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Gladys, O., Ifeanyichukwu Ugwu, and Israel Chijiuka Oparaji. "PRINCIPALS’ STRATEGIES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF STAFF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU NORTH EDUCATION ZONE, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA." International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH 8, no. 5 (2020): 322–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v8.i5.2020.116.
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This study investigated the principals’ strategies for the improvement of staff personnel administration of secondary schools in Enugu North Education Zone, Enugu state. The study has two purposes, and was guided by 2 research questions and two hypothesis. It adopted a descriptive research design. The population of the study consist 108 secondary school principals and 1,423 secondary school teachers in Enugu North Education Zone, Enugu state. Through multistage and simple random sampling, the sample size of 16 secondary school principals and 170 secondary school teachers were drawn. The instrument for data collection was a 20-item structured questionnaire. The questionnaire has two sections: section A for secondary school principals while section B is for secondary school teachers. The instrument were validated by three experts: two from Educational Management and Policy while the other one from Department of Measurement and Evaluation, all from faculty of education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, after which they were subjected to test-retest on 15 secondary school principal and 15 secondary school teachers in Enugu West Education zone. Their scores were computed with Cronbach Alpha technique which yielded a reliability value of 0.75 which indicates that the instruments were valid. Data collected in this study were analyzed using arithmetic mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Findings reveal that strategies adopted by secondary school principals in for the improvement of staff personnel administration include: involving teachers in decision making, teacher motivation, good leadership, assigning teachers with official responsibilities among others. It was also revealed that teachers were enhanced with s good leadership strategies from principals, motivation and engaging staff in re-training exercise.
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CHINONYELUM, EGBO ANTHONIA, ONUOMA LOVENAH IKODIYA, and EGBO CHINONYE EMMANUELLA. "EXTENT OF COUNSELORS EFFECTIVENESS IN POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS IN ENUGU STATE." International Journal for Innovation Education and Research 6, no. 4 (2018): 52–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol6.iss4.1001.
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This study is an appraisal of counselors’ effectiveness in post primary institutions in Enugu State. This study adopted descriptive survey research deign. It was carried out in the six educational zones of Enugu state with a total of two hundred and seventy-five (275) government-owned secondary schools. The population for the study comprises a key officer each from all the two hundred and seventy-five (275) government owned secondary schools in Enugu State. Two hundred and seventy-five (275) is small and manageable as a sample for study. Hence, the researcher used all of them for the study. Therefore, no sampling was done. The researcher explored eight research questions and formulated two hypotheses on the comparison of the performance of counselors by gender and locations using t-test statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The research questions were answered using means and standard deviations. It was found that the respondents generally had high perceptions of the counselors’ performance in each of their professional roles except with respect to the referral function. It was also found that there is no significant difference in the performance of male and female counselors in both urban and rural areas. Recommendations were made that counselors should be adequately motivated and that counselors should specialize on guidance and counseling services to improve their effectiveness in post primary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Okoroikpa, Njideka Ifeoma. "A Case Study of a Therapeutic Inclusive Secondary School (TISS) in Enugu, Nigeria." Revista Romaneasca pentru Educatie Multidimensionala 11, no. 1 (2019): 131. http://dx.doi.org/10.18662/rrem/101.
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This paper is a case study on the Therapeutic Inclusive Secondary School (TISS) in Enugu State, Nigeria-West Africa. The aim of the study is to investigate all issues affecting the learning conditions in the TISS. This study is guided by nine research questions that are to be answered with descriptive statistics; simple percentages as well as mean and standard deviation. The study employed the case study research design with a study population comprising 40 respondents. A purposive sampling technique was used to collect data with the Therapeutic Inclusive Education Questionnaire (TIEQ), which is a structured questionnaire, interviews, and observations to elicit information from the respondents. A test of internal consistency, using Cronbach’s Alpha method, yielded a reliability index of 0.88. The results of the findings, among others, reveal that the respondents had a positive attitude to a greater extent towards inclusive education. It was also found that the friendly nature of the learning environment towards students with special needs enhances student learning. The researcher recommends, along with other related suggestions that parents and the community should be encouraged to be involved by the promotion of more awareness programs.
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Justina U, Eze,, and Igbo, Janet N. "Socio-Psychological School Services and Improvement of Intellectual Functioning of Secondary School Students in Enugu Education Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria." Indian Journal of Applied Research 4, no. 3 (2011): 102–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.15373/2249555x/mar2014/32.
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Ezegbe, Bernedeth N., Blessing Enyenwa, Gloria Lebechi Ogbonna, et al. "Perception of Risk Behaviours Influencing HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Among Secondary School Adolescents in Enugu State, Nigeria." Global Journal of Health Science 11, no. 6 (2019): 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v11n6p10.
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OBJECTIVE: The study investigated the secondary school adolescents’ perception of risk behaviours influencing HIV and AIDS prevention and control in Enugu State, Nigeria.
METHOD: The study was a descriptive survey research. A sample of 825 senior secondary secondary school adolescents was selected. Three research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Mean and Standard deviation was used to answer the research questions while t-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 levels of significances.
RESULTS: Results showed that there is a moderate level of HIV/AIDS risk perception among secondary school adolescents, a moderate level of HIV/AIDS risk perception among the male and female secondary school adolescents and also a moderate level of HIV/AIDS risk perception among the urban and rural secondary school adolescents. It further revealed that there is no significant difference between the mean rating of male and female secondary school adolescents in respect to their HIV/AIDS risk perception. It was also discovered from the study that there is significant difference between the mean rating of urban and rural secondary school adolescents with regards to their HIV/AIDS risk perception in favour of urban secondary school adolescents.
CONCLUSION: The study concludes that there is a moderate level of HIV/AIDS risk perception among secondary school adolescents in the study area. The level of HIV/AIDS risk perception among the male and female secondary school adolescents is moderate. There is a moderate level of HIV/AIDS risk perception among the urban and rural secondary school adolescents. Further studies could be carried out using a larger population to substantiate the urgency for counseling programme to meet the secondary school adolescents’ needs on HIV/AIDS risk behaviours. Further research could also be focused on factors that affect adolescents’ perception of risks which makes them vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
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Justina, Nchekwube, and Amarachi Igwe. "HOME ECONOMICS VERSUS OTHER SUBJECTS: A STUDY OF NIGERIANS PARENT ATTITUDE TOWARDS HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS." International Journal of Advanced Research 9, no. 5 (2021): 517–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/12867.
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Home economics is an essential subject in Nigerias education system with the potential of providing life skills and teaching basic homecare knowledge to the students. However, there is a growing concern about the decreasing enrollment and interest of students in home economics education in Nigeria. Thus, the primary purpose of this study wasto investigate the attitudes of parentsregarding home economics education in comparison to other subjects. Two hundred and thirty-six parents were drawn from different locations in the Enugu State of Nigeria. A simple percentage score indicates that the majority of the parents (74%) indicated a negative attitude towards home economics, while less (26%) showed positive attitudes. The study concludes that there is a prevalence of negative attitudes towards home economics education in secondary schools in Nigeria.
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Okenwa, Wilfred O., Ikenna K. Ndu, Uchenna Ekwochi, et al. "Recognition and interpretation of road signs by commercial drivers in Enugu Nigeria." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 6, no. 10 (2019): 4181. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20194472.
