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- The collections in this Community are comprised of Indigenous Knowledge emanating from communities in the neighborhoods of Kabale University. These are communities in the great Kigezi Region.
- This community holds students (Graduates) dissertation and Thesis, Staff field reports, Students (undergraduate) study reports
- The community includes research article publications in journals both local and international, conference papers in proceedings and reports, abstracts and reviews by Kabale University Staff and Students
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Effects of Teenage Pregnancy on Girl Child Education in Buhunga Sub-County Uganda.
(Kabale University, 2024) Twikirize, Edwig
Education is a global concern that closes the gap between social classes for safer communities. Promoting girl child education is possible once the schools embrace leadership styles for the same. School leaders facilitate the teachers, the students, and the community to embrace a hospitable, empathetic, and collaborative learning environment for the different students irrespective of their diversity. This study investigated the effects of teenage pregnancy on Girl Child Education in the Buhunga Sub-County of Rukungiri District in Uganda. The objectives were to find out the causes of Teenage Pregnancy in Buhunga Sub-County; to find out the psychosocial effects of teenage pregnancy on Girl Child academic performance in Buhunga Sub-County; to establish the health effects of teenage pregnancy on Girl Child Schooling in Buhunga Sub-County, and to suggest possible strategies for addressing teenage pregnancy in the Buhunga Sub-County of Rukungiri District. This study was based on a mixed-method design with a descriptive survey approach incorporated. The target population was 120 primary school teachers; 5 medical nurses; 10 religious leaders; 3 doctors; 30 VHTs; 01 CDO; the individuals; 01 L.C.III; 02 L.C. IIs; 01 Parish Chief; 04 LCIs; 03 CWC; 05 CYC. This study used purposive and simple random sampling to select 92 primary school teachers; 5 medical nurses; 10 religious leaders; 3 doctors; 28 VHTs; 01 CDO; the individuals; 01 L.C.III; 02 L.C. IIs; 01 Parish Chief; 04 LCIs; 03 CWC; 05 CYC. Data collection instruments were structured questionnaires and interviews to collect data on the effects of teenage pregnancy on Girl Child Education in Buhunga Sub-County of Rukungiri District, Uganda. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. Research ethical procedures were adhered to during the research process. Data analysis was adopted as quantitative analysis with the use of frequencies and percentages while qualitative analysis was adopted as thematic analysis. The study findings showed that the majority of the participants 80% strongly agreed that poverty made teenagers prone to being victims of early pregnancies before the right time; 83% strongly agreed that teenage peer social influence contributed to teenage pregnancies; 72% strongly agreed that parental neglect contributed to teenage pregnancies; 71% strongly agreed that family pressure for marriage contributed to teenage pregnancies. The psychosocial effects of teenage pregnancy on girl-child academic performance had teenagers living lifestyles associated with depression due to early pregnancies; socially segregated from the rest of the community members and school dropout due to early pregnancies. The health effects of teenage pregnancy on Girl Child schooling showed that teenagers’ pregnancy-related health issues limited teenagers’ school participation. The possible strategies for addressing teenage pregnancy for Girl Child Education were adopting teenage education about sexuality, promoting guidance and counseling in adolescents, abstinence education and awareness, promote gender equality campaigns. Conclusively, teenage pregnancy is escalated by poverty among teenagers, peer social influence in own curiosity experiences, parental neglect to avail guidance and counseling, lacking sex education, and family pressure for marriage to obtain resources. Psychosocially teenagers lived lifestyles associated with depression, experienced social segregation in their communities, suffered domestic violence consequences, lived in low-income life situations indulged teenagers in sexual intercourse at an early age. The health effects had teenagers limited further resilience to education. Adopting teenage education about sex education, preventing early marriages, teachers and guardians monitoring, promoting guidance and counseling in adolescents, and promoting gender equality campaigns for equality.
Mathematical Model for Transmission and Control of Covid-19 in Human Population of Kigezi Sub-region.
(Kabale University, 2024) Mukamatayebwa, Keneth
In this research, an SEIR model is based on the fact that it describes the transmission dynamics of COVID-19 virus disease in humans, mainly from the Kigezi subregion. The model suggests that S stands for susceptible, E stands for exposed, I stands for infected, and finally, R stands for removed or recovered from the system. The parameters such as B indicates the entry of a new population into the system of the model, β indicates the rate at which the susceptible individuals are exposed to the disease, n shows the infection rate, μ natural death rate, t recovery rate, and α shows the death resulting from the disease. When analyzing the disease-free equilibrium, we equate the susceptible to zero such that, for the rest, we set them to be zero ie, E = 0, I = 0, and R = 0, and thereafter we obtain {So,Eo, Io,Ro} = { }. At disease equilibrium, and from there we analyze the equilibrium points of each stage. The basic reproductive number R0 is given by FV-1 where F and V are matrices obtained from f{x} and v{x} and where Fx is newly infected and Vx is the other term. The sensitivity index shows the effect of each parameter used in the equation and how it can affect the results of the model, therefore it's obtained from the given formula as R0 = where R0 is the basic reproductive number and P indicates any parameter used in the model formulation
Investigating the Water Sources Qualities and their Implications on Public Health in Kamuli District: A Case Study of Kamuli District.
