Improving Life Skills in Rural women through Adult Literacy Program in Tehsil D.G. Khan

Authors

  • Tahira Shamshad Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan.
  • Muhammad Adeel Kamran Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan
  • Muhammad Ali Tarar Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58661/ijsse.v3i3.200

Keywords:

Life Skills, Literacy Skills, Health Conditions, Religious Knowledge

Abstract

This study explored the role of Adult Literacy program in improving the literacy skills, general knowledge and health conditions on rural women. A sample of 330 learners was drawn though multistage sampling. The findings showed that learners have improved their reading and writing skills, basic arithmetic skills, vocabulary, and understanding of national language and currency notes. Further, their understanding and awareness about various aspects of their life including religious rites and practices, history of religion, cooking and home remedies has also increased. The program also enhanced learner’s awareness about health problems, hygienic principles, self-medication, importance of cleanliness and child care. This knowledge helped them to practice healthy behaviors and to improve their health conditions.

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Published

2023-07-30

How to Cite

Tahira Shamshad, Muhammad Adeel Kamran, & Muhammad Ali Tarar. (2023). Improving Life Skills in Rural women through Adult Literacy Program in Tehsil D.G. Khan. International Journal of Social Science & Entrepreneurship, 3(3), 243–256. https://doi.org/10.58661/ijsse.v3i3.200