Research Paper Archive
Association Of Depression And Hiv Among Female Injecting Drug Users (fidus) In Nairobi County, Kenya | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Sep,2016 premium
Female injecting drug use needs to be addressed urgently, because of its association with rapid spread of HIV, other viral infections. Women who inject drugs have significant needs and face higher risks of diseases making them vulnerable to depression and other psychological morbidities. The study was to determine the association
Prevalence Of Hypertension Amongst Adults In Ikwuano Local Government Area Of Abia State, Nigeria : A Survey | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Sep,2016
The prevalence of hypertension amongst adults in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria, its predisposing factors and its relationship with age and gender were evaluated. Results obtained indicated that out of the 1143 persons whose blood pressure values were checked, 526 were found to be hypertensive, representing 46.02%
Factors Influencing Polio Vaccination Among Children Under 5 Years In Banadir, Somalia | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Sep,2016
Lack of vaccination against diseases is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children below the age of 5 years. Factors contributing to incomplete or totally lack of vaccination include knowledge and attitude of caregivers and health workers, healthcare information seeking behaviour among others. The main objective of this
Alcohol Use And Wife Abuse: A Perspective Of Women In Kandara | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Sep,2016
The objective of the current study is to explore role played by alcohol in wife abuse from the perspective of women in Kandara of Muranga County, rural Kenya.
Data for the study was collected qualitatively through focus group discussions and in depth interviews. Participants were selected from members of existing women
Extent Of Maternal Use Of Insecticide Treated Nets (itns) In The Prevention Of Malaria Among Children Under Five Years In Anambra State Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Health | Sep,2016
Malaria remains a serious health problem in Anambra State despite the distribution of free insecticide treated nets (ITNs) to household by the State Government. The aim of this study was to determine maternal use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) for the prevention of malaria among under- five children in Anambra
Examining The Significance Of Urbanisation In Zimbabwe: A Case Study Of The Municipality Of Chinhoyi | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Public Policy | Sep,2016
The general decline in service delivery by local authorities in Zimbabwe and the numerous cases of water shortages, poor waste disposal, job actions by municipal workers and streams of sewage across towns inspired the researcher to carry out an in- depth evaluation of the significance of urbanization on local authorities
A Game Or Religious Reality: Sakawa Craze In Northern Region Of Ghana | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Sociology | Sep,2016
There is an upsurge of youth engaging in occult to make wealth. This practice, popularly known as Sakawa has become a worrying situation among well meaning Ghanaians. This study discusses the rising incidence of this practice among the youth in Tamale, the capital city of northern region of Ghana. The
Employable Skills And Attitudes Required By Employers From Accounting Graduates: A Case Study Of Selected Companies In Koforidua Municipality Of Ghana | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Accounting | Aug,2016
This research work was conducted to ascertain the professional skills and the personal skills/attitudes that are required by employers from accounting graduates at the work environment. The survey was conducted in Koforidua in the New Juabeng Municipality, Ghana. The questions were categorized into two main groups: attitudinal and professional skills.
Effect Of Hydroponic And Indigenous Technology On Spinach Production By Farmers For Livelihood In Makurdi, Benue State | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Aug,2016
The study investigated the effect of hydroponic and indigenous technology on the growth and maturity of spinach in Makurdi, Benue state. The study adopted experimental research design and a population 100 spinach crop plants with a sample size of 66 crop plants. The crop plants were observed upon application of
Determinants Of Adoption Of Fanya Juu Terraces In Adaptation To Climate Change In Semi-arid Kenya| Researchjournali's Journal Of Economics | Aug,2016 super premium
Climate change is expected to have adverse impacts on rain-fed agricultural practices in Kenya. A high inter-annual and intra-seasonal rainfall variability accompanied by drought and flood risks with a resultant decline in agricultural productivity are predicted in semi-arid areas of Kenya. The government of Kenya has promoted terraces in semi-arid