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Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest road injury death rate of all regions in the world with Nigeria being one of the four countries accounting for half of all these deaths. Road, traffic signs or codes are salient ways of communication to road users geared towards reducing road traffic accident and studies that traffic violation are considered to be amongst the causes of road traffic accidents. Recognition, interpretation and observance of road signs could be of great importance in reducing the incidence of road accidents. This study was aimed at assessing the knowledge of road signs by commercial drivers in Enugu South-East Nigeria.Methods: This was a cross sectional descriptive study carried out in Enugu metropolis over a period of 3 months using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Commercial drivers in Enugu participated in the study. Common road signs in their usual colors were showed to the drivers to test their ability to correctly identify the signs.Results: The mean age of the respondents was 42.4±9.6 years. Majority of the respondents, 59.4% are on intra-city transport route. Over 65% of the driver’s attained secondary education and beyond. Nearly a half (49.4%) of the drivers had poor knowledge of road signs. Drivers who have attained primary education and less (AOR=0.2, 95% CI: 0.1-0.3); who are on intra-city transport route (AOR=0.08, 95% CI: 0.05-0.1) or had less than 11 years driving experience (AOR=0.3, 95% CI: 0.1-0.5) were less likely to have good knowledge of road signs.Conclusions: Significant gaps still exist in knowledge of road signs among commercial drivers in Enugu, Nigeria.
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Omotowo, Babatunde I., Anne C. Ndu, Olanike R. Agwu Umahi, Uchechukwu E. Ezeoke, Idoko C. Arthur, and Umeobieri K. Ancilla. "Assessment of Health Risk Behaviours among Secondary School Students in Enugu, South-East, Nigeria." Global Journal of Health Science 9, no. 7 (2017): 57. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v9n7p57.
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INTRODUCTION: Health risk behaviours contribute to the leading causes of deaths and disability among adults and youth. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to investigate the prevalence of health risk behaviours among secondary school students in Enugu, South-East Nigeria.METHODS: This cross sectional study was conducted between May and July 2015 among 348 school students randomly selected in six secondary schools in rural and urban areas. Data was analysed using SPSS version 21, and statistical significance of association between variables was assessed using Chi-square test at p<0.05.RESULTS: Overall, 348 respondents out of 360 returned the completed questionnaires. 50.6% were females, while their mean age was 15.2 ± 5.1 years. Majority of respondents live with both parents (73.9%).Many respondents 44.5% had taken alcohol, while 13.5%, and 40.8% had smoked cigarette and had sex before respectively. Also, 59.8% had experienced one form of violence, while 37.6% of them preferred fast food junks to food prepared at home.Age, sex and class did not significantly influence participants that had taken alcohol. Also, age, sex and class did not significantly influence those that had sex in the past. However, sex significantly influenced smoking of cigarettes.CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS: Our results showed high percentage of health risky behaviours among secondary school students. Introduction of compulsory health education curriculum activities in schools was recommended.
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Leo C., Chukwu. "Principals’ Perception of Globalization and its Influence on the Management of Secondary Education in Enugu State, Nigeria." International Journal of Innovative Business Strategies 5, no. 2 (2019): 317–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.20533/ijibs.2046.3626.2019.0042.
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Samuel, Ogbette, Afamefuna, Idam, Macben Otu, and Kareem, Akeem Olumide. "Local Government Administration and Rural Development in Enugu State, Nigeria (2007-2015)." Journal of Public Administration and Governance 8, no. 3 (2018): 185. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jpag.v8i3.13608.
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This study examined Local Government Administration and Rural Development in Enugu State, Nigeria under Sullivan I. Chime’s administration, 2007-2015. The source of information for this study is secondary source. Three research questions and three objectives guided this study. The general objective of the study is the relationship between the local government administration and rural development in Enugu State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were: to assess the role of the local government administration in rural development in Enugu State, to investigate whether job creation and provision of infrastructures by the government led to decline in rural-urban migration and to find out the relationship between governments budgetary allocation and rural development in Enugu State. Giving the descriptive and argumentative nature of the paper, qualitative method of data gathering and analysis were adopted in the conduct of the research. The method of data presentation and analysis adopted for this study is the content analytical method. Some findings of the study include that Enugu State worked aggressively and assiduously to achieve developmental projects in different communities towards improving the standard of living. The state also came up with different initiatives/programmes like Visit Every Community (VEC), Free Maternal Child Healthcare (FMCH), Free Basic Education Policy and Songhai Initiative for the development of the state, and it was discovered that government budgetary allocations actually affected the overall development of the rural communities over limited resources. As a result of the above findings, the study made some recommendations which include among others; the roles played by the local governments can be said to be very successful. Though, there is need for the government to increase their function capacity of these projects and programmes to be able to cover every area of the state. Local government needs to diversify their internal revenue sources by engaging in some business ventures like filling stations, transportation, and so on, to be able to compliment the poor budgetary allocation given to them by the federal and state government.
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Adimora, Dorothy Ebere, and Alexandra Okezie Onwu. "Socio-demographic factors of early sexual debut and depression among adolescents." African Health Sciences 19, no. 3 (2019): 2634–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v19i3.39.
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Background: Adolescent early sexual debut as it relates with socio-demographic factors and depression of secondary school adolescents. During the adolescent stage, attitudes, values and behaviours that shape a young person's behavior in the future develop. Age of sexual debut is generally low, yet there is dearth of knowledge on sexuality in the area of this study-Nsukka Education zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. Objective: To determine the socio-demographic factors of early sexual debut and depression among adolescents in secondary schools in Nsukka Education zone of Enugu state, Nigeria. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional longitudinal study of 408 secondary school adolescents in Nsukka Education zone of Enugu state, Nigeria during the 2016/2017 school year. Data was collected using pre-tested, observation schedule, structured interview and well-structured questionnaire. Tests of statistical significance were carried out using chi-square and t-tests. A p value of < 0.005 was found to be significant.”Results: The age group at which respondents had their first sexual intercourse ranged between 13 to 19 years, the mean ages are 12.1±1.2 and 14.5±1.5 for males and females, while the modal and median ages at first sexual intercourse for male and female are 14 and 13 years respectively with a cumulative frequency percent of 56.5. The girls-initiated sex earlier than the boys (p= 0.001). Those brought up by one parent-initiated sex at an earlier age (p= 0.000), while age of sex initiation increased with maternal (p= 0.000) and paternal education (p= 0.001). Depressed adolescent boys and girls were more likely than their non-depressed peers to have experienced sexual intercourse. The youngest adolescents who were depressed were more likely to have experienced intercourse than the older ones who were not depressed. Respondents sharing room with parents or adult relations of opposite sex were found to have initiated sex earlier than those staying alone or sharing room with same sex peers. Conclusion: Age at sexual debut was found to be associated with younger age, gender, living with a one parent and parents’ educational status.Keywords: Adolescents, depression, family factors, sexual initiation.
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Obiageli Ezeudu, Florence, Anselem Abonyi Ugwuanyi, and Ameh Rachael Folake. "Science Process Skills Acquired by Senior Secondary School Chemistry Students in Quantitative Analysis in Enugu Education Zone, Nigeria." Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 14, no. 2 (2019): 5333–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.36478/jeasci.2019.5333.5338.
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Odo, C. R., and A. I. Odo. "Effect of Simulation on Students’ Interest in Programming Language in Secondary Schools in Enugu Education Zone of Nigeria." International Journal of Information and Education Technology 6, no. 6 (2016): 477–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.7763/ijiet.2016.v6.735.
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Okorji, Perpetua N., Innocent C. Igbokwe, and Carol O. Ezeugbor. "Relatıonshıp Between School Clımate And Prıncıpals’ Job Performance In Secondary Schools." European Scientific Journal, ESJ 12, no. 4 (2016): 55. http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2016.v12n4p55.
