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Tokede, A. M., A. A. Banjo, A. O. Ahmad, M. O. Nosiru, A. J. Ogunsola, and T. Oyaniyi. "Impact of pastoralists-farmers’ conflicts on agroforestry farmers’ psychology and agricultural production in north central Nigeria." Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences 20, no. 1 (2021): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjass.v20i1.1.
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The study examined the escalating conflict between the farmers and the pastoralists in the North Central region of Nigeria with regard to its impact on the psychology and productivity of agroforestry farmers. Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau states were reported to be the most affected by farmer- pastoralist conflicts in North Central Nigeria, they were therefore purposively selected for the study. The local governments that are most affected by the conflicts were also selected in each state. 25% of agroforestry farmers in each of the selected local government were randomly selected for the study. A total of one hundred and eighty (180) well-structured questionnaires were administered to farmers. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage while the correlation coefficient (r) was used to draw inferences between the variables of the hypotheses. The study found out that 29% of the respondents were between the ages of 31-40, 75.6% were male, 69.8% were married, 37.2% had secondary education and majority of them (83.8%) were Christians. Also, 67.8% of them take farming as their main occupation. 40% of them has 6-10 acres of farm size. The Spearman’s rho correlation analysis revealed that demographics characteristics [age (r= -0.341; p= 0.000) education status (r= 0.200; p= 0.008) and household size (r= 0.151; p= 0.042)] of the respondents significantly correlated with the impact the conflict had on respondents’ psychology. The correlation coefficient (R)) showed that frequency of conflict is significantly related to respondents’ agricultural loss (r=0.183; p=0.025) and that the conflicts impact on respondents’ psychology is significantly correlated with their agricultural productiity (r=0.1357; p=0.034).
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McCain, Danny, Musa Gaiya, and Katrina A. Korb. "Salt and Light or Salt and Pepper." PNEUMA 36, no. 1 (2014): 81–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15700747-03601007.
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Ethno-religious violence has plagued northern Nigeria in the last thirty years and has specifically affected Plateau State during the last decade. This article examines the attitudes and responses of pentecostal leaders in Plateau State toward violence and peace. Their attitudes are also compared to those of mainline Christian leaders in northern Nigeria and pentecostal leaders in southern Nigeria, a region that has not been affected by ethno-religious violence. The methods used included observation, questionnaires, and interviews. The research found that pentecostal leaders have a more positive attitude toward Muslims than do mainline leaders overall. There was no difference between pentecostal and mainline leaders in attitudes toward violence. However, there is a wider difference in attitudes toward violence and peace among Pentecostals than among mainline Protestants. Furthermore, pentecostal leaders in Plateau State demonstrated a greater involvement in peace-making initiatives than mainline leaders.
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Yohanna, J. A., P. C. Gau, and V. A. Adejoh. "Prevalence of malaria parasites in children at Vom Christian Hospital, Jos South, Plateau State, Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Parasitology 40, no. 2 (2019): 152. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v40i2.5.
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Shehu, Allahde. "Western Education versus Indigenous Knowledge of the Tarok in Plateau State, Nigeria." Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management 11, no. 4 (2021): 59–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/iijikm.v11i4.6.
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This paper advocates the need for the preservation and conservation of Indigenous Knowledge of the Tarok in Plateau State, Nigeria. The paper started by discussing western education and the indigenous knowledge of the Tarok people and the possible threat of indigenous knowledge extinction due to lack of written records and problems associated with preservation and conservation of the knowledge. The paper also looked at the brief history of Tarok People, the philosophical basis of the Tarok indigenous knowledge/education, the differences and similarities between Tarok indigenous knowledge and western education, and the aspect of the Tarok indigenous knowledge. Finally, the paper concluded that the Tarok indigenous knowledge was more practical than the western education and that the indigenous type of education had a bearing to the traditions, norms and culture of the people. The paper also recommended among others, the establishment of Tarok indigenous knowledge resource centres (museum) and written record on Tarok indigenous knowledge to avoid the threat of extinction.
 Keywords: Western Education, Indigenous Knowledge, Preservation, Tarok
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Oladepo, Oladimeji, Joseph Esu Usendiah, and Ademola Johnson Ajuwon. "Christian Religious Leaders' Knowledge and State of Preparedness for AIDS Education in an Urban Area in Nigeria." International Quarterly of Community Health Education 18, no. 3 (1998): 373–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/5kxd-69nb-6ha7-qy6j.
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An exploratory survey assessed Christian religious leaders' knowledge, state of preparedness, and current level of involvement in AIDS education in Ibadan, Nigeria, with a view to providing baseline information upon which AIDS education programs can be developed for churches. A total of 306 Christian leaders, who were selected from half (78) of the churches in Ibadan through multi-stage sampling, were interviewed. In addition, the church records kept by the Christian leaders were reviewed to document AIDS educational activities carried out by the churches. Results showed that almost all (97.7%) of the Christian leaders have heard about AIDS, with the mass media being the primary source of information (78.3%). Despite a high level of awareness, only 6 percent of the Christian leaders correctly identified HIV as the causative agent of AIDS. Knowledge regarding unprotected sexual intercourse with multiple partners as a way by which the virus is transmitted was high (88.3%). Only 37.8% of the leaders had ever carried out any AIDS educational activity in their respective churches, while the majority (62.2%) had not. The preaching of sermons (38.9%), presentation of seminar papers at workshops (21.2%), and counseling (15.8%) were the main educational programs carried out by the Christian leaders. Of those who have heard about AIDS but had not educated their congregation, a lack of basic knowledge on the disease was cited as the principal barrier (27%) to action. However, a majority (79.4%) are favorably disposed toward playing a pro-active role in AIDS educational programs in Nigeria. The implications of these findings for AIDS control efforts are discussed.
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Urwick, James. "Determinants of the private costs of primary and early childhood education: findings from Plateau State, Nigeria." International Journal of Educational Development 22, no. 2 (2002): 131–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0738-0593(00)00082-1.
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Y., Sodipo Olutomi, Gwomson Dauda, and Lar Luret A. "Yellow fever outbreak in Plateau state, Nigeria: A re-emerging disease or a case of misdiagnosis over the years?" International Journal of Biomedical Research 9, no. 5 (2018): 192. http://dx.doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v9i5.4768.
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Background: The first reported Yellow fever outbreak in Nigeria occurred in 1931.The latest outbreak in Nigeria, commenced in September 2017. It is active in seven states and suspected cases have been reported in sixteen states, inclusive of Plateau state. The last reported outbreak in Plateau state occurred in Jos in 1969 with an estimated 100,000 cases.Materials and Methods: The cases and health workers involved in management were interviewed. Hospital records, laboratory and surveillance data were reviewed.Results: Case 1: A 6-year-old girl from Tudun-Wada, Jos Plateau state presented with fever (38.6oC), abdominal pain, sore throat and jaundice. Liver function test (AST: 398U/L, ALT: 96U/L). Treatment included ribavirin, ceftriaxone, anti-oxidants, intravenous fluids, blood transfusion. ELISA-IgM was positive for YF, but negative on PNRT.Case 2: A 10-year-old boy from the same family with case 1 presented with fever (39.0oC), abdominal pain, diarrhoea and jaundice. Liver function test (AST: 315 U/L, ALT: 126U/L). Treatment is same as case 1 plus metronidazole. ELISA-IgM was positive for YF, but negative on PNRT, while PCR was positive for Lassa fever.Twenty-three contacts (17 healthcare workers, 6 family members) were traced and daily monitoring instituted.Conclusion: The potential for a major urban outbreak of Yellow Fever in Plateau state and Nigeria is already present. Advocacy, health education and enforcement of vector control measures need to be intensified by the State Ministry of Health. Surveillance for rapid case finding and proactive vaccination also need to be intensified to forestall a disaster.
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Osaigbovo, G., LC Imoh, PM Hon, and TO Afolaranmi. "Knowledge of Stroke in a Sub-urban Slum Community in Plateau State, North Central Nigeria." Journal of Epidemiological Society of Nigeria 4, no. 1 (2021): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.46912/jeson.49.
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Background: Despite stroke being a prominent cause of morbidity and mortality in north central Nigeria, there is no information on community perception and knowledge of stroke symptoms. This study was designed to assess the knowledge of stroke in a suburban community.
 Methods: This was community-based cross sectional observational study conducted at Kabong in Tudun Wada/Kabong ward of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State in north central Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select Kabong Community and all adults 18 years and above in the community were invited to participate in the study. The knowledge of stroke symptoms was assessed using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. The main outcome measure was the ability to identify stroke symptoms.
 Results: There were 196 respondents with a mean age (± standard deviation) of 46.4 (± 16.7) years; their ages ranging from 18 – 84 years. Fifty-four percent could identify only one stroke symptom and this was “sudden weakness or numbness of face, arm or leg especially on one side of the body.” On multivariate logistic regression analysis, previous stroke education (Odds Ratio = 0.034, 95% CI = 0.008 – 0.147, p < 0.001) emerged as the independent predictor of ability to identify this stroke symptom.
 Conclusion: Knowledge of stroke was poor among participants. Efforts should be made to improve stroke knowledge through deliberate health education of stroke patients, their relatives and the community by health care providers.
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Osagie, Ize A., Esther A. Envuladu, Solomon Thilza, et al. "Awareness and utilization of contraceptives among males of reproductive age, Jos North, Plateau state, Nigeria." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 7, no. 8 (2020): 2944. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20203367.
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Background: Modern contraceptives are relevant interventions in the reduction of maternal and child morbidity and mortality. Its uptake by females of reproductive age has been found to be influenced by male partners’ awareness and utilization. This study aimed to determine the awareness of contraceptives, utilization prevalence and sociodemographic predictors for use among males of reproductive age in Jos North.Methods: A cross sectional study involving 406 males of reproductive age who were selected by multistage sampling technique. Data was collected using an interviewer-administered semi-structure questionnaire and analysed using SPSS version 23.0. At 95% confidence interval, a p value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: There was a high awareness prevalence of contraceptives 378 (93.1%). However, the prevalence of current contraceptive use with partners was low 160 (42.3%). Respondents who were single were more likely to use contraceptives than those who were married or separated (OR 1.8; 95% CI 1.109-2.251). Those between the ages of 35-44 years also had a higher likelihood of using modern contraceptives than younger men (OR 2; 95% CI 0.410-2.436). Education, occupation and family size had no statistically significant association with contraceptive use among respondents.Conclusions: Despite the high awareness of modern contraceptives among respondents in this study, utilization with partners was low. Predictors of utilization were being single and being in the third decade of life. This could impact on increased risk for both maternal and child mortality. Male targeted contraceptive education is necessary at community levels to improve uptake.
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Emielu, Austin. "Some issues in formal music education in Nigeria: A case study of Kwara State." British Journal of Music Education 28, no. 3 (2011): 353–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0265051711000246.
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Every educational system has its goals and objectives, curricula and modes of implementation. There is however the need for periodic assessment and evaluation. Specifically, this research paper sets out to evaluate the success or otherwise of the music education delivery system in Kwara state of Nigeria and its implications for the goals of music education in Nigeria. Data were gathered primarily from field situations using empirical and deductive methodologies and secondarily from government publications and other publications related to the subject matter. The paper observes that the noble idea of bi-musicality, a concept that stresses musical literacy in both one's own culture and that of the West is hampered by lopsidedness, crisis of perspectives and inadequate resource materials and persons. There is also a structural defect in the vertical relationship between the various levels of music education in the state. The paper further identifies public perception of music as a Christian subject as one of the obstacles to an effective music education delivery system in Nigeria. The paper concludes that until significant musical theories and conceptual approaches emerge from extensive fieldwork into Nigeria's diverse musical cultures, it will be difficult to develop and sustain an authentic and functional music education framework in Nigeria.
