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Attitudes towards the use of modern contraceptives in family planning: A case study of Serengeti district, Mara region.

ABSTRACT  This study examined Attitudes towards the use of modern contraceptives in family planning among the community of the selected four wards in Mugumu town, namly Machochwe, Natabigo and Kisangura of Serengeti district, Mara region. This study intended to examine attitude towards the use of modern contraceptives based on the following specific objectives: 1) to assess perception on the use of modern contraceptives, 2) to identify types of modern contraceptives that are commonly used, a...

The Role Of Human Right In Protecting Abused And Neglected Children, A Case Of Ilemela District Mwanza Region, Tanzania

ABSTRACT Research was based on the role of human rights in protecting abused and neglected children in ilernela district mwanza region in Tanzania. The number of children who die each year as a result of abused comes primarily from death registries or mortality data.young children are at greatest risk, with rates for the 0—4 years old age group more then double those of 5—14 year of age. However, despite the role of human rights in protecting abused and neglected children , the numbers of...

Poverty and School Drop Out in Kyadondo Sub-County Wakiso District, Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION .1APPROVALDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF TABLESLIST OF FIGURESLIST OF ABBREVIATIONS xDEFINITION OF TERMS xiABSTRACT xiiCHAPTER ONE I1 .0. Introduction 11.2. Background of the study 11.3. Statement the problem 51 .4. Research purpose 51.5. Research objectives 51 .6. Research questions/thesis 61.7. Significance of the study 61,8. Scope of the study 6CHAPTER TWO 7LITERATURE REVIEW 72.4. Solutions to the problems 15CHAPTER THREE 18METHODOLOGY 1...

Poverty and School Drop Out in Bukedea Sub-County Bukedea District, Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVAL iiDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENTTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF TABLESLIST OF FIGURES viiiLIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ixDEFINITION OF TERMS xABSTRACT xiCHAPTER ONE 11.1. Introduction 11.2. Background of the study 11.3. Statement of the problem 41.4. Research purpose 51 .5, Research objectives 51 .6. Research questions/thesis 51.7. Significance of the study 51.8. Scope of the study 6CHAPTER TWO 7LITERATURE REVIEW 72.0. Introduction 72.1. Causes of poverty 72.2. Causes of s...

Assessment Of The Effects Of Khat Consumption On The Wellbeing Of Families In Meru County, Kenya

ABSTRACT This study assessed the effects of Khat consumption on the wellbeing of families in Meru County. Wellbeing is a condition of holistic health in all its dimensions, namely; physical, social, and psychological. Accordingly, this study endeavoured to establish the prevalence of Khat consumption in Meru County; to find out the socio-economic drivers of Khat consumption; to determine the effects of Khat consumption on the physical health of consumers’ families; to establish the influenc...

Hiv/ Aids And Performance In Some Selected Public Primary Schools In Mumberes Zone Koibatek District Kenya.

ABSTRACTThe researcher finds that the learners who are affected by HIV/ AIDS have had their education performance negatively due to poverty, ignorance and careless behaviour. Majority of them finally drops out of school. Hr: used qualitative approach where he did survey. The researcher made use of questionnaireof which the targeted population included head teachers, teachers, parents and pupils from four schools. Tulwamoi, Equator, Soymining and Mumberes primary Analy...

Poverty And School Drop Out In Alerek Sub-County Abim District, Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION.APPROVALDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF TABLESLIST OF FIGURES ixLIST OF ABBREVIATIONSDEFINITION OF TERMS xiABSTRACTCHAPTER ONE 11.0. Introduction1.2. Background of the study 11 .3. Statement the problem 51 .4. Research purpose 51 .5. Research objectives s1 .6. Research questions/thesis 61 .7. Significance of the study 61.8. Scope of the study 6CHAPTER TWO 7LITERATURE REVIEW 72.0. Introduction 72.1. Causes of poverty 7V2.2. Causes of school d...

EFFECTS OF PREMARITAL SEX ON ADOLESCENTS IN KACHIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE

                                                                        ABSTRACTThe period of adolescence is lengthening, as biological maturity is reached earlier and social and economic independence achieved later because of the increase in opportunity for further education. It is also common knowledge that sexual activity among adolescents is increasing worldwide. Premarital sex is an important topic especially in today...

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PREMARITAL GENETIC COUNSELLING ON SICKLE CELL ANEMIA AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT IN KADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY

                                                                                AbstractSickle cell disease is the commonest genetic disease worldwide and includes disorders affecting the structure, function or production of haemoglobin, that afflicts a great number of people in this part of the world and subjecting them to unspeakable bouts of burden as well as torture. Premarital screening for the identification ...

CHILDLESSNESS AND SOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACT ON MARRIED COUPLES (A CASE STUDY OF IDAH COMMUNITY IN KOGI STATE)

ABSTRACT The research is an in-depth analysis of childlessness and socio-cultural impact on married couples in idah urban community of Kogi State. The study explored ways of reducing pressure both from the family and the society as a whole with particular reference to examining the existing causes and effects of infertility in the society. The instrument for data collection used for this research was questionnaire. The sampling techniques used for this study was cross- sectional survey resear...

Gender Inequality, An Examination Of Law And Practice In South Sudan

ABSTRACT This study "Gender Inequality, an examination of law and practice in South Sudan" was carried out in the three states of South Sudan, that is Lakes State, Central and Eastern Equatorial States with the aim of examining all circumstances which rise to gender inequality by considering loopholes and ineffectiveness of the law to provide maximum protection to women, the study analyzed the various cultures of South Sudan and how they are inconsistent with the legal system of South Sudan ...

Child Rights Protection in Conflict Situations: Contextualizing the Relevance of Child Protection Laws in Somalia

Abstract: Since the collapse the government in 1991, Somalia has witnessed prevalent violence and the creation of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) in 2012 has not abated the situation as the FGS remains largely infective in protecting the population including children against human rights violation and abuse. Furthermore, Somalia law is based on traditional and Shari’a law, Xeer, which gives little room for children rights protection in the county. The purpose of this study was to e...

THEMATIC EXPLORATION OF BUCHI EMECHETA THE JOYS OF MOTHERHOOD AND SECOND CLASS CITIZEN

ABSTRACT This long essay is a thematic exploration of Buchi Emechata’s The Joys of Motherhood and Second Class Citizen both of which focus on Feminism as a worldwide social theory, ideology and political movement directed at changing the existing power relations between man and woman. The works identified sociolinguistic factors such as age, gender, religion, education, occupation and culture as factors affecting the use of language in terms of what one says and how it is said concerning fe...

A review of timber waste utilization: challenges and opportunities in Zimbabwe

Abstract: This paper is a case study review of the timber waste problem and solutions that have been proffered in the Manicaland region of Zimbabwe. The study was conducted through primary data collected during site visits and a review of literature reports on the area. It revealed the absence of up to date quantitative and spatial data on timber waste, with literature reporting at least 70,000 tonnes per annum of sawmill waste. Most of the offcuts and chips are utilized at commercial sawmil...

The Genetic Diversity Of Plasmodium Falciparum In Ghana

ABSTRACT Background The population structure of the causative agents of human malaria, Plasmodium species including the most serious agent Plasmodium falciparum, depends on the local epidemiological and demographic situations, such as the incidence of infected people, the vector transmission intensity and migration of inhabitants (i.e. exchange between sites).One of the major characteristics of malaria parasites is their genetic diversity and an increasing number of studies have reported on t...


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