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This study investigated the relationship between school climate and principals’ job performance in secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria. It adopted a correlational study design. Five research questions and five hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study embraced all the principals from 283 secondary schools in the six education zones of Enugu State. Out of the population, a sample of 177 principals was selected through simple random sampling technique. The instruments used to collect data were Organizational Climate Index and Principal Self-Assessment Questionnaire, adapted and developed by the researcher, respectively. The two sets of questionnaires were duly validated by experts in Measurement and Evaluation, and Educational Management and Policy. Cronbach Alpha method was used to determine the reliability coefficient of the instruments which yielded 0.83 for the Organizational Climate Index and 0.94 for the Principal Self-Assessment Questionnaire. . Pearson Product Moment correlation coefficient was used for data analysis. The findings showed among others that: there was a moderate positive relationship existing between the two variables- school climate and principal’s job performance. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that principals should embrace the collaborative and collegial style of administration where teachers are included and free to share ideas and concepts for managerial and school effectiveness. It was also recommended that principals should create an atmosphere that is supportive, comfortable, friendly, productive, and relaxed, to motivate students’ greater participation in learning and achieving educational goals.
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Uzoamaka, Emegwa Tina Uzoamaka. "Principals’ Learning Resources Managerial Practices for Implementing Entrepreneurship Studies in Public and Private Secondary School in Anambra State, Nigeria." International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology 5, no. 6 (2020): 311–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt20jun162.
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The purpose of this study was to ascertain principals’ learning resources managerial practices for the implementation of entrepreneurship studies in public and private secondary school in Anambra State. One research question and one hypothesis guided the study. This study was conducted in public and private secondary school in Anambra State. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The population for this study is 16,727 respondents made up of 481 principals and 9,697 teachers from the 481 private secondary schools and 256 principals and 6,293 teachers from the 256 public secondary schools in Anambra state. The sample size for this study is 1,332 respondents drawn from public and private secondary schools in Anambra state. The multi-stage sampling technique was utilized to arrive at the sample size. The first stage involved randomly drawing three education zones out of the six education zones in Anambra state. Accordingly, Aguata, Awka, and Nnewi zones were drawn using simple random sampling technique balloting with replacement. The second stage involved the use of proportionate stratified sampling technique to draw 74 secondary schools from the three education zones, consisting of 26 public and 48 private secondary schools. Each zone was regarded as a stratum. From each stratum, 10% of principals and teachers were sampled from the public and private secondary schools in the stratum. Researcher-developed instrument was the instrument for data collection. The validity of the instrument was determined using three lecturers. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined using respondents from Enugu State
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Chime, Onyinye Hope, Chinonyelu Jennie Orji, Tonna Jideofor Aneke, and Ijeoma Ngozi Nwoke. "Prevalence, Pattern and Predictors of Child Sexual Abuse Among Senior Secondary School Students in Enugu Metropolis." Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences 28, no. 4 (2021): 123–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.21315/mjms2021.28.4.13.
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Objective: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a growing public health concern with health, academic and psychosocial implications. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, pattern and predictors of CSA among secondary school students. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out among adolescents in four secondary schools in Enugu Metropolis , Nigeria. A pretested self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from 325 adolescents and data was analysed with a significance level set at P ≤ 0.05. Results: The prevalence of CSA in this study was 116 (35.7%). While the majority 20 (40%) of the victims were forced to watch pornography, most of the perpetrators were neighbours 34 (29.3%). A higher proportion of the victims were abused once, 79 (68.1%); when they were between 12 and 18 years old, 62 (53.4%); and at home, 39 (33.6%). Grouped ages, whom the child lived with, father’s and mother’s education, and father’s occupation were statistically significant on bivariate analysis. Predictors of CSA were students in senior secondary school Class 2 (SSS2) and those whose fathers were employed. Conclusion: Our study revealed a high prevalence of CSA. Comprehensive sexuality education and legislative policies should be implemented to educate adolescents and deter perpetrators.
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Ayogu, Ebere Emilia, Abdulmuminu Isah, and Maxwell Ogochukwu Adibe. "CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS UNDERTAKEN BY FINAL YEAR STUDENT PHARMACISTS ON ROUNDING TEAMS IN NIGERIA: A 3-YEAR CROSS-SECTIONAL EVALUATION." International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 10, no. 9 (2018): 44. http://dx.doi.org/10.22159/ijpps.2018v10i9.27754.
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Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the interventions of final year pharmacy students of University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) during clinical ward rounds in a secondary and a tertiary hospital in Enugu State, Nigeria.Methods: Students were instructed at the start of their clerkship by pharmacist preceptors on how to appropriately document clinical interventions across the hospitals. A pharmacist reviewed each intervention entered by the students for appropriateness. All data collected were entered into the IBM Statistical Products and Service Solutions (SPSS) for Windows, Version 21.0 for analysis. Descriptive statistics, including mean and percentages, were used to analyze data obtained. Ethical approval was obtained from the Health Research and Ethics committee of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State.Results: The students documented interventions for three hundred and eight (308) patients. There were more females among the patients (157) and most were aged 19-35 y (92). The common types of interventions performed were drug-drug interactions (14%), therapeutic duplication (11%), and patient and family education (11.7%). The most common additional laboratory test recommended was Serum-Electrolyte-Urea-Creatinine (SEUCr) (30.77%). The most common form of patient education rendered was on dietary and lifestyle modifications in ulcer (1.9%). No characteristic of the patients had a statistically significant relationship with the types and frequency of clinical interventions.Conclusion: Final year pharmacy students of UNN demonstrated competencies in experiential education. They were able to make valid clinical interventions that contributed to patient care in the two hospitals during their clinical clerkship.
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Ihudiebube-Splendor, Chikaodili N., Chinyelu B. Okafor, Agnes N. Anarado, et al. "Exclusive Breastfeeding Knowledge, Intention to Practice and Predictors among Primiparous Women in Enugu South-East, Nigeria." Journal of Pregnancy 2019 (January 3, 2019): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/9832075.
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Breastfeeding is considered as the most complete nutritional source for infants because breast milk contains the essential carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and immunological factors needed for infants to thrive and resist infection in the formative first year of life. Knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among women is essential when promoting optimal breastfeeding practices. This cross-sectional descriptive survey assessed knowledge and intention to practice EBF and its associated factors during pregnancy among primiparous women in selected communities in Enugu State, Nigeria. A total population study that applied inclusion criteria was used to recruit 201 primiparous mothers attending their third trimester antenatal care from selected health facilities in rural and urban communities in Enugu State. A researcher-developed questionnaire was used to collect data on participants’ knowledge and intention to practice EBF. Descriptive statistics of frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used to summarize categorical and continuous variables while Chi-square and Wald statistic tests predicted demographic data associated with knowledge status and intention to practice EBF of the participants. More than half (58.7%) of primiparous mothers had inadequate knowledge of EBF and only 62.7% had intention to exclusively breastfeed for 4–6 months. The Chi-square test result showed significant difference in the participants’ place of residence (p = 0.024), EBF knowledge sources (p = 0.001), and EBF knowledge. The Wald statistic in Logistic regression model indicated the coefficient of age (p = 0.026), educational attainment (p = 0.046), EBF knowledge (p = 0.016), and sources of information about EBF (p = 0.027) to be significant predictors of good intention to practise EBF. Poor EBF knowledge and intention to practice in this population may be improved by combining facility-based and in-house methods of breastfeeding counseling, education, and support especially to intending and expectant mothers. Further studies are needed to be done using the multiparous women as well as assessing the effects of in-house EBF supportive-educative intervention to improve breastfeeding outcomes.
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a, Eunice, N. Anumudu, and Adedapo I. Yemi. "IMPROVISATION AS A MEANS OF ENHANCING THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE." International Journal of Advanced Research 9, no. 04 (2021): 506–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/12720.
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Mathematics is an essential part of the education system in Nigeria. However, it is perceived among learners as a tedious and challenging subject. The primary objective of the current study was to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics using improvisation. The study also examined the role of students location on mathematics learning when the learning material is improvised. The population of the study included secondary school students in both rural and urban areas of Enugu State. A total of 68 secondary school students constituted the study samples. A quasi-experimental design was used. Two hypotheses were tested, and it was concluded that improvisation of learning material enhances students performance in mathematics. Also, the study found that students location does not affect performance in mathematics when instructional material is improvised. The findings and recommendations are discussed.
