ABSTRACT Background Stillbirths are more common than the death of a baby after birth and remained a serious public health issue in the developing world. Although stillbirths are preventable, there has been a sharp increase in the rate of stillbirths in the Tamale Metropolitan area of Northern Ghana in the last couple of years. Majority of the causes and risk factors remained unknown. This study was conducted to assess the sociodemographic, obstetric and maternal medical related determinants o...
ABSTRACT When it comes to landownership in Ghana especially in the patrilineal areas such as Northern Ghana, there is a high perception that women do not own land and generally perceived that women are discriminated against in terms of their land rights (Bugri, 2008). This notion affects the productivity of women in Agriculture. Therefore, this study uses gender analyses of access to agriculture land; evidence from Wa Municipality, Upper West Region of Ghana. The research was conducted thr...
ABSTRACT Puberty rites were an essential part of the betrothal type of marriage practiced by the ethnic group of Logba of the Volta Region in the olden days. Ultimately, a girl who experienced her menses for the first time is confined to begin a week-long ritual involving instructions and tests of varied kinds. The climax is usually on a Thursday, when she is adorned and paraded through the village to announce her maturity. With many gifts from parents and well-wishers, she was sent to the hu...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted in Shinyanga region where by Shinyanga Municipality is selected as the study area. The study focuses on the impact of advanced information and communication technology (ICT) on marital instability. The main objective of this study is to examine the impact that advanced of ICT imposes on marital instability in urban areas. Specifically, this study intends to determine the level and use of ICT knowledge among couples and the extent to which the ICT influence mar...
ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to gain in depth understanding of the phenomenon of gender balance in secondary schools and to document its prospects and challenges in education. The study examined the state of gender balance in secondary schools and explored teachers and students perception on gender balance in some selected secondary schools in Babati District in Manyara. It also examined prospects and challenges of gender balanced classroom in academic achievements. The study empl...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigating the determinants of high fertility status among married women in Lake zone, taking Sengerema district as a case study. Specifically, the study intended to identify socio – economic and demographic determinants that influence high fertility status of married women, to explore intermediate determinants that influence high fertility status of married women and to assess the perception of different social groups towards rapid population growth. The re...
Abstract The study assessed the effectiveness of legal framework on gender inequality in Uganda. It was guided by the following objectives to examine the forms and causes of gender inequality, in Uganda, to analyze the legal framework on gender inequality in· Uganda, to examine the extent to which gender inequality laws have been enforced in Kawempe division. The study will largely doctrinal. A number of methodologies will be applied. These will include reviewing the available literature, us...
The study sought to examine gender Based Violence in Homesteads and Low Household Income in Kimenyedde Sub-County, Mukono District- Uganda. The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of gender based violence on low household incomes in homesteads. The study objectives were; to find out the causes of gender based violence in homesteads in Kimenyedde Sub—County, Mukono District, to establish the impact of gender based violence on low household incomes in Kimenyedde Sub-County, Muk...
ABSTRACTThe research on “gender based violence in families and under development in SouthSudan” was done in Juba. The research was guided by the objectives of the study. Oneof the major objectives of the study was to find out the causes of domestic violence inJuba and the study revealed that; mass media, youth gangs, poverty, cycle of abuse,and male dominance. In addition to that, another objective of the researcher was tofind out the effects of gender-based violence and the most affected...
Abstract This study is a qualitative study which explored the experiences of female leaders in Manicaland Province in an attempt to establish challenges related their socio-cultural beliefs and practices. Zimbabwe is a patriarchal society that upholds male values, and this is the context female leaders have to operate in and excel. There are cultural and societal expectations that have an impact on female leaders considering that cultural values give them a subordinate position while men are...
ABSTRACT Unwanted pregnancy is one of the major causes of unsafe abortion, high fertility and low standard of living. This study examine.d the relationship between determinants and perceived consequences ofoowanted pregnancy among women in Oye local government Area, Ekiti State Nigeria. The data for this work was generated from questionnaire survey administered to 300 women of the reproductive age of 15"49 years. These women were sampled from 6 villages in the local government areas. Stati~t...
ABSTRACT The study examined the relationship between conflict and migration. Specifically, the factors that influence a person‟s decision to either stay or migrate during the conflict were the focus of this study. The study also analyzed the challenges and opportunities encountered by victims of the conflict and the reasons for their return to Bimbilla. Using both qualitative and quantitative research techniques, a total of 226 questionnaires were administered to persons who fled during th...
ABSTRACT The study was a descriptive, cross sectional design aimed at determining the causes of school drop outs in selected primary schools in Kabarnet Division, Baringo District- Kenya. My objectives were: 1.1 To determine the profile of the respondents in terms of: a) Age b) Gender 2.0 To determine the causes of school drop-out in terms of: 2.1 Poverty 2.2 Early Marriage 2.3 Cultural factors 2.4 Teachers attitude 2.5 Poor Performance 3.0 The possible solutions to the problem. The exercise ...
Abstract Education is a vital qualification for everyone alike in this dynamic world. Many people especially in the rural areas and the poverty stricken do not understand the role education plays in the world and the development of their country. Many people due to what they lack think that it's not okay to take children to school especially if they can be used as labourers on the family farms and land. The children who should be in school only attend school for a brief period and when need a...
Abstract: This study highlights how remittance undermines Gender equality and women participation in the Somali peace process. Although the Sixth Clan coalition, a Somali women movement, made substantial gains during the 2000 Arta peace process managing to gain at least 12 percent of the seats in a 245 member parliament, the ineffectiveness of the custodians of the peace process that is the IGAD Technical Committee members’ states Kenya, Djibouti and Ethiopia in implementing those gains wa...