(Kabale University, 2024) Arinda, Ben
This study investigated the quality of water sources in Kamuli District, Uganda, and assessed their implications for public health. The research highlighted the critical relationship between water quality and health outcomes, particularly in rural settings where access to clean water is limited. Through a comprehensive analysis of various water sources, including boreholes, wells, and surface water, the study identifies prevalent contaminants and their potential health risks, such as waterborne diseases. Data were collected using water sampling and laboratory analysis, alongside community health surveys to evaluate the incidence of diseases related to poor water quality. The findings revealed significant correlations between contaminated water sources and increased rates of gastrointestinal diseases in the local population. Recommendations for improving water quality management and public health interventions are discussed to mitigate the health risks associated with inadequate water sanitation practices in the region.
Effects of Evolving Gender Roles on Women’s Economy: Highlighting the Female Experience Through Painting.
(Kabale University, 2024) Ankunda, Mark
This study explored the impact of shifting gender roles on women’s economic status, aiming to raise awareness about the female experience in Kabale District, with a focus on women’s growing participation in income-generating activities. It sought to examine the factors driving these changes, the challenges women encounter in achieving economic empowerment, and the effects of their involvement on household dynamics and community development. Using a qualitative data collection approach, the study offered a detailed understanding of the evolving gender roles in Kabale District and contributed to discussions on gender equality and economic progress. The findings would provide valuable insights for policymakers, development practitioners, and local communities striving to advance women’s economic rights and promote equity within family structures.
Hali ya Kiswahili Katika Shule za Upili Wilayani Ntungamo Nchini Uganda.
(Kabale University, 2024) Musiimenta, Anita
Katika makala haya, mtafiti anaeleza namna ambavyo Kiswahili kinaweza kuwa na manufaakwa nchi ya Uganda. Ni kweli kwamba nchini Uganda, watu kadhaa wakiwemo baadhi ya wanasiasa hawaoni umuhimu wa lugha ya Kiswahili. Hata hivyo, nchi ya Uganda inaweza kunufaika pakubwa sana hasa kiuchumi kutokana na lugha ya Kiswahili. Ni jambo la wazi kuwa uchumi duni hufanya nchi ikose kupata maendeleo ilhali uchumi imara hufanya nchi iwe na maendeleo. Nchi zenye nguvu kama vile Marekani na zile za Ulaya zimeweza kupata maendeleo makubwa kwa sababu ya kuwa na uchumi imara. Kwa hiyo, nchi mbalimbali huweka mikakati maalumu ya kuimarisha uchumi zao. Nchi huwa zinaimarisha uchumi zaokwa kuimarisha sekta za biashara, kilimo, viwanda, uvuvi na utalii. Halikadhalika, nchi nyingi hutenga kiasi kikubwa cha pesa katika bajeti zao za kila mwaka wa kifedha kwa ajili ya kuimarisha sekta mbalimbali zinazoimarisha uchumi. Nchi mbalimbali pia huendeleza sekta ya kibinafsi katika harakati zao
za kuimarisha uchumi na kuondoa umaskini katika jamii. Kwa hiyo, watu binafsi huwa wanahamasishwa kuanzisha miradi mbalimbali na kubuni kazi kwa wananchi badala ya kusubiri serikali. Hata hivyo, nchini Uganda, wanasiasa hawajaona umuhimu wa lugha ya Kiswahili na nchi hii ni mwanachama wa jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki. Kwa hiyo, katika makala hii, mtafiti anaeleza jinsi Kiswahili kinaweza kuwa na manufaa kwa Waganda. Utafiti huu ulikusudia kujibu swali; Je, Kiswahili kinaweza kuwa na manufaa yoyote kwa nchi ya Uganda? Katika kazi hii, mkabala wa utafiti ulikuwa wa nyanjani. Mtafiti aliendeleza utafiti katika Wilaya ya Bududa nchini Uganda. Wahojiwa walikuwa walimu katika shule za sekondari. Taarifa zilikusanywa kutoka kwa walimu 100. Baada ya taarifa kukusanywa, mtafiti alizichanganua data hizo na kubainisha hoja tofautitofauti. Umuhimu wa utafiti huu ni kuwa ulipelekea wananchi wa Uganda kuona umuhimu wa lugha ya Kiswahili na hivyo kuanza kuitetea badala ya kuipiga vita.