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Author(s):
Michael O. Ukonu, Olubunmi Funmilayo Agbana, Nnanyelugo Okoro, Busayo Emmanuel Agbana.
Page No : 5208-5218
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Impact of interventional documentary on knowledge of cervical cancer risk factors among rural women
Abstract
Background: In view of the growing concern about cervical cancer prevalence and mortality rates,
this study assessed the impact of interventional documentary on l‹nowledge of cervical cancer risk
factors among women in North-central Nigeria.
Data Source and Methods: The study adopted a quasi-experimental design and survey to study 522
reproductive-age women. The stratified sampling technique was used to select six local government
areas. Descriptive statistics, chi-square and binary logistic regression were used in data
analysis.
Results: There was no significant difference in pre-interventional knowledge of risk factors in the
study and control groups pt 0.05. There was significant difference in pre- and post-interventional
knowledge in the study group p <0.05. ‘Number of children’ ‘marital status’, and ‘number of times
married’ predicted aggregate l‹nowledge at post-intervention.
Conclusion: The intervention documentary was effective in l‹nowledge increases, but there was no
indication that knowledge increases lead to less risky behaviour. Documentaries should harp on
self- efficacy and collective monitoring of adherence to non-risl behaviour.
Keywords: cervical cancer, risl‹ factors, documentary, knowledge, women.
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Author(s):
Peter O. Mbah, Kelechi C. lwuamadi, Ebele Udeoji, Marcel Eze, Christian C. Ezeibe.
Page No : 5219-5229
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Exiles in their region: pastoralist-farmer conflict and population displacements in North Central, Nigeria
Abstract
Background:Over the past two decades, pastoralist-farmer conflicts have become a pressing security
challenge in Nigeria, especially in the North Central region. This study analyzed how
pastoralist-farmer conflicts fuel population displacements in the North Central, Nigeria. It also
assessed the livelihood of the internally displaced persons in the region.
Data Source and Methods: The study employed primary data comprising l‹ey informant interview of 37
stal‹eholders and field observations. It also utilized secondary data on pastoralist-farmer
conflicts and population displacement largely sourced from Centre for Democracy and Development. We
used simple percentage, frequency tables and content analysis of the qualitative data.
Results:The failure of the Nigerian state to manage pastoralist — farmer conflicts escalated the
attacl‹s and the forceful displacement it engendered. The displacements have worsened the
humanitarian crisis as it has increased the number of people in immediate need of food, security,
health, school, livelihood, shelter, protection, non food items, water, sanitation and hygiene.
Conclusion:The study concluded that building inclusive societies is relevant for de-escalating
pastoralist-farmer conflicts, reducing population displacements, mitigating humanitarian crisis and
achieving sustainable development goals in Nigeria and beyond.
Keywords: Pastoralist-farmer conflict, population
Inclusion
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Author(s):
Oludoyinmola O. Ojifinni, Pascalia O. Munyewende, Latifat lbisomi.
Page No : 5230-5242
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Exploring the perception of and attitude towards preconception care service provision and utilisation in a South Western Nigerian community — A qualitative study
Abstract
Background: Hospital-based, quantitative studies in Nigeria show low levels of knowledge and use of
preconception care (PCC) services. This study explored the perception of and attitude towards PCC
in a southwestern Nigerian community qualitatively.
Data Source and Methods: Focus group discussions (FGDs) were held with 57 purposively selected
adult women and men and key informant interviews (KIIs) with one female and one male community
leader in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria in 2018. The FGDs and KIIs held
within the community were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically.
Results: Participants placed PCC in the context of marriage, describing its importance for
addressing
effects of adverse exposures on pregnancy and ensuring positive pregnancy outcomes.
Conclusion: Barriers to PCC uptake mentioned included lack of awareness and prohibitive service
costs. Expressing their willingness to use and promote PCC use, they stated the need to ensure PCC
uptake through improved awareness at the community level.
Keywords: Preconception care services; community attitudes to preconception care; context of
preconception care; barriers to preconception care; willingness to use preconception care
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Author(s):
Nisha Sewdass, Eric O Udjo.
Page No : 5243-5253
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Assessment of demographic factors in Africa’s development.
Abstract
Background: An enabling environment is an important element for economic development. African
countries ranl‹ low on indices of development. The low level of development is rhetorically partly
attributed to demographic factors, but quantitative assessment of the relationship is hardly
produced to back up the rhetoric.
Data Source and Methods: Data sourced from the United Nations, UNAIDS, the World Banl‹, Health and
Nutrition and Population Statistics of the World Bank were utilized in the study. The analysis
consisted of bi-variate and multivariate regression.
Results: The results suggest that the level of child dependency is significantly negatively
associated with the level of development in African countries controlling for other demographic
factors.
Conclusion: The study found no evidence that total fertility rate and population growth have
significant
effect on gross national income per capital.
Keywords: African development, Economic development, Population growth, Fertility, Child
dependency, Migration.
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Author(s):
Oladele Opeyemi Aboderin, Ademuson, A.O, Adegoke, O.O, Olayinka Akanle.
Page No : 5254-5266
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Context of abuse against men: Perspectives on causes, consequences and coping mechanisms
Abstract
Background: Opinions on gender abuse have been largely skewed towards females. However, the rising
number of cases of abuses against the male gender has brought the need to seel‹ better
understanding on the different bacl‹ground contexts and conditions surrounding the abuses against
men in Nigeria.
Data Source and Methods: This article was based on a cross-sectional study on abuse against men
through quantitative and qualitative methods. It examined perspectives on causes, consequences and
coping mechanisms relative to abuse against men in urban Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Results: Findings suggest that various forces at individual, familial, cultural, urbanization,
westernization and globalization levels drive abuse against men and men cope with the abuse through
avoidance, divorce, resignation, adjustment and religion.
Conclusion: Findings suggest that various forces at individual, familial, cultural, urbanization,
westernization and globalization levels drive abuse against men and men cope with the abuse through
avoidance, divorce, resignation, adjustment and religion.
Keywords: Abuse against Men, Causes and consequences of Abuse against Men, Coping Mechanisms of
Abuse Men in Urban Ibadan.
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Author(s):
Pinky Lalthapersad-Pillay.
Page No : 5267-5280
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Supply-side barriers and health system concerns in five high maternal mortality settings in Africa
Abstract
Background: Chad, Central African Republic (CAR), Sierra Leone, Liberia and Nigeria are among the
seven African countries with the highest rates of maternal mortality globally due in the main
limited facility deliveries and basic emergency obstetric care.
Data Source and Methods: The study sought to contextualize supply-side barriers that encroach on
maternal mortality by examining some health system concerns confronting selected African countries.
The study makes use of data from the World Bank and adopts a descriptive-analytic approach. Current
Health Expenditure of less than I 0% in four countries and Domestic General Government Health
Expenditure of less than 2% in all five countries evinced underfunding of health.
Results: In all five countries, the proportion of skilled health workers fell well short of the WHO
requirements for density of doctors and nurses.
Conclusion: The onus on individuals to pay for health care was formidable in Nigeria. CAR had the
lowest proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel. CAR and Sierra Leone relied
heavily on External resources for funding health.
Keywords: Maternal mortality, maternal health, obstetric care, Africa, health system