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Da’an, S. A., M. Jidangkat, A. A. Chaskda, and G. S. Mwansat. "Livelihoods and Biodiversity Conservation: A Survey of Socioeconomic Activities around Pandam Game Reserve, Plateau State - Nigeria." Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 24, no. 6 (2020): 979–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v24i6.6.
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This research surveyed some socio-economic activities of communities around Pandam Game Reserve (PGR) central Nigeria to determine their implications for biodiversity Conservation in PGR. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and field observations. Results showed a 100% response to questionnaires administered. Eighty three percent (83%) of the respondents were males while 17% were females. Eighty percent (80%) attended at least primary school level of education while 20% had no form of formal education. Prominent among occupation of respondents was farming with 40% and the occupation of respondents with list response was hunting with 1%. Field observations showed the presence of the following human activities: logging, firewood collection, fishing, farm encroachment, cattle grazing and poaching. The implication of these socio-economic activities in PGR if left uncontrolled could result to biodiversity lost. A multi-stakeholder approach and participatory management of the reserve which will consider the socio-economic concerns of locals have been suggested as a critical component for building cooperation. These if properly exploited is believed will contribute substantially to biodiversity sustainability in PGR. 
 Keywords: Communities, Biodiversity, Conservation, Pandam Game Reserve
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Junaid, Surajudeen A., Samuel E. Agina, and Khadijah A. Abubakar. "Epidemiology and Associated Risk Factors of Hepatitis E Virus Infection in Plateau State, Nigeria." Virology: Research and Treatment 5 (January 2014): VRT.S15422. http://dx.doi.org/10.4137/vrt.s15422.
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A cross-sectional study in Nigeria was undertaken to determine the epidemiology, seroprevalence, and associated risk factors, of hepatitis E virus (HEV). A total of 462 subjects were used for the study, categorized into four groups: apparently healthy persons, pregnant women, HIV positive subjects, and animal handlers. Information was obtained from subjects using interviewer-administered questionnaire. Blood samples were collected and analyzed for HEV antibodies (IgG and IgM) using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique. Results obtained were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17.0 statistical software. The overall seroprevalence of IgG and IgM was 42.7 and 0.9%, respectively. Animal handlers had the highest seroprevalence (66.7%). The associated risk factors for IgM seroprevalence were rural dwelling ( P = 0.039, odds ratio (OR) 3.3, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.7–15.4), blood transfusion ( P < 0.001, OR 9.6, 95% CI 2.6–35.6), attending to animals ( P = 0.032, OR 4.9, 95% CI 0.9–26.6), and waste disposal ( P < 0.001). Factors associated with IgG were age ( P = 0.044), location ( P < 0.001), marital status ( P < 0.001), formal education ( P < 0.001), farming as occupation ( P < 0.001), rural dwelling ( P = 0.001), waste disposal ( P < 0.001), alcohol consumption ( P = 0.001, OR 2.4, 95% CI 1.4–4.0), open defecation ( P < 0.001, OR 2.9, 95% CI 1.4–5.7), attending to animals ( P < 0.001, OR 2.3, 95% CI 1.6–3.4), consuming unwashed fruits/vegetables ( P < 0.001, OR 4.2, 95% CI 0.3–54.1), and stream/river as a source of drinking water ( P < 0.001, OR 3.6, 95% CI 1.6–7.8). Preventive public health measures should be reinforced among all communities, particularly domestic animal handlers and pregnant women. Potable water should be provided for all communities. Data suggest that HEV remains an under-recognized and significant public health problem, warranting further attention and research.
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Jwasshaka, Shirka Kassam, Nor Fadila Mohd Amin, and Gimba Dogara. "Self-Reliance through Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competency of Technical/Engineering Polytechnic Students in Nigeria." Jurnal Pendidikan Teknologi dan Kejuruan 24, no. 2 (2018): 185–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.21831/jptk.v24i2.20396.
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The study aimed at assessing the adequacy of innovative and entrepreneurial competency of Technical /Engineering students of Plateau State Polytechnic for self-reliance. It was primarily sought to determine whether they were opinions of final year Technical and engineering students. A descriptive survey design was adopted where 120 respondents were randomly selected from the School of Technical Education and Engineering. 45 items structured questionnaire was used for the collection of data related to innovation and entrepreneurship competency in order to be self-reliant. The instrument was validated by three experts; two from Plateau State Polytechnic and one from the private sector. Data were analyzed using the descriptive statistic to determine the mean and the standard deviation of respondents. The findings of the study revealed that final year students need innovative and entrepreneurial competencies for self-reliant after graduation. The study also showed that the training provided is not sufficient for the prospective graduates to be able to face the challenges in the myths of job scarcity. Recommendations based on the findings of the study was highlighted which includes the need for a complete overhauling of Technology Education curriculum to reflect the current realities.capable of setting up small-scale business after graduation. Three research questions were formulated to seek
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Jimam, Nanloh Samuel, and Nahlah Elkudssiah Ismail. "Predictors of patients' knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding uncomplicated malaria in the primary healthcare facilities of Plateau state, Nigeria." Journal of Health Research 34, no. 4 (2020): 329–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhr-06-2019-0125.
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PurposeThis study determined factors that influenced patients' knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding uncomplicated malaria in primary healthcare (PHC) facilities of Plateau state, Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe data of 956 patients treated for uncomplicated malaria in PHC facilities of Plateau state were used for the study. Inferential statistical analyses were conducted to identify factors that influenced patients' KAP on the disease and its management.FindingsThe study revealed age (p < 0.001), level of education (p = 0.012), attitudes (p = 0.007) and practices (p < 0.001) as significant predictors of knowledge outcomes on uncomplicated malaria, while their attitudes towards the disease and its management was predicted by their gender (p = 0.011), occupation (p = 0.049), monthly income (p = 0.018), knowledge (p < 0.001) and practices (p < 0.001). Furthermore, their practices were significantly predicted by monthly incomes (p = 0.043), knowledge (p < 0.001), attitudes (p < 0.001) and number of anti-malarial and adjunct drugs administered to them (p = 0.041).Originality/valueThe study revealed a mixed influence of patients' characteristics on their KAP outcomes. This calls for appropriate intervention measures towards achieving the desired patients' therapeutic outcomes.
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Mathew, Mary, Femi Rufus Tinuola, Sonika Raj Goel, Olaniyi Taiwo, and Jalo Philip. "Effects of Peer Education Intervention for Hepatitis B on Level of Knowledge and Beliefs of School Adolescents in Jos, Plateau State Nigeria." Acta Scientifci Nutritional Health 3, no. 11 (2019): 53–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.31080/asnh.2019.03.0486.
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Banwat, ME, LA Lar, PO Odunze, and C. Ogbonna. "Assessment of Sexual Knowledge, Perception and Practices among Secondary School Adolescents in Rural Community, Nigeria." Journal of Epidemiological Society of Nigeria 1 (February 28, 2017): 10–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.46912/jeson.9.
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Background: Adolescence is characterized by experimentation into sexual activities. When adolescents leave home to reside in boarding secondary schools, peer pressure can result in voluntary and involuntary sexual activity even when they don't know about its immediate and long term health practices of adolescents in boarding secondary schools in a rural community, in Plateau State. effects. This survey aimed at assessing background sexuality knowledge, perception and 
 Methods: A cross-sectional study of 1019 secondary school students sampled using proportionate sampling technique from three rural schools in Plateau State. Data obtained from them using self-administered questionnaires, were analyzed using EPI INFO version 3.5.3 and STATA 13. Chi square test and Multiple Logistic Regression were the statistical tests used and the p-value was set at p < 0.05.
 Results: Majority of the students (57.7%) had good sexuality knowledge although 89.1% of them felt confident to refuse a sexual advance. There was a significant relationship between their sex and level of confidence. A high proportion of respondents (40.5%) were sexually active and there was an association between their sex and age of onset, and whether first sexual act was voluntary or not. The odds of an adolescent being sexually active are six times as likely if aged between 19-21years; and seven times as likely, if lacking self-confidence. 
 Conclusion: A high proportion of the students had good sexuality knowledge and was sexually active. There is need for proper sexuality education and life skills trainings from reliable sources for school-aged adolescents.
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Emeka, Ekwuluo Celestine, and S. I. Muhammed. "PREVALENCE, PATTERN AND DETERMINANTS OF FAST FOOD CONSUMPTION AMONG SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN JOS METROPOLIS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA: AN IMPLICATION FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION." International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH 8, no. 3 (2020): 266–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v8.i3.2020.151.
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Motivation/Background: In 2001, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accounted for 60 percent of 56 million deaths worldwide and 47% of global burden of disease. In all countries, evidence suggested underlying determinants of NCDs were largely same. These include increased consumption of rapidly processed energy-dense nutrient-poor foods high in fat, sugar, salt and reduced levels of physical activity. The objective of this study was to determine prevalence, pattern and determinants of fast foods consumption among school age children in Jos metropolis.
 Method: In this study, we used descriptive cross-sectional study and included 347 mothers or care givers with children age 6 to 12 years in our sample size. We applied structured interviewer-administered questionnaire during data collection and analyzed the data with SPSS version 21.0.
 Results: Prevalence of fast food consumption among school age children in Jos metropolis in the last one week is 91.1%. Knowledge of health risk associated with fast food consumption was 86.5%. Flour based fast food were most commonly consumed. We established an association between meal skipping, fast food advertisement and fast food consumption.
 Conclusions: We recommend the need to focus public enlightenment on health risk associated with fast food consumption among school age children. Likewise, children should be encouraged to carry home-made food to school and legislation on fast food advertisement directed at children should be enacted.
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Tagurum, Yetunde Olubusayo, Isaac Ebije Ochekwu, and Fwangkat Katfwang Daburuk. "Knowledge and Practice of Safety Measures against Hazards among Footwear Manufacturers in Jos, Plateau State." International Journal of Health Sciences and Research 11, no. 4 (2021): 157–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20210421.
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Background: Footwear manufacturing is among the oldest traditional occupations. As with other occupations, they are prone to workplace hazards which can be physical, chemical, biological, mechanical and/or psychosocial. Persons involved in shoe manufacturing are prone to exposure to a lot of leather, rubber, and textile dust. Other dust generating tasks include skiving and cutting operations. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and practice of safety measures against hazards among footwear manufacturers in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study which involved using semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaires to obtain information from 146 footwear manufacturers. A cluster sampling technique was employed for selection of respondents. Data was analyzed using EPI-Info® version 3.5.4 statistical software package and a p-value of < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant for the study. Results: The response rate of the respondents was 100% with majority of the respondents between ages 20-30 years. Most of the respondents, 91 (62.8%) had a fair knowledge of safety measures while 80 (55.2%) had fair practice of safety measures. There was a statistically significant relationship between the level of education and their knowledge of safety measures (P - value of 0.0071). There was also a statistically significant relationship between the age group and their practice of safety measures (P–value = 0.0127). Conclusion: This study concludes that there is need for increased enlightenment on work hazards among footwear manufacturers and the need for government intervention in order to set up safety trainings, subsidize safety equipment and provide incentives. Key words: Footwear manufacturers, knowledge, safety practice, occupational hazards, occupational health problems, PPE.
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Uche, C. O., H. S. Umar, A. A. Girei, and H. Y. Ibrahim. "Performance of Translog and Cobb-Douglas models in the estimation of technical efficiency of Irish potato production in Plateau State, Nigeria." Agro-Science 20, no. 2 (2021): 62–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/as.v20i2.10.
