about assessing the effects of health insurance to the social development of people in Rukomo sector. Many theoretical models argued that health insurance protects households from health problems and associated costs. Using integrated household living condition survey data and qualitative data, i explored the effects of illness on households and whether they are prevented from impoverishment effects of health expenditure payments. In addition, i tested whether insured households were protected from dropping their children out of school as adjustment mechanisms when they face severe illness. The results suggested that health insurance has prevented consumptions disruption for insured people which would result from health problems. The findings are consistent with the impact of health insurance on poverty reduction and school dropping out whereby insured households were prevented from falling into poverty and dropping their children out of school following episodes of illness. These findings indicate that health insurance plays a crucial role in addressing issues preventing poor people to lead decent life.
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    Assessing the Factors Influencing Youth Violence in Local Community: A Case Study of Kashambya Sub-County Rukiga District.
    (Kabale University, 2022) Asiimirwa, Crissy
    The study aimed to assess the factors influencing youth violence in the local community of Kashambya sub-county Rukiga district The Study followed research objectives to find out factors influencing youth violence in the local community of Kashambya sub-county Rukiiga district, to examine the impacts of youth violence to the local community in the local community of Kashambya sub-county Rukiiga district and to suggest possible strategic solutions to challenges affecting local community due to youth violence in Kashambya sub-county Rukiiga district. The methodology of the study was a descriptive research design using both qualitative and quantitative tools. A sample size of 80 respondents was selected from respondents of Kashambya sub-county Rukiiga district. The findings of the study revealed that poverty levels of 23% were the key driving factors toward youth violence in local communities. The recommendations for the study were based on the results obtained in this study, it is recommended that for youth to contribute to the development process their potential should be unfolded by sensitizing them about development and providing them with the necessary knowledge to help them be included in the development process such as being engaged in Youth livelihood programs and the Ministry of Labor, Gender and Social Development should a dress the problem of youth violence about communities among youth in Uganda. Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn, the study aimed at assessing the factors influencing youth violence in the community. From the findings, it was established that there is a big negative impact of youth violence to the community such as death to community members as well as a reduction in the economic development of the county.
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    Assessing The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Domestic Violence in Kabale Municipality Kabale District.
    (Kabale University, 2022) Ruhinda, Irene George
    The study was about the impacts of COVID-19 on domestic violence in Kabale district. The study was guided by objectives like assessing the extent of the occurrences of domestic violence during and after the lockdown in the Kabale district, finding remedies to mitigate the rate of domestic violence during and after the lockdown in the Kabale District, and suggesting further remedies to reduce the occurrence and effects of domestic violence on society and the economy in Kabale district. The study sampled 96 respondents out of 99 as the target population. A descriptive design was used in the study. The researcher used both Primary and secondary data. Secondary data was collected from documents and policies. Literature was reviewed using secondary data sources including other reports, journals, the internet, research projects, and information from the University library. The study also found that domestic violence is increasingly seen as a 'shadow pandemic' to COVID-19. Domestic violence escalates during times of crisis, including epidemics. There is a need to increase efforts to raise massive social awareness of the criminal nature of domestic violence and the services available to victims. This should be done in the form of seminars, workshops, and massive sensitization over both traditional and social media platforms such as radios, television, Facebook, YouTube, and other media platforms. Some mentioned that leads to unintended pregnancies, induced abortions, gynecological problems, and sexually transmitted infections, including HJV. Intimate partner violence in pregnancy also increases the likelihood of miscarriage, stillbirth, pre-term delivery, and low birth weight babies. The study concludes that Lockdown is especially likely to have led to episodes of first-time abuse: the increase from neighborhoods with no recent history of violence was roughly double the increase from neighborhoods with a recent history of violence. The study recommends that there is a need for empowerment directed at vulnerable and socially excluded domestic violence survivors is ideal as it might help women gain control of their lives and instill in them motivation to reclaim their position in the community. Women urgently need better child-care alternatives and a wider range of income-generation and employment opportunities from which they may obtain incomes equal to those of men.
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    Assessing the Impact of Covid19-Pandemic on the Household Income in Kamuganguzi Sub-County Kabale District.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Arinda, Redeemer Present
    The study focused on the impact of COVID-19 on household income in Kamuganguzi sub-county, Kabale district. The research objectives were to determine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on household income in Kamuganguzi sub-county, identify the coping mechanisms households adopted in response to these effects, and assess the extent to which these coping mechanisms succeeded in alleviating the impact of COVID-19 on household income. A descriptive research design was used, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data. The sample size consisted of 90 respondents from Kamuganguzi sub-county.The study's findings revealed that male respondents comprised 56.7% of the participants, and married respondents accounted for 64%. Additionally, 33.3% of respondents reported that reduced food rations, leading to famine, were a major effect of COVID-19 on families. The study's recommendations included the following: The government should increase spending on immediate health-related expenditures, such as supplies of masks, gloves, other personal protective equipment, ICU beds (Uganda currently has only 55 functional ICU beds, resulting in approximately 1.3 ICU beds per million Ugandans), and ventilators. The government should also ensure that some of the reallocated health sector budget supports non-COVID-19 health concerns, from basic to emergency healthcare. Large-scale testing is necessary to address the pandemic and treat the sick, as without it, the economic and social impact is likely to be prolonged and exacerbate the problem. Innovative approaches, such as using artificial intelligence in high-risk/high-traffic sites to enhance COVID-19 detection efficiency while protecting medical staff and the general public from cross-infections, should be considered. Additionally, the government should establish a physical and automated platform for coordination and resource mobilization to support poor students and the most vulnerable groups affected by COVID-19-related lockdowns.