PhD Theses & Dissertationshttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/462024-03-20T04:30:52Z2024-03-20T04:30:52ZDisability load on households hosting children with deafblindness in Iganga, Mayunge and Jinja districts, UgandaOjwang, Vincent P.https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/9512023-05-24T00:28:21Z2014-04-01T00:00:00ZDisability load on households hosting children with deafblindness in Iganga, Mayunge and Jinja districts, Uganda
Ojwang, Vincent P.
Unlike in the developed world, there is little documented information about children
with deafblindness (CWDB) and, virtually no research has been done in Uganda
regarding all aspects of deafblindness. Therefore, little is known about the disability
load borne by the household and its effect on the quality of life and the educational
development of the children. The purpose of the study was .to determine the nature of
the di sability load in the household hosting CWDB and the resulting impact on the
members. The specific objectives were to dimensionalise the di sability load, find the
effects on the quality of life. the impact on the schooling path, investigate gender
differences and generate a conceptual framework for improving schooling outcomes.
The building of this conceptual framework was guided by other relevant existing
theories. The approach of the inquiry was qualitative, using the Grounded Theory
design which is appropriate for examining complex phenomenon. The method of
inquiry was systematic, intended to carry out data collection procedure and analysis
using constant questioning and comparison. A sample of five households was
purposively selected. From every household, between four to five participants were
selected to give a total of 23 participants. They were "selected because they had borne
the disability load by raising and Jiving with CWDB. Two instruments were used.
namely. in-depth interviews as well as observational guide. A pilot study to test the
instruments, check the use of resources and increase familiarity with the procedure
for inquiry was undertaken. Permission to carry out data collection was sought from
the national and district authorities. Each interview was preceded by clarification of
theaim of the interview and promise of confidentiality. Individual members of the
household were interviewed in depth. The information was recorded using a tape
recorder, while observing accompanying behavior. Internal and communication
validity were ensured by constant questioning. comparison and theoretical sampling.
Reliability in Grounded Theory approach was brought about by the development of
concepts which were rigorously worked out to form categories. Concepts formed in
this way last long and are therefore reliable. Immediately after each interview, the
recorded information was transcribed. Data analysis included open, axial and
selective coding. The study established that household members while hosting
CWDB, experienced disability load of many dimensions, with the emotional one
being the greatest. The disability load had a severe impact on the quality of life in the
households as well as the schooling path of the children. The gender difference on the
impact on the schooling path was detected but was not significant. The final outcome
of the inquiry was a conceptual framework grounded in the data. The framework has
been named the Disability Load Conceptual Framework. It is recommended that
policies be developed to guide practical intervention into the socio-economic lives of
household members in order to improve the schooling path of the children.
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2014-04-01T00:00:00ZThe land question in socio-political conflicts in Bukedi and Bugisu in eastern Uganda: 1900- 2007Ojambo, Roberthttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/7712023-08-11T11:06:15Z2017-10-01T00:00:00ZThe land question in socio-political conflicts in Bukedi and Bugisu in eastern Uganda: 1900- 2007
Ojambo, Robert
This study investigated the land question in socio-political conflicts in Bukedi and
Bugisu in eastern Uganda. It specifically examines the origin of the land question in
Bukedi and Bugisu and how it evolved over time; assesses the impact of colonial and
post-colonial land policies on land relations, and how the latter related to socio-politicalI
conflicts in Bukedi and Bugisu. The study employed the evolutionary theory to explore
the changing tenure regimes since pre-colonial times and how these led to pressing land
issues in this area. It also employs the social conflict theory to link land-related issues to
socio-political conflicts in Bukedi and Bugisu. A case study research design using a
qualitative approach was employed. This approach mainly depended on three categories
of sources to collect primary and secondary data: these were archives, oral interviews
and published sources. The findings in this study show that the land question in Bukedi
and Bugisu had its origins in the diverse local land tenure regimes of the pre-colonial
societies that later made up these districts. It also shows that ill-conceived colonial land
policies escalated the land question, which in tum Jed to socio-political conflicts
between communities, families and individuals in Bukedi and Bugisu. The study further
reveals that people's perceptions of the land policies put in place during the postcolonial
period evoked emotional responses and political actions, which raised
questions over issues of land ownership, distribution, use, as well as resource
management and, ultimately, identity and citizenship rights. Contentions over such
issues led to socio-political conflicts in many parts of Bukedi and Bugisu. The study
concludes that most patterns of socio-political conflicts in Bukedi and Bugisu are linked
to long-standing issues concerning land ownership and access rights from pre-colonial
times through the colonial to the post-colonial period.
xi,349 p.: ill (some col)
2017-10-01T00:00:00Z