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The study compared the performance of Cobb-Douglas and Translog frontier models in the analysis of technical efficiency in Irish potato production in Plateau State. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select 180 respondents for the study. Data were analyzed using stochastic frontier model in the Cobb-Douglas and the Translog functional forms. Results revealed that farm size and seed had positive and significant coefficients under the Cobb-Douglas model. However, estimated Translog model showed that, while farm size and labour had negative relationships with output, fertilizer had a positive relationship. The elasticity estimates from both frontier models show that Irish potato farmers were operating at an increasing return to scale. The mean technical efficiency estimates were 68% and 59% for Cobb-Douglas and Translog models respectively. Hypothesis testing showed that there was a significant difference in the technicalefficiency estimates between the Cobb-Douglas and Translog frontier models. The inefficiency estimates revealed that education, household size and extension reduced inefficiency while farming experience increased inefficiency under the Cobb-Douglas model. None of the socioeconomics variables analysed in the Translog model for inefficiency was significant. It is recommended that training of the farmers on the optimum rate of input utilization and combination should be organized. The Cobb-Douglas model provided better results, in terms of economic and statistical properties of the coefficients, and therefore recommended for the estimation of technical efficiency of Irish potato farms in the study area.
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Nonye-Enyidah, Esther I., and Terhemen Kasso. "A ten year review of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate contraceptive use at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, South Nigeria." International Journal of Advances in Medicine 7, no. 5 (2020): 800. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20201614.
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Background: Depo Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) also known as Depo provera is a long acting progestogen-only contraceptive injection used by women worldwide. It is given deep intramuscularly at interval of 3 months. It is easy to use, effective, safe, convenient and reversible. Objective was to determine the prevalence of DMPA contraceptive method and profile of its acceptors at the RSUTH.Methods: This was a retrospective study of 271 clients attending family planning clinic at the RSUTH from 1st January, 2008 - 31st December, 2017. Their records were retrieved from the clinic and reviewed. Data was extracted, coded and analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) IBM version 25.0 (Armonk, NY).Results: The prevalence rate of DMPA contraceptive among contraceptive acceptors at the RSUTH within the study period was 14.3 %. The modal age group was 30-34 years accounting for 103 (38.0%). Age range was 20-51 years. Two hundred and sixty eight (98.9%) had formal education. Majority of the clients had secondary level of education 209 (77.1 %). Of the 271 acceptors of DMPA, 175 (64.6%) were multipara. Most of the clients were married 259 (95.6%) and of Christian religion 265 (97.8%). Clinical personnel were the commonest source of information, accounting for 228 (84.1%).Conclusions: The prevalence of DMPA use over the study period was low. There is need for more counseling and enlightenment campaign to encourage our women to use this effective and safe method of contraception.
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Emmanuel, Andy, and Sheila Elizabeth Clow. "Factors Associated With Timely Initiation of Breastfeeding and Prelacteal Feeding in North-Central Nigeria." International Journal of Childbirth 10, no. 2 (2020): 104–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/ijcbirth-d-19-00027.
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OBJECTIVEDelay in initiation of breastfeeding after birth is associated with the introduction of other feeds. It has been recommended that all women should initiate breastfeeding within the first hour after birth. Early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding could reasonably reduce neonatal deaths. The aim of this study was to assess the initiation of breastfeeding and prelacteal feeding in Plateau State, Nigeria.MATERIALS AND METHODA cross-sectional design was adopted for the study. A total of 763 women drawn equally from the three senatorial zones of the state voluntarily completed a questionnaire. Results were analyzed using chi-squared statistics and regression analysis.RESULTSFindings show that 33.1% of women initiated breastfeeding in a timely manner. The relationships between the timely initiation of breastfeeding and the use of pain relief, maternal age, maternal employment, economic status, influence of family and friends, and advertisement were found to be statistically significant. Furthermore, 92% gave breast milk for the first feed, while 8% gave infant formula, glucose, herbs, or water. Inadequate breast milk production, delayed initiation of breastfeeding, and health conditions were factors identified as responsible for prelacteal feeding.CONCLUSIONThe proportion of women who initiated feeding in a timely manner was low, which underscores the need to promote and support early initiation of breastfeeding in the state. There is thus a need for a public education campaign, particularly directed at women receiving antenatal care, and focusing on the need for establishing feeding early. Women with health challenges and those with a history of poor milk production may require additional support to breastfeed as recommended.
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Okeke, L., S. Badung, G. Ajani, S. Gidado, P. Nguku P., and O. Fawole. "Assessment of knowledge, attitude and disease prevention practice following Cholera outbreak investigation among students of the Federal College of Education Pankshin in Plateau State, Nigeria, 2011." International Journal of Infectious Diseases 16 (June 2012): e358. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2012.05.446.
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Mangvwat, Joshua S., Duga J. Ewuga, and Yohanna D. Izam. "Time and Cost Performance of Fixed Price Building Contracts in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria." MATEC Web of Conferences 312 (2020): 06003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202031206003.
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This qualitative and quantitative study evaluates the time and cost performance of fixed-price contracts in Tertiary Institutions projects in Plateau State, funded as intervention projects from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. Literature review gives the background on the types and forms of contracts. Questionnaires, interviews and records from projects are tools that were used in collecting the relevant data. Sixty-two professionals consisting of 12 Architects, 8 Builders, 12 Engineers, 22 Quantity Surveyors and 8 Estate Surveyors randomly selected responded to issues of time and cost challenges. Records were purposively obtained from Twenty-Three projects studied. Regression Analysis was used to predict the time and cost performance. Results show a cost increase of $14, 423.59 for every one-month increase in time. Interviews revealed all 23 projects suffered time overruns with only 5 overrunning in cost. Specifications of 18 projects were found to be changed in order to satisfy the client’s budget objective of the firm price. The research recommends that to enhance time and cost performance, designs must be fully completed before biding. Alternatively, the entire procurement system which favours the fixed price arrangement should be overhauled to accommodate other options.
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Morakinyo, Kolawole Opeyemi. "Factors influencing personalization of dwellings among residents of selected public housing estates Lagos Nigeria." ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur 6, no. 1 (2021): 85–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.30822/arteks.v6i1.620.
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Several factors have been implicated as responsible for personalization of dwellings. These factors ranges from demographic, socioeconomic and cultural. Demographic factors however, have been most frequently cited with respect to housing behaviour of households. Within the context of public housing, this study seeks to investigate factors influencing personalization of dwellings among residents of public housing estates using selected Public Housing Estates of the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) as case study. The cross-sectional survey research design was employed in this study. This involved collection of primary data using structured questionnaire and personal observations. Four public housing estates were selected purposively comprising three low-income and one medium-income housing estate out of 22 low-income and 10 medium-income estates, being the largest estates. The sampling frame for the four selected estates comprised 9734 housing units in 1361 blocks of flat out of which systematic random sampling was used to select a sample size of 973 housing units.
 The result of the binary logistic regression revealed gender, religion, educational and income level, current household size, satisfaction with housing design, living status and availability of alternative dwelling were all significantly associated with personalization of dwellings. Lower odds of personalization was found among the men (OR=0.003, p<0.05) when compared to the women. While the odds of personalization was 82.0% lower (OR=0.18, p<0.05) among respondents from other religious group relative to respondents affiliated to the Christian religion, respondents affiliated to the Islam religion were 18.0% (OR=0.82, p>0.05) less likely to personalize their dwellings relative to Christian respondents, although the result was not statistically significant for respondents affiliated to Islam women. While respondents with higher education were 85.0% (OR=0.15, p<0.05) less likely to personalize their dwellings, respondents with secondary education were 69.0% (OR=0.31, p>0.05) less likely to personalize their dwellings relative to respondents with maximum of primary education, though the results was not statistically significant among respondents with maximum of primary education. Other factors that were significantly associated with personalization of dwellings include: higher income level, household size, level of satisfactions with design, residency status and ownership of alternative apartment. The findings of this study reinforced the importance of socio-economic variables as important factors to be considered in the study of personalization of dwellings.
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Amos Paul Bassi, Ebenezer Chinomnso Anthony, Bukunmi Tejumade Adediran, Jemima Abner, Solomon Mallum Anyakwai Thliza, and Chris Anyanechi. "Knowledge, attitude and practice of adults to the national health insurance scheme (NHIS) in Unguwar Soya, Kabong Ward of Jos North LGA, Plateau State-Nigeria." GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences 16, no. 1 (2021): 239–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2021.16.1.0209.
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Health, according to the World Health Organization is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. This was a cross sectional community based descriptive study using a multi stage sampling technique in Unguwar Soya Community, Kabong, Jos North LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria with the aim of assessing and establishing the knowledge, attitude and practice of the residents to NHIS. An interviewer administered structured questionnaire was utilized and a total of 252 questionnaires were administered to the eligible members of the community. Majority of the Respondents are aged 20-29 years (33.7%). Majority of the respondents were females (63.5%), largely married (54.0%), most have attended secondary level of education (47.2%) and are mostly Artisans (32.1%) with majority earning above 30,000 naira (25.8%).59.5% of the respondents had heard about NHIIS; family and friends were the most common sources of NHIS awareness (25.5%). Majority of the respondents (49.3%) had heard about NHIS more than five years ago. Majority of the respondents (70.7%) had good attitude towards NHIS. Only 13.3% of the respondents are registered with NHIS. 88.5% of the respondents fund their health expenditures through Out-of-pocket payment. Results depicted that the index population has inadequate awareness and knowledge of the National Health Insurance Scheme. Resulting in the small portion of the population participating in the scheme. The government can come to the aid of this community and other communities by providing adequate awareness, knowledge and privilege to participate in the scheme to better their health.
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Nonye Enyidah, Esther I., Nonyenim S. Enyidah, and Chisomaga Eshemogie. "Pattern of contraceptive use at a family planning clinic in Southern Nigeria." International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences 8, no. 6 (2020): 2082. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20202247.
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Background: Contraception is very important in preventing unwanted pregnancies thereby reducing maternal and child mortality as well as improving the lives of women and their families. This paper aims to determine the pattern of contraceptive usage, uptake rates of the contraceptives, the socio-demographic characteristics and sources of information on contraceptive use at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) during the study period.Methods: This was a retrospective study of clients’ records in family planning clinic at RSUTH over a period of ten years. Their records were retrieved, reviewed; data extracted, coded and analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) IBM version 25.0.Results: There were 1893 contraceptive acceptors attending family planning clinic between 1st January, 2008 and 31st December, 2017 in the centre. The uptake rate of the contraceptives throughout the study period was on the downward trend. Over half of the clients (60.7%) were within the age range of 30-39years and 6 (0.3%) were below 20 years. Age range for the study was 19-51years. Majority of the users (66.1%) were multipara. Modal parity was para 3 and 1862 clients (98.4%) had formal education. Most of the clients were married 1814 (95.8%) and of Christian religion 1813 (95.7%). Most preferred contraceptive method was the intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD), 814 (43%). Clinical personnel were the commonest source of information accounting for 1425 (75.3%).Conclusions: There was a downward trend in the use of contraceptives during the study period. Most clients were in their thirties, married, educated and multiparous.
