Essays about: "Low-income Countries"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 160 essays containing the words Low-income Countries.

  1. 31. A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF YOUNG PEOPLE'S EXPERIENCES WITH THE STREET GAMES ACADEMY PROGRAM

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för medicin

    Author : Megdelawit Ayele Shomoroo; [2021-08-16]
    Keywords : educational performance; physical activity; tutoring; homework help;

    Abstract : Disparities in educational attainment and performance by income, race, ethnicity, and immigrant status are prevalent in all countries including high-income countries like Sweden. Despite the available research on the potential of physical activity (PA) and tutoring interventions for improving educational performance among low-income students, it is countered by other research findings that suggest otherwise. READ MORE

  2. 32. Another Lunatic Line? An Economic Evaluation of the Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hedda Most; [2021]
    Keywords : Transportation Infrastructure; Railways; Kenya; Differences-in-Differences; Income; Economic Growth; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This research paper seeks to examine the emerging role of transportation infrastructure on economic activity in low-income countries due to its vital part in facilitating deeper integration of markets, hence fostering inclusive growth and prosperity for the poor. Although its economic causal framework suggests ambiguous results, transportation investments account for the largest share of the World Bank's lending to developing countries. READ MORE

  3. 33. CHALLENGES OF HAND HYGIENE AMONGST NURSES IN LOW-INCOME COUNTRIES. : A literature review

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ, Avd. för omvårdnad

    Author : Lilibert Kaheru; Christine Nakimera; [2021]
    Keywords : Hand hygiene; knowledge; low-income countries; nurse; resources.; Handhygien; kunskap; låginkomstländer; resurser; sjuksköterska.;

    Abstract : SUMMARY Background: The practice of hand hygiene by nurses is important in preventing and decreasing hospital-associated infections. There are guidelines from WHO available about correct hand hygiene and it is not clear if nurses in low-income countries follow these guidelines. READ MORE

  4. 34. The sensitivity of the Maasai Mara Conservancy Model to external shocks

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Shreya Chakrabarti; [2021]
    Keywords : Environmentality; environmental governance; ecotourism; community-based conservation; neoliberal conservation; Covid-19 pandemic;

    Abstract : Biodiversity loss caused by human activities is considered to be one of the greatest challenges to the stability of our planet. Protected areas emerged as a solution to this challenge, but they are not always successful due to the exclusion and displacement of local communities that live in proximity to the protected area, especially in low income countries. READ MORE

  5. 35. Socio-economic factors associated with teenage pregnancy in Rwanda: A secondary analysisof Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey data from 2014-2015

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Francois Kalisa; [2021]
    Keywords : Socio-economic factors; adolescent pregnancy; teenage pregnancy; demographic and health survey;

    Abstract : Background Teenage pregnancy is a public and global health concern that remains a substantial challenge in Low-income countries, particularly the densely populated countries, including Rwanda. The factors that contribute to teenage pregnancies are broad, with the most common are socioeconomic factors. READ MORE