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Author(s):
David Aduragbemi Okunlola, Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa, Oluwatobi Abel Alawode, lufemi Mayowa Adetutu.
Page No : 5171-5186
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Determinants of non-participation in labour force among women of reproductive age in Nigeria
Abstract
Background: Studies have examined the individual-level and household predictors of women's labour
force participation in Nigeria, this study went further to examine the community-level determinants
of non-participation in labour force among women of reproductive age in Nigeria.
Data Source and Methods: This study analysed the 20 I 6-20 17 Nigeria Multiple indicator Cluster
Survey (MICS) data of women (aged I 5-49; n= 32,742). Descriptive and multivariable analyses (using
multilevel binary logistic regression) were performed.
Results: Results showed that 73% of the women didn't participate in the labour force. Community
poverty (medium: OR = 0.95 and high: OR = I .38), number of children living with a woman (medium:
OR = I .05 and high: OR = I .19), proportion of contraceptive non-users (high: OR = 2.49 and
medium: OR = I .59) and region (north: OR = 5.42) were significant (P<0.05) determinants.
Conclusion: Hence, women (of reproductive age) in the north, in communities with high: poverty,
family size and contraceptive non-use should be economically empowered.
Keywords: Labour force non-participation, women, contextual, neighbourhood, Nigeria.
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Author(s):
Francis Obare , George Odwe, John Cleland.
Page No : 5187-5196
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Challenges and opportunities for effective contraceptive counselling in a low- resource setting: insights from a qualitative study in western Kenya
Abstract
Background: Evidence from parts of sub-Saharan Africa shows variations in contraceptive counselling
by type of sector (public or private) and socio-economic background of clients. There is, however,
limited understanding of the nature of interactions between family planning service providers and
their clients that could ultimately influence the quality of counselling received by different
sub-groups of clients. This paper explores the challenges and opportunities for effective
contraceptive counselling in a low-resource setting in Kenya.
Data Source and Methods: Data are from a qualitative study that was conducted in 2018 among 42
women of reproductive age who participated in a longitudinal research project in Homa Bay County.
The data were analysed using an exploratory inductive content analysis approach.
Results: The findings showed that challenges to effective contraceptive counselling were both
provider- and client-related. Provider-related challenges included workload, lack of competence in
contraceptive counselling in general and on side effects in particular, and negative attitudes
towards specific methods. Client-related challenges entailed presenting with fixed minds, lack of
awareness of what to expect during interactions with providers, passive involvement in consultation
process, and familiarity with service providers.
Conclusion: Some of the challenges could be addressed by information, education and communications
interventions to empower clients to demand quality services as well as skills updates for providers
to improve their capacity to respond to clients' needs.
Keywords: Contraceptive counselling; challenges and opportunities; low-resource setting; women of
reproductive age; western Kenya
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Author(s):
Olumuyiwa Ajayi, Peyibomi Soyinka-Airewele.
Page No : 5197-5207
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Forced eviction and rights-based approach to development in Nigeria: A case of Makoko community in Lagos State
Abstract
Background: The problems created by forced evictions in Lagos State, Nigeria and other parts of the
globe, are on the increase and have attracted the attention of United Nations development,
environment and human rights agencies in recent years.
Data Source and Methods: A cross-sectional field survey was adopted in this study. 1000 copies of
questionnaire were administered, and 963 copies were properly filled, collated and analysed using
Statgraphics statistical software and Statistical Pacl‹age for Social Sciences (SPSS 23).
Results: The survey results show that rather than resolving the problem, the Lagos State
government's
approach to development by eviction only worsens the social divides in the state.
Conclusion: We argue that the Lagos State government needs to embrace a rights-based approach to
development by ensuring the rights to occupancy of Makol‹o residents before renovating the
settlement
Keywords: Forced eviction, Lagos, Makoko, Policy actions, Rights-based approach to development.
