An Overview about Using the 3D Printing Technology | Author : Hasan Nazha* and Szávai Szabolcs | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :3D printers are distinct from other manufacturing technologies in that they provide faster, easier, and less costly solutions,
in addition, allowing the design of different complex configurations that need to overlap many normal manufacturing
processes. Because of the significance of this technology, several countries have seen the benefit of spreading awareness of
its significance in addition to training students on the way of using it. 3D printing continues to amaze us with its capabilities
and uses, and we hope to see it available in all schools and universities well so that students can have the space for
creativity and innovation. |
| Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding HIV/AIDS among Road Construction Workers and Adjacent Communities in Kwale County, Kenya | Author : Athuman Nyae Chiguzo1* , Rebecca Waweru2, Edward Mwangi Wangenya3 | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) regarding Human Immuno-deficiency Virus /Acquired Immuno-Deficiency
Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is one of the cornerstones in the fight against the disease. Construction workers and adjacent
communities are vulnerable to infection because they are likely to engage in risky practices due to lack of adequate
knowledge and information, compounded by other socio-economic and cultural factors. The aim of the study was to assess
the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding HIV/AIDS among road construction workers and adjacent communities
on the Mwache Junction Tsunza-Mteza Section road construction project (MPARDP2) in Kwale County of the Kenyan
Coast.A cross-sectional descriptive study using both qualitative and quantitative research methods was carried out. Study
tools were a structured self-administered questionnaire for construction workers, a structured questionnaire for
households and an FGD guide for focus group discussions. The results showed that the correct knowledge on HIV/AIDS for
both construction workers and household respondents was high (87 % and 81% respectively). Further, it was established
that communities have misconceptions about general knowledge on transmission, use of condoms, testing and what
constitutes risk. The study concludes that more effort needs to be made to provide HIV/AIDS awareness prevention
campaign and training to both construction workers and the adjacent communities. Specifically, there is a need to explore
effective strategies for changing attitudes towards prevention of HIV/AIDS particularly in the community. Further, there
should be a sustainable HIV/AIDS awareness prevention campaign and training program for the road construction workers
and the adjacent communities |
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