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List of tables………………………………………………………………………………………………...I
Acronyms ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…II
Acknowledgment …………………………………………………………………………………………III
Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………………IV
CHAPTER ONE 1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………….1
1.1 .Background of the study area ………………………………………………………………..1
1.2 .Statement of the problem……………………………………………………………………..3
1.3. Objectives of the study………………………………………………………………………..4 1.3.1 General Objectives.………………………………………………………………………..4 1.3.2 Specific objectives ………………………………………………………………………..4
1.4. Significance of the study…………………………………………………………………….4
1.5 Method of data analysis……………………………………………………………………….4
1.6 Research methodology………………………………………………………………………..5
1.6.1 Research approach……………………………………………………………….................5
1.6.2. Sampling design ………………………………………………………………………..…5
1.6.3 Source of Data……………………………………………………………………………..5 1.7. Tools of data collection………………………….……….……………………....................5
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1.7.1. Interview…………………………………………………………………………………..5
1.7.2 Questionnaire …………………………………………………………………..………….6
1.7.3 Focus group discussion……………………………………..……………………………...6
1.7.4 Sample size….……………………………………..……………………………………….6
1.8 Scope of the study……….…………………………………………………….….…………6
1.9. Limitation of the study ……………………………………………………………………...6
1.10 Organization of the paper…………………………………………………………………...7
CHAPTER TWO
2. Literature Review …………………………………………………………………………...8
2.1 Conceptual frameworks …….………………………………………………………………8
2.2 Definitions of major HTP…………………………………………………………………...8
2.3 Harmful effects of HTPs……………………………………………………………………10
2.4 Theoretical frameworks……………………………………………………………………11 CHAPTER THREE
3. Data analysis and
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