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Knowledge Of Legal Rights And Perception Of Rape Among Undergraduates In Selected Higher Institutions In Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
The incessant incidence of rape constitutes a social and security risk to an average Nigerian. The study assesses the knowledge of legal rights regarding rape among undergraduates in selected higher institutions in Ondo State, Nigeria. A non-experimental descriptive cross-sectional design was used and respondents were selected using a convenience sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire was used to elicit responses from
Factors Influencing Enrolment Into The National Health Insurance Scheme: A Case Study Of Lower Manya-krobo Municipality - Eastern Region, Ghana
Background: Health care financing is one of the major and pressing issues challenging the healthcare delivery sector in Ghana. Right after attaining independence, the country embraced the socialist philosophy, where the then government made healthcare services completely free, as was the case with education and other social intervention programs. However, not too long into the era, Ghanaians were made to
Assessment Of Availability And Utilization Of Sanitary Facilities In Some Selected Periodic Market Places In Plateau State, Nigeria
The purpose of the study was to assess the availability and utilization of sanitary facilities in some selected periodic market places in Plateau State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of this study, five research objectives with five corresponding research questions were formulated. A Cross-sectional research design was utilized for the study. The population of the study consisted of all sellers
Evaluation Of Various Processing Techniques For The Detoxification Of Cyanide Poison Found In Cassava
Cassava is an economic crop in Africa and a staple food in most over 70 million people worldwide. However, the high levels of cyanogenic glycosides have been reported to be present in cassava, thus, raising concerns about its consumption as food, therefore, the need to investigate, the effects of various processing methods for cyanide reduction in cassava tuber. The experiment
Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Towards Breast Cancer Screening Among Hiv Positive Women Attending Health Facilities In Imenti South Sub County, Meru County, Kenya: A Survey Of Selected Health Facilities Health Facilities Offering Hiv Services In Imenti South Sub-county Meru -kenya
Introduction: Breast cancer kills approximately 40,000 women globally annually (American cancer society, 2006). Globally, more than 1.2 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year (WHO, 2006). The incidence of breast cancer in HIV/AIDS infected women is not well documented because previously they could die before detection or before development of breast cancer. With the introduction of HAART, these
Bacteriological Water Quality Assessment Of Nkenye Stream In Meru South In Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
Access to portable water remains a major global concern due to increased rate of water pollution contributed for by climate change and human. Destruction of riparian zones has exposed the rivers and streams to toxic and pathogenic pollutants released from untreated organic and inorganic waste. Exposure of river and stream used for drinking water to pollution is detrimental to aquatic
Retarding Effect Of Sisal Juice Extract On Strength Development Of Cement Concrete
The rate of concrete strength development is of significant importance when concreting under certain conditions. High rates of strength development may be undesirable in conditions such as hot weather and during concreting of large structures such as dams walls and large foundation. In order to extend the setting time of cement and hence reduce the rate of strength development of
