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AN INVESTIGATION INTO FACTORS AFFECTING GIRL CHILD SCHOOL DROPOUT IN BUNYANGABU DISTRICT, UGANDA. (CASE STUDY OF KISOMORO SUB-COUNTY

ABSTRACT The qualitative study investigated the causes of girl child dropout in Kisomoro subcounty The study was guided by the following objectives; to establish the institutional factors leading to school dropout, to find out if there are some cultural factors in society which cause girls to dropout of schools, to establish if the government policies have influenced girls to dropout of schools and to find out if family background has influenced girls to drop out of school. The study utilize...

An Investigation into Factors Affecting Girl Child School Dropout in Bundibugyo District Uganda (Case Study of Bubandi Primary School)

ABSTRACT The qualitative study investigated the causes of girl child dropout in Bubandi Primary School- Bundibugyo. The study was guided by the following objectives; to establish the institutional factors leading to school dropout, to find out if there are some cultural factors in society which cause girls to dropout of schools, to establish if the government policies have influenced girls to dropout of schools and to find out if family background has influenced girls to drop out of school. ...

The Impact Of Formal Education On The Level Of Civilazation In Karamoja Region Acase Study Of Napak District In North Eastern Uganda

ABSTRACT Despite of the importance of Formal education as a foundation for the country’s development for increased number of literacy people in the country, the Ministry of Education spends less than three percent of its budget on this sub—sector 1he General objective of the study was to determine the impact of formal education on the level of civilization. The research study was conducted between March 2015 and may 2015. The study was carried in Napak district in northern parts of U...

Nature of Parenting and How it Has Affected Pupils Academic Performance in Selected Primary Schools of Marani Division, Kisii Central District, Kenya.

ABSTRACT This study investigated the parenting styles and how they influence the behavior . of children at school in Marani division Kisi1 central district in Kenya. The following objectives guided the study/ to assess the role of parents have played in nurturing their children. to assess the dimensions of child parent interactions which are prevalent in some families of pupils we teach in class and to investigate the influence of parenting on pupils academic capability. This study used a de...

A HUMAN RIGHT PERSPECTIVE ON SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION OF A GIRL CHILD THROUGH THE CULTURAL PRACTICES IN UGANDA

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION ........................................................................................................................... 4APPROVAL .................................................................................................................................. 5DEDICATION ............................................................................................................................... 6ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................

Strategies Employed To Retain A Girl Child In School: A Case Study Of Narok North Sub County, Kenya

Abstract The study was conducted to find out the strategies which the county government has employed to education of Maasai girl in primary school in Narok County. The study was guided by the following objectives; to examine reason behind low enrolment of girl child to remain in school, to interrogate the cause of poor completion of class eight girl child in Narok county, to examine the strategies employed by county to retaining a girl child in school and to suggest specific interventions th...

The cause of infertility amongst women of child bearing age

ABSTRACT   Background Infertility is a major medical condition that affects many married couples in Africa and the world at large, as such associated with several social meanings. This study therefore explored the causes of infertility amongst women of childbearing age in Nigeria using the West Region as a case study.  Scope of study This study focuses on women of child bearing age. It is investigating the causes of infertility amongst women of childbearing age. Operati...

The Necessity Of The Second Phase Of Evangelization Among Vambunza In The Bunya Area Of The Northeastern Parts Of Namibia

TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................... PAGE NR Abstract ................................................................................. i Acknowledgements ............................................................ iii Declaration .......................................................................... iv Copyright statement ........................................................... v Dedication ..........................................................................

Physico-Chemical Studies of the Lower River Niger

Abstract The pollution of rivers and lakes by n~tural and human activities is causing some concern thc world over because of the problems it poses to mankind's existence 2 (~epple, ,973'; Hakanson, 1974 ; Bryce-jmitl , 1975~; 4 Hodges, 1977 ; Sada et al, 1%a5, Faculty of Law, 6 University of Ibadan 1988 , His Holiness, Pcpe John Paul XI, 1 9w7). Industrial wheels and products, natural disasters such as floods, explosions and earthqunkcs 1 we continued to pollute the environment including rive...

Women’s Empowerment And Fertility In Rural Tanzania: A Case Of Igunga District

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between women’s empowerment and fertility in rural Tanzania. Data were collected from randomly selected 120 women in four randomly selected villages from two wards in Igunga District using a structured and non structured questionnaire. Descriptive and regression analyses using Statistical Package for Social Sciences were employed to determine the factors for fertility. Women’s empowerment was measured by five proxies: econo...

Factors Associated With Teenage Pregnancy in Akatsi South District of the Volta Region

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION   Teenage pregnancy is a social issue of public health importance that has received attention globally. It plaques both developed and developing countries, but it is more prevalent in developing countries such as Ghana. This outcome is of public health concern given that teenage pregnancy has effects on girl child education their health and the health of their children.  OBJECTIVES    This study sought to identify the factors associated with teenage pregnancy in th...

Knowledge And Attitude As Correlate Of Addherence To Premarital Sickle Cell Screening Among Adult Students’ Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State

ABSTRACT Premarital sickle cell screening is a test done to screen intending couples in order to determine their genotype before marriage. This study investigated the knowledge and attitude of adult students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka as correlate of adherence to premarital sickle cell screening. A cross sectional descriptive research design was used for the study. A sample size of 370 adult students was drawn from an estimated population of 10,400 through a proportional, strati...

Effects Of Selected Factors On Girls’ Enrolment And Academic Performance In Secondary Schools In Kericho West Sub-County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The issue of girls’ secondary school education has become a real concern in all nations of the world especially the developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya included. Girls’ education worldwide provides benefits to the family, the girl and the society at large, thus issues affecting it should be addressed to avoid affecting the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on universal education and gender equality. This study was designed to investigate the effe...

Child Labour and Academic Performance of Primary Schools in Oyam District

TABLE OF CONTENTDeclaration ................................................................................................................................... iApproval. ............................................................................................................................. .iiAcknowledgement ............................................................................................................... .iiiTable of contents ..................................................

An Investigation Of The Causes Of Drop Outs Of Learners \Vith Special Needs In Education In Marigat Division, Baringo District, I(Enya

TABLE OF CONTENTPageDECLARATION ............................................................................................................... ISUPER VISOR'S APPROVAL ........................................................................................ 11DEDICATION ................................................................................................................. 111ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................


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