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Research paper thumbnail of Fuelwood Consumption in Brick Making: A Case of Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania

The study aimed at determination of the annual fuel wood consumption caused by brick making activ... more The study aimed at determination of the annual fuel wood consumption caused by brick making activities in Morogoro municipality, Tanzania. The collected and analyzed data were based on field survey and quantitative measurements. Field survey based on interviews with group leaders dealing with brick making activities as the main focus was conducted. Data were collected from brick maker’s survey as well as from some relevant secondary sources. The study revealed that almost all brick makers in the municipal used fuelwood as the major energy sources. The average annual fuelwood consumption for brick making was 8,610 m. In order to reduce heavy dependency of fuelwood in the area, use of alternative energy sources in brick making such as rice husks, maize cobs and baggasse are recommended. The study also recommends the establishment of woodlots in all wards, establishment of agro-forestry systems and intensive afforestation and reforestation programmes to be undertaken by the municipalit...

Research paper thumbnail of Lifelong Agony Among People with Albinism (PWA): Tales From Lake Zone in Tanzania

Journal of Social and Political Sciences

A qualitative study conducted in the northern regions surrounding Lake Victoria in Tanzania, reve... more A qualitative study conducted in the northern regions surrounding Lake Victoria in Tanzania, reveals that, People with Albinism (PWA) have been harshly treated for long. Mothers were required to terminate lives of their abnormally born infants (like albino infants). Besides lifelong challenges due to albinism condition, people searched for their body parts even after "being hidden" in unmarked graves after their deaths. Beliefs fuelling such ill-treatment on PWA are deep rooted and intertwined among peoples' mind under influence of cultural beliefs existing for several decades. Proper approach should be designed for permanent solution of the long existed inhumane practices against People with Albinism.

Research paper thumbnail of Factors Associated with Negative Attitudes towards Albinism and People with Albinism: A Case of Households Living with Persons with Albinism in Lake Zone, Tanzania

Open Journal of Social Sciences, 2020

Assessment on factors associated with negative attitudes towards people with Albinism was conduct... more Assessment on factors associated with negative attitudes towards people with Albinism was conducted in northern part of Tanzania specifically in regions where higher incidences of albinos' killings were recently observed. A total of 156 respondents from households living with persons with albinism were involved in this study. Qualitative responses describing attitudes on albinism and people with albinism were transformed into numerical values (using a five points Likert Scales) to allow statistical computation. Measures of association and effect between several independent variables and the dependent variable were done using multiple linear regression analysis. Higher proportion of those interviewed (80%) had negative attitudes towards albinism and people with albinism (PWA). In this study, education level determined attitudes of respondents whereby unfavorable attitudes were highly associated with education level and occupation of respondents (p < 0.001). Relationships between education, attitudes and awareness on albinism confirm the liberalizing effect of education on attitudes and general awareness. Widening the understanding on albinism will help on abandoning cultural beliefs related to albinism and its cause.

Research paper thumbnail of Education Levels among Parents and Misconceptions on HIV and AIDS

Asian Business Review, 2015

This study investigated the association between Parents' education levels and beliefs towards HIV... more This study investigated the association between Parents' education levels and beliefs towards HIV/AIDS and People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). Data was collected using a set of questionnaire. Five points Likert was used to measure parents' attitudes and beliefs towards HIV/AIDS and PLWHA. Findings from this study show that age, sex, religion, and occupations had no significant influence on beliefs but differences in education level exerted difference in beliefs of respondents towards HIV and AIDS and PLWHA (p = 0.010). Misconceptions and negative beliefs towards HIV/AIDS and PLWHA among parents with no formal education should be fought.

Research paper thumbnail of Albinism: Awareness, Attitudes and Level of Albinos’ Predicament in Sukumaland, Tanzania

This article is is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International ... more This article is is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon work non-commercially, and although the new works must also acknowledge & be non-commercial.

Research paper thumbnail of Social Changes Imposed by HIV and AIDS in Rural Areas: An Empirical Evidence of Sex Education in Maswa District, Tanzania

