Environmental Health Science Research Papers/Topics

Assessing the Effectiveness of Medical Waste Management Strategies; A Case Study of Mwanza District, Tanzania

TABLE OF CONTENTSContents PageDECLARATIONAPPROVAL iiDEDICATION iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF TABLES viiLIST OF FIGURES viiiLIST OF PHOTOS ixABSTRACT xCHAPTER ONE 11.0 INTRODUCTION 11.1 Background of the study 11 .2 Statement of the problem 21 .3 General objective 21 .4 Specific Objectives 21 .5 Research Questions 31.6 Significance of the Study 31 .7 Scope of the study 3CHAPTER TWO 42.0 LITERETURE REVIEW 42.1 Medical waste generations 42.2 Medical waste management 52.3 Classi...

Occupational Safety and Health; A Focus On the Support Staff of Kampala International University, Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTSDeclarationApprovalDedicationAcknowledgements ivAbstract VAcronyms And Abbreviations viTable Of Contents viiCHAPTER ONE 11.0 Introduction 11.1 Backround Of The Study 11.2 Statement Of The Problem 41.3 Aims And Objectives 51.4Aim 51.5 Objectives 51.6 Research Questions 51.7 Justification Of The Study 61.8 Scope Of The Study 61.9 Definition Of Key Concepts 6CHAPTER TWO 82.0 Literature Review 82.1 Introduction 82.2 Duties Assigned To Support Staff And The Relationship With Safet...

FACTORS AFFECTING UTILIZATION OF FAMILY PLANNING AMONG CLIENTS ATTENDING MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH SERVICES AT KYABUGIMBI HEALTH CENTRE IV BUSHENYI DISTRICT

ABSTRACT Introduction Family planning can help reduce maternal mortality by reducing the number of pregnancies, the number of abortions, and the proportion of births at high risk in Bushenyi District. It has been estimated that meeting women’s need for modern contraceptive use would prevent about one quarter to one third of all maternal deaths. Objectives This study was aimed at assessing the factors affecting utilization of family planning methods among clients attendin...

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DIARRHEA AMONG CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS IN KALUNGU SUBCOUNTY KALUNGU DISTRICT

TABLE OF CONTENTSDeclaration ....................................................................................................................................... iSUPPERVISOR’S Approval .......................................................................................................... iiACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................................. iiiDEDICATION ............................................................

KNOWLEDGE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TB CO- INFECTION AMONG HIV/AIDS PATIENTS ATTENDING ART CLINIC AT GOMBE HOSPITAL IN BUTAMBALA DISTRICT

ABSTRACTAccording to WHO (2015), HIV and TB are the first and second leading causes of death globally due to shared immune defense mechanism distraction and according to WHO (2012), the impact of TB remains a major public health issue in Uganda with annual incidence of 330 cases of all forms with 136 new positive smears cases among 100,000 people per year. The purpose of this study was to compile a report regarding the knowledge and risk factors associated with TB co infection among HIV patie...

Primary School Practices in Solid Waste Management in Thika Municipality, Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTSAPPROVALDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivABBREVIATIONTABLE OF CONTENTS viCHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION 11.0 Background to the study 11.1 Problem Statement31.2 Main Objective4 1 .2.1 Specific Objectives 41.3 Research Questions41.4 Scope of the study41.5 Justification of the study5CHAPTER TWO6LITERATURE REVIEW62.0 Introduction62.1 Solid waste management scenario62.2 Constituents of solid waste72.3 Categories of solid waste82.4 Solid waste collection processes92.5 Basic collection system...

Oil Waste Management and Marine Pollution a Case Study of Kilindini Harbour, Mombasa, Kenya.

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVAL iiDEDICATIONS iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ivTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF TABLES viiiLIST OF FIGURES ixLIST OF PLATES xACRONYMS xiABSTRACT XiiCHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION 11.1 Background1.2 Importance of marine environment 21.3 Research problem 31.4 Significance of the study 31.5 General objective 31.6 Research questions 41.7 Limitations of the study 41.8 Operational terms 4vCHAPTER TWO .6LITRATURE REVIEW 62.1 Introduction 62.2 Overview of marine ecosystem 72.3 Impacts of...