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Ugwonna, Grace Ogechukwu, Samuel Agozie Ezeudu, Okechukwu Onyinye Nwaubani, et al. "Enhancing Voter Education Knowledge of Adolescents Through Social Interaction Instructional Models." Global Journal of Health Science 12, no. 5 (2020): 139. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v12n5p139.
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The study determined the effects of group investigation and jurisprudential inquiry of social interaction instructional models on adolescents’ knowledge of voter education related contents in senior secondary school Government curriculum. The ultimate aim was to curb voter apathy among young citizens. The design was Quasi-experimental non-equivalent pre-test, post-test control group design. The sample for the study consisted of 165 SS II students drawn from public secondary schools in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu state Nigeria. Using a multi-stage sampling technique, the intact classes from the schools were assigned to the two experimental groups. Data collected using Multiple Choice Government Achievement Test (MCGAT) were analyzed employing mean and standard deviation for the research questions and ANCOVA for testing the hypothesis at P < 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that group investigation and jurisprudential inquiry models enhanced students’ acquisition of knowledge in voter education related contents; although group investigation seemed more efficacious. There was also a statistical difference in the mean achievement scores of students with group investigation performing significantly better. These findings were exhaustively discussed with the far-reaching recommendations on how to improve voter education knowledge and potentials of young ones as future adult citizens.
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Joyce, Olufunke Ogunsanmi, and Olu Ibimiluyi Francis. "From the Universal Primary Education (UPE) to Universal Basic Education (UBE): Implications for counseling in primary and junior secondary schools in Nigeria." International Journal of Psychology and Counselling 6, no. 7 (2014): 89–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/ijpc2014.0255.
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Idowu, Samuel Adebayo, Tolu Elizabeth Ifedayo, and Elizabeth Oluwatoyin Idowu. "Assessing the Career Conflict Options of Senior Secondary School Students of Ado-Odo Ota Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria." Research in Social Sciences and Technology 5, no. 3 (2020): 55–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.46303/ressat.05.03.3.
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Career choice is one of the most important decisions that students make, and this decision will affect them throughout their lives. This study adopts a descriptive research survey method for assessing career conflict options of senior secondary school students in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria. The data contains questionnaires administered to 373 male and female secondary school students from three private schools and three public schools in the Ado-Odo Ota Local Government. The data obtained from the questionnaires were categorized into a Demographic Data Inventory, Career Choice Scale, and Support, Interference, and Lack of Engagement Scale. Demographic information was analyzed using descriptive statistics, and simple linear regression analysis was used to test the three hypotheses generated for the study at 0.05 alpha levels of significance. The findings suggest that parental formal education has a significant effect on the choice of careers of students, and that the profession of parents has a minor influence on the choice of careers of students. The results also indicate that the socio-economic status of parents does not affect the career choice of secondary school students. Based on the findings, this study recommends that parents be trained in career counseling to help parents direct their children in their career choices. Counseling units in the Ministry of Education should also coordinate orientation activities and provide information on the broad variety of career opportunities open to students. Finally, future research should be carried out on the contradictory effect of teachers and school counselors on the career choices of secondary school students.
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Ugwonna, Grace Ogechukwu, Samuel Agozie Ezeudu, Okechukwu Onyinye Nwaubani, et al. "Gender differentials in the Use of Instructional Models in Enhancing Adolescents’ Interest and Achievement in Voter Education Contents of Senior Secondary School Government Curriculum." Global Journal of Health Science 12, no. 5 (2020): 121. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v12n5p121.
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The study determined gender effect in the efficacy of group investigation and jurisprudential inquiry instructional models in enhancing adolescent students’ interest and achievement in voter education related contents of senior secondary school Government curriculum. The study adopted quasi-experimental non-equivalent pre-test, post-test control group design. Sample for the study consisted of 165 SS II students drawn from senior secondary schools in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu state Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select the intact classes from each of the schools that were assigned to the two experimental groups. Data collected using Multiple Choice Government Achievement Test (MCGAT) and Government Interest Inventory (GII) were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions and ANCOVA for testing the hypothesis at P < 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that both group investigation and jurisprudential inquiry models were effective in enhancing interest and achievement of male and female students in voter education related contents in senior secondary school Government curriculum. However, group investigation proved more efficacious. These findings were exhaustively discussed with recommendations on how to manage gender factor in using student-centred instructional models in enhancing students’ interest and achievement.
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Onyeji, Gertrude Nneka, and Rasaki Ajani Sanusi. "Diet quality of women of childbearing age in South-east Nigeria." Nutrition & Food Science 48, no. 2 (2018): 348–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/nfs-06-2017-0134.
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Purpose The purpose of this is study is to evaluate the diet quality in nine local government areas drawn from three states of the south-east geo-political zone of Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A multi-stage sampling procedure yielded 1,200 women of childbearing age (15-49 years), who responded to a multi-pass 24-hour diet recall questionnaire at the household. Diet quality (DQ) was assessed using the “diet quality index international” (DQI-I) tool with a scale of 0-100. Findings Mean age of respondents was 28 ± 5.6 years and body mass index was 26.81 ± 4.8 kg/m2. Majorities (96 per cent) were married, 53.2 per cent had complete secondary and 18 per cent post-secondary education, 41.7 per cent were traders, 14.3 per cent civil servants and 25.8 per cent were unemployed. Main staple foods included root and tubers, cereals, legumes and vegetables. The total DQ in the South-east was 58.8 ± 8.1 with a low “variety” (9.5 ± 3.0), poor “adequacy” (22.3 ± 4.7), good “moderation” (25.0 ± 3.8) and “overall balance” (2.0 ± 1.8).The total DQ in Imo, Enugu and Anambra were 58.6 ± 8.3, 58.8 ± 8.0 and 59.0 ± 8.1, respectively (P > 0.05). Research limitations/implications The study was limited to three states in South-east Nigeria; it does not give a holistic view of the DQ of women of childbearing age in Nigeria. Originality/value The total DQ-I score revealed average overall DQ (59/100) for South-east. However, distinct patterns of low consumption of fruits and vegetables were identified. The need for national (and cross-continental) comparison of DQ using the DQI-I tool is hereby advocated.
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Sochima, Unodiaku Stanislus. "Effect of Mathematics Practical Work Instructional Approach on Mathematics Performance and Retention of Secondary School Students." Journal of Education and Vocational Research 11, no. 2(V) (2021): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/jevr.v11i2(v).3142.
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This study determined if the practical work instructional approach (PWIA) affects senior secondary school students’ academic performance and retention of mathematics. The population of the study was 2709 SSS III students in the public secondary schools in the Nsukka zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. The study was guided by three research questions and three hypotheses. The hypotheses were tested at p£ .05 level of significance. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted, through which 133 subjects were randomly sampled and used for the study. Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT) instrument containing essay items and developed by the researcher was used for gathering data. The MAT was subjected to experts in Mathematics Education and Measurement and Evaluation areas for face validation and its reliability estimate was determined using the Spearman-Brown proficiency formula which yielded 0.85. The MAT was used for data collection. Data collected with the MAT were analyzed using mean and standard deviations (S.D) to answer the research questions while ANCOVA statistic was used to analyze the hypotheses (p£ .05). Results of the study revealed that the practical work instructional approach is effective in teaching and learning Mathematics. Gender was found not to be a significant factor of variance in mathematics performance when PWIA is used in mathematics instruction, among other issues found in the work. It was recommended to teachers to infuse PWIA in mathematics instruction for enhanced science/technology and entrepreneurship development and sustainability in Nigeria, among other issues.
