Mogadishu Research Articles

Determinants of Poor Academic Performance among Secondary School Students in Mogadishu Somalia

The study examines the key factors contributing to the poor academic performance of secondary school students in Mogadishu, Somalia. The primary objectives of this research were: to investigate the relationship between limited access to quality education and academic performance; to examine the impact of economic challenges, such as poverty and inability to afford education expenses, on student performance; to explore the role of instability and cultural attitudes towards education; to determine the influence of curriculum quality; and to evaluate the impact of education policy and support. The study employed a quantitative, descriptive research design to achieve these objectives. The target population consisted of 135 head teachers and teachers from the Northern Zone of the Banadir region, which was selected as the most populated area in terms of schools. A sample of 82 respondents was utilized for the investigation.The findings indicate that the various factors examined in the study, including access to quality education, economic challenges, instability, cultural attitudes, curriculum quality, and education policy and support, all have a significant influence on the poor academic performance of secondary school students in Mogadishu. The influential nature of these factors highlights the need for a comprehensive plan to address the issue, which the researcher recommends should involve infrastructure improvements, teacher training, policy updates, awareness campaigns, psychosocial support, and the establishment of collaborative parent-teacher associations and school committees.

Assessment and Laboratory Screening Test of Abnormal Blood Creatinine Level among Hypertensive Patient Attending at Some Selected Hospitals in Mogadishu Somalia

Assessment and Laboratory Screening Test of Abnormal Blood Creatinine Level among Hypertensive Patient Attending at Some Selected Hospitals in Mogadishu Somalia

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Among Adult Diabetic Patients Attended at Madina Hospital in Mogadishu Somalia

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Among Adult Diabetic Patients Attended at Madina Hospital in Mogadishu Somalia

Organizational Factors that Influence Information Security in Smes: A Case Study of Mogadishu, Somalia

Many organizations and businesses are currently dependent on information systems to conduct their business process and transactions. The security of the information being handled by systems has become a challenge in the corporate world today, as organizations strive to take measures to safeguard their information and maintain confidentiality. The study aimed to investigate the factors that influence information security in Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mogadishu Somalia. The study was guided by the following research objectives: such as organizational characteristics, data management practices, and employee characteristics in organizations that affect information security in SMEs in Mogadishu Somalia. A quantitative descriptive research design was used in this study, whereby the population consisted of 150 respondents which was focused on Owners, Managers, and Information Security Engineers of Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mogadishu. Out of which a sample size of 140 respondents was obtained, spread out across three categories. The researchesr applied the probability method to select Owners, Managers, and Information Security Engineers from the Small and Medium Enterprises in Mogadishu Somalia. The elements selected from the population interacted with information security and were well-qualified to respond to the research objectives. The researches used self-administered structured questionnaires, whereby the respondents were required to point out the measure of appropriateness of the three main factors that influence information security in SMEs in Mogadishu. The questionnaire used a five-point Likert-type scale ranging from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5). The respondents were also asked to indicate demographic information that comprised of Sex, age, level of education, years of experience, job position, and marital status, based on their perception and understanding. The study was a quantitative research design, whereby a total of one hundred and fifty (150) questionnaires were distributed and one hundred and fourty (140) were returned from the respondents, indicating a response rate of 99%. The analysis of the data was performed in a quantitative nature so as to obtain numerical data made use of descriptive and correlation statistics and was analyzed using SPSS software. The data was structured according to the research objectives and displayed in the form of tables.

Influence of School Based Factors on Implementation of Curriculum in Primary Schools in Banadir Region Mogadishu Somalia

Influence of School Based Factors on Implementation of Curriculum in Primary Schools in Banadir Region Mogadishu Somalia

Determinants Of Knowledge, Attitude and Self-efficacy of Khat Chewing Among School Students in Mogadishu Somalia