Wetland Degradation in Jinja District; A Case Study of Lake Victoria, Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTSDeclaration iiApproval iiiDedication ivAcknowledgement vList of Tables viList of figures viiList of acronyms viiiDefinition of terms ixTAble of contents xABstract xvCHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 Background1.2 Statement of the problem1.3 Objectives 21.3.1 Main objective 21.3.2 Specific objectives 21.4 Research questions 21.5 Significance of the study 21.6 Organization of the study 31.7 Scope and Delimitation of the study 3xCHAPTER TWO’,4LITERATURE REVIEW 42.0 Introduction 42.1 ...

The Implication of Wetland Degradation On the Environment a Case Study of Nyarweshama Parish-Bushenyt District

TABLE OF CONTENTS:DeclarationDedication.iiAcknowledgement iiiList of maps viList of figuresList of graphsList of photographs viiList of tables vHCHAPTER ONE:1.0 Introduction/Background 11.1 Statement of the Problem 21.2 Objectives of the Study 31.3 Research Questions 31.4 Scope ofthe Study 41.5 Significance of the Study 4CHAPTER TWO:2.0 Literature Review 52.1 Significance of Wet lands in the World 52.2 Types of Wetlands 62.3 Wetland Values 72.4 Importance of Wetlands in Uganda 92.5 Wetland Pr...

Effects Of Brick Making On The Environment: I L, A case Study Of Kajjasi Town, Wakiso District, Central Uganda

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Implications of Rapid Urbanization On Kampala Wetlands. A Case Study of Bwaise Wetland in Kawempe Division

ABSTRACT The study assesses the implications of rapid urbanization on Kampala Wetlands using Bwaise Wetland in Kawempe. Kampala city is a rapidly urbanized society whose growth is impacting on its wetland. Thus, this study examines the regulations, impacts and dynamics of urbanization in Bwaise wetland and how this affects the society since wetlands are source of livelihoods to some residents of Kampala. The study reveals that rapid urbanization and development have encouraged severe floodin...

Impacts of Beverage Plant On Wetland Ecosystem: A Case Study of Namanve Coca-Cola Factory-Mukono District, Central Uganda

ABSTRACT  The research on “Impacts of beverage Plant on Wetland Ecosystem” was conducted in Namanve Coca-Cola factory-Mukono district, central Uganda. The research was guided by the objectives of the study which included; examining the nature or type of industrial production in Namanve and to determine the possible causes of pollution from industries to their surroundings. The researcher used qualitative and quantitative techniques to collect, analyze and output data. Results of the stud...

The Influence of Indigenous Knowledge On Environmental Management. A Case Study of Lwemiyaga Sub-County, Ssembabule District, Uganda.

Abstract Due to increased global environmental challenges and its emerging problems, it is evidenced that decision-makers have realised that scientific knowledge alone is insufficient to solve them hence the knowledge of the local people often refered to as 1K is increasingly recognised as an important source of environmental management. The main objective of the study was to examine the influence of indigenous 1K in environmental management and the specific objectives were to identify the I...

Level of Vulnerability of Women Farmers to Climate Change Impacts in The Agona West Municipality

ABSTRACT Women farmers are said to be most vulnerable to climate change due to their multifaceted roles in society and limited access to land and credit for commercial production. The Agona West Municipal Assembly in the Central Region of Ghana is selected as a case for study. The following issues were investigated: The degree of vulnerability to climate change by women farmers, the contribution of land size and land acquisition processes to high levels of exposure and sensitivity and the ex...

Effect of Anthropogenic Activities On Physicochemical Properties of Soils in Ezinihitte Mbaise Lga. Imo State

ABSTRACT The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of anthropogenic activities on physiochemical properties of soils in Ezinihitte Mbaise L.G.A. Imo State. 36 soil samples were collected randomly at the depth of 0-5cm, 5-15cm, and 15-30cm. The samples were collected from four different locations, farmland, market area, play ground and forest. The samples were prepared and analyzed for physiochemical properties such as sand, silt, clay, pH, conductivity, organic carbon, moisture content...


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