Tag: Girls

The Influence of School Based Menstrual Hygiene Management Programs on School Attendance among Girls in Public Primary Schools in Kisumu West Sub- County, Kisumu County, Kenya

The Influence of School Based Menstrual Hygiene Management Programs on School Attendance among Girls in Public Primary Schools in Kisumu West Sub- County, Kisumu County, Kenya

Pamela Akech Ombogo, Peter Gutwa Oino, Callen Nyamwange & Mildred LumayoDepartment of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii UniversityEmail: pamnandi@yahoo.com Abstract: Most governments have prioritized Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) practices for safe schools. However, girls and women in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) still face significant challenges in managing their menstruation. This study examined the…

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Influence of Perceived Role of Girls on the Academic Performance among Mijikenda Community Learners in Public Secondary Schools

Influence of Perceived Role of Girls on the Academic Performance among Mijikenda Community Learners in Public Secondary Schools

David Mutua & Joshua OgalSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: davymtush@gmail.com Abstract: Despite all effort that has been shown in addressing the education issues that affect the female students, there is still a gap. Thus, the need to study socio-cultural dynamics influencing management of gender participation in schooling among Mijikenda community. The study was conducted to…

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