Asian Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, 2014

This study intended to explore parents' feelings and beliefs on issues related to sex education a... more This study intended to explore parents' feelings and beliefs on issues related to sex education and establish whether parents are ready to discuss with their children or willing to allow sex related information reach their children as a means of reducing the risks of HIV infections. Data collection from 210 respondents (150 youths and 60 parents) used a cross-sectional research design approach. Students were from three community secondary schools, six primary schools. Youths out of schools and parents (adult community members) were from villages in which schools involved in this study are. Descriptive analysis and Chi-square were used to test the statistical significance of categorical data. The result reveals that parents and religious leaders are the most common sources of messages on sex education to young people aimed at combating the spread of HIV and AIDS. Other sources (arranged in the order of importance) were open air campaigns, politicians, other adults, the media and teachers. The most popular message in sex education was abstinence. Other types of sex education messages (arranged from the most common to the least common) include abiding by ABC strategy, use of condoms and delaying sex debut. Parents have positive attitudes towards sex education given to their children as part of HIV and AIDS prevention. The result reveals that parents and religious leaders are the most common sources of messages on sex education to young people. Parents have good knowledge of HIV and AIDS. However, among young people the level of awareness decrease with age. Attitudes of religious leaders and male parents about HIV and AIDS should be readdressed. Serious steps should be taken to raise the level of HIV awareness among younger people.

Research paper thumbnail of Acceptability, Sources and Types of Sex Education Messages Received by Young People in Rural Areas: A Case of Maswa District, Tanzania

The study intended to explore parents' feelings and beliefs on issues related to sex education an... more The study intended to explore parents' feelings and beliefs on issues related to sex education and establish whether parents are ready to discuss with their children or willing to allow sex related information reach their children as a means of reducing the risks of HIV infections. A cross-sectional research design was employed in collecting data from 210 respondents (150 youths and 60 parents) from three community secondary schools namely Sukuma, Malampaka and Kinamwigulu, six primary schools (one from each village) namely Hinduki, Mwadila, Malampaka, Kinamwigulu, Dodoma and Lali. Descriptive analysis and Chi-square were used to test the statistical significance of categorical data. The result reveal that parents and religious leaders are the most common sources of messages on sex education to young people, and which is aimed at combating the spread of HIV and AIDS. Other sources (arranged in the order of importance) were open air campaigns, politicians, other adults, the media and teachers. The most popular message in sex education was abstinence. Other types of sex education messages (arranged from the most popular to the least popular) include abiding by ABC strategy, use of condoms and delaying sex debut. Parents have positive attitudes towards sex education which is given to their children as part of HIV and AIDS prevention. The result reveals that parents and religious leaders are the most common sources of messages on sex education to young people. Parents have good knowledge of HIV and AIDS. However, among young people the level of awareness decrease with age. Attitudes of religious leaders and male parents with regard to HIV and AIDS should be re-addressed. Serious steps should be taken to raise the level of HIV awareness among younger people.

Research paper thumbnail of Fuelwood Consumption in Brick Making: A Case of Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania

The study aimed at determination of the annual fuel wood consumption caused by brick making activ... more The study aimed at determination of the annual fuel wood consumption caused by brick making activities in Morogoro municipality, Tanzania. The collected and analyzed data were based on field survey and quantitative measurements. Field survey based on interviews with group leaders dealing with brick making activities as the main focus was conducted. Data were collected from brick maker’s survey as well as from some relevant secondary sources. The study revealed that almost all brick makers in the municipal used fuelwood as the major energy sources. The average annual fuelwood consumption for brick making was 8,610 m. In order to reduce heavy dependency of fuelwood in the area, use of alternative energy sources in brick making such as rice husks, maize cobs and baggasse are recommended. The study also recommends the establishment of woodlots in all wards, establishment of agro-forestry systems and intensive afforestation and reforestation programmes to be undertaken by the municipalit...

Research paper thumbnail of Lifelong Agony Among People with Albinism (PWA): Tales From Lake Zone in Tanzania

Journal of Social and Political Sciences

A qualitative study conducted in the northern regions surrounding Lake Victoria in Tanzania, reve... more A qualitative study conducted in the northern regions surrounding Lake Victoria in Tanzania, reveals that, People with Albinism (PWA) have been harshly treated for long. Mothers were required to terminate lives of their abnormally born infants (like albino infants). Besides lifelong challenges due to albinism condition, people searched for their body parts even after "being hidden" in unmarked graves after their deaths. Beliefs fuelling such ill-treatment on PWA are deep rooted and intertwined among peoples' mind under influence of cultural beliefs existing for several decades. Proper approach should be designed for permanent solution of the long existed inhumane practices against People with Albinism.