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Eze, Emmanuel. "Sociographic analysis of climate change awareness and pro-environmental behaviour of secondary school teachers and students in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria." International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education 29, no. 1 (2019): 89–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10382046.2019.1657683.
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Chinawa, Awoere T., Josephat M. Chinawa, Edmund N. Ossai, Ann E. Aronu, and Vivian O. Onukwuli. "The COVID 19 Pandemic: College Adolescents’ Perception on School Reopening in Nigeria." Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology 11, no. 2 (2021): 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jedp.v11n2p29.
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BACKGROUND: Several colleges were closed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is not clear if school closure has curbed the incidence of the infection.
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the perception of adolescent college students on school reopening and associated factors.
METHODOLOGY: This was a school-based cross-sectional study. A two-stage sampling technique was used to select five hundred adolescent college students from six secondary schools in the Enugu metropolis, Nigeria. Data were analysed with IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) statistical software version 25.
RESULTS: The mean age of the students was 15.1±1.7 years and the majority, 56.4% were females. A higher proportion of the respondents, 78.0% were willing to return to school. For those not willing to return to school, the major reason was the preference for homestay until the pandemic is over, 57.3%. The majority of the students, 67.6% had their learning improved during the pandemic. More than half of the students, 65.0% had online classes during the pandemic. Predictors of willingness to return to school amidst the COVID-19 pandemic included being a male student, (AOR=0.304, 95%CI: 0.189-0.489), and being from a family of high socio-economic class, (AOR=0.363, 95%CI: 0.154- 0.855).
CONCLUSION: Closure of schools should be revisited, with enforcement of all preventive measures. Alternative methods for education such as e-learning seem to create a divide between the rich and the poor. It is therefore pertinent to develop a bridging plan to fill the gap created by this divide.
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Jones, Milissa, Habib Omari, Sylvia Adebajo, et al. "1287. Seizing Opportunities for Intervention: Changing HIV Knowledge Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Women Attending Trusted Community Centers in Nigeria." Open Forum Infectious Diseases 5, suppl_1 (2018): S393. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1120.
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Abstract Background Knowledge of HIV risk factors and risk reduction strategies is essential for HIV prevention in key populations, including men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW). We described factors associated with HIV-related knowledge and evaluated the impact of counseling and care at trusted community health centers serving Nigerian MSM and TGW. Methods The TRUST/RV368 cohort recruits MSM and TGW via respondent driven sampling in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria. Participants undergo a structured interview with five knowledge-testing questions at enrollment and after 9 and 15 months. Routine HIV/STI screening, free condoms/lubricants, and counseling about safer sex practice is provided. Multivariable Poisson regression with generalized estimating equations was used to calculate risk ratios (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for factors associated with answering more knowledge questions correctly. Pearson’s chi-squared test was used to compare the proportion of participants answering each question correctly at enrollment and subsequent visits. Results From March 2013 to December 2017, 2,090 biological males were enrolled with median age 23 [interquartile range 20–27] years, including 234 (11.2%) with female gender identity. Of 1691 participants with known HIV status, 836 (49.4%) were positive. The mean number of HIV knowledge questions correctly answered was 2.37, 2.98, and 3.09 at enrollment, 9, and 15 months, respectively. Participants demonstrated increased HIV knowledge after 9 (RR 1.15 [95% CI 1.03–1.28]) and 15 months (1.18 [1.05–1.32]). Factors associated with increased knowledge included HIV positivity (1.17 [1.11–1.23]), higher than senior secondary education when compared with less than senior secondary (1.24 [1.12–1.37]), and almost daily internet use when compared with never (1.17 [1.08–1.27]). Knowledge gains were driven primarily by improved understanding of condom and lubricant use (figure). Conclusion While HIV knowledge improved during enrollment in the cohort, it remained suboptimal. Multiple modalities may be needed to fully inform Nigerian MSM and TGW of risk reduction strategies. Interventions that involve internet access to deliver educational materials may be a useful adjunct to direct counseling at healthcare centers. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.
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Animasahun, Victor Jide, Oluwafolahan O. Sholeye, and Bankole K. Oyewole. "Transactional Sex Among Women Accessing Antiretroviral Care in Sagamu, Nigeria: A Descriptive Survey." International Quarterly of Community Health Education 39, no. 4 (2018): 225–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0272684x18821303.
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HIV prevalence and transmission is still of public health concern in low-resource climes like Nigeria. Transactional sex is a well-known risk factor for HIV transmission. This study therefore assessed the prevalence of transactional sex and associated factors among women attending the antiretroviral clinic in Sagamu, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 204 women attending antiretroviral treatment center in Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria, selected via total population recruitment. Data were collected using a validated, semistructured questionnaire. Respondents’ written informed consent was obtained. The mean age of respondents was 38.3 ± 9.0 years. Two thirds (66%) were in monogamous marriages. About two thirds (64.2%) had at least secondary education. Almost 50% spent more than half of their income on food. About 90% had commenced antiretroviral therapy. The prevalence of transactional sex was 7.4%. Household size ( p = .031), marital status ( p = .015), reduction of food ration ( p = .010), skipping of medication ( p = .001), and starving for a whole day ( p = .044) were associated with transactional sex. Food assistance programs, socioeconomic empowerment schemes, and targeted counseling should be given to people living with HIV to halt HIV transmission.
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Sekoni, O. O., S. A. Aderibigbe, and T. M. Akande. "Effect of Health Education on Willingness to Undergo HIV Screening among Antenatal Attendees in a Teaching Hospital in North Central Nigeria." BioMed Research International 2014 (2014): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/456069.
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Background.Testing for HIV during pregnancy provides a useful opportunity to institute treatment for HIV as required as well as protect the unborn baby. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of health education on the willingness of antenatal attendees to be screened for HIV.Methods. This was a quasiexperimental study involving the sequential enrolment of 122 pregnant women attending antenatal care who were at a gestational age of between 13 and 28 weeks for the study group and subsequent enrolment of the same one month after for the control. Two-stage analysis was done with the use of descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis. Level of significance was set at 5%.Results. Mean age of the study respondents was 27.6 ± 4.6 years while that of the control was 27.5 ± 4.8 years. Majority of the respondents were married in both study, 88 (72.7%), and control groups 84 (72.4%), 76.1% of the study group and 79.3% of the control group had at least secondary education, and 39.7% of the study group and 37.9% of the control group were primigravidae. Before intervention, 88.4% of the study group and 88.8% of the control group were willing to undergo voluntary HIV screening. There was an increase in this number after intervention (P<0.05). Age, education, occupation, marital status, and parity were not significantly associated with a willingness to be screened for HIV before and after intervention among the study or control groups.Conclusion. Health education as a strategy to enhance voluntary counseling and testing uptake in antenatal settings is advocated.
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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, Oyewole, and Agofure Otovwe. "Patterns of adherence to management among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in South-South Region of Nigeria." Journal of Social Health and Diabetes 03, no. 02 (2015): 115–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2321-0656.152808.
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Abstract Aims: The study investigated the pattern of adherence to medication and dietary treatment among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study conducted among 350 consented patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus from a secondary public healthcare facility. Materials and Methods: A semistructured questionnaire was interviewer-administered to obtain information on respondents′ sociodemographic characteristics, level of adherence to medication and dietary treatment, and suggestions on ways of improving adherence to treatment. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and logistic regression were used to analyze the data with level of significance set at 0.05. Results: Mean age of respondents was 57.9 ± 9.8 years, 60.9% were females and 78.0% were married. Some respondents exhibited total adherence to medication (58.9%) and dietary (67.4%) treatment, respectively. Determinants of nonadherence to medication and dietary treatment include using alternative traditional medicine (herbs) for the treatment of the disease (odds ratio (OR) = 0.42, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.568-1.916) and consuming foods more than recommended quantity (OR = 6.28, 95% CI = 3.919-10.083). One of the suggested ways by the respondents to improve adherence to treatment was self-discipline (46.9%). Lack of awareness on the seriousness of the disease (42.6%) was a major challenge confronting patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Creation of awareness on the seriousness of the disease was suggested by 39.1% of respondents. Conclusions: Use of alternative medicine (herbs) and eating more than the recommended quantity of foods remain a challenge among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Comprehensive health promotion and education strategies including patient counseling on diabetes care with emphasis on adherence to medication and dietary treatment regimen should be organized regularly for diabetes patients.