Introduction: Khat chewing has been a common habit throughout the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula for thousands of years. It is estimated that more than 20 million people in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula are adolescents. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy of khat chewing among adolescents in Mogadishu, Somalia. Method: A cross-sectional study with a sample of 284 adolescents was used. A self-administered pretested questionnaire was used after obtaining an ethical approval from Universiti Putr Malaysia. Data were coded, entered, and statistically analyzed. Results: The prevalence of khat chewing among respondents was 10.2%. Almost more than half of the participants had poor knowledge (184, 64.8%) and self-efficacy (154, 54.2%), while 140 (49.3%) respondents had positive attitudes. Significant predictors of the students’ knowledge of khat chewing included monthly income of more than 500$ (AOR: 2.145), family history such as cousin (AOR=0.347), fathers with a high school (AOR=1.75) and a college degree (AOR=2.21). Significant predictors of the students’ attitude towards khat chewing included family income of 100-299 USD (AOR=0.5), fathers’ with a high school (AOR=2.5) and college (AOR=2.4). Significant predictors of the students’ self-efficacy to resist khat chewing included family income of 100- 300$ (AOR=2.25), fathers with a high school (AOR=2.6), and khat accessibility that is fairly difficult (AOR=0.63) and fairly easy (AOR=0.55). Conclusion: The study highlights the need for increased awareness and education about the adverse effects of khat chewing and the importance of addressing social norms and peer pressure in shaping adolescent attitudes toward Khat.

Assessment of prevalence and risk factors associated with Hepatitis B virus infection among blood donors in Mogadishu Somalia

BackgroundThe Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through contaminated blood or bodily fluids. Globally, over 81 million blood units are donated annually, a crucial therapeutic procedure without alternatives. However, blood-borne infections, including HBV, pose a significant hurdle to safe transfusions, especially in HBV-endemic regions like Somalia with limited screening. Therefore, this study aims to estimate the prevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection and identify risk factors associated with it among blood donors in Mogadishu, Somalia.MethodA hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted between February and April 2023. Research tools included a 5-ml blood sample and a structured questionnaire. The presence or absence of HB markers was determined using a multi-HB rapid test and CDC’s HB marker interpretation guideline. Logistic regression was used in univariate and multivariate models to identify risk factors associated with HBV infection, with significance set at a p-value < 0.05 in the final model.ResultA total of 494 blood donors were recruited for this study; 93.9% were male, with a mean age of 31.5 (SD = 8.11). The prevalence of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among blood donors was 9.7%, with a 95% CI of 7.1–12.3. In multivariable logistic regression, those with a monthly income of less than 200 USD (AOR = 5.20, 95% CI = 1.61–16.79), those with an income between 200 and 400 (AOR = 3.59, 95% CI = 1.38–9.34), Jobless blood donors (AOR = 3.78, 95% CI = 1.17–12.20), those in business occupations (AOR = 3.35, 95% CI = 1.24–9.08), those with a history of STDs (AOR = 4.83, 95% CI = 2.03–11.50), those without a history of HB vaccine (AOR = 13.81, 95% CI = 2.46–77.41), those with a history of tooth extraction (AOR = 6.90, 95% CI = 2.66–17.88), and those who shared sharp equipment (AOR = 2.90, 95% CI = 1.07–7.82) were more likely to become infected with the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) compared to their counterparts.ConclusionThis study highlights a high prevalence of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Implementation efforts against HBV infection should specifically focus on low-income individuals, the jobless, and donors with a history of STD to mitigate the burden of HBV infection and promote safer blood donation. In addition, discouraging the sharing of sharp equipment, improving infection control practices during tooth extraction procedures, and enhancing HB vaccination uptake, particularly among individuals lacking a history of HB vaccine, is highly recommended.

Assessing the Effect of Mobile Banking Adoption on Customer Contentment in Handpicked Commercial Banks in Mogadishu Somalia

Assessing the Effect of Mobile Banking Adoption on Customer Contentment in Handpicked Commercial Banks in Mogadishu Somalia

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings and Their Association with Electroencephalographic Data in Children with Epilepsy at Tertiary Care Hospital in Mogadishu Somalia.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by abnormal, fast, synchronous neuronal discharge from the cerebral cortex. This abnormal excitation of the brain is usually short and self-limiting and can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG) are two widely used techniques to differentiate, verify, or exclude the diagnosis of epilepsy. The study aims to identify the frequency of EEG and MRI abnormalities in pediatric epilepsy and their correlations, aiming to improve diagnostic and treatment methods for these children. In this cross-sectional retrospective study, we evaluated pediatric patients aged 0-18 years who visited the Neurology Polyclinic between July 2022 and July 2023, were diagnosed with epilepsy in accordance with the ILAE 2014 epilepsy guidelines, and had undergone neuroimaging at the hospital's radiology department. Demographic information and clinical data, including the patient's age, gender, history of trauma, and congenital infection, were assessed. In all patients, a surface electroencephalogram (EEG) and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed. Our study recruited 102 pediatric patients aged between 0-18 years, including 63 (61.8%) boys and 39 (37.2%) girls. An electroencephalogram (EEG) and MRI study have been done on all patients. An abnormal EEG study was seen in 79 (77.45%) participants, and an abnormal MRI was noted in 45 (44.1%) patients. The EEG and MRI were both abnormal in 34 cases (33.3%). The study found no significant correlation between magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalographic findings (P =0.779). We observed multiple abnormalities on neuroimaging in pediatric epileptic patients. Even though our sample size was small, our results demonstrated that there is no statistically significant relationship between EEG and MRI results.

