GPH-International Journal of Educational Research

Barriers to Accessing Educational Services for Female Students in Ethnic Minority Areas: A Study of Selected Countries and Vietnam

2026-06-05T10:47:00+00:00

The right to access education is one of the fundamental human rights, widely recognized in international conventions. Many countries around the world, including Vietnam, have continuously improved their legal systems to establish an equal legal environment that facilitates access to education for both men and women. However, due to their unique characteristics, ethnic minority girls still face double discrimination and inequality, which is a consequence of the intersection of gender stereotypes, patriarchy, generational barriers, and disparities in development between countries and regions within a country. Restrictions on access to education directly and indirectly impact on the quality of the workforce and social stratification. Through a literature review of research in several countries, this study aims to deeply identify the barriers to educational access for ethnic minority girls, focusing on five aspects: (i) Theoretical basis; (ii) Economic barriers; (iii) Socio-cultural barriers; (iv) Geographical distance and infrastructure; and (v) Institutions and policies. Finally, the research proposes recommendations to firmly ensure the right to education for ethnic minority girls in the new context.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACCESSING E-LEARNING IN DIGITALIZED PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BUEA-CRM SOUTH WEST REGION OF CAMEROON

2026-06-06T07:25:27+00:00

This study examines the challenges and opportunities for accessing e-learning in digitalized public secondary schools in Buea-CRM. The research aims to investigate how infrastructural availability, institutional support, and digital competencies influence students’ and teachers’ engagement with e-learning platforms (van Dijk, 2020; UNESCO, 2021). A descriptive survey design is employed, involving students, teachers, and school administrators across selected digitalized public schools. Data are collected using structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews and analyzed through descriptive statistics, with findings reported in percentages to illustrate patterns of access, device availability, digital skills, and institutional support (Creswell & Creswell, 2018). The results indicate that while most schools possess computer laboratories and students widely access smartphones, consistent use of e-learning platforms is limited due to unreliable internet connectivity, insufficient devices, minimal technical support, and uneven digital competencies (Traxler, 2018; Redecker, 2017). Opportunities for enhancing e-learning access include mobile device use, availability of digital learning resources, and administrative encouragement. The study concludes that improving e-learning engagement requires integrated strategies addressing infrastructure, capacity-building, and institutional support. These findings have significant implications for policymakers, school administrators, and educators in designing inclusive digital education policies that promote equitable access and improved learning outcomes (Selwyn, 2016; OECD, 2020). Future research should investigate the impact of e-learning access on academic performance and explore comparative strategies in other regional and cultural contexts.

KAP STUDY ON NURSES’ MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN THE HEMODIALYSIS UNIT OF BUEA REGIONAL HOSPITAL

2026-06-13T11:35:41+00:00

Effective patient management in hemodialysis settings depends largely on clear communication, continuous monitoring, patient education, and psychosocial support provided by nurses. However, several factors can significantly hinder care delivery, compromise patient understanding, and negatively affect treatment adherence and safety. Guided by Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Theory which emphasizes therapeutic communication and Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory which highlights patient participation in care, this study addresses the challenges posed by hearing impairment in achieving effective patient-centered management. This study employs a cross-sectional descriptive survey design to evaluate the management of hearing-impaired CKD patients in the hemodialysis unit of Buea Regional Hospital, specifically to assess nurses’ knowledge regarding hearing impairment in CKD patients, examine their attitudes toward managing such patients and evaluate practical patient management strategies used in care delivery. The study population includes all 30 nurses working in the unit, purposively selected based on their direct involvement in patient care. Data are collected using a semi-structured questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice, alongside an observational checklist evaluating key patient management practices, including communication adaptation, patient education, monitoring, medication administration, safety, emotional support, interdisciplinary collaboration, and documentation. Methodological technical requirements for the instruments and data validation were abided to. Quantitative analysis was performed with the support of SPSS using frequency, proportions and multiple-response sets, effectiveness tested against a cutpoint of 80% with the Chi-Square Goodness -Of-Fit test, and the influence of knowledge and attitude on practice appraised using Spearman’s Rho correlation test. Findings unfold that in aggregate, nurses had positive or good attitude toward the management of CKD patients with hearing impairment in the hemodialysis unit with a very strong majority proportion weight of 91.4%, and at the same time, attitude significantly predicted the outcome of care. On the other hand, nurses’ knowledge on the the management of CKD patients with hearing impairment in the hemodialysis unit was moderate (42.3%), thus the need for more in-service training to palliate to this lack, and also having this included in their training programme. This will go a long way to palliate to the difficulties they faced in managing or carrying out procedure with CKD patients with hearing impairment.