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A., Onuorah, and Onovo A.O. "Counsellors’ Role in Ensuring Quality Education for National Security in Enugu Education Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria." International Journal of Integrated Research in Education, March 2, 2019, 29–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.36265/ijired.2019.010205.
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The study investigated counsellors‟ role in ensuring quality education for national security in Enugu Education Zone. One research question and one null hypothesis were formulated to guide the study was tested at.05 level of significance. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population for the study consisted of 59 school counsellors in the 31 public secondary schools in the area. The number is small and manageable; so no sampling was done. The instrument used for data collection was a 6-item questionnaire. The instrument was validated by three experts from Faculty of Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu. One each from Guidance and Counselling, Psychology and measurement and evaluation. Mean, with standard deviation and t-test statistic were used for data analysis. The study revealed, among others that counsellors ought to encourage the development of students' talents and strengths. Secondly, it was also found out that there is no significance difference between the mean ratings of male counsellors and female‟ school counsellors in their role towards ensuring quality education for national security in Enugu Education Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. The study recommended, among others, that seminars and workshops should be organized regularly for school counsellors with a view to updating their knowledge on how to effectively curb insecurity while encouraging students in their talents and abilities.
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Peter N., chukwu, and Chigbu Eberechukwu F. "Relationship between Personality and Career Choice of Students in Secondary School in Enugu State." International Journal of Integrated Research in Education, March 13, 2019, 195–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.36265/ijired.2019.010127.
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This paper examined the relationship between personality and career choice of secondary school students in Enugu state. The study was a correlational research, designed to ascertain the relationship between personality and career choice of secondary school student in Enugu state, three research questions guided the study. The population consisted senior secondary school students in Enugu State. Multi sampling techniques was used to draw 400 students. A structured questionnaire developed by the researchers was used for data collection. This instrument was face validated by three experts two from guidance and counseling and one from measurement and evaluation all in university of Nigeria, Nsukka. Mean, standard deviation and Pearson product moment correlation coefficient were used in data analysis. Result revealed that there is a significant relationship between personality and career choice of secondary school student and also student shows greater inclination to social personality types than others. The implications of these finding were highlighted. Among recommendations made was that guidance counselors should help students in making right career choices that would match their personalities.
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N, Ogbonna Mercy. "Factors Militating against Effective Teaching and Learning of Computer in Secondary Schools in Enugu State Nigeria." Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, May 18, 2019, 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2019/v4i330119.
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The teaching and learning of computers in secondary schools is very beneficial for preparation of students for more challenging education in the University. However, many factors militate against the effective computer education in the schools. This study sought to assess these factors in Enugu State Nigeria. Specifically it sought to assess teachers-related factors; students-related factors; government-related factors and school administrative factors that militate against effective teaching and learning of computer in the State. The study adopted survey research method and hundred questionnaires were used for the study. Data were analysed with the use of descriptive statistics (mean) in SPSS. Respondents agreed that teachers based factors that contribute to ineffective teaching and learning of computers in secondary schools included that teachers of the subject were unqualified (=2.9) and lack experience (=2.6). Students based included absenteeism by students (=2.7) and lack of interest by students (=2.7). Government based factors included that government provide voluminous curriculum (=2.9) and do not provide funds (=3.2). School administration based factors were that mismanagement of procured instructional materials (=2.9) and mis-use of provided funds (=2.9). This study concludes that students, teachers, government and school administration have important roles to play for effective teaching and learning of computer in secondary schools. For a way forward, the study recommends that government and individuals should encourage in and out of school computer education by establishing learning centres in the State. Computer teachers should always be provided with on-the-job training or re-training programmes. Government and school administration should as a matter of priority provide computer systems and other lacking instructional materials in their schools. Students should attend to classes and improve their interest in computer education.
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Igweagu, C. P., O. H. Chime, and O. C. Ekwueme. "Factors Influencing Adherence to Anti-retroviral Therapy among Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Enugu State Southeast Nigeria." International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, December 19, 2019, 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v39i430211.
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Background: The Acquired Immune – deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a terminal illness caused by a retrovirus known as the Human Immune-deficiency virus (HIV). HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of death in sub-saharan Africa. Nigeria has the second largest HIV epidemic in the world and one of the highest rates of new infection in sub-Saharan Africa with 1.9 million people living HIV in 2018. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly reduced morbidity and mortality, prolonged life expectancy and improved quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS infection (PLWHA). To be most effective ART requires a near perfect level of adherence. Poor adherence compromises treatment effectiveness, leading to treatment failure and development of drug resistance. Non-adherence is also characterized by increased morbidity, mortality and great economic loss.
This study assessed the effect of health education on factors influencing adherence to ART among PLWHAs in Enugu State.
Methodology: A health education intervention was carried out among 312 persons living with HIV/AIDS receiving ART in Enugu metropolis to improve their perception and adherence to antiretroviral therapy.
A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 312 people living with HIV/AIDS (156 each in the study and control groups), who were selected by multistage sampling. Subsequently, health education was conducted among the study group. Three months after this intervention its effects were assessed through a survey using the same structured questionnaires employed in the baseline survey.
Results: Knowledge of supportive and limiting factors of adherence improved significantly among the study group than the controls post-intervention (P<0.001). The factors that facilitated adherence included follow-up visits, adequate information education/counseling and supportive relationships. The limiting factors were drug side-effects, forgetfulness, finance and travel time to clinic.
Conclusion: Health education improved knowledge of supportive factors of ART adherence among PLWHAs in Enugu State, and this should be promoted.
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Israel, Chidinma-Egbichi, Nkechi-Nnenna Ogbu, Justin-Agorye Ingwu, Arinze-Joyce Chinenye, and Pauline-Chigwara Chikeme. "Knowledge and acceptance of human papilloma virus vaccine among secondary school students in Queens Model Secondary School, Enugu, Nigeria." Nursing Practice Today, January 29, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.18502/npt.v6i1.391.
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Background & Aim: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection with high mortality rate though its prevention is now possible through vaccination. The study determined the knowledge and acceptance of HPV Vaccine among Secondary School students in Queens Model secondary school Enugu
Methods & Material: The study utilized a quantitative descriptive survey method. Sample size of 368 students was determined using the power analysis at 95% confidence interval and 5% error margin. Stratified sampling method including proportionate sampling was used to select respondents from different classes to ensure representativeness. Data was collected using questionnaire developed by the researchers with a reliability of 0.79 Cronbach alpha after pre-test and data was analyzed with the aid of SPSS version 20 using descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages.
Results: Only 51(13.86%) of the respondents have heard of HPV vaccine. Majority 97.3% were willing to receive a vaccine that can prevent cervical cancer and 98.1% respondents agreed to recommend a vaccine that can prevent cervical cancer for others for fear of death and concern for their safety.
Conclusion: Health education on HPV vaccine should be made available to young girls to enable them take advantage of this service before the resumption of sexual activities.
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Ugwoke S. C, Ejionueme L. K., Anyanwu J. I., and Etonyeaku E. A. C. "Analysis of the Principals’ Human Resource Management Practices in Secondary Schools in Nsukka Education Zone, Enugu State, Nigeria." Journal of Psychology Research 3, no. 1 (2013). http://dx.doi.org/10.17265/2159-5542/2013.01.002.
