ABSTRACT Background Higher-Risk Sexual Behavior (H-RSB) is an act whereby people engage in sexual activities with multiple partners and do not consistently use condom. This practice is very common in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Though the prevalence of HIV is decreasing in sub-Saharan Africa H-RSB keep increasing in the region. Objective This study investigated and compared the trends and determinants of Higher-Risk Sexual Behavior among ten countries in SSA. Method Data for this study was obta...
Abstract Background: The absence of antibodies specific for the 19 kDa C-terminal domain of merozoite surface protein 1 (MSP119) has been associated with high-density malaria parasitaemia in African populations. The hypothesis that a high prevalence and/or level of anti-MSP119 antibodies that may inhibit erythrocyte invasion would be present in apparently healthy individuals who harbour a sub-microscopic malaria infection was tested in this study. Methods: Plasma samples were collected from...
ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate how the effectiveness of the audit committee influences banking stability in Ghana. In doing so, the researcher aimed at examining the effect of independence of the audit committee, the size of the audit committee, as well as how the relationship between other variables such as the composition of gender, bank size, among others influence the stability of the bank. Employing a quantitative research design together with a descriptive approach, the resea...
ABSTRACT This project employed an action research design focused on the pre-intervention, intervention and post intervention processes to empower 20 returnee migrants (Kayayei) in the Kubori community. Specifically, the project sought to identify the reasons for out migration and the challenges that the migrants faced, reorient the returnee migrants to identify potentials in the communities and to build their capacities in the communities on skill development, as well as measure the effect of...
ABSTRACT The study looked at assessing the performance of girl child education in selected secondary schools in Thuita secondary school in central Muranga district, Kenya. There are direct and opportunity costs of education which has strong negative effects on female educational opportunities. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors influencing performance of girl child education in relation to access, participation and completion rates in Thuita secondary school in central M...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the determinants of girl child performance in selected primary schools in Soi division, Mogotio district, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the factors affecting girl child education in regards to accessibility, income of parent’s and parental attitudes towards girl’s education. The study used descriptive survey design and the instruments of data collection were questionnaires to the respondents who included ...
This project employed an action research design focused on the pre-intervention, intervention and post intervention processes to empower 20 returnee migrants (Kayayei) in the Kubori community. Specifically, the project sought to identify the reasons for out migration and the challenges that the migrants faced, reorient the returnee migrants to identify potentials in the communities and to build their capacities in the communities on skill development, as well as measure the effect of the retu...
ABSTRACT This study analyzes “Violation of Rights of a Child in Education in Government Primary Schools in Dodoma Municipality”. A sample of 100 respondents was used and these were randomly obtained from selected five government primary schools in Dodoma Municipality. The methods used in data collection were interviews, questionnaire, and documentary review the statistical package for social science (SPSS) was used for management of data and analysis. In this study the theories pertainin...
Abstract/Overview Background: Metagenomics approaches are increasingly being utilized as “dipstick” for microbial carriage. In this study, 16S rRNA metagenomics was used to probe for microbial community that resides in the ticks, those they pick from the environment, wildlife and livestock and to identify potential tick borne zoonoses. Methods: Tick DNA from 463 tick pools collected from domestic animals between 2007 and 2008 were amplified with primers that target the 16S rRNA V3-V4 ...
Abstract The study focused on the effects of Gender Based Violence on children in Chikanga ward 14, a high density suburb in Mutare. The children have experienced the violence at home due to poverty, unemployment, infidelity and economic challenges among other causes. Twenty children from this area were identified as a sample of the study to have experienced the effects of violence directly or indirectly. All twenty of the children are of school going age between the ages of 10-18 years. The ...
ABSTRACT This study explored the influence of cultural factors on the primary schools pupils‟ drop out in Mpwapwa District, in Dodoma Region. The study is mainly qualitative with some elements of quantitative approach. It was guided by Ecological System theory developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner in 1979. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires and documentary review. The cross section research design was used to guide the study. Samples were drawn using simple random and purposi...
ABSTRACT The accounting information system (AIS) is of utmost important in providing the financial information for decision making purposes within the organisation. The research explores on the risks of using new integrated (AIS) and the effect of operating non- integrated accounting information systems. For the past years the ZIMSTAT has been facing challenges due to the operation of non- integrated (AIS), various departments operated stand- alone systems divorced from each other. The o...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to identify socioeconomic factors affecting efficient utilization of Micro Credit among women in Morogoro Municipal. Specifically, the study examined major economic activities that women perform with credit, assessed performance of women activities, identified socioeconomic factors influencing efficient utilization of Micro Credit and determined the extent to which credit money was spent on unintended activities. The study involved 80 respondents in which 75...
ABSTRACT This study explored the strategies that primary school English teachers in Rorya District apply in enhancing the learning of English language among the pupils. The study was motivated by the fact that the District has different ethnic community languages; thus, teachers of English teach pupils with diverse linguistic backgrounds. In specific, the study identifies the strategies used by teachers to enhance learning of English and the effectiveness of the strategies used. Also, to ass...
Abstract Background: With the increasing world population, there is increasing demand for food. This has led to overuse of agricultural farms causing reduced soil fertility and accumulation of phytopathogens. Inorganic fertilizers and pesticides have been extensively used in response to these challenges. Extensive integration of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides in the farming system has contributed to soil and water pollution worsening the eutrophication in rivers lake waters. Alternativ...