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Impact Evaluation of School Feeding Programme in Osun State Primary Schools
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MULTI-ANALYTIC FACTORS PREDICTING ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOUR AMONG PERSONNEL OF NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS IN THE SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA
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- Background: Many patients are referred to labour ward as emergencies, and therefore do not benefit from the antenatal HIV counselling and testing and treatment offered to registered patients. Objective: To assess the acceptability and suitability of offering HIV counselling and testing to women of unknown HIV status presenting in labour. Methods: A cross-sectional study comprising counselling and obtaining consent for HIV testing among 104 unregistered patients who presented in labour over a 3-month period. Rapid and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay screening was performed for 90 consenting respondents. Reactive results were confirmed by Western blot. Appropriate therapy was instituted. Results: Acceptance rate for HIV testing was 86.5%, prevalence of HIV was 6.7%. Women of lower educational status were more likely to accept testing in labour (OR: 0.3; 95% CI: 0.1-0.7; p=0.01); age, parity, occupation and knowledge of HIV had no influence. Most women (66.3%) had satisfactory knowledge of HIV. No one admitted to feeling coerced to test in fear of being denied care. Most refusals for screening were to avoid needle pricks (28.6%). Compared to ELISA screening test, specificity of the rapid test was 100%, sensitivity 85.7%, positive predictive value 100% and negative predictive value 98.8%. Attitude to testing was maintained on post-partum re-evaluation. Conclusion: The prevalence of HIV amongst unregistered parturients showed the importance of offering point-of-care HIV testing and intervention, especially in an environment where antenatal clinic attendance is poor. Rapid testing appeared to be acceptable and feasible in labour to prevent the mother-to-child transmission of HIV. 2 results 2
- English Essay and Letter Writing Performance 2 results 2
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- Independent Study 2 results 2
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- The study investigated effects of independent study and ability grouping on high-achieving students' performance in English essay and letter writing in Ibadan, Oyo State, using a pre-test, post-test, control group, quasi- experimental research design with a 3 x 2 x 2 factorial matrix. Six secondary schools and 78 SSS II high-achieving students were purposively selected as the participants were assigned into two experimental groups and control group. Students' Past Academic records, English Language Achievement Screening Test (r-0.72.), English Language Essay/Letter Achievement Test (r=0.78) and Academic Self-efficacy Scale (r-0.76) were the instruments used for the study. Participants in the experimental groups were instructionally facilitated and control group taught with the conventional method. Five hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 significant level, while data analysed, using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and mean scores. Independent study and ability grouping were effective in improving the high-achieving students' performance in essay writing as the participants exposed to ability grouping had the highest mean score of 35. 934, followed by independent study with 32.478, showing better performance than their counterparts in the control group who had 25.879. The three groups maintained the same scoring order in letter writing performance, 33.405, 32.713 and 27.581. The result also revealed that in the two-way interaction effect of treatment and self-efficacy, there was a significant difference in high-achieving students' performance in essay writing (F(2.74) = 4.315, P < .05, η2 - .119), but no such interaction effect in their letter writing performance (F(2.74)) = .487, P > .05, η2=0.15). However, male and female participants in the experimental groups benefitted equally from the treatment packages. Based on these findings, teachers of English should use these educational strategies for high-achieving students' educational development 2 results 2
- "Many factors are responsible for labour turnover in work organisations ranging from long working hours, violence at work, low wages and income; poor working conditions, grievance procedures, lack of motivation and job satisfaction to inadequate fringe benefits with resultant effects such as low productivity, increase in cost of production, reduction in number of personnel, and so on. It is against this background that this study employs the descriptive survey research design of the ex post facto type to find out the relationship among working condition, grievance procedure, fringe benefit and labour turnover. The population for the study consists of members of labour union and management in selected industries which are basically manufacturing. The Multistage sampling technique was used to select three hundred and ten respondents. The main instrument used to elicit information from respondents is a questionnaire tagged 'Working Condition, Grievance Procedure, Fringe Benefit and Labour Turnover Questionnaire - WCGPFBLTQ with four sub sections. Two hundred and eighty-eight questionnaires were recovered and found usable for the research. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to test the research hypotheses at 5% level of significance. The findings show that there were positive significant relationships among working condition, grievance procedures, fringe benefits and labour turnover. The study recommends that the management team of the workplace should formulate, implement and adhere to good policies on working conditions, grievance procedure and fringe benefits within their establishments. These decisions will increase productivity, reduce absenteeism, increase job satisfaction and wellbeing of employees. " 1 results 1
