Essays about: "Lesotho"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word Lesotho.
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1. A descriptive qualitative empirical study describing how basic hand hygiene is conducted in Lesotho as well as the healthcare staffs’ thoughts on it
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknikAbstract : Background: Hand hygiene is now, more than ever, one of the most important factors to minimize spread of infection. In low income countries like Lesotho between 6% - 19% of patients contract at least one healthcare associated infection. Compared to between 3% - 10% in high income countries. READ MORE
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2. The increasing neonatal mortality in Lesotho : An explorative case study
University essay from Södertörns högskola/Utveckling och internationellt samarbeteAbstract : Child mortality rates do not only reflect the development in a society but also reflect access to basic health interventions and socio-economic conditions. The uneven distribution of child mortality rates is a matter of inequity. READ MORE
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3. A review of the use of scientific knowledge in environmental impact assessment reports for dam construction.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : It is estimated that 3,700 major dams are either planned or under construction, notably in developing countries. Dams can pose a threat to fish diversity, as one of the biggest impacts of damming is habitat fragmentation. READ MORE
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4. Lebollo and Gender-Based Violence Perceptions of Men in Lesotho
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)Abstract : Gender-based violence (GBV) has reached a state of epidemic proportion globally and in particular in Africa. There have been a few studies that have been conducted on GBV in Sub-Saharan Africa. Lesotho, situated in the heart of South Africa has one of the highest prevalence of GBV. READ MORE
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5. Costs and benefits of using the Rand as common currency in southern Africa
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : Do monetary unions between developing economies support sustainable economic development for the members? Previous research has only considered traditional research methods to examine costs and benefits of monetary unions in developing regions. This thesis applies new measures to determine how the operation of institutions encounters specific problems of developing economies for the case of the Common Monetary Area in southern Africa. READ MORE