» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) like measles, tetanus, tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, pertussis, diphtheria, yellow fever, and hepatitis B contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality in children under the age of five in developing nat…Continue Reading »
» ROLE OF HEALTH AGENCIES IN THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Health promotion measures focus on both individuals and on contextual factors that shape the actions of individuals with the aim to prevent and reduce ill health and improve …Continue Reading »
» THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DIARRHOEA AMONG CHILDREN CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Diarrhea is recognized as a major cause of child morbidity and mortality in developing countries (Banda et al., 2007; Gorter et al., 1998; Kosek, Bern, & Guerrant, 2003). It is the second leading c…Continue Reading »
