Contents
ABSTRACT.. 5
CHAPTER ONE.. 8
INTRODUCTION.. 8
1.1 Background to the Study. 8
1.2 Statement of the Problem... 11
1.3 Objectives of the Study. 12
1.4 Research Questions. 13
1.5 Research Hypothesis. 14
1.6 Significance of the Study. 14
1.7 Scope of the Study. 15
1.8 Limitations of the Study. 16
1.9 Organization of the Study. 16
1.10 Definition of Terms. 18
REFERENCES.. 20
CHAPTER TWO.. 22
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE.. 22
2.1 Introduction.. 22
2.2 Theoretical Review.. 22
2.3 Conceptual Review.. 25
2.4 Empirical Review.. 29
2.5 Summary of Literature Review.. 32
REFERENCE. 32
CHAPTER THREE. 36
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY. 36
3.1 Introduction. 36
3.2 Research Design. 37
3.3 Study Area. 38
3.4 Population of the Study. 39
3.5 Sample Size Determination. 40
3.6 Sampling Technique. 41
3.7 Sources of Data Collection. 43
3.8 Research Instrument. 44
3.9 Validity of the Instrument. 47
3.10 Reliability of the Instrument. 48
3.11 Method of Data Collection. 50
3.12 Method of Data Analysis. 52
3.13 Ethical Considerations. 54
3.14 Limitations of the Methodology. 55
CHAPTER FOUR. 56
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION.. 56
4.1 Introduction. 56
4.2 Questionnaire Administration and Response Rate. 57
4.3 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents. 59
4.4 Level of Women's Participation in Agricultural Extension Programs. 70
4.5 Challenges Faced by Women in Accessing Agricultural Extension Services. 85
4.6 Impact of Women's Involvement in Agricultural Extension Programs on Household Agricultural Productivity 100
4.7 Testing of Research Hypothesis. 110
4.8 Discussion of Findings. 114
4.9 Summary of Findings. 119
CHAPTER FIVE. 122
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. 122
5.1 Introduction. 122
5.2 Summary of the Study. 122
5.3 Conclusions. 128
5.4 Recommendations. 133
5.5 Contributions to Knowledge. 141
5.6 Limitations of the Study. 144
5.7 Suggestions for Further Studies. 147
QUESTIONNAIRE. 151