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Banwat, Mathilda Edmund. "Factors Associated with Timing and Choice of Complementary Feed Among Mothers Attending Immunization Clinics in Jos, Nigeria." TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 9, no. 2 (2021): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.21522/tijph.2013.09.02.art001.
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In Nigeria, Childhood Nutrition And Feeding Are Controlled And Influenced By A Lot Of Socio-Cultural Factors. The Timing Of Initiation Of Complementary Feeds Is A Critical Determinant Of The Nutritional Status Of Children Under Five Years Of Age. This Study, Therefore, Set Out To Ascertain The Factors Associated With The Timing Of Initiation Of Complementary Feeding Among Children Aged 4-24 Months Of Age, Attending Routine Immunization Clinics In Jos North LGA Of Plateau State, Nigeria. This Was A Descriptive, Cross-Sectional, Facility-Based Study, Using Both Quantitative And Qualitative Methods To Assess The Factors Associated With The Timing Of Initiation Of Complementary Feeding Among 210 Mothers Of Children Aged 4-12months. The FGD Showed That Mothers Relied On Past Experience And Finances To Determine The Timing Of Initiation Of Complementary Feed. Although No Socio-Demographic Variable Was Found To Be Statistically Associated With The Timing Of Commencement Of Complementary Feeding; More Women Commenced After 6months Of Age With Tertiary Education (68.3%), If The Child Was Female (70.4%) And If The Mother Was Younger Age Group (76.5%). A Larger Proportion Of The Mothers Initiated Complementary Feeding At The Time They Did, Either Because They Felt The Child Was Not Satisfied With Taking Only Breast-Milk (37.1%) Or Because They Felt It Was The Best Time To Start (36.2%). The Most Potent Influence For The Timing Of Complementary Feed Commencement Was Their Past Experience With Other Children.
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Banwat, ME, NB Noel, JJ Mamza, KK Bello, EE Orya, and AP Bassi. "Assessment of Maternal Factors associated with Nutritional Status of Children 4-24 Months old Attending Immunization Clinics in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State." Journal of Epidemiological Society of Nigeria 3, no. 2 (2020): 47–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.46912/jeson.38.
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Background: Malnutrition is responsible for more than 41 percent of the deaths that occur annually in children from 6-24 months of age in developing countries. Mothers play a vital role in the choice and use of complementary feeds of their children and this is in turn determined by their varied socio-demographics. This study therefore set out to ascertain the maternal factors associated with the nutritional status of children aged 4-24 months attending routine immunization clinics in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, multistage sampling technique was used to select 210 mothers of children 4-24 months of age from two immunization clinics in Jos North Local Government Area. Quantitative data was collected from them using an interviewer administered questionnaire and analyzed using Epi Info statistical software version 3.5.4. Statistical associations between maternal factors and nutritional status were determined using Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis based on a p - value of less than or equal to 0.05.Result: The maternal factors associated with the children’s nutritional status included level of education (p = 0.047 for PCV), ethnicity (p = 0.023) and religion (p = 0.007) for food consumption. Also, income (p = 0.004 for food consumption), age group (p = 0.032 for food consumption and p = 0.019 for PCV).Conclusion: It was concluded that more attention needs to be paid by families and governments to improving socioeconomic status of women as a strategy to curbing childhood malnutrition in in Nigeria.
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Olarewaju, T. O., L. A. Orumwense, O. S. Oke, A. B. Idowu, and T. E. Adeboye. "Assessment of knowledge on functional values of edible insects in Peri urban communities of Ijebu Ode Local Government area, Ogun State Nigeria." Agro-Science 19, no. 4 (2020): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/as.v19i4.1.
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This study examined the knowledge on functional value of edible insect in per urban communities of Ijebu Ode Local Government Area (LGA) in Ogun State. Sixty residents were selected through purposive sampling from 11 communities in the LGA. Primary data collected through administered questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics such as simple percentage and frequency count were used. Hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The results revealed that about half (48.3%) of the respondents were between 31-40 years. A larger percentage was male (61.7%) and Christian (61.7%). Majority (68%) was married and 63.3% possess tertiary education. About one third of the respondents (33.3%) were civil servants and 28.3% earn between ₦41,000-₦60,000. Cricket, termite, palm weevil, yam beetle, caterpillar, silkworm, and locust respectively were the identified indigenous species of insects being consumed by the people. Also, more of the respondents eat crickets followed by locust and then termites. The results further revealed respondents’ knowledge of functional values of edible insects’ consumption and constraints to edible insects’ consumption. The results of the Pearson Product Moment Correlation revealed that there is no significant relationship between respondent’s socio-economic characteristics’ and their edible insect consumption at p < 0.05. This study concludes that residents of peri urban communities have good knowledge of functional values of edible insects. It is therefore recommended that there should be more awareness on consumption of edible insects since it is nutritious so that people can benefit from the numerous nutrients of these edible insects.
 Key words: functional value, edible insect, Ijebu Ode, pearson product moment correlation
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A.O., Amusan, and Agbede C.O. "Knowledge, Perception, Myths and Health Seeking Behaviour on Infertility Among Men and Women Attending Selected Hospitals in Ogun State, Nigeria." African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery 4, no. 4 (2021): 86–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.52589/ajhnm-ffpncd90.
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Background: Infertility is medically defined as the inability to achieve a pregnancy after a year or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. It causes great worry and sorrow for many couples in Africa, especially for the women. Medical evidence shows that men and women usually have the same rates of infertility. This study therefore investigated the knowledge, perception, myths and health seeking behaviour on infertility among men and women attending selected hospitals in Ogun state, Nigeria. Methods: The study employed descriptive cross-sectional design. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 272 participants for the study. A 70-item validated semi-structured questionnaire with Cronbach’s alpha of 0.77 was used to collect data. The knowledge variable was measures on 27-point rating score and perception was measured on 27-point scale. The health seeking behaviour was measured on 9-point scale. Frequency, correlation, and linear regression analysis were conducted to give statistical responses to the research questions and hypotheses using IBM-SPSS version 25. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 33.27 ±8.7years and 204(75%) of the respondents were female. Most 172(63.2%) of the respondents were of the Christian faith, 149(54.8) of the respondents had a tertiary education, less than half 131(48.2%) of the respondents were self-employed and majority of the respondents were married 220(80.9%). The respondents’ knowledge on infertility measured on a 27points knowledge scale, rating showed a mean score of 14.81±3.48. The respondents’ perception on infertility measured on a 27-point rating scale, showed a mean of 14.45±3.52, and the respondents’ health seeking behaviour was measured on a 9-points scale rating with a respondents mean score of 5.20±1.97. Majority 238(87.5%) of the respondents knew that infertility can be prevented, of those who stated that infertility can be prevented reported the following means, health education on reproduction 225(94.5%), fertility awareness 226 (95%), and early treatment of sexually transmitted disease 236(99.1%) Majority 209(76.8%) of the respondents knew that infertility can be treated. Less than half 100(36.8%) of the respondents disagreed that infertility is not a serious problem, while 91(33.5%) opposed to the idea that infertility is only serious in African society. The knowledge and health seeking behaviour (r=0.22; p=0.00) (R=0.22; R2=0.04; p<0.05), perception and health-seeking behaviour (r=0.14; p=0.02) (R=0.14; R2=0.02; p<0.05). Conclusion: In conclusion the respondents had adequate knowledge and perception of infertility. Majority of the respondents’ health seeking behaviour included the use of traditional and orthodox medicine. Majority of the respondents had poor health-seeking behaviour.
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Agbor, Uno Jim. "Religion as A Determinant of Voter Behavbiour: An Analysis Of The Relation Between Religious Inclination And Voting Pattern In Cross River State, Nigeria." JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH 14 (July 30, 2019): 3252–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.24297/jssr.v14i0.8357.
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Religion and politics are two very important aspects of human society anywhere in the world. While religion addresses and conditions man’s spiritual balance, politics shapes the practice of religion and determine who gets what, when and how (Lasswell, 1958) in any given political setting. The belief in the supernatural can make people to resist any perceived attempt to distort one’s religious belief. An attempt to sustain one’s religion on the other hand can determine the way one acts in the electoral process. In other words, the notion that a favourable polity guarantees the liberty to exercise freely one’s religious rituals can influence the attitude and the way people act in deciding who should govern them. Religion and politics have come to be inseparable in man’s quest for political power. In some societies, religion has been exploited to promote ascendancy to state power. This study assesses the relationship between religion and voter behavior in Cross River State, Nigeria and whether religious consideration influenced the voting direction of electorates in the 2011, 2015 and 2019 general elections. The rise of Islamic fundamentalism and segregate Pentecostalism in Nigeria’s religious behaviour justifies this study. The research hypothesizes that religious inclination tends not to have significant effect on the voting pattern in Cross River State. Data was collected through a questionnaire from Christian churches and mosques in five locations in the state. Respondents sample size of 1,000 was got from the five locations covering the three senatorial districts. Data generated was analysed with frequency count, percentages and barcharts. The results show that respondents voted along religious lines in the 2011, 2015 and 2019 general elections. Factors such as adherence to religious principles, pressure from religious superiors, denominational considerations accentuated this behavior. The study recommends among others that voter education should be intensified by civil society organizations on the danger of voting along with religious considerations.
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Afolaranmi, TolulopeO, Tinuade Oyebode, ZuwairaI Hassan, Chikwe Amaike, and ChundungAsabe Miner. "Effect of health education on knowledge of malaria and long lasting insecticide-treated nets among clients accessing care in the out-patient Department of a Secondary Health Facility in Plateau State, Nigeria." Journal of Medicine in the Tropics 17, no. 2 (2015): 65. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2276-7096.162283.
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Shambe, I. H., V. C. Pam, M. A. Enokela, et al. "Reasons for Choice of Place of Delivery among Women of Reproductive Age in a Semi urban Population in North-Central Nigeria." Journal of BioMedical Research and Clinical Practice 1, no. 1 (2018): 61–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.46912/jbrcp.30.
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Where women choose to deliver affects their access to skilled birth attendant and potentially determines the outcome of the pregnancy. This is an important factor against the backdrop of high maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Nigeria. The choice of place of delivery and factors that determine such choices are therefore pertinent considerations in the path to safe motherhood. To assess the factors that determine the choice of place of delivery by women of reproductive age, this cross sectional study was carried out between January to March 2015 in Vom , a semi urban area about 30km from Jos the capital of Plateau State among 2,640 (Two thousand six hundred and forty) women of reproductive age. The mother’s safety was the major factor that influenced the choice of place of delivery by 1,927(73%) of the respondents, the cost of services was the next determinant in 633(24%) of the respondents while the attitude of the health care providers at hospitals was the least consideration in 79 (3%) of the respondents for the choice of place of delivery. The most preferred place of delivery was hospitals (80%) while home delivery and deliveries with Traditional Birth Attendants were favoured by 19% and 1% of the respondents respectively. The majority of the respondents (32%) were between the ages of 40-44 years while 22% were between 25-29years of age. The respondents were predominantly farmers of the Berom ethnic group (99%) and 47% of them had completed primary level of education. The safety of pregnant mother was the major consideration that influenced the place of delivery among women of reproductive age in this population. Hospital delivery was the most favoured place of delivery.
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John, Albert. "Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 11, No. 2." International Journal of Chemistry 11, no. 2 (2019): 164. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijc.v11n2p164.
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International Journal of Chemistry wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal is greatly appreciated. Many authors, regardless of whether International Journal of Chemistry publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. 
 