Needlestick and Sharps Injuries Among Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Retrospective Single-Center Study.

Healthcare workers are still at risk from needlesticks and sharps injuries, which can expose them to blood-borne diseases like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. We aimed to investigate the proportion of needlesticks and sharps injuries among healthcare workers in a tertiary care hospital in Somalia and also evaluate associated risk factors. This retrospective study was conducted at the Mogadishu Somalia Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital. The data was retrieved from the hospital record of the infection prevention and control department over a six-year period between 2017 and 2022. There were a total of 233 needlestick and sharps injury incidents. The highest number of needlestick and sharps injury cases were reported among nurses (52.4%), followed by cleaners (22.3%), physicians (18.5%), and technicians (6.9%) during the six-year period. Operation theaters were the most frequent place (21.9%) where injuries happened, followed by inpatient care (17.6%) and emergency rooms (16.7%). The most commonly reported instrument that resulted in injuries was a hypodermic needle (81.1%). About 24.9% of the needles or sharps devices that caused needlestick and sharps injury cases were contaminated with hepatitis B. There was a significant difference between gender and place of injury for needlestick and sharps injuries (P=0.001). Healthcare professionals around the world continue to face major health risks from needle stick and sharps injuries. The present study found that 8.6%of healthcare workers sustained a needle stick and sharps injuries incident in the past year. According to our findings, healthcare institutions need to regularly teach healthcare professionals, especially nurses and cleaners about the significance of needle stick and sharps injuries.

Influence of Cash Management on Profitability on Some Private Universities in Mogadishu Somalia

Influence of Cash Management on Profitability on Some Private Universities in Mogadishu Somalia

The Role of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in Political Instability in Somalia, Case Study: Mogadishu Somalia

The Role of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in Political Instability in Somalia, Case Study: Mogadishu Somalia

Prevalence of Rotavirus, Adenovirus, and Hepatitis A Virus in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Somalia

Rotavirus, one of the viral infectious agents that is transmitted mainly through the fecal-oral route and spreads easily in regions with poor sanitation conditions, is the most common causative agent of acute gastroenteritis in children under five years of age worldwide, and enteric adenoviruses are other frequently encountered causative agents of gastroenteritis in childhood. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is also transmitted in similar routes and is endemic in regions with poor sanitation conditions and limited access to clean water and is usually acquired in early childhood in these regions. In this study conducted in Mogadishu Somalia, rotavirus and adenovirus antigen test (immunochromatographic rapid test) results in patients admitted to a tertiary hospital in the 9-month period between February 2019 and October 2019 and ELISA based HAV antibody test results studied in 2018-2019 were retrospectively examined and it was aimed to determine the distribution of positivity rates of these viruses by age, gender, and year. During the study period, 1136 patients (mean age 6.33±12.36) were tested for rotavirus and adenovirus antigens, and 362 patients (mean age 21.26±18.45) were tested for anti-HAV IgM/IgG antibodies. The positivity rates of rotavirus and adenovirus were found as 17.8% and 5.1%, respectively. The positivity rates of anti-HAV IgM and IgG antibodies were 26.5% and 85.4%. The age group with the highest rotavirus test positivity was babies under one year old (27.3%), positivity rate was also high in children aged 1-2 years old (20.9%), and this distribution was similar for adenovirus. Although a small number of patients were tested in under five years of age, anti-HAV IgG seropositivity was 60% and above in all age groups. The highest anti-HAV IgM positivity rates were observed in children 2-&lt;5 and 5-15 years of age, 52.9% and 44% respectively. Rotavirus antigen positivity was found at high levels in the three-month period covering June, July, and August 2019. In July (2019), it was observed that the number of rotavirus and adenovirus antigen test requests were increased, and also, at the same time the highest positivity rates for both viruses were observed; 31.2% and 9.5% for rotavirus and adenovirus. Rotavirus and enteric adenovirus co-infection was detected in 2.4% (27/1136) of the patients, and 23 (85.2%) of these were under five years of age children. Our study results show that children under the age of two are especially affected by rotavirus and adenovirus infections in Somalia and indicate that HAV infections are acquired at an early childhood. We can say that it may be useful to review vaccination programs as an important public health measure to reduce the burden of mortality and morbidity associated with HAV and rotavirus, which have a high prevalence and also have protective vaccines.

