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African countries have for a long time emphasized on the role of institutionalised education in promoting economic and social development. Indeed, education is considered a gateway to furnishing the continent not only with the future manpower but with inculcating values which contribute to the enrichment of peoples lives. In Kenya institutionalised education has impacted both negatively and positively to the present generation. Globalized way of exchanging ideas, new opportunities and...
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Background: Sexual assault, which encompasses defilement and rape, is a public health and public safety problem with most victims being women and children. The consequences of sexual assault include physical injuries, psychological trauma, depression, suicide or suicidal attempt and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a long term consequence. Others are unwanted pregnancies and risk of sexually transmitted infections including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). There is little...
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The paper investigates the differences in private marginal returns to education between wage-employees and the self-employed in Uganda, using the Mincerian framework with pooled regression models. We use a two-wave household panel to estimate homogenous and heterogeneous private returns to education for both worker types. The study finds similar marginal returns to an additional year of schooling for both worker types. Further, the study finds the returns to educational qualifications are...
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Billboard advertisements have become public infrastructure that shapes the commercial urge and tastes of consumers. Its all-embracing concept known as inclusivity provides explanation for common belongingness. In this case, visual design concepts do not exclude any member of the consumer society on the grounds of gender, race, colour and disabilities among others, and that is the canvass of this study. No one can determine how many passers-by view outdoor billboard advertisements in a day....
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This study examined the impact of teachers' time management on secondary school students' academic performance in Ekiti State, Nigeria.The sample for the study was 500 secondary school teachers and 50 school registrars who were selected using simple random sampling technique.An instrument tagged 'Questionnaire on Secondary School Teachers' Time Management in Ekiti State, Nigeria' (QSSTTM) was used to interview the teachers and the second instrument is an Inventory on Senior Secondary School...
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Background: Youth fertility regulation and pregnancy prevention are among the major health care challenges of the 21st century in developing and developed countries. Unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are the main consequences of adolescent risky sexual behavior. There is inadequate information among adolescents and youths about their reproductive health especially in developing countries. Objective: The main aim of this study is to assessing risky sexual...
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Background: Although there is a high awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention methods among youth, in Ethiopia, the problems are still rampant which indicates lack of comprehensive knowledge about its prevention methods among young peoples.Objectives: the main aim of this study was to assess comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge level and associated factors among out-of-school youths in Wayu Tuka district.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted.The data was collected using...
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Background:Sexually transmitted infections are a major global cause of acute illness, infertility; long-term disability especially in women and children. In Ethiopia, Sexually transmitted infections are among the top five disease for which child bearing age group and adult seek medical care. However, information with regard to knowledge, attitude and practice towards STI is limited in our country. Objective:To assess Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practice towards sexually transmitted...
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Group extension methods are widely recognized as the most effective extension method in agricultural development internationally. Research in this area tends to look at group function, and factors that inhibit or promote successful group activity. Most development projects start with an analysis of whether groups exist or may need to be formed, and then focus on group function. However, very little research to date has considered the farmer group from a whole community context, when...
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Introduction This qualitative study explored the recreation and leisure activities of employed Nigerians with visual impairments. Methods A questionnaire was developed that examined the work, recreation, and leisure activities of adults with visual impairments. The sample included 172 adults with visual impairments living and working in Nigeria. Participant responses to the open-ended survey questions about recreation and leisure activities are presented in this article. Results Although...
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In Kenya, there is a national concern over English language dismal performance over the years in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E). Blame has been put on teachers of English language for relying on techniques that favor them at the expense of their students. This article therefore sought to assess the use of role-play technique as the most appropriate technique to improve performance in K.C.S.E English language. Moreover, it sought to establish the attitude of both teachers...
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The purpose of this paper was to find out the attitude of educational stakeholders towards challenges confronting technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in the Volta Region of Ghana. The qualitative research method with questionnaire and interview guide helped to examine: the nature and scope of TVET in Ghana; the roles TVET plays in creating jobs for unemployed Ghanaians and to minimize poverty; and the challenges of TVET in Ghana. The stratified random sampling method was...