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Maria, Agbo. "Assessing the Implementation of one of the Principles of Child Friendly School Model in Public Primary and Secondary Schools in Enugu State." International Journal of Integrated Research in Education, January 5, 2019, 18–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.36265/ijired.2019.010103.
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Child Friendly School Model is an innovative strategy developed in United Nations level to enhance grassroots education for all children irrespective of race, nationality, gender, or physical disabilities. This model was developed to meet the requirements of trendy education practices in schools especially in developing countries including Nigeria. The purpose is to help salvage the salient lapses in some areas in basic educational system, such as poor enrolment and increase in school dropouts in public schools. To meet the objectives of enhancing grassroots education, Child Friendly School Model follows fundamental principles that guide its system and management. One of these principles is that schools must have healthy and health-seeking environments. Unfortunately, many public schools in Enugu State do not implement this principle. Survey design guided this study. The population of this study was the entire teachers and school heads in primary and Secondary Public Schools in Enugu State. 600 respondents were sampled, using stratified random sampling technique. Out of this, 300 respondents each were drawn from both Primary and Secondary Schools. A structured questionnaire containing 14 items was used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using mean scores with standard deviations, derived from a 4-point rating scale. The results revealed that public schools in Enugu State do not have healthy and health-seeking environments. School children do not receive medical attention in the school, there are no adequate first Aid supplies, and sick-bays are not available in the school among other problems.
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Okeke, Nkechi Uzochukwu, Elizabeth Ifeoma Anierobi, and Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo. "RISKY SEXUAL AND HEALTH BEHAVIOURS AND IMPACT ON PSYCHO-SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ADOLESCENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA." European Journal of Education Studies 8, no. 9 (2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v8i9.3888.
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<p>Adolescents due to the experimentation and exploration drive that characterize the period often engage in risky sexual and health behaviours being ignorant of the consequences on their health and psychological well-being. The study adopted ex-post-facto research design to find out risky sexual and health behaviours and impact on psycho-social development of adolescents in tertiary institutions in Enugu state. Four research questions guided the study. A total of 300 students in 300 and 400 levels in three selected higher institutions in Enugu state formed the sample of the study. Data were collected through questionnaire of 40 items to elicit information on the impact of risky sexual and health behaviours on psycho-social development of adolescents. The instrument was validated by experts in education. Reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha and an alpha coefficient of 0.78 was obtained. Research questions were answered using frequencies, percentages and mean. Result revealed the prevalence of risky sexual and health behaviours among adolescents in tertiary institutions in Enugu state. It also revealed that risky sexual and health behaviours are associated with frustration, low self-esteem, feelings of guilt, sense of regret, abandonment by parents/siblings and loss of self-respect among others. The researchers recommend family interventions (good parental training and monitoring), counseling and rehabilitation services, emotional regulation skills and self-management skills training.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0856/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
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I.O., Izuehie, and Ani C.I. "The Place of Education and Leadership in the Provision of Security in Secondary Schools in Enugu State." International Journal of Integrated Research in Education, February 4, 2019, 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.36265/ijired.2019.010201.
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Education is the foundation and an instrument for social change in any society. It is the bedrock of a nation‟s development.There is no nation that can grow beyond the educational level of the leaders, hence there is need for the educated ones to occupy significant positions to improve the nation‟s development. Good leadership enhances human security that emphasizes the protection of lives and property of individuals living in a given nation. This can be achieved by arousing the intellectual curiosity and appetite for more knowledge and wisdom through education. This explains the reason why education in Nigeria is still a national discourse at all levels. This paper, therefore, x-rayed the need for education and good leadership in dealing with security issues in secondary schools in Enugu State. It was recommended among others that there shall be an overhaul of the educational curriculum that will provide mind developing contents that will handle the aspect of security issues in the schools.
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Nwakpa, Paul. "Relationship between Teachers’ Continuous Professional Development Practices and their Job Performance in Secondary Schools in Eobnyi State, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Applied Sciences 6, no. 6 (2019). http://dx.doi.org/10.24203/ajas.v6i6.5693.
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The main purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between teachers’ continuous professional development practices and their job performance. It was a co-relational study, and was carried out from the three education zones of the state. Population of the study was 4500 teachers’ from the state public secondary schools. The sample for the study was 450 teachers’ selected from the three education zones of the state representing 10% of the population. Researchers-developed instrument, titled: questionnaire on teachers continuous professional development practices and job performance (QTCPDJP) was used to elicit information from the respondents. The instrument was face-validated by three experts from the department of Educational Foundations of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. The reliability of the instrument was established through test retest procedure using twenty teachers in public secondary schools in Enugu State, and the reliability index of 0.87 was obtained using the pearson product moment correlation coefficient. The researcher administered the instrument directly on the respondents with the help of three research assistants. The study was guided by only one research question and one null hypothesis. Data collected were analyzed using pearson product moment correction coefficient. Findings of the study revealed that there is a moderate positive correlation between teachers’ continuous professional development practices and their job performance in secondary schools in Ebonyi State. The study among others recommended that teachers should take interests in professional growth and development through regular workshops, seminars and conferences in order to increase their job performance.
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Aronu, Ann E., Awoere T. Chinawa, Edmund N. Ossai, Vivian O. Onukwuli, and Josephat M. Chinawa. "COVID-19: Knowledge of Mode of Spread and Preventive Practices among College Adolescents in Nigeria." Journal of Tropical Pediatrics 67, no. 1 (2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/tropej/fmab002.
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Abstract Background Corona virus pandemic (COVID 19) has emerged as the single most important topical issue and poses a challenge to medicine. Adolescent school children are exposed to a varying degree. Objectives The study is aimed to determine the knowledge of the mode of spread and preventive practices among college adolescents attending six secondary schools in Enugu metropolis. Methodology This was a cross-sectional study carried out in 6 secondary schools among 500 college adolescents. A pretested, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Results Majority of the respondents, 98.4% were aware of COVID-19. Although, a higher proportion of the respondents, 52.0% were aware COVID-19 could be transmitted through contact with infected persons, only a minor proportion of them, 42.4% had a good knowledge of the mode of spread of COVID-19. However, a high proportion of the respondents, 69.2% practiced good preventive measures against COVID-19. Also, respondents whose parents were self-employed were 1.4 times more likely to have good knowledge of the mode of spread of COVID-19 when compared with those whose parents were on paid employment [adjusted odd ratio (AOR) = 1.4, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.9–2.0]. The respondents whose fathers have attained tertiary education were 1.6 times more likely to have good preventive practices against COVID-19 when compared with those who had secondary school and below (AOR = 1.6, 95% CI: 1.04–2.5). Conclusion Though college adolescents were aware of COVID-19, not a significant proportion practiced good preventive measures against COVID-19. Knowledge of mode of spread and preventive practices were significantly enhanced by fathers’ educational status and being a female adolescent child.
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GANAGANA, DR T. E. "MOST POTENT AGE AND SEX-RELATED PROBLEMS OF THE ADOLESCENTS: IMPLICATIONS FOR ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION IN BAYELSA STATE." RA Journal Of Applied Research 06, no. 12 (2020). http://dx.doi.org/10.47191/rajar/v6i12.03.
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This study assessed the most potent problems of the adolescents and the educational implications in Bayelsa State of Nigeria. A sample of 1593 adolescents was randomly selected for the study from the senior secondary schools in the State. The purpose of the study is to find out the most potent age and sex-related problems of the adolescents in Bayelsa state of Nigeria. The Adolescents’ Problems Questionaire (APQ) was used to collect data from the adolescents. The hypotheses of the study were tested with descriptive statistics, one-way anova as well as two-way anova with Scheffe’s test of significance in order to be able to take appropriate decisions. Results indicated that adolescents in Bayelsa State were mostly affected by personal, social and psychological issues, and that the severity of these problems were more of age and sex differences interaction. The study recommended that society should pay attention to the adolescents with a view to understanding their nature and the kinds of problems they encounter, and that appropriate education with emphasis on adolescence guidance and counseling services should be given to them, periodically, in Bayelsa State, to provide the adolescents opportunity to explore their nature.