The Impact of Facebook on Election Campaigns: (Case Study of Mogadishu Somalia)

The aim of this research was to investigate the impact of Facebook on election campaigns in Mogadishu, with a focus on identifying the positive and negative effects of using Facebook as a political tool. In Somalia, Facebook has emerged as one of the most popular social media platforms, with a significant portion of the population using the platform to communicate and access information. As such, it has become increasingly important to understand the impact of Facebook on election campaigns in Mogadishu. Although Facebook has become a popular platform for political campaigning globally, little is known about the impact of Facebook on election campaigns in Mogadishu, Somalia. Given the country's recent history of political instability and the increasing role of social media in shaping public opinion, there is a need to study the impact of Facebook on election campaigns in Mogadishu. The article used a descriptive research design employing a quantitative approach to quantify occurrences, describe current conditions, and investigate the impact of Facebook on election campaigns in Mogadishu, Somalia. The target populations that participated in the study were the faculty of social science and other administration staff at Somali National University, with a total of 100 participants. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires, and SPSS was utilised for descriptive analysis. The research findings suggested that Facebook is a popular source of information and a common platform for receiving political messages during election campaigns in Mogadishu, Somalia. The majority of the participants use Facebook almost daily, and a significant proportion have used it as a source of information for the latest election campaign. Additionally, many participants have encountered political posts on Facebook during the campaign, with the majority reporting seeing them with a range of frequencies. This study recommends that Facebook implement measures to combat online harassment and protect users' safety during election campaigns, given that a significant proportion of respondents have witnessed or experienced online harassment related to election campaigns on Facebook

Effect of Training on Employee Commitment in Hormuud Telecom Mogadishu Somalia

Purpose: Nowadays in the competitive world, It's far crucial to take into account that employees are the inspiration of any agency irrespective of how big or small the business enterprise is employees are the actual determinants of how a success or inept a commercial enterprise might be as a end result having a personnel that is properly taught, when the staff is well trained they will become committed in t he organization. Regular Training may be adaptable if businesses require a high level of flexibility continues training inspires employees to achieve the HR function's strategic goals by aligning personal interests with company goals. The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of training on employee commitment in Mogadishu, Somalia.&#x0D; &#x0D; Design/Methodology/Approach: To achieve the objectives of this study data was collected through close ended questionnaire and interview from a sample of 71 staff and managers of the Homuud telecom mogadishu somalia, and the design was cress sectional in order to get different respondents at one time, these respondents were selected using simple random sampling method the data collected from the questionnaire and interview were analyzed using descriptive and linear regression analysis in order to obtain findings according to study objectives.&#x0D; &#x0D; Findings: The study was effect of training on employee commitment in hormuud telecom mogadishu somalia and the study revealed a positive and significant effect of training on employee commitment in hormuud telecom mogadishu somali furthermore this implied that training was positively correlated with employee commitment in hormuud telecom this meant that effective training programmed increased the high degree of staff commitment it was discovered that if employees were happy with the organizations operations and training they would continue to work there alternatively the organizations training programme is more likely to have an impact on performance of the employees and their willingness to continue working there according to 2013 agreed that employee training plays essential role on employee commitment and performance&#x0D; &#x0D; Research Implications: The practical implications the research study enables us to explore the employee training on employee commitment in hormuud telecom mogadishu -somalia the limitations faced by the study included time constraints and limited resources taken to complete the study&#x0D; &#x0D; Originality/Value: This investigation differs from previous researches explores as it examines the effect of training on employee commitment in Hormuud Telecom Mogadishu, Somalia. Furthermore, this study is specifically based on the mogadishu somalia.

Effects of Islamic Modes of Financing on Profitability of Banking Institutions

This study intended to examine the effect of Islamic financing modes on profitability of banking institutions in Mogadishu Somalia. In detail, the study examined the effects of Murabaha (cost-plus) and of Mudarabah (profit sharing) on profitability of banking institutions in Mogadishu Somalia. The study used a correlational research design, and data were collected through self-administered questionnaire from 56 respondents. The results indicated that Murabaha and Mudarabah have a statistically significant positive effect on profitability of banking institutions. The findings reveal that a significant increase and adherence to these Islamic modes of financing is expected to significantly improve and increase the profitability of banking institutions. The study concludes that both Murabaha and Mudarabah are vital for Islamic bank performance and profitability. It is recommended to the management of Islamic banks to start putting into consideration clients&amp;rsquo; credit rating while determining the mark-up value and at the same time carry out regular and systematic visits to their partners to gain an insight into the operations of the joint venture businesses and also remind them to clear their obligations.

