Browsing by Author "Japheth, Nkiriyehe Kwiringira"
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Deconstructing the psychosexual myths of female circumcision among the Pokot in Eastern Uganda: hints for public health campaigns
Noah, Kalengo; Japheth, Nkiriyehe Kwiringira; Isabirye, Alone; Laban .K., Musinguzi; Janestic, Mwende Twikirize (Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 2023-05)Sexualization of the woman’s body has for years been used to promote the practice of female circumcision in practicing communities. In this study, we provide an insight into the constructive psychosexual experiences of ... -
“Here, your only relative is money…” why slum social networks do not facilitate neighborhood community development: insights through a sanitation lens
Japheth, Nkiriyehe Kwiringira; Joseph, Rujumba; Paulino, Ariho; James, Mugisha; Henry, Zakumumpa; Liz, Perry Mohlin; Mathias, Akugizibwe; Innocent, Kamara Tumwebaze; Charles, Onyutha (BMC Public Health, 2023-11)Introduction Though social networks which are deemed vehicles of community development exist in slum areas, underdevelopment still persists in these areas. We explored the nature and role of social networks in facilitating ... -
Improving household water treatment: using zeolite to remove lead, fluoride and arsenic following optimized turbidity reduction in slow sand filtration
Charles, Onyutha; Emmanuel, Okello; Rebecca, Atukwase; Pamella, Nduhukiire; Michael, Ecodu; Japheth, Nkiriyehe Kwiringira (Sustainable Environment Research, 2024-03)Despite the United Nations 2030 agenda, large number of both urban and rural dwellers in low-income countries continue to lack access to improved water. Thus, increased effort is required towards enhancing low-cost ...