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Kate, Umeobieri Ancilla, Aniwada Elias Chikee, Obi Emmanuel Ikechukwu, and Agunwa Chuka. "Accessing Barriers and Determinants of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) Services at Public Teaching Hospitals in Enugu State, Nigeria." International STD Research & Reviews, May 9, 2019, 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/isrr/2019/v8i130093.
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Introduction: The most effective means of reducing Mother-to-Child transmission of HIV is to provide suppressive HAART. Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) directly affects the achievement of Sustainable Development goals just. The unmet need for PMTCT services in Nigeria, particularly in Enugu state, is unacceptably high. This study aimed to assess factors associated with access barriers and determinants to PMTCT services in public health facilities in Enugu, Nigeria.
Materials and Methods: The study design was a facility-based analytical cross-sectional study. HIV positive nursing mothers who were accessing PMTCT services were studied. Questionnaire was used. Chi-square test and Binary logistic regression was done to for determinants of experience of any access barrier. Level of significance was determined at a p-value of ≤ 0.05.
Results: A total of 2275 participants were reported on. A higher proportion of participants were in 30-34 years age group 124 (45.1%), attained secondary education 144(52.4%) and provided for by their husbands 174(63.3%) The major barriers identified were; long waiting time at the facility 184(66.9%), distance of facility 161(58.5%), PMTCT being far away from other units/departments 155(56.4%), Health workers talking to the clients with no respect 151(54.9%), Stigma and discrimination from friends/neighbours 163(59.3%) and from health workers 123(44.7%) as well as being too busy with household chores 130(47.3%). There were statistically significant association between experience of barriers with age in categories (χ2=11.741, p =0.008), religion (χ2=5.381, p =0.020), source of income (χ2= 8.817, p=0.032) and ethnicity (χ2=9.240, p=0.026).
Conclusion: Over ninety percent of respondents experienced a form of barrier. The major barriers include; long waiting time, distance to facility, location of PMTCT units, Health workers attitude, Stigma and discrimination from health workers as well as being too busy with household chores. There was no identified predictor of access barrier.
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O.A., Zinkat. "Assessment of Senior Secondary School Students’ Interest and Ability for Stem Content and Career." International Journal of Integrated Research in Education, March 30, 2019, 141–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.36265/ijired.2019.010219.
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In light of a looming security crisis in Nigeria, the issue of decline in the number of professionals entering the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) should be addressed. Reports from research have shown that increase in the number of these professionals is among the pathways to national development and capable national security. One of the ways this could be achieved is to ensure that high level of interest, ability, and value among students who are potential professionals in these fields is attained. Herewith, this study sought to assess students‟ interest, ability, and value for STEM content and career. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Four research questions were posed for the study. The population for the study comprised all senior secondary school two (SS2) science students in all government secondary schools in Enugu education zone. A sample of three hundred and twenty five (325) senior secondary two science students was used for the study. The instrument for data collection was STEM Content and Career Instrument Survey (STEM-CCIS) adapted from Tyler-Wood, Knezek, & Christensen (2010) with reliability index of 0.75 using Cronbach‟s alpha method. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study reveal that students show high level of interest in STEM content and career. It was also revealed that students attached high value to STEM career. However, low STEM content ability was displayed by the students. The implication is that the number of workforce or human capital may increase in this century and the next. Also, lives and economy could be improved which consequently translate to protection from threat to all elements of national security. It was suggested in the study that students are to be taught STEM lessons with new and improved pedagogical approaches to improve content ability of students in STEM.
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Eberechukwu, Chigbu Francisca, Oguzie Alphonsus Ekejiuba, and Obi Joy Sylvia Chisara. "Unemployment and Youth Restiveness in Africa: Implications for Counselling." Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, August 23, 2021, 36–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2021/v20i230482.
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Restiveness among youths has become one of the nagging global challenges. Consequently, its prevalence in Africa has become more worrisome now than ever before. This paper therefore examined unemployment and the incidences of youth restiveness in Africa: Implication for counseling. The paper adopted a qualitative approach relying mainly on secondary materials from documented evidences. Available data indicates persistent rise in the level of unemployment across different African countries. By the same token there have also been high incidences of restiveness among the youths in Africa within the same period. However, the paper brought to the fore specific instances of restiveness in select African countries namely; militancy and insurgency in Nigeria Niger Delta, xenophobic attacks in South Africa, socio-political crises in southern Cameroun, ethnic and religiously motivated restiveness in Mali and rising piracy and terrorism in Somalia as case studies. The paper identified poverty, unemployment, socio-economic and political inequality and marginalization as factors of youth restiveness. These factors no doubt are in high prevalence in Africa. Given the scenario, the implication for counseling is of great consequence as the concern revolves around how counselling services can be leveraged in the context so that the youths can be properly engaged to embrace genuine efforts towards self-development, skills acquisition, self-reliance and nation building. It is argued that the solution to unemployment and youth restiveness problems lie in part on counsellors constructive engagement with youths, on awareness creation through the media, education of the youth towards self-realization and on their pivotal roles in nation building.
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Lawal, Abdulfattah Mohammed, Nnadozie Igbokwe, Abdulkarim Nura, and Ibrahim Habib. "A 4 Year Experience with Copper T Intrauterine Contraceptive Device at Federal Medical Centre (Fmc), Katsina." Gynecology & Reproductive Health 5, no. 3 (2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.33425/2639-9342.1152.
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Background: The prevalence of contraceptive use is still very low in Nigeria. Use of modern contraceptive methods has been shown to reduce unwanted pregnancy, high parity and maternal mortality. Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the acceptance rate of intrauterine contraceptive method, the socio-demographic characteristics of its users, side-effects, discontinuation and the reason thereof, at Federal Medical Centre, Katsina. Method: A retrospective study that reviewed records of all clients who used intrauterine contraceptive method at the family planning clinic over a 4-year period (1st January 2011 to 31st December 2014). Results: Out of the 1892 family planning clients, 111 used IUCD, with IUCD acceptance rate of 5.87%. The modal age group was 20-24 years (30.0%). Most of them (n=54) were grandmultiparous (48.6%), and of Islamic faith (98%). Almost all the clients were married (97.8%), and majority had secondary education (71%). Thirty- ive (31.5%) of the users discontinued the method, with the commonest indication being desire for pregnancy (45.7%). No contraceptive failure was recorded during the study period. Conclusion: IUCD is the fourth commonly used method. Its use is influenced by maternal age, parity and literacy level. In spite of its long duration of action, most of the reversal was due to the desire for pregnancy. Acceptability of IUCD can be improved by health education, adequate counseling and careful client selection.
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Adonu, Ifeanyi I., Joy O. Anih, and B. C. Madu. "Effect of Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy on Students' Conceptual Change in Physics." Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, November 2, 2019, 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2019/v5i430150.
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This study focused on the Effect of Concept Mapping Teaching Strategy on students’ conceptual change in physics. Two research questions guided the study. Two null hypotheses were formulated and tested at the probability of 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design. The study was carried out in Agbani Education zone of Enugu State. One hundred and nineteen students consisting of 63 boys and 56 girls from three co-educational schools were selected through purposive sampling for the study. Two intact streams of SSS 2 students in each of the secondary schools were used. The experimental group was taught concepts/principles involving refraction of the light wave using concept mapping while the control group was taught the same topics in optics using the conventional method. Thirty items on Test on Physics Concