Recently added articles from Ahfad Journal:
Editors note.(Editorial)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Dear Reader, In this issue are included four articles that I hope you will enjoy reading. The first article reviews the records of Sudan national prevalence surveys (1979-2006) and others, that have clearly shown historical gradual shift in FGM practice, form the severest type ...
Historical prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) and the Shift from infibulation to clitoridectomy and non-circumcision in Sudan.
Jun 01, 2008; ... Abstract Graphical extrapolations from previous national surveys on FGM in Sudan have shown overall prevalence of about 96% between 1979 and 1983. In 1991, the overall prevalence was 89.2% with a drop of 7.3%. National surveys of 2000 and 2001 recorded 90% overall prevalence of ...
The dilemma of worldwide typology and terminology of FGM--with special reference to Sudan.
Jun 01, 2008; ... Abstract The objective of this article is the development of pertinent FGM typology, through using the local languages and / or dialects that are comprehensible to and culturally accepted by the individuals of different societies. WHO (1996) typology and the recently ...
Women in food and beverages business in urban markets of Khartoum State.(Report)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Abstract The study focused on Sudanese women working in food and beverages business in urban markets of Khartoum State. It aimed at identifying the reasons behind women's work, the constraining and enhancing factors that affect their performance as entrepreneurs, beside their ...
Women access to market: a livelihoods and gender approach--case study: Kassala State.
Jun 01, 2008; ... Abstract The study has been conducted in Kassala State during the period from May 2007 to February 2008. The main objectives of this study were to identify the factors that affect women access to markets in the study area and to investigate the major obstacles that faced women ...
Nour Hashim, Shahinaz Kamal (2008), The Potentiality of E-Learning in Sudan: Case study Ahfad University for Women. School of Management Studies. Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)(Report)
Jun 01, 2008; ... The research aimed at describing the potentiality of E- Learning in Sudan, also it aimed to explain the importance of E- learning as a new technology to improve education. This study used descriptive statistics to analyze the primary data which was collected through a ...
Sahar Mohamed Nur(2008), Superstitious Beliefs among Working Women of Sharg ElNile Locality. School of Psychology and Pre-school education, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)(Report)
Jun 01, 2008; ... This study aimed to know the degree of superstitious beliefs among working women in East-Nile locality. The study also aimed to know the different degrees of superstitious beliefs among those women according to variables: (age, marital status, place of birth, educational level, and the ...
Harum Gasim(2008), A Study on Transition Towards Sustainability: The role of Sudanese Civil Society Organizations (CBOs) in Facilitating Sustainable Development. School of Management Studies, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)
Jun 01, 2008; ... This study aimed at providing a conceptual clarification on the role of civil society organizations (CBOs) in sustainability of development within Sudan. In line with the study objectives of highlighting the role of CBOs in sustainability of development, the study describes ...
Gamila Mohammed, Hind Elbaqir (2008), Cervical Neoplasia among Female Sex Workers in Khartoum State. School of Health sciences, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Cervical cancer is a leading cause for cancer related deaths among women in developing countries. Female sex workers are at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HPV and hence cervical cancer. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the level ...
Amel Zuhair, Israa Mustafa(2008), HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes Among Secondary School Students. School of Health Sciences, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)
Jun 01, 2008; ... The present study aimed to check the level of HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes among the secondary school students in Khartoum. The sample comprised 200 male and female students ranging in the age group from 12-20 years. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire ...
Israa Hayder, Israa Nasr Eldeen (2008), Evaluation of Antenatal Care (ANC) Services in Tow Health Centers: Case study; Ibrahim Malik Hospital and Al Maktoum Health Center. School of Health Sciences, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)
Jun 01, 2008; ... In the study the antenatal care services in tow health centers were investigated. The targeted group were 200 pregnant women (100from each halth center) plus the health providers and selected staff members from the two health centers. Primary data were collected through a ...
Walla Ahmed, Safaa Mustafa (2008), Knowledge and attitudeds of Ahfad University Students Towards HIV/AIDS. School of Health Sciences, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)
Jun 01, 2008; ... This research aimed to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of Ahfad University girl students towards HIV/AIDS. Therefore, the study focused on the knowledge of an important sector of youth of this community towards HIV/AIDS. Primary data for this study were collected through ...
Hala Elsir, Maissa Mohamed (2008), Comperative Evaluation of Antenatal Care Services in Tow Health Centers; case study: Turkish Teaching Hospital and Hiraa Health Center. School of Health Sciences, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.(Research note)
Jun 01, 2008; ... In this study; the antenatal care (ANC) services in tow health centers were investigated. The target groups were 200 pregnant women (100 from each health center) plus the health providers and selected staff members from the tow health centers. Primary data was collected through ...
Eade, Debarah and Sayer, John (eds), 2006, Development and Private sectors: Consuming Interests.
Jun 01, 2008; ... Eade, Debarah and Sayer, John (eds), 2006, Development and Private sectors: Consuming Interests, United State of America, Kumaian Press, Inc. ISBN-13:978-1-56549-218-9 (pbk.:alk.paper) ISBN-10: 156549-218-8 (pbk.: alk. Paper) The articles published in this useful book is a ...
Fielden, Sandra L; Davidson, Marilyn J (2005) International Handbook of Women. and Small Business Entrepreneurship.
Jun 01, 2008; ... Fielden, Sandra L; Davidson, Marilyn J (2005) International Handbook of Women. and Small Business Entrepreneurship. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar; Northampton: Edward Elgar.282pp. ISBN 1 843760126 The number of women entering small business ownership has increased significantly ...
Ahfad University for Women (AUW) has celebrated the graduation of its 38th batch on the 28th of April, 2008.(General news)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Ahfad University for Women (AUW) has celebrated the graduation of its 38th batch on the 28th of April, 2008. A total of 700 undergraduate students have ...
The AUW held the official launching workshop for the network project on Gender, Generation and Social Mobilization.(General news)
Jun 01, 2008; ... The AUW held the official launching workshop for the network project on Gender, Generation and Social Mobilization: Challenges of reproductive health and rights among vulnerable groups in Ethiopia, Sudan and Tanzania (GeSoMo) which is funded ...
The AUW in collaboration with Oslo University, Norway and Bahr ElGhazal Unviersity, has held the first steering committee meeting for the network project on "Capacity Building in the field of Mental Health in Bahr ElGhazal".(General news)
Jun 01, 2008; ... The AUW in collaboration with Oslo University, Norway and Bahr ElGhazal Unviersity, has held the first steering committee meeting for the network project on "Capacity Building in the field of Mental Health in Bahr ElGhazal" ....
The Rector of Bergen University in Norway has visited AUW in March 2008 with a high profile delegate.(General news)
Jun 01, 2008; ... The Rector of Bergen University in Norway has visited AUW in March 2008 with a high profile delegate. The visit included signing of an agreement ...
Delegates from Ohio University in USA and Bergen University College have visited the AUW in March 2008.(General news)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Delegates from Ohio University in USA and Bergen University College have visited the AUW ...