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Sosthenes Ruheza

Publications (7)

Early Marriage and its Impacts on Girls’ Secondary School Dropout in Mufindi District, Tanzania

Atupakisye Ally Mwamsojo, Sosthenes Ruheza & Frank Philipo · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2023

The study aimed to assess the influence of early marriage on girls’ school dropout in Mufindi District, Tanzania. The study adopted descriptive research design in which qualitative research approach was used. Interview and Focus Group Discussion were used to collect data from gir...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i3484

Contribution of Microfinance Institutions to Women Socio-economic Empowerment: A Case of BRAC Branch Iringa Municipal Council, Tanzania

Mary G. Maghina, Sosthenes Ruheza & Frank P. Mwangole · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2023

This study investigates the role of microfinance institutions (MFIs), with a focus on the BRAC Branch in Iringa Municipality, Tanzania, in enhancing the socio-economic empowerment of women. Using a non-experimental cross-sectional research design, primary data was collected from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2023/v23i221149

Socio-demographic and Economic Factors Associated with Youths Alcohol Abuse in Rombo District

Agnes Egidius Massawe, Sosthenes Ruheza & Amos Ansigary Msambila · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2022

This study aimed to determine the influence of socio-demographic and economic factors on youth alcohol abuse in Rombo District. Questionnaires, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key-Informant Interviews were used for data collection. Quantitative data were analysed by Statistica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jesbs/2022/v35i530422

Knowledge on the Use of Iron and Folic Acid Supplements and Iron-rich Diet among Pregnant Women in Iringa Municipality, Iringa Region

Grace Stephen Mauya, Agnes Nzali & Sosthenes Ruheza · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2024

This study aimed to document knowledge on the use of IFAs and iron-rich diet among pregnant women in Iringa Municipality. The study used both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected from 100 respondents using researcher administered questionnaires and 4 key inform...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2024/v22i12608

Village Council Transparency Roles and Community-driven Project Management: A Case of Mlimba District Council, Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Tabitha E. Mkiramweni, Given Msomba & Sosthenes Ruheza · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2023

This study examined village councils' transparency in managing Community-Driven Projects (CDPs) in Mlimba District Council, Morogoro Region, Tanzania. For project success, Community-Driven Development (CDD) strategies emphasize community engagement and local autonomy. CDP managem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2023/v49i31140

Influence of Social Factors on Utilization of Antenatal Care Services: A Case in Njombe Town Council for the Three Health Facilities; Njombe Urban, Idundilanga and ARCS Health Center

Augustino Francis Masanje, Given Msomba & Sosthenes Ruheza · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2023

The focus of this study was to assess the influence of social factors on utilization of Antenatal Care services in Njombe Town Council. This study was of quantitative whereas, cross section research design was used to capture data at one time. Questionnaire was used to collect da...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2023/v21i3478

Social Factors Leading to Street Children Abscondment from Rehabilitation Centres in Iringa Municipality, Tanzania

Solomon Godfrey Kapange, Given Msomba & Sosthenes Ruheza · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2023

This study examined social factors leading to street children's abscondment from rehabilitation centres in Iringa Municipality. Specifically, the study investigated the children’s peer pressure, social culture and children’s autonomy factors contributing to children's abscondment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2023/v49i21126