Abstract This study examined peer influence in relationship to illicit drug use by adolescents in secondary schools of Makindye Division, Kampala. Research interest in drug use stems from its increased frequency in the past decades making it a worldwide public health problem. The global burden of disease projected that tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs were 2nd, 9th and 20111 consecutively the leading cause of mortality globally. This report further projected that tobacco smoking alone would...
The emergence of new drugs is often driven by the escalating resistance of parasites to existing drugs and the accessibility of more advanced technology platforms. Microfluidic devices have allowed for quicker testing of compounds, regulated sampling/sorting of entire animals, and automated behavioral pattern detection. In the majority of microfluidic devices, the effects of drugs on small animals (e.g. Caenorhabditis elegans)elegant are quantified by an endpoint, dose response curve that sho...
ABSTRACT Background: There is a significant increase of drug abuse especially injection in Tanzania. Injection behaviors have been known to facilitate the transmission of HIV. Injecting drug users are among the population with an increased risk of contracting HIV. Understanding their perceived risk is a significant factor in determining the behaviors of this group Objective: This study wanted to assess the perceived risk of HIV infections among injecting drug users in Zanzibar. Methods: A c...
ABSTRACT The active drug content and weight uniformity of five brands (A – E) of Amoxicillin Trihydrate capsules in Nsukka open drug market were evaluated to ascertain their quality assurance using UV visible spectroscopy and gravimetry. This study has shown that all the brands analyzed showed significant variations with respect to active drug content determination for the three brands B, D and E. Using United State Pharmacopoeia (USP) and British Pharmacopoeia (BP) specifications of 90 –...
Abstract Introduction: mutations are important by ensuring that the HIV-1 agent remains fit in the environment and evades drugs that are developed purposely to kill them. In Kenya, mutations conferring resistance to available ARVs have been reported in previous studies. However, there is a paucity of information on whether these previous studies have reported all mutations conclusively that confer resistance to available drugs leading to virologic failure. Therefore, this study was sought to...
ABSTRACT The study was carried out in Kabalagala, Makindye Division- Kampala district. It was intended to examine the role of mass media in promoting of children’s rights in Uganda, the main objectives of the study were to the to examine the causes of child abuse in Uganda. to examine the role of Mass 1\4edia in Advocating for Children’s Right, to examine the challenges faced by Mass Media in Advocating.for Children’s Right and lastly to examine measure taken to.solve the challenges fac...
ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to assess violation of women’s rights in the Ketu-South District. Being an essentially qualitative study, it adopted a descriptive and exploratory approach to expose the incidence of human rights abuse or violation in the study area. A purposive sampling technique was used. The main instrument used for data collection was the interview guide. The findings from the field show that there are varying views about the origin of the Trokosi system amon...
ABSTRACT The purpose of study was to determine the effects of child abuse on the academic performance of pupils in Kangonde zone, Masinga District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the effect child abuse on the academic performance of pupils in Kangonde zone, Masinga District, to investigate the relationship between Child abuse and emotional behavior, to investigate the relationship between child abuse and violence in Kangonde zone, Masinga District and to investi...
ABSTRACT The study sought to find out the prevalence of intimate partner violence among HIV infected women. The research was conducted at FACT Chiredzi New Life post-test support centre. The research was prompted by the realisation that the prevalence of intimate partner violence, combined with the severity of its impact at many levels, on HIV infected women affects their ART uptake and wellbeing. Simple random sampling was employed to get a sample of 60 participants who were HIV infected wom...
ABSTRACT This study assessed the factors influencing Child Sexual Abuse in Dodoma Municipality. It was focused on examination of the community awareness on sexual abuse against children, determination of the magnitude and trend of sexual abuse against children, identifying of the underlying factors that influence the persistence of Sexual Abuse against Children and proposing measures to strengthen child protection system. The study employed a sample size of 99 respondents. Methodologically, p...
ABSTRACT The study sought to determine the phenomenon of child abuse and factors leading to increased physical child abuse in SOY division Kapyemit village as a case study. The study was targeted to children of Uasin Gishu secondary, Central, Secondary, Kapaos .Secondary School and 64 .Seco. ndary schools. Quantitative research design was employed and purposive sampling was . also employed. Head teachers and teachers provided .Secondary data. It was found out that there was overwhelming chil...
ABSTRACT The purpose of study was to determine the effects of child abuse on the academic performance of pupils in Embakasi Division, Nairobi East District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the effect of child abuse on the academic performance of pupils in Embakasi Division, Nairobi East District, to investigate the relationship between Child abuse and emotional behavior, to investigate the relationship between child abuse and violence in Embakasi Division, Nairob...
Abstract The rise in the number of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to the increase in aging population and advancement in medical technology has led to an increasing demand for medication to prevent and treat these diseases. The development of new drugs or formulations to allow treatment of these diseases in their very early stages is only increasing. Local direct and multidelivery of medication and key minerals to support bone repair and regeneration at the defect site, from flexible de...
ABSTRACT Child abuse among street children is a social problem which violates children’s rights and affects their development. This study assesses child abuse among street children in Dar es Salaam city. Specific objectives of the research were to analyze types of child abuse experienced by street children, determine factors contributing to increasing child abuse among street children, identify methods used by street children to escape child abuse, and examine immediate consequences of chi...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION .1APPROVALDEDICATIONAKNOWLEDGEMENT ivTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF TABLES vWLIST OF FIGURESABSTRACTCHAPTER ONE 11.0 Introduction 11.1 Background of the study 11.2 Statement of the problem 31 .3 Objectives of the study 31.3.1 General objective 31.3.2 Specific objectives 41 .4 Research questions 41.5 Scope of the Study 41 .7 Operational definitions 51.8 Conceptual Frame work 6CHAPTER TWO~REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE g2.1 Concepts, ideas, and opinions of Experts! Au...