Livelihoods, economic strengthening, child protection and well-being in Western Uganda

This paper reports findings from a cross-sectional analysis measuring the relationship between household livelihoods and children's well-being and protection in two districts of western Uganda. 246 households completed a household questionnaire measuring income, assets, livelihood activities, and various child outcomes. Multivariate analysis indicated that household asset level and livelihood activity were both positively associated with improved child physical well-being. Households with greater assets reported fewer child protection risks. Findings suggest that although economic strengthening activities may improve the physical well-being of children, there remains a need to integrate psychosocial support to households to complement such provisions in securing child protection and well-being.