Analyzing Gender Equality and Challenges in Education among Adama Hospital Medical College Students

Jima, Netsanet (2016) Analyzing Gender Equality and Challenges in Education among Adama Hospital Medical College Students. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.

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Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to analyze gender equality and challenges in education among Adama Hospital Medical College and investigate factors responsible for female students’ low academic performance and consequently high attrition. Based on review of the related literature basic research interview were formulated. The qualitative instrument constituted of document analysis, student records and interview. Statistical techniques such as Percentage, Cross Tabulation and Regression Analysis have been used for data analysis. Female students face different problems which constitute personal factors, Socio-cultural, university related factors, academic factors and economic factors. Previous academic background (high school) is one of the major factors for their low academic performance. The off-campus factors that affect female students’ academic performance include family background, Disco and traditional music houses and economic problems. In conclusion, the majority of problems female students face and those factors that affect female students’ academic performance are personal and other problems caused by college environment.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions: Africana
Depositing User: Emmanuel Ndorimana
Date Deposited: 27 Nov 2018 12:57
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2018 12:57
URI: http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/7757

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