- A strong link exists between disaster and disability. Disasters frequently cause disabilities for persons who had none and worsen or cause additional disabilities for persons with disabilities (PWDs). PWDs are usually more at risk in the event of a life- threatening human induced disaster such as bomb explosion or natural disasters like earthquake, tsunami, landslide. Disasters can lead to harm that can be prevented or reduced by including disability in disaster management. PWDs are disproportionately represented among casualties of disaster due to failure to mainstream disability in disaster risk reduction programmes. Incidental or charitable intervention for PWDs in the event of disaster needs to be replaced by a right-based approach to disaster risk management, which mainstreams disability and the peculiar needs of PWDs. While disaster management should cover all segments of society, PWDs are viewed as recipients of charity rather than subjects of rights. Article 11 of the CRPD provides for the right of PWDs to all available measures which the state should provide, to ensure protection and safety of PWDs in situations of risk, including armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies and the occurrence of natural disasters. This chapter discusses the intersections between disability and disaster management in Nigeria. It focuses on PWDs and disaster, due to the high number of persons affected by disability either as PWDs or as caregivers, the existing level of discrimination against PWDs in access to social benefits, as well as the potential of disasters to either aggravate disability or increase the number of PWDs by causing injuries, damages, displacements, health hazards due to poor hygiene, food and water shortages. The paper concludes with recommendations including the need to mainstream disability in disaster management plans, implementation and post disaster recovery activities, reflecting the principles of equality and non-discrimination in all disaster management programmes, enacting disaster management laws at all levels, creating awareness and preparedness drills for everyone, and for PWDs in the language that they understand, like Braille and sign language. 1 results 1
- A strong link exists between disaster and disability. Disasters frequently cause disabilities for persons who had none and worsen or cause additional disabilities for persons with disabilities (PWDs). PWDs are usually more at risk in the event of a life- threatening human induced disaster such as bomb explosion or natural disasters like earthquake, tsunami, landslide. Disasters can lead to harm that can be prevented or reduced by including disability in disaster management. PWDs are disproportionately represented among casualties of disaster due to failure to mainstream disability in disaster risk reduction programmes. Incidental or charitable intervention for PWDs in the event of disaster needs to be replaced by a right-based approach to disaster risk management, which mainstreams disability and the peculiar needs of PWDs. While disaster management should cover all segments of society, PWDs are viewed as recipients of charity rather than subjects of rights. Article 11 of the CRPD provides for the right of PWDs to all available measures which the state should provide, to ensure protection and safety of PWDs in situations of risk, including armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies and the occurrence oj natural disasters. This chapter discusses the intersections between disability and disaster management in Nigeria. It focuses on PWDs and disaster, due to the high number of persons affected by disability either as PWDs or as caregivers, the existing level of discrimination against PWDs in access to social benefits, as well as the potential of disasters to either aggravate disability or increase the number of PWDs by causing injuries, damages, displacements, health hazards due to poor hygiene, food and water shortages. The paper concludes with recommendations including the need to mainstream disability in disaster management plans, implementation and post disaster recovery activities, reflecting the principles of equality and non-discrimination in all disaster management programmes, enacting disaster management laws at all levels, creating awareness and preparedness drills for everyone, and for PWDs in the language that they understand, like Braille and sign language 1 results 1
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- Background: Cervical pregnancy is a rare life-threatening form of ectopic pregnancy and when it occurs, it is challenging to decide the management options. Surgical intervention has been documented to be complicated by intractable haemorrhage and most often necessitating hysterectomy. We hereby report a case of cervical pregnancy managed conservatively with medical agents prior to surgical intervention. Case presentation and management: A 29 year old primiparous woman with gestational diabetes mellitus who presented at 10 weeks gestation with 5 days history of brownish vaginal discharge and 2 days history of painless vaginal bleeding. On pelvic examination the cervix was disproportionately larger than the uterus with a closed internal os. Transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound scanning confirmed a live cervical pregnancy. She had intramuscular methotrexate and tranexamic acid followed by suction evacuation combined with balloon tamponade. Examination at 6 weeks post procedure revealed a normal cervix. Conclusion: Cervical pregnancy still occurs in this environment despite its rarity. Surgical intervention usually results in hysterectomy and adopting medical management as a first line treatment option offers the benefit of uterine preservation. 1 results 1
- Background: It is crucial to assess genomic literacy related to stroke among Africans in preparation for the ethical, legal and societal implications of the genetic revolution which has begun in Africa. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of West Africans about stroke genetic studies. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among stroke patients and stroke-free controls recruited across 15 sites in Ghana and Nigeria. Participants’ knowledge of heritability of stroke, willingness to undergo genetic testing and perception of the potential benefits of stroke genetic research were assessed using interviewer-administered questionnaire. Descriptive, frequency distribution and multiple regression analyses were performed. Results: Only 49% of 2029 stroke patients and 57% of 2603 stroke-free individuals knew that stroke was a heritable disorder. Among those who knew, 90% were willing to undergo genetic testing. Knowledge of stroke heritability was associated with having at least post-secondary education (OR 1.51, 1.25–1.81) and a family history of stroke (OR 1.20, 1.03–1.39) while Islamic religion (OR¼0.82, CI: 0.72–0.94), being currently unmarried (OR ¼ 0.81, CI: 0.70–0.92), and alcohol use (OR ¼ 0.78, CI: 0.67–0.91) were associated with lower odds of awareness of stroke as a heritable disorder. Willingness to undergo genetic testing for stroke was associated with having a family history of stroke (OR 1.34, 1.03– 1.74) but inversely associated with a medical history of high blood pressure (OR ¼ 0.79, 0.65–0.96). Conclusion: To further improve knowledge of stroke heritability and willingness to embrace genetic testing for stroke, individuals with less formal education, history of high blood pressure and no family history of stroke require targeted interventions 1 results 1
