Literacy status before and after the multi-pronged outreach approach of Bugema University in Kalagala county, Luwero District, Uganda presented at the International Conference on Innovation in Social Science, Literature and Education, June 1-3, 2015, Dubai, UAE

Abstract

Literacy status from 150 residents of Kalagala County were collected using a researcher devised research tool, tested scientifically for validity and reliability. The findings revealed that the multi-pronged approaches consisting of health information campaign, lectures on hygiene and sanitation, food workshops, health education seminars, physical interaction of the residents with health professionals decreased malnutrition, maternal and infant mortality rate shaped the residents’ beliefs towards preparing nutritious foods, healthy way of life and enhancement of social interactions.