Understanding the relationship between education, health behaviors, and economic status in Kasese District, Uganda.
Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 4:45 PM–5:30 PM EDT
Atlantic 4
Type of Presentation Requested
Concurrent Session
Session Abstract
This study draws upon social capital to understand strengths and challenges in villages in Western Uganda. A questionnaire was deployed in 440 households from 10 randomly selected villages. The study provides a contextual understanding of the relationship of educational levels to health behaviors, economic activity, and perceptions of gender.