Research paper thumbnail of Factors Associated with Negative Attitudes towards Albinism and People with Albinism: A Case of Households Living with Persons with Albinism in Lake Zone, Tanzania

Open Journal of Social Sciences, 2020

Assessment on factors associated with negative attitudes towards people with Albinism was conduct... more Assessment on factors associated with negative attitudes towards people with Albinism was conducted in northern part of Tanzania specifically in regions where higher incidences of albinos' killings were recently observed. A total of 156 respondents from households living with persons with albinism were involved in this study. Qualitative responses describing attitudes on albinism and people with albinism were transformed into numerical values (using a five points Likert Scales) to allow statistical computation. Measures of association and effect between several independent variables and the dependent variable were done using multiple linear regression analysis. Higher proportion of those interviewed (80%) had negative attitudes towards albinism and people with albinism (PWA). In this study, education level determined attitudes of respondents whereby unfavorable attitudes were highly associated with education level and occupation of respondents (p < 0.001). Relationships between education, attitudes and awareness on albinism confirm the liberalizing effect of education on attitudes and general awareness. Widening the understanding on albinism will help on abandoning cultural beliefs related to albinism and its cause.

Research paper thumbnail of Education Levels among Parents and Misconceptions on HIV and AIDS

Asian Business Review, 2015

This study investigated the association between Parents' education levels and beliefs towards HIV... more This study investigated the association between Parents' education levels and beliefs towards HIV/AIDS and People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). Data was collected using a set of questionnaire. Five points Likert was used to measure parents' attitudes and beliefs towards HIV/AIDS and PLWHA. Findings from this study show that age, sex, religion, and occupations had no significant influence on beliefs but differences in education level exerted difference in beliefs of respondents towards HIV and AIDS and PLWHA (p = 0.010). Misconceptions and negative beliefs towards HIV/AIDS and PLWHA among parents with no formal education should be fought.

Research paper thumbnail of Albinism: Awareness, Attitudes and Level of Albinos’ Predicament in Sukumaland, Tanzania

This article is is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International ... more This article is is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon work non-commercially, and although the new works must also acknowledge & be non-commercial.

Research paper thumbnail of Social Changes Imposed by HIV and AIDS in Rural Areas: An Empirical Evidence of Sex Education in Maswa District, Tanzania

Asian Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, 2014

This study intended to explore parents' feelings and beliefs on issues related to sex education a... more This study intended to explore parents' feelings and beliefs on issues related to sex education and establish whether parents are ready to discuss with their children or willing to allow sex related information reach their children as a means of reducing the risks of HIV infections. Data collection from 210 respondents (150 youths and 60 parents) used a cross-sectional research design approach. Students were from three community secondary schools, six primary schools. Youths out of schools and parents (adult community members) were from villages in which schools involved in this study are. Descriptive analysis and Chi-square were used to test the statistical significance of categorical data. The result reveals that parents and religious leaders are the most common sources of messages on sex education to young people aimed at combating the spread of HIV and AIDS. Other sources (arranged in the order of importance) were open air campaigns, politicians, other adults, the media and teachers. The most popular message in sex education was abstinence. Other types of sex education messages (arranged from the most common to the least common) include abiding by ABC strategy, use of condoms and delaying sex debut. Parents have positive attitudes towards sex education given to their children as part of HIV and AIDS prevention. The result reveals that parents and religious leaders are the most common sources of messages on sex education to young people. Parents have good knowledge of HIV and AIDS. However, among young people the level of awareness decrease with age. Attitudes of religious leaders and male parents about HIV and AIDS should be readdressed. Serious steps should be taken to raise the level of HIV awareness among younger people.

Research paper thumbnail of Acceptability, Sources and Types of Sex Education Messages Received by Young People in Rural Areas: A Case of Maswa District, Tanzania

The study intended to explore parents' feelings and beliefs on issues related to sex education an... more The study intended to explore parents' feelings and beliefs on issues related to sex education and establish whether parents are ready to discuss with their children or willing to allow sex related information reach their children as a means of reducing the risks of HIV infections. A cross-sectional research design was employed in collecting data from 210 respondents (150 youths and 60 parents) from three community secondary schools namely Sukuma, Malampaka and Kinamwigulu, six primary schools (one from each village) namely Hinduki, Mwadila, Malampaka, Kinamwigulu, Dodoma and Lali. Descriptive analysis and Chi-square were used to test the statistical significance of categorical data. The result reveal that parents and religious leaders are the most common sources of messages on sex education to young people, and which is aimed at combating the spread of HIV and AIDS. Other sources (arranged in the order of importance) were open air campaigns, politicians, other adults, the media and teachers. The most popular message in sex education was abstinence. Other types of sex education messages (arranged from the most popular to the least popular) include abiding by ABC strategy, use of condoms and delaying sex debut. Parents have positive attitudes towards sex education which is given to their children as part of HIV and AIDS prevention. The result reveals that parents and religious leaders are the most common sources of messages on sex education to young people. Parents have good knowledge of HIV and AIDS. However, among young people the level of awareness decrease with age. Attitudes of religious leaders and male parents with regard to HIV and AIDS should be re-addressed. Serious steps should be taken to raise the level of HIV awareness among younger people.