The Reasons Why the Unemployment Rate of Graduates is Increasing in Mogadishu-Somalia

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to find the Reasons Why Unemployment rate of graduates is increasing in Mogadishu Somalia with more specifically on how can English communication skill can cause unemployment graduate? And also to determine transparent recruitment process through graduates in Mogadishu-Somalia. Unemployment Graduates in Somalia has become one of the most serious socio-economic problems confronting the country which could also form basis of the violent crimes and the unending social difficulties. One of the primary causes is undoubtedly Unemployment and mof this.&#x0D; Methodology: Descriptive statistics was used to quantify frequencies and describe current conditions. The total target population for this article was 80 Respondents who are including Unemployment Graduates, Lecturers, post-graduate and undergraduates at some universities, official workers for the government in Mogadishu-Somalia. The minimum sample size is 67 respondents and was computed by using the Slovin’s formula which is n= N/1+N (0.052), where n= sample size, N= study population and 0.05= level of significance margin of error (Amin, 2005). In data analysis, Educational levels varied, with 52.24% bachelor, 22.39% secondary, 16.42% master, 5.97% PHD, and 2.99% none. &#x0D; Findings: Most of the participants underlined that the Nepotism and clannism is main factor that contribute unemployment in Mogadishu-Somalia. Lecturers and graduates believed English language has an influence on unemployment that exist in Mogudishu-somalia. In Conclusion, Unemployment in Mogadishu is that it remains a significant challenge. The city faces high rates of unemployment, particularly among the college graduates. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that the Nepotism and clannism is main factor that contribute unemployment in Mogadishu-Somalia and Lecturers and graduates believed English language has an influence on unemployment that exist in Mogudishu-somalia. Thus, The following contribution are derived from the findings of the article: the paper found that there a lot of opportunities related availability of jobs in Somalia particularly Mogadishu but the problem are Skills mismatch among Graduates, Clannism and Nepotism and English language proficiency.&#x0D; Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The researcher found availability of jobs in Mogadishu is high but the process of getting it, is Unfair. For the sake of this, there are huge number of Unemployment graduates. Research adapted as valid as our theory was that there is increasing rate of Unemployment Graduates in Mogadishu, this theory was supported by our most of the participants of this paper suggested high unemployment graduates exist in there. Policy directed by the Government and practice is for local companies and NGOs and UN agencies operating in Mogadishu-Somalia. Moreover, the government of Somalia should create a plan to improve the standard of education in the country and local agencies, companies and Industries should distribute fairly vacant position to graduates.

Magnitude of opportunistic infections and associated factors among adult people living with human immune deficient virus on art at selected public hospital, mogadishu somalia: cross-sectional study.

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted between 1 June and 30 August 2022 by interviewing HIV patients and reviewing case record files using a validated questionnaire containing sociodemographic, clinical, OIs history, behavioural and environmental characteristics. Logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with OIs at the significance level of a=0.05. The magnitude of OIs among people living with HIV was 37.1% (95% CI=31.6-42.2); major identified OIs were pulmonary tuberculosis 8.2%, Diarrhoea 7.9%, and Pneumonia 4.3%. Based on Multivariable logistic regression drinking non-sterilized water [adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=2.395, 95% CI: 2.010-4.168], living with domestic animals (AOR=4.012, 95% CI: 1.651-4.123), Co-morbidity of chronic disease (AOR=2.910, 95% CI: 1.761-3.450), and poor ART adherence (AOR=3.121, 95% CI: 1.532-6.309) were factors associated with OIs. Human immune deficient virus patients in Mogadishu, Somalia, suffer from OIs. The OIs reduction strategies should improve drinking water sanitation, provide special consideration for those living with domestic animals and those with a co-morbid chronic disease, and improve ART adherence.

The Effect Of Teachers On Students' Academic Performance In Mogadishu Somalia

The Effect Of Teachers On Students' Academic Performance In Mogadishu Somalia

Customers' bank selection decision criteria the case of bank costumer in Mogadishu Somalia.

Customers' bank selection decision criteria the case of bank costumer in Mogadishu Somalia.