An Assessment of the Attitude, Knowledge and Practices on Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections Among Medical Students Studying at Kampala International University

ABSTRACT

The overall objective of this report is to study the predicaments of social and economic nature that schools located in Burunga sub-county Kiruhura district. This study was premised on objectives that included; Examination of the hindrances to excellent performance of learners. To investigate the likely causes of the perennial problems in Burunga sub-county Kiruhura district schools. To assess the effectiveness of the remedies so far put in place by relevant education organs to mitigate the problem using a sample of 70 randomly selected respondents comprising of all the stake holders i.e. parents, teachers, students, districts education depart and central government officials (RDCS office). The study came up with the following findings inadequate supply of scholastic materials in most Burunga sub-county Kiruhura district schools. public schools has road blocked excellent performance. Low motivation as teachers though promptly paid government salaries; they are not enough to sustain them and their families. Late coming of both students and teachers due to the long distance they cover on foot to school from their places of abode (Homes). Dilapidated infrastructure I most schools that fail the learning and teaching process. Lack of conducive learning atmosphere as many schools are located in the busy sub-county. Wide spread poverty in many families that complicate students feeding. Negative attitude towards education especially in respect of the girl child as most parents prefer to herd animals instead of educating girls as opposed to the boys. It’s an appealing recommendation of this study that if Burunga sub-county Kiruhura district schools are to regain their lost academic glory of excellence a concerted effort among all stake holders is urgently called for. There also ought to be immediate change of attitude in relation to education acquiring irrespective of gender and government needs to step not only the motivation of teachers, but also improve the inspection department on top of building houses for teachers on school compound.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION

APPROVAL ii

DEDICATION iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

ACRONYMS v

LIST OF TABLES x

LIST OF FIGURES xi

ABSTRACT xii

CHAPTER ONE 1

INTRODUCTION 1

1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 Background 1

1.1.1 Theoretical framework 3

1.2 Statement of the problem 3

1.3 Purpose of the Study 3

1.3.1. Specific objectives 3

1.4 Research questions 4

1.5 Scope of the study 4

1.6 Significance of the study 4

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CHAPTERTWO •4

LITERATURE REVIEW 6

2.1 Prevalence of children living under low and difficult economic social status in

Burunga sub-couty Kiruhura district 7

2.2 Kinds and effects of difficult socio-economic status facing learners in Burunga sub

couty Kiruhura district

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2.2.1 Traumatized children 8

2.2.2 Abused and Neglected children 9

2.2.3 Child labour / working children 10

2.2.4 Orphaned Children 10

2.2.5 Children affected and/or infected by HIV/AIDS 10

2.2.6 Children from deprived or Rich families 11

2.3 Factors leading to low/difficult living status conditions 11

2.3.1 Economic Factors 11

23.2 Cultural factors 13

2.3.3 Natural Calamity 13

2.3.4 Political instability (insecurity) 14

CHAPTER THREE 13

RESEARCH METHODS 14

3.0 Introduction 15

3.1 Research approach 15

3.2 Research design 15

3.3 Target population 15

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3.4 Sample .15

3.4.1 Sampling Procedure .15

3.5 Research Instruments/Tools 16

3.6 Reliability and validity of instruments 16

3.7 Data collection techniques/procedure 16

3.8 Data Analysis 16

3.9 Sources of data 16

3.9.1 Primary Data 17

3.9.2 Secondary data 17

3.10 Ethical Considerations 17

3.11 Limitations 17

CHAPTER FOUR 13

DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 14

4.0 Introduction 19

4.1 Profile of the respondents 19

4.2 The findings on the prevalence of students living under difficult circumstances 22

4.3 The findings on the nature of difficult circumstance and their effects on the

education of learners 24

4.4 The findings on factors leading to difficult conditions 25

4.5 The findings on how to determine and evaluate management measures for students

living under difficult circumstances 27

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CHAPTER FIVE .31

DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 31

5.0 Introduction 30

5.2 Summary 31

5.3 Conclusion 32

5.4 Recommendations 33

5.5 Suggestions for further studies 33

REFERENCES 35

APPENDICES 36

APPENDIX I: TRANSMISSION LETTERS TO THE HEAD TEACHERS 36

APPENDIX II A: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TEACHERS 37

APPENDIX II B: QUESTIONNAIRES FOR THE LEARNERS 40

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