- Background: The testes are responsible for the production of spermatozoa and testosterone in man. Relaible and accurate determination of testicular volumes is of great potential benefit in evaluation of patients with a variety of disorders affecting testicular growth, development and function. Ultrasonography (USS) provides a good and reliable tool for determining testicular volume when objective, accurate and reproducible measurements are required. This can be done in an easy and patients friendly manner. USS is readily available, cheap and does not invovle the use of ionizing radiation; hence its suitability in neonates.Aim:To determine the normal value for mean testicular volume in neonates using ultrasonography and to correlate testicular volume with weight, gestational age, and length as well as body mass index, so as to have a baseline reference value which will aid in prompt identification of neonates with testicular abnormalities for further evaluation and timely intervention. Design of the study: A multi-centre prospective cohort study. Study Setting: Radiology departments of the Univeristy College Hospital, Adeoyo General hospital and Eleta Catholic Hospital, Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. Materials & Methods: A total of 411 healthy male neonates had testicular ultrasound performed in the labor wards and post natal wards of the University College Hospital, Adeoyo General Hospital and Eleta Catholic Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Testicular mean volume was obtained using the Lambert formular (length x width X height x 0.71). The statistical package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for windows version 17.0 was used to analyze the data obtained. Results: The mean left testicular volume in this study was 0.276cm3+ 0.08925 while the mean right testicular volume was 0.278cm3+0.09233. The overall mean testicular volume in neonates was 0.28+ 0.09cm3no significant difference between the right and the left testes (p=0.000). There is a weak but statistically significant positive correlation between testicular volume and the birth weight, height, and body mass index but no correlation between the testicular volume and the gestational age at delivery. Conclusion: This study showed that the mean testicular volume was 0.28+0.09ml with no significant difference between the right and the left testes. There was a positive correlation between the birth weight, height and the body mass index and the volume of the right and the left testes but no correlation between the testicular volume and the gestational age of the neonates 1 results 1
- Benefit-cost analysis 1 results 1
- Benefits 1 results 1
- Biology 1 results 1
- CBPP 1 results 1
- COVID-19 1 results 1
- Cervical Cancer screening 1 results 1
- Cervical pregnancy 1 results 1
- Children fitted with hearing aid, without appropriate placement on aural rehabilitation always find it difficult to benefit maximally from the use of such assistive listening device as well as experiencing difficulty in producing intelligible speech sounds. Therefore, most of them become discouraged and not interested to undergo aural rehabilitation. Thus, this study examined the effect of auditory training (AT) and aided language stimulation (ALS), moderated on onset and degrees of hearing loss on the speech perception (detection, recognition and discrimination,) of children fitted with hearing aid in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. A pretest-posttest control group quasi-experimental research design, using a 3x2x2 factorial matrix, was adopted for the study. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 24 children (age ranged between 4 and 7 years) with hearing loss. The participants were randomly assigned to two treatment groups (AT and ALS) with a twelve-week intervention plan and a non-treatment control group. A standardised auditory trainer, and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test - 4th Edition (PPVT-4, r=.80 - .84), were the instruments used for the training. The five hypotheses formulated were tested at 0.05 level of significance, and data collected were analysed using Descriptive Analysis, Multivariate Analysis of Co- Variance (MANCOVA) and Scheffe Post Hoc Analysis. The findings revealed a significant main effect of treatments on the speech perception of the participants; Recognition (F 71.45, η = 94) Discrimination, (F = 88.11, η = .95) and Detection, (F = 32.06, η = 87), with ALS being a more significant treatment (Recognition (F = 3.37, p<.05); Discrimination (F= 5.25, p<.05) and Detection (F = 3.38, p<.05). The onset of hearing loss on the speech perception of the participants was significant in Recognition, (F = 9.37η=51), Discrimination, (F = 12.40η=57), and Detection, (F = 4.72η=39). The degrees of hearing loss had a significant effect on Recognition, (F = .020η=.002), Discrimination, (F = .032η=004), and Detection, (F = 4.31η=33), Treatments and onset of hearing loss interacted on Recognition (F = 4.24, η = .34); Discrimination, (F = 4.86, η = .39) and Detection, (F = 8.51, η = 65.);but no interaction between treatment and degree of hearing loss on Discrimination,(F= .73, p>.05); Recognition, (F = .83, p>.05), and Detection, (F = .96, p>.05) Onset of hearing loss interacted with the degrees of hearing loss on Detection, (F = 4.69, η = .39) but not on Recognition (F =.67, p>.05); and Discrimination, (F = .53, p>.05). Treatments, onset of hearing loss and degree of hearing loss interacted on Recognition (F =4.31, df = (1, 23), p<.05, η = .47; and Detection, F = 4.95, df = (1, 23), p<.05, η = .52. but not on Discrimination, F = .14, df = (1,23), p>.05). Based on the above findings, it is recommended that children with hearing loss should be rehabilitated using auditory training and aided language stimulation as part of the aural rehabilitative strategies meant to maximize the use of the assistive listening device. 1 results 1
- Children with hearing impairment 1 results 1
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