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 Reviewers for Volume 11, Number 2
 
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 Abdul Rouf Dar, University of Florida, USA
 
 Ahmad Galadima, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Nigeria
 
 Ahmet Ozan Gezerman, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
 
 Amer A. Taqa, Mosul University, Iraq
 
 Asghari Gul, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan
 
 Ayodele Temidayo Odularu, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
 
 Binod P Pandey, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
 
 Brice Ulrich Saha Foudjo, Catholic University of Cameroon, Cameroon
 
 Elnaz Rostampour, Islamic Azad University, Iran
 
 Fes Sun Fabiyi, Bowen University, Nigeria
 
 Ho Soon Min, INTI International University, Malaysia
 
 Hongbin Liu, University of Washington, USA
 
 Kevin C. Cannon, Penn State Abington, USA
 
 Khaldun M. Al Azzam, Batterjee Medical College for Sciences and Technology, Saudi Arabia
 
 Merve Kaya, Toros Agri., Turkey
 
 Mohamed Abass, Ain Shams University, Egypt
 
 Monira Nessem Michael, National institute of standards (NIS), Egypt
 
 Mustafa Oguzhan Kaya, Siirt University, Turkey
 
 Nanda Gunawardhana, Saga University, Japan
 
 Nanthaphong Khamthong, Rangsit University, Thailand
 
 Rabia Rehman, University of the Punjab, Pakistan
 
 Rodrigo Vieira Rodrigues, University of S&atilde;o Paulo, Brazil
 
 Sie-Tiong Ha, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
 
 Sitaram Acharya, Texas Christian University, USA
 
 Souheyla Boudjema, University of Tlemcen, Algeria
 
 Syed A. A. Rizvi, Hampton University, USA
 
 Tony Di Feo, Natural Resources Canada, Canada
 
 Zhixin Tian, Tongji University, China
 
 Albert John
 
 On behalf of,
 
 The Editorial Board of International Journal of Chemistry 
 
 Canadian Center of Science and Education
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John, Albert. "Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 12, No. 2." International Journal of Chemistry 12, no. 2 (2020): 54. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijc.v12n2p54.
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International Journal of Chemistry wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal is greatly appreciated. Many authors, regardless of whether International Journal of Chemistry publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers.
 
