International Journal of Innovative Research and Development

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Male circumcision has become one of the methods used to prevent HIV transmission through heterosexual contact. This study was undertaken among university students to ascertain their attitude and knowledge about male circumcision and prevention of HIV infection. The cross -sectional descriptive survey collected data from a simple random sample of 100 students. Data collected using a structured questionnaire was analysed using descriptive methods. With a response rate of 85%, the mean age of respondents was 21 years and knowledge level about male circumcision was fair. Students acknowledged the importance of male circumcision but their majority reported that they would not wish to be circumcised. Those who wish to be circumcised would prefer to have the surgery at hospitals. Students wished to have more information about this practice. The study recommends that HIV and Life skills programmes should include male circumcision. University Life Skills programme should also include negotiation and decision making skills.

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The purpose of the study was to establish the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for development in the high density suburbs of Zimbabwe. The study was carried out in Hatcliffe, a high density suburb of Harare the capital city of Zimbabwe. Three main areas guided the study firstly it sought to establish the nature of ICT that are prevalent in the area. Secondly Challenges that are faced by the people of Hatcliffe in the use of ICT were established. Lastly, the study sought to suggest ways of improving the use of ICT for development in the High density suburbs. A cross sectional descriptive survey research design was used in which a sample population of one hundred (100) people took part. A semi structured questionnaire was used. Face to face interviews were also held with a part of the sample population to augment data from the questionnaire. The results from the study show that there is a high prevalence of ICT in the high density suburbs, mainly in the form of cell phones (99%). However the equipment is used for basic activities of communication that is one on one conversation.Other ICT equipment, (computers, televisions, radios, and landlines) was found to be available in decreasing numbers. Major challenges in using ICT for development were lack of awareness and lack of capacity to use available resources. There was no training available to capacity build on the use of available ICT. The study recommends that ICT education should be addressed at policy level to ensure that it becomes a core component of the curriculum. Intervention training is required for the out of school population to increase ICT literacy if the country is to benefit from the high prevalence of ICT in the communities.

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