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The socio-economic characteristics of women offenders at Lang'ata Women's Prison, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Until recently, criminal behavior has mostly been discussed from a male perspective and has been about men, for men and by men. It is generally accepted that men iommit more crime than women; a statistic that has led many ... -
Socio-economic correlates of under five mortality in Kenya
(population studies, 2001)This study set out to investigate the maternal socio-economic correlates of the under five mortality in Kenya. The variables of interest were; maternal education, work status, membership to women's organisation, place ... -
"Socio-economic determinants of child survival in Upper Matasia Sub-location, Kajiado District,Kenya"
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts Population Studies, 1993-11)The study covers Kajiado District with a special focus on Upper Matasia Sub-location of Ngong Division. It investigates the impact of socio-cultural, socio-economic, health and environmental factors on child survival. ... -
Socio-economic Determinants Of Hiv Testing In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study aimed at investigating the determinants related to the economic and social aspects of individuals that cause a change in the HIV testing pattern in Kenya. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused ... -
The Socio-economic determinants of infant and child mortality in Kenya: evidence from the 1984 KCPS data.
(Institute of population Studies and research, 1988)Infant mortality has traditionally been viewed as an indicator of social and economic well being of a society. At present, the rate of infant mortality in most developing countries is alarmingly high. Kenya, for example, ... -
The Socio-economic Determinants of Religious Affiliation in an Urban Setting: the Case Study of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1997)This study is about the socio-economic determinants of religious affiliation in an urban setting. The whole idea is that people affiliate with those religious groupings which they feel satisfy their needs contrary to the ... -
Socio-economic determinants of spousal psychological violence against women in Mathare slums, Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Sociology and Social Work, 2008)Violence against women is a major human rights, development and public health problem world over. There are different forms of violence against women which include spousal abuse or intimate partner violence also called ... -
Socio-economic Determinants of Sustainable Land Management Practices Among Smallholder Farmers in Sabatia Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study investigated the socio-economic factors that determine farmers' decision to use sustainable land management practices (SLMP) – agroforestry, terracing, and manure use - aimed at achieving long-term ... -
Socio-economic determinants of the interval between marriage and first birth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)The objective of this study was to establish the socio-economic factors that affect the interval between marriage and first birth in Kenya. The specific objectives were to establish the effect of the level of education, ... -
Socio-economic Determinants of Unmet Need for Contraception in Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The concept of unmet need for contraception has for decades remained central to international family planning efforts and a key focus in population programs. This study looked at the socio-economic determinants of unmet ... -
Socio-economic Determinats of Utilization of Oral Health Care Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Oral health plays a vital part of the general health of an individual. Poor oral hygiene status lowers the quality of life of all individuals alike as it affects aspects of their lives such as chewing, speech and their ... -
The socio-economic differentials in infant and child mortality in Kenya : evidenced from the 1993 KDHS data.
(Department of Population Studies & Research Institute, University of Nairobi, 1997-10)The objective of this study was to estimate infant and child mortality differential with the associated socio-economic factors at macro-level In Kenya. The variables utilized are maternal education, paternal education, ... -
The socio-economic differentials of infant and child mortality in Kenya
(Department of Population Studies & Research Institute, University of Nairobi, 1996-10)The economic cost of a prematurely terminated life is considerable if looked from the point of nutritional, health and medical resources spent on the child. Despite the rapid population growth in Kenya, its mortality ... -
Socio-economic Drivers of Female Genital Cutting Among the Abakuria of Migori County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This is a cross-sectional descriptive study on drivers of female genital cutting among the Abakuria of Migori County, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study include; document the social and economic factors that ... -
Socio-economic Effects of Land Registration in Vihiga
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The Socio-Economic Effects Of Sand Harvesting In River Thwake, Kathiani Division, Machakos County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Sand is a natural resource that exists at valley bottoms of rivers and one of its uses is provision of raw material for construction. The building of homes, institutions and towns require the use of sand at varying ... -
The socio-economic effects of sugarcane farming on smallholders in North Bunyala, Kakamega
(University of NairobiInstitute of African studies, 1994)This study examines the effects of small scale sugarcane farming on the socio-cultural and economic statuses of the people of North Bunyala. The introduction of sugarcane farming among small scale farmers in the area ... -
Socio-economic Effects of Terrorim in East Africa: a Comparative Study of Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Terrorism is a contemporary security problem that has caused varied effect globally. In East Africa, little focus has been made on the socioeconomic impact of terrorism. This study sought to analyze Socio-economic effects ... -
The Socio-economic Effects of the Rural Electrificationprogramme: a Case Study of Kandara Location in Maragua District, Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005-11)The study evaluated the socio-economic effects of the Rural Electrification Programme. This is because the programme had sparked a lot of debate since it was began. Two extreme positions emerged from these debates. Some ...
