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Factors associated with adolescent Sexual behaviour of high school girls in Vihiga District.
(Kenyatta University, 2004)The purpose of the study was to investigate the association between the adolescent's parent's socio-economic and demographic status, their personal attitudes and qualities, the print and electronic media, peers, and the ... -
Assessment of microbial and chemical safety of selected urban-grown vegetables (a case of Thika municipality-Kenya)
(2013-08-13)Agricultural farming in many urban cities provides food security, income, employment and contributes to poverty reduction. An estimated 800 million people living in cities worldwide are engaged in urban agriculture worldwide. ... -
A study of home science resources, their availability and use by teachers and pupils in upper primary classes in Thika municipality
(2012-06-12)This research was a survey of Home Science resources used by teachers and pupils in upper primary classes of ten schools in Thika Municipality. Since instructional resources enhance understanding and retention of content, ... -
Financial management practices among selected households in Nairobi
(2012-06-12)This was a survey research with a two-fold purpose. One purpose was to investigate the financial management practices among selected households in Nairobi. The other purpose was to investigate how the socio-economic ... -
A study of standard seven pupils' attitudes towards the learning learning of Home Science in some primary schools in Makadara division, Nairobi
(2012-06-07)The purpose of the study was to identify the attitudes held by primary school pupils towards the learning of Home Science. The study was done at Makadara Division of Nairobi Province. The Division had twenty schools. ... -
A critical study of the teaching home science in selected teacher training colleges in Kenya
(2012-06-07)Several studies done on the teaching of Home science in primary schools (Male 1988, Karingithi 1988) Showed that Home Science teachers were not using appropriate methods when teaching. Yet they had all been trained in ... -
Effects of cost-sharing on secondary education for children from high-income and low-income communities: a comparative study of Westlands and Eastlands areas of Nairobi
(2012-05-11)The purpose of this study was two-fold. The first was to document the success of cost sharing strategy in the provision of facilities for the 8-4-4-education system amongst secondary schools respectively drawn from the ... -
Demand for insurance in Nairobi an econometric study
(2012-05-11)This study analyses the determinants of the probabilities of purchasing insurance, relative to that of not purchasing any insurance at all, as well as the determinants of the expenditures on different insurance contracts, ... -
Problems encountered in the teaching of home science by radio in primary schools in Rangata division, Nairobi
(2012-05-10)The purpose of this study was to find out the problems encountered in the teaching of Home Science by radio in Primary Schools in Langata Division of Nairobi, Kenya. The design of the research was to study a simple ... -
Assessment of socio-cultural and economic determinants of food selection and consumption among Nairobi households: a case study of Jerusalem, Buruburu phase II and Akiba estates
(2012-05-09)This was a survey research whose purpose was to assess determinants of food selection and consumption in selected Nairobi households. Among the variables considered were culture, attitude towards food, food preferences, ... -
An investigation in the factors related to bean storage practices among women in Bokoli location of Bungona districts
(2012-05-09)The major purpose of this study was to investigate factors that are related to beans storage practices at the household level among farmers in Bokoli Location of Bungoma District. It was hypothesized that factors such ... -
Factors that influence the trend of student enrolment in home science in Nairobi secondary schools
(2012-05-09)This study was a survey research, which was conducted to determine the factors that influence student enrolment in home science. The objectives of the study were: (1) To determine the parents' socio-economic factors that ... -
A study of the factors that affect the teaching and learning of home science in primary schools in Westlands division, Nairobi
(2012-05-09)Home science is practical subject that is designed to develop knowledge, skills, principles and attitudes that help the learner to survive and relate better to social economic realities of the society in which he/she lives. ... -
An assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of family planning methods and services among clients in Awassa, Ethiopia
(2012-05-09)This study was a survey of an assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of family planning methods and services among clients in Awassa town, Sidamo Province, Ethiopia. The study examined various demographic, social, ... -
Determinants of investments in the informal carpentry sub-sector: a case study of Kitui town in Eastern Kenya
(2012-05-04)In developing countries, attainment of economic growth depends upon physical capital, in addition to other factors of production. Growth in physical capital entails investment in capital goods which help in the production ...
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Factors associated with adolescent Sexual behaviour of high school girls in Vihiga District.
(Kenyatta University, 2004)The purpose of the study was to investigate the association between the adolescent's parent's socio-economic and demographic status, their personal attitudes and qualities, the print and electronic media, peers, and the ... -
Assessment of microbial and chemical safety of selected urban-grown vegetables (a case of Thika municipality-Kenya)
(2013-08-13)Agricultural farming in many urban cities provides food security, income, employment and contributes to poverty reduction. An estimated 800 million people living in cities worldwide are engaged in urban agriculture worldwide. ... -
A study of home science resources, their availability and use by teachers and pupils in upper primary classes in Thika municipality
(2012-06-12)This research was a survey of Home Science resources used by teachers and pupils in upper primary classes of ten schools in Thika Municipality. Since instructional resources enhance understanding and retention of content, ... -
Financial management practices among selected households in Nairobi
(2012-06-12)This was a survey research with a two-fold purpose. One purpose was to investigate the financial management practices among selected households in Nairobi. The other purpose was to investigate how the socio-economic ... -
A study of standard seven pupils' attitudes towards the learning learning of Home Science in some primary schools in Makadara division, Nairobi
(2012-06-07)The purpose of the study was to identify the attitudes held by primary school pupils towards the learning of Home Science. The study was done at Makadara Division of Nairobi Province. The Division had twenty schools. ... -
A critical study of the teaching home science in selected teacher training colleges in Kenya
(2012-06-07)Several studies done on the teaching of Home science in primary schools (Male 1988, Karingithi 1988) Showed that Home Science teachers were not using appropriate methods when teaching. Yet they had all been trained in ... -
Effects of cost-sharing on secondary education for children from high-income and low-income communities: a comparative study of Westlands and Eastlands areas of Nairobi
(2012-05-11)The purpose of this study was two-fold. The first was to document the success of cost sharing strategy in the provision of facilities for the 8-4-4-education system amongst secondary schools respectively drawn from the ... -
Demand for insurance in Nairobi an econometric study
(2012-05-11)This study analyses the determinants of the probabilities of purchasing insurance, relative to that of not purchasing any insurance at all, as well as the determinants of the expenditures on different insurance contracts, ... -
Problems encountered in the teaching of home science by radio in primary schools in Rangata division, Nairobi
(2012-05-10)The purpose of this study was to find out the problems encountered in the teaching of Home Science by radio in Primary Schools in Langata Division of Nairobi, Kenya. The design of the research was to study a simple ... -
An investigation in the factors related to bean storage practices among women in Bokoli location of Bungona districts
(2012-05-09)The major purpose of this study was to investigate factors that are related to beans storage practices at the household level among farmers in Bokoli Location of Bungoma District. It was hypothesized that factors such ... -
Factors that influence the trend of student enrolment in home science in Nairobi secondary schools
(2012-05-09)This study was a survey research, which was conducted to determine the factors that influence student enrolment in home science. The objectives of the study were: (1) To determine the parents' socio-economic factors that ... -
A study of the factors that affect the teaching and learning of home science in primary schools in Westlands division, Nairobi
(2012-05-09)Home science is practical subject that is designed to develop knowledge, skills, principles and attitudes that help the learner to survive and relate better to social economic realities of the society in which he/she lives. ... -
An assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of family planning methods and services among clients in Awassa, Ethiopia
(2012-05-09)This study was a survey of an assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of family planning methods and services among clients in Awassa town, Sidamo Province, Ethiopia. The study examined various demographic, social, ... -
Assessment of socio-cultural and economic determinants of food selection and consumption among Nairobi households: a case study of Jerusalem, Buruburu phase II and Akiba estates
(2012-05-09)This was a survey research whose purpose was to assess determinants of food selection and consumption in selected Nairobi households. Among the variables considered were culture, attitude towards food, food preferences, ... -
Determinants of investments in the informal carpentry sub-sector: a case study of Kitui town in Eastern Kenya
(2012-05-04)In developing countries, attainment of economic growth depends upon physical capital, in addition to other factors of production. Growth in physical capital entails investment in capital goods which help in the production ... -
Demand for bicycle transport services in Busia district : a case study
(2012-05-04)The general objective of this study was to determine the factors that affect the demand for bicycle transport (passenger-carrying) services in Busia District. More specifically, the objectives were to identify the main ... -
Factors that influence non compliance to prescribed diabetic regimens in the management of diabetes: a case study of Kenyatta National Hospital
(2012-05-03)Prior to the research period, observations at the Kenyatta National wards indicated a marked increase in cases of diabetic patients being admitted because of complications of Diabetes Mellitus. The complications were ... -
The effects of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism on the food security in Osupuko Division: a case of Olchoro Oirua, Lemek, and Koyaki group ranches
(2012-04-23)This was a survey research whose purpose was to establish the state of food security in Osupuko division in Narok district and to determine the effect of wildlife conservation and aspects of the tourism industry on food ... -
An investigation of factors influencing acceptance choice and use of modern contraceptive methods by women in Lurambi division in Kakamega district
(2012-04-20)This was a survey research into factors influencing acceptance, choice and use of modern contraceptive methods by women. The major objectives of this study were to (1) Establish the extent of acceptability and use of ... -
Factors that lead to the influx of street children in urban areas. a case of Kakamega town
(2012-04-19)This was a research with a two-fold purpose. One purpose was to determine why some children from urban families take to the streets while others do not. The other purpose was to fill the gap in knowledge on middle sized ...
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