 Reviewers for Volume 12, Number 2
 
 Abdul Rouf Dar, University of Florida, USA
 
 Ahmad Galadima, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Nigeria
 
 Ahmet Ozan Gezerman, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
 
 Amal A. M. Elgharbawy, International Institute for Halal Research and Training, Malaysia
 
 Ayodele Temidayo Odularu, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
 
 Donatus Bekindaka Eni, University of Buea, Cameroon
 
 Elnaz Rostampour, Islamic Azad University, Iran
 
 Fatima Tuz Johra, Kookmin University, Bangladesh
 
 Hesham G. Ibrahim, Al-Mergheb University, Libya
 
 Hongbin Liu, University of Washington, USA
 
 Kevin C. Cannon, Penn State Abington, USA
 
 Khaldun M. Al Azzam, Batterjee Medical College for Sciences &amp; Technology, Saudi Arabia
 
 Nanda Gunawardhana, Saga University, Japan
 
 Nanthaphong Khamthong, Rangsit University, Thailand
 
 Nejib Hussein Mekni, Al Manar University, Tunisia
 
 Rabia Rehman, University of the Punjab, Pakistan
 
 Rafael Gomes da Silveira, Federal Institute of Education, Brazil
 
 Sintayehu Leshe, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia
 
 Sitaram Acharya, Texas Christian University, USA
 
 Syed A. A. Rizvi, Hampton University, USA
 
 Tony Di Feo, Natural Resources Canada, Canada
 
 Vin&iacute;cius Silva Pinto, Instituto Federal Goiano, Brazil
 
 Albert John
 
 On behalf of,
 
 The Editorial Board of International Journal of Chemistry
 
 Canadian Center of Science and Education
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PARRATT, JOHN. "Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt (1933–2008)." Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society 19, no. 3 (2009): 383–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1356186309009882.
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Arambam Saroj Nalini was born in Imphal, in the then princely state of Manipur, on June 2nd 1933. Her father was a well-known and respected educationalist and government officer. During the war years he was posted to Jiribam, where she received her first education, and later transferred to a convent school in Haflong. She proceeded to Calcutta University, where she became the first Meetei woman to obtain BA and MA degrees, majoring in Philosophy. While in Calcutta she enjoyed close friendship with Christian Naga students, and converted to Christianity. She was baptised at the Lower Circular Road Baptist church, whose minister, Walter Corlett had himself served in Imphal during the war years. The Christian faith was to become a dominant influence on her future life. She came to Britain in the late 1950s to study theology, and obtained a Bachelor of Divinity degree from London University in 1961. Shortly after she married John Parratt. When their desire to work in India was frustrated they decided to work elsewhere in the developing world, initially in Nigeria, where Saroj became a tutor in philosophy at the University of Ile-Ife. When her husband was offered a research fellowship by the Australian National University she enrolled for a PhD in the Department of Asian Studies there, under the supervision of the eminent indologist A.L.Basham. Despite the frequent absences of her husband on field work in Papua-New Guinea and having to care for three young children, the bulk of the thesis was completed before she returned to Manipur for further extended field work in 1972. The doctorate was awarded three years later, one of her examiners being Professor Suniti Kumar Chatterji, who (unusually for the time) himself had a deep interest in India's north-eastern region. Her thesis was published in 1980 (Firma KLM, Calcutta) as The Religion of Manipur. It marked the beginning of a new phase in writing on Manipur by its rigorous application of critical methodology both in the collection and in the analysis of field data, and had considerable influence on younger Meetei scholars.
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Salihu, Yahaya Ibn. "Relative Effects of Problem and Project-based Learning Techniques on Students Academic Achievement in Building Technology." Asia Proceedings of Social Sciences 4, no. 3 (2019): 1–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.31580/apss.v4i3.699.
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The study investigated relative effects of problem and project-based learning techniques on students’ academic achievement in Building Technology. Specifically, the study compared the mean achievement scores of students exposed to problem-based learning and project-based learning against those exposed to conventional lecturer method in Building Technology achievement test. In addition, the study examined the effects of gender on students’ academic achievement with respect to the treatments (teaching methods). Quasi-experimental research design was adopted to carry out the study. Quasi-experimental research design is pre-test, post-test, non-equivalent control group design. [1] described quasi-experimental research design as that design that permits the use of intact classes. The research was carried out in North-central geopolitical zone of Nigeria comprising six states which include: Kogi, Niger, Benue, Kwara, Plateau, Nassarawa and the Federal Capital Territory. Three states (Niger, Kogi and Plateau) were randomly selected out the existing six states in North-central Nigeria. From the three selected states, the three colleges of education that offer Building Technology were sampled with one college of education from each of the three selected states. Hence, the three colleges of education selected are Niger State College of Education, Minna with 47 Building Technology students; Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State with 56 Building Technology students and Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa with 45 Building Technology students. Therefore, the sample for the study was 148 students of Building Technology for 2017/2018 academic session. The assignment of the classes to teaching methods was done through simple balloting. Hence, Federal College of Education, Pankshin with 56 students of Building Technology was assigned to problem-based learning (PrbL), Niger State College of Education, Minna with 47 students of Building Technology was assigned to project-based learning (PrjL) while Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa with 45 students of Building Technology was assigned to conventional lecture method. Data for this study were obtained with the use of Building Technology Achievement Test (BTAT) instrument containing 50 multiple choice questions. Each questions of the test instrument has four options (a), (b), (c) and (d) out of which one option is the correct answer. The instrument was content-validated by three experts and the reliability established using Kuder Richardson 21 (K-R21) which yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.83. This suggested that the instrument was reliable for data collection for the study. [2] affirmed that reliability coefficients range from 0.00 to 1.00, with higher coefficients indicating higher levels of reliability. Before the commencement of the treatments, all students both in two experimental groups (PrbL and PrjL) and control group were subjected to a pre-test in order to obtain the pre-test achievement scores. The scores obtained by students from the three groups represented their pre-test scores. Thereafter, the actual treatments began and lasted for six weeks in which students in PrbL group were taught Building Technology using Problem-based learning, students in PrjL were taught Building Technology using Project-based learning while students in the control group were taught Building Technology using conventional lecture method. After the sixth week of the treatments, the post-test was administered to the students in their respective groups to obtain the post-test achievement scores. The scripts of the students were collated and marked by the researcher and the students were scored over 50. This is because, any correct answer out of the 50 questions is 1 mark. The data collected from the three groups in the pre-test and post-test were compiled for analysis. The result showed that NCE students of Building Technology taught problem-based learning had mean achievement gain score of 18.07, students taught with project-based learning had mean achievement gain score of 20.23 while students in control group that were taught Building Technology with conventional lecture method had mean achievement gain score of 6.31. The results clearly show that the use of problem and project-based learning techniques appreciably increased academic achievement of NCE students in Building Technology than using conventional lecture method for instructional delivery. The result of [3] revealed that students exposed to problem-based learning method significantly showed high level of achievement motivation than the students of control group. In agreement with the findings of this study, [4] established that project-based learning approach had significantly higher academic achievement effects on students’ academic performance than those taught with traditional teaching method. Similarly, [5] in a study found that students in the treatment group (project-based learning) produced better academic performance than those in control group. The results on effect of gender on the achievement scores of NCE students showed that male students taught Building Technology with problem-based learning method had mean achievement gain of 18.04 while the females taught with problem-based learning method had mean achievement gain of 18.25. On the other hand, male students taught Building Technology with project-based learning had mean achievement gain of 20.22 while the female taught with project-based learning had mean achievement gain score of 22.33 in Building Technology test. For the control group, male students taught Building Technology with conventional lecture method had mean achievement gain score of 7.11 while female students in control group had mean achievement gain score of 7.10. This result indicates that both problem and project-based learning techniques significantly increased academic achievement of male and female students in Building Technology than conventional lecture technique. [6] studied gender differences in electricity interest and achievement scores using problem-based learning. The results showed that there was no significant difference between the mean achievement scores of male and female students when taught electricity using problem based learning approach. Although, students taught with project-based learning had slightly higher achievement gain score than those taught with problem-based learning. The result shows that treatments (Groups) as main factor had a significant effect on students’ achievement in Building Technology test. The F-calculated (F-cal) value of 103.298 and the p-value of 0.000 which is less than 0.05 level of significance indicate significant difference in the mean achievement scores of students taught with problem and project-based learning techniques and conventional lecture method based on the treatments given. For the effect of gender on academic achievement in Building Technology, the result shows that, the F-calculated value of 0.170 and p-value of 0.681 which was greater than 0.05 level of significance indicate that there was no significant difference in the mean achievement scores of male and female students in the Building Technology achievement test. The result of [7] showed no significant gender difference as project-based learning had a positive effect on both male and female students. In the same manner, [8] investigated inquiry project-based learning and found that gender (male and female) differences and academic abilities had no significant moderating effects on the learning dimensions. Interaction effects of gender and instructional techniques (Group*Gender) shows F-calculated (F-cal) value of 0.119 with p-value of 0.888 which is greater than 0.05 level of significance. This indicates that there was no significant interaction effect between the treatments (Groups) and gender of the students in respect to Building Technology achievement test. Based on the findings, the study recommended intensified use of problem-based learning and project-based learning techniques for effective instructional delivery in Building Technology, formulation of relevant policies to strengthen problem-based and project-based learning techniques in Nigerian technical and vocational education for the production of skilled manpower to feed Nigerian Building industry, adequate provision of relevant instructional materials to facilitate quality teaching and learning with project-based and project-based learning techniques and skill update and timely in-service training to teachers and lecturers of technical and vocational education for effective application of problem-based and project-based learning techniques that are interactive and student-centred for instructional delivery.
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John, Albert. "Reviewer Acknowledgements." International Journal of Chemistry 10, no. 4 (2018): 184. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijc.v10n4p184.
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Kurniawan, Mozes. "Testing ICT-based Learning Model 'Creative Reading’ as A Trigger of Children’s Metalinguistic Awareness in Learning English." JPUD - Jurnal Pendidikan Usia Dini 14, no. 1 (2020): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.21009/jpud.141.01.
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 This 21st century is known as a period in which access to information and communi- cation technology (ICT) are widely open. This brings good in various fields, one of which is educa- tion. In relation to the use of technology in education sector, Kurniawan developed a learning model based on ICT that is a combination of the components of animation technology with aspects of Eng- lish learning specifically reading comprehension. The model is called Creative Reading Learning Model aiming to increase vocabulary understanding, concept and the use of previously owned knowledge. The model emphasizes the role of educators in preparing learning and students in under- standing learning through the help of animation technology that can arise prior knowledge to under- stand learning materials. This study aims to complete the Research and Development phase until the product is complete and analyze the pedagogical implications of the application of Creative Reading as a form of triggering metalinguistic awareness in the test group. Data obtained through observation. The results of this study indicate that children understand most of the vocabulary presented. Related to metalinguistic awareness, there are children who have used English intentionally with an under- standing of form and meaning as the basis.
 Keywords: Creative Reading, English, Learning Models, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary
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Okafor, Kingsley Chinedu, Haroun O. Isah, J. S. Bimba, S. Thilza, and Zainab G. Parah. "Attitude and Use of Pentavent Vaccine among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, Nigeria." European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 1, no. 2 (2019). http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejmed.2019.1.2.43.
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Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI) recommended the use of Pentavelent vaccines in Nigeria and other developing countries to replace the DPT (Diphtheria, pertusis and tetanus) vaccine. This was done to increase the uptake of the hepatitis B (HB) and Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) vaccines in these countries by capitalising on the uptake of DPT vaccine. Objective: This study aims to assess the attitude and use of pentavalent vaccine in pregnant women attending antenatal care in a Tertiary Hospital in Jos, Plateau State. Methods: The study was carried out among pregnant women receiving antenatal care in Plateau Specialist hospital, Jos using a descriptive cross sectional study design. The study was done over a period of four (4) months (August 2018 to December 2018). Simple Random Sampling was used to select 397 women who participated in the study. Results: Respondents were predominantly Christians 283 (71.3%) while Muslims represent about 114 (28.7%) of respondents. About 373 (94%) respondents were married, While 24 (6.0%) percent of the respondents were single parents. Also 213 (53.7%) were business women, Only 48 (12.1%) were civil servants while 85 (21.4%) of the respondents had no form of employment. Majority 257(97.0%) of them had a positive attitude towards the vaccine while only a few 8(3.0%) had a negative attitude.Eighty eight (32.2%) felt pentavalent vaccines were not important. A similar proportion 88 (3.2%) also stated that they would not give their child the vaccine. Most women 252 (95.1%) agreed that mothers should be encouraged to attend immunization regularly. Side effect experienced by children were fever 69 (87.3%), swelling at injection site 21 (26.6%), rash 6 (7.6%). Conclusion and recommendations: All most all pregnant women had a positive attitude towards the vaccine while only a few had a negative attitude. Nine in ten women had children who had received pentavalent vaccine.Health workers should improve efforts at health education on immunization especially on adverse effects following immunization (AEFI), reasons for missed opportunities, coverage of hard to reach areas or distant areas via special immunization or home visiting to administer vaccine.
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Ogundele, Michael Olarewaju, Tolutope Idowu Oke, and Hauwa’u Muhammed Mainoma. "Environmental Factors and Nomadic Education Goals’ Achivement in Plateau State, Nigeria." Journal of Educational and Social Research, January 5, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.5901/jesr.2016.v6n1p224.
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Vihi, S. K., S. Daudu, and I. Anonguku. "Assessment of Forestry Extension Service Delivery among Rural Farmers in Plateau State, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, May 29, 2020, 12–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajraf/2020/v6i130095.
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This study assessed forestry extension service delivery among forest farm communities in Plateau State, Nigeria with the aim to identify the forestry extension services available to rural farmers; examine the level of farmers’ satisfaction with forestry extension service delivery and identify the perceived constraints to forestry extension service delivery in the study area. The population for this study consists of all the rural forest farm families in Plateau State. Due to the enormity of the population, a sample size of 214 respondents was selected. Multi stage sampling technique was used in the selection of sample for the study. Primary data were generated through the use of structured questionnaire and interview techniques. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics as well as likert scale. Results revealed the mean age of the farmers to be 39 years. Majority (61.0%) of the respondents were males with most (85.0%) of them married. Majority (53%) of the respondents had primary education with an average farm size of 2.5 hectares. mean household size 9 persons with majority of them (87.0%) deriving their income from agriculture. Agreater percentage (93.0%) of the respondents acquired their farmlands through inheritance. The mean annual income of the farmers was ₦ 82,742. Forestry extension services available to farmers in the study area include; information on forestry laws, awareness campaign against bush burning, distribution of horticultural seedlings, audio-visual shows, method/result demonstration, information on improved forest management practices, training on raising of seedlings, etc. Farmers expressed dissatisfaction with the level of forestry extension service delivery in the study area. The perceived constraints to forestry extension service delivery in Plateau State includes; lack of funding of extension services and inadequate number of extension agents. The study recommends increase in funding of the Agricultural Development Programmes to alleviate the problems of inadequate staff and insufficient training.
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Mohammed, Amina, Esther Awazzi Envuladu, Elizabeth Onyi Okoh, Ize Anuwolapo Osagie, Mustapha Abdulsalaam Danimoh, and Ayuba Ibrahim Zoakah. "Unmet Need for Family Planning Among Women of Reproductive Age in Plateau State Nigeria." International Journal of Scientific Research and Management 6, no. 06 (2018). http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/ijsrm/v6i6.mp01.
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Family planning provides individuals and couples the ability to adequately space each pregnancy. Contraceptive uptake is still low in developing countries. This study aims to determine the proportion of women with unmet need for family planning in plateau State.
 Methods and materials: This was a cross sectional study, employing quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 300 study participants across the three senatorial zones in Plateau State. A semi structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used to obtain information from study participants while a Focussed Group Discussion (FGD) guide was used to conduct FGDs among women. Data was analysed using SPSS version 23.
 Results: The mean age of respondents was 25.4 years. The proportion of women currently using any form of contraceptive was 36%. Fifty-six percent of the respondents had unmet need for family planning. Educational status and parity were statistically significantly associated with having unmet need for family planning. In the FDGs most women of lower parity narrated that they would like to limit and space their pregnancies but were not using family planning commodities for fear of infertility, back ache, headache and complication such as convulsion in pregnancy.
 Conclusion: The use of family planning commodities is low and unmet need for family planning high in Plateau State. Interventions such as health education targeting mothers may reduce the proportion of women with unmet need for family planning. This will enable women adequately space and limit their pregnancies and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
 Key words: family planning, unmet need, limiting pregnancy, spacing pregnancy.
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Ude, U. Esther, and O. Oyedoyin Akintunde. "The Relationship between Personality Traits and Achievement Motivation of Students of Tertiary Institutions in Plateau State, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, September 25, 2020, 8–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2020/v11i230285.
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This study examined the relationship between personality traits and achievement motivation of students in tertiary institution in Plateau state. The study adopted the cross-sectional research survey design in its investigation of the variables. Primary source of data was generated through structured, self- administered questionnaire using the big five inventory which comprises of 44-items and achievement motivation inventory which comprises of 32 items. A sample of 333 respondents was drawn from a population of 2000 second year (200 levels) students in the Faculty of Education in five tertiary institutions in Plateau State. Reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the Cronbach Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring coefficients above 0.70. Data generated were analyzed and presented using both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The hypotheses were tested using the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The tests were carried out at a 95% confidence interval and a 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between personality traits and achievement motivation of students in tertiary institution in Plateau state. The study thus recommends that teachers should guide students to identify their personality traits and encouraged them to strive to develop their traits in order to be successful in their pursuit.
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S JIMAM, NANLOH, and NAHLAH E ISMAIL. "PATIENTS’ KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES ON UNCOMPLICATED MALARIA MANAGEMENT IN PLATEAU STATE, NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA." Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, February 15, 2019, 299–303. http://dx.doi.org/10.22159/ajpcr.2019.v12i3.30459.
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Objectives: This study aimed to assess patients’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) on uncomplicated malaria management in primary health-care (PHC) facilities of Plateau state, Nigeria.
 Methods: A validated self-reported scale known as patients’ KAP instrument for uncomplicated malaria with Cronbach’s alpha reliability of 0.74 was administered to 956 patients that consented to participate in the study across 24 PHC facilities in the state between May and July 2017. The collated data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS®) version 23 software.
 Results: There were more female participants (53.5%) compared to the males (46.5%), and majority (33.4%) within the age range of 28 and 37 years with 26.5% falling within the age range of 18–27 years and children of <18 years of age constituted 13.8% of the study population. About 42.1% of the respondents were married, and many either had secondary (37.3%) or primary (30.0%) education as their highest qualifications. With overall mean (±standard deviation [SD]) attitudes’ score of 34.55 (±7.20), majority (50.8%) were categorized as having average positive attitudes toward disease and its management, and many of them (55.2%) also had good knowledge (mean [±SD] score=4.59 [±1.44]) and practices (67.1%) (mean [±SD] score=14.98 [±3.44]) on the disease and its management.
 Conclusion: The study indicated respondents’ knowledge and practices on uncomplicated malaria as good, while their attitudes toward the disease and its management were average.
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Vihi, S. K., B. Jesse, A. A. Dalla, and Y. Sadiku. "Assessment of Forestry Laws Compliance among Farmers in Rural Forest Communities of Plateau State, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, May 25, 2020, 33–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajraf/2020/v5i430093.
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The study assessed compliance with forestry laws among rural farmers in rural forest communities of Plateau State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of this study were to; describe the socio-economic characteristics of the rural forest farm families in the study area, examine the level of awareness of forestry laws in the study area, ascertain the level of compliance with forestry laws in the study area and identify the perceived constraints to forestry laws compliance in the study area. The population of the study consists of all the farmers in the rural forest communities of Plateau State. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select a total number of 216 respondents for the study. Data for the study was garnered using structured questionnaire designed in line with objectives of the study. Analysis of the data was done using descriptive statistics and five point likert rating scale. Log it regression was used to test the hypothesis of the study. Findings revealed that the mean age of the farmers was 39 years with majority (61.0%) of them being male. The result also revealed that 85.0% of the respondents were married with majority (57.0%) of the respondents having non-formal education. The average household size of the respondents was 7 persons and average farm size of 2.5 hectares. The result further shows that only 49.0% of the farmers had contact with extension agents between 1 and 5 times in the last one year. Results indicate that farmers’ level of compliance with forestry laws in the study area was poor. The few forestry laws complied with in the study area were: law prohibiting the pasturing or grazing of cattle in the forest reserve (X=3.02), law prohibiting the erection of buildings or roads in the forest reserve (X=3.85) and law prohibiting kindling of fire in the forest reserve (X=3.54).Constraints to compliance with forestry laws includes; Perceived lack of fairness of tree tenure (79%), lack of alternative economic opportunities (87%), as a constraint to forest law compliance in the study area, lack of awareness of forest laws (71%), increased demand for agricultural land (42%), general lack of perceived legitimacy (33%), Corruption in government institutions (28%) and weak law enforcement (5%). The null hypothesis was rejected. The study recommends that, a zero tolerance policy on non-compliance with forestry laws should be put in place to checkmate indiscriminate exploitation of forest resources.
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Esamagu, Emmanuel, Saidu Muktar, and Tele John. "DEMOCRACY, LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA: A REAPPRAISAL OF THE JOSHUA DARIYE’S ADMINISTRATION, 1999-2007." International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, December 29, 2020, 78–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.46654/ij.24889849.s18.
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The year 1999 is significant in the annals of Nigerian history being the period the country returned to democratic rule after the democratic process was severally interrupted by the military incursion into politics. It can be adduced that the period of military dictatorship spanned through a phase of twenty-nine years. Military rule is synonymous with arbitrariness, brutalization of citizens and the entrenchment of the practice of impunity. However, the return to the democratic dispensation culminated in the conduct of elections at both the federal and state levels in 1999. This was after the conduct of primary elections by different political parties, the platform through which political leaders were elected to power. The election in Plateau State produced Joshua Chibi Dariye as the governor and he was reelected in 2003 to serve a second term in office. This article discusses participatory leadership theory, also regarded as democratic theory, a succinct representation of the period being considered. The administration was bedeviled with challenges like impeachment, ethno-religious crisis etc. The administration tried in few sectors, but largely failed in other sectors and did not maximize the gains of democracy. In particular, the education sector was revamped, wards were created and chiefdoms were upgraded. On the other hand, the administration interfered with the legislature, judiciary, mass media and press freedom, and local government administration. It concludes by reiterating the need for checks and balances and strengthening of institutions through proper dissolution of powers and autonomy to all the arms of government and its tiers.
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Singh, Kavita, Ilene S. Speizer, Rashida-E. Ijdi, and Lisa M. Calhoun. "The association of empowerment measures with maternal, child and family planning outcomes in Plateau State Nigeria by urban-rural residence." BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 21, no. 1 (2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03659-y.
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Abstract Background Nigeria is experiencing a high level of urbanization and urban poverty. Within Nigeria maternal and child health and family planning outcomes may differ by residence (capital city, urban/non-capital city and rural) as well as by measures of women’s empowerment and wealth. This paper presents a detailed analysis of maternal and child health and family planning outcomes in Plateau State, Nigeria. Methods Data came from the 2017 Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative Sustainability Study. Multivariable logistic regression was used to study the associations between the key independent variables of residence, women’s empowerment and wealth with having a skilled birth attendant at childbirth and childhood preventative visits. The women’s empowerment variables included perceptions about household decision-making, financial decision-making, views on wife beating and having a prohibition, defined as a restriction on specific activities imposed by a woman’s husband. Multinomial regression was used to study the association of the same factors with the family planning outcome which had three categories – no use, traditional method use and modern method use. Regressions were also run separately for urban and rural populations. Results Women in the capital city of Jos were significantly more likely to have a skilled birth attendant at childbirth, take a child to a preventative visit and use family planning than women in rural areas of Plateau State. Three of the four measures of empowerment (household decision-making, financial decision-making and having a prohibition) were significantly associated with the family planning outcome, while having a prohibition was negatively associated with having a skilled birth attendant at childbirth. In rural areas, women involved in financial decisions were significantly less likely to use a modern method compared to a traditional method. Wealth was a significant factor for all outcomes. Discussion State-level analyses can provide valuable information to inform programs and policies at a local level. Efforts to improve use of maternal and child health and family planning services in Plateau state, Nigeria, should consider women’s empowerment, residence and poverty. Community education on the effectiveness of modern versus traditional methods and potential side effects of specific modern methods, may help women make informed decisions about contraception.
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Shehu, M., H. Shehu, and T. O. Ubanyi. "Analysis of Mothers' Knowledge, Beliefs and Practice towards Neonatal Jaundice in Bingham University Teaching Hospital Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Pediatric Research, August 5, 2020, 9–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajpr/2020/v4i230144.
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Neonatal jaundice is defined as the yellowish discoloration of the skin and sclera due to accumulation of unconjugated bilirubin. This is common in newborns and if not detected and treated early can lead to severe morbidity and mortality.
 Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze the knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers in Bingham University Teaching Hospital on Neonatal Jaundice.
 Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study which was carried out among mothers coming for ante and post-natal clinics in Bingham University Teaching Hospital from March to June 2019, using consecutive sampling of mothers that came for ante and post-natal services that consented to the study. The knowledge, attitude and practice of Neonatal Jaundice (NNJ) was assessed using a pretested questionnaire which was analyzed using SPSS version 22.
 Results: The results showed that 80% of mothers >40 years are able to define jaundice correctly compared to the 30% in mothers <26 years. Thirty-seven percent of mothers did not know any single cause of NNJ. Knowledge on NNJ was significantly associated with occupation, education and parity with fisher’s exact test of 0.045, 0.034 and 0.026 respectively. Only 16% of the mothers knew that phototherapy is the major form of treatment for NNJ, most will expose their babies to sunlight. Some traditional beliefs about the cause of NNJ includes bad blood, bad breastmilk, change in weather and evil eye.
 Conclusion: There is need for more health education talks, campaigns and enlightenment of mothers on NNJ.
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Dafur, G. S., C. C. Iheukwumere, E. T. Azua, and B. S. Dafur. "Evaluation of the Microbial Quality of ‘Nono’ Sold in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria." South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology, October 15, 2018, 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/sajrm/2018/v2i229245.
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Aim: To assess the microbial quality and safety or otherwise of ‘nono’ sold to the public for consumption.
 Study Design: A cross sectional study design was employed for the study.
 Place and Duration of Study: Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State is the study area. The study lasted between May 2017 and June 2018.
 Methodology: Questionnaire was administered to 300 ‘nono’ sellers and subsequently, 300 ‘nono’ samples were randomly collected (30 samples collected at intervals) from 10 markets and the samples were transported to central diagnostic laboratory of the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) Vom, Plateau State for laboratory analyses of the samples using serial dilution and spread-plate technique.
 Results: Results showed that majority (86.0%) of the respondents depends on selling ‘nono’ as the only source of income, and 75.7 % of them had no formal education. An overall mean total bacterial count (TBC) of 6.09 Log10cfuml-l was recorded from all the samples. Majority of the ‘nono’ samples collected from the different markets had significantly higher bacterial count than the recommended level of 5.0 Log10cfuml-1 set by the International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN) for a minimum acceptable level of bacterial count in milk and milk products. Bacteria isolated were Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus with overall prevalence of 52.7%, 43.0%, 10.0%, 8.3%, 5.0%, and 16.3% which recorded overall mean counts of 4.37, 3.56, 0.83, 0.69, 0.41 and 1.30 Log10cfuml-1, respectively. Aspergillus niger, A. flavus, Penicillium spp., Mucor spp., Rhizopus spp. and Candida spp. isolated from the products had an overall prevalence of 25.7 % and overall mean fungal count of 2.13 Log10cfuml-1. A statistically significant (P<0.05) difference was established among the means of the microbial groups.
 Conclusion: Microbiological safety of ‘nono’ sold in Mangu is not guaranteed as at time of study possibly as a result of unhygienic practices during ‘nono’ production and product contamination from the vendors.