The Contribution Of Socio-Cultural Practices To The Outbreak Of Cholera In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Ukerewe District

ABSTRACT

This study aimed at exploring the contribution of socio-cultural practices to the outbreak of Cholera. The study involved three villages of Kaseni, Galu, and Kamasi in Ilangala ward within Ukerewe District. Data were collected through social survey, in-depth interview, focus group discussion and documentary review. Both purposeful and simple random sampling procedures were used for sample selection. About 119 respondents were involved in this study. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 20) and Microsoft Excel were applied to analyze the data and then presented through tables, figures, plates, and texts. The research divulged that the objective of this study was to exploring the contribution of socio- cultural factors practices to the Outbreak of Cholera. The specific objectives of this study were to identify socio-cultural practices that contribute to the outbreak of Cholera. The second was to examine awareness of hygiene and sanitation and its contribution to Cholera outbreak, and the last one, is to identify the ways of preventing Cholera outbreak.

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APA

MASSAWE, E (2021). The Contribution Of Socio-Cultural Practices To The Outbreak Of Cholera In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Ukerewe District. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-contribution-of-socio-cultural-practices-to-the-outbreak-of-cholera-in-tanzania-a-case-study-of-ukerewe-district

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MASSAWE, ESTER "The Contribution Of Socio-Cultural Practices To The Outbreak Of Cholera In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Ukerewe District" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/the-contribution-of-socio-cultural-practices-to-the-outbreak-of-cholera-in-tanzania-a-case-study-of-ukerewe-district. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

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MASSAWE, ESTER . "The Contribution Of Socio-Cultural Practices To The Outbreak Of Cholera In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Ukerewe District". Afribary, Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021. Web. 18 May. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-contribution-of-socio-cultural-practices-to-the-outbreak-of-cholera-in-tanzania-a-case-study-of-ukerewe-district >.

Chicago

MASSAWE, ESTER . "The Contribution Of Socio-Cultural Practices To The Outbreak Of Cholera In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Ukerewe District" Afribary (2021). Accessed May 18, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-contribution-of-socio-cultural-practices-to-the-outbreak-of-cholera-in-tanzania-a-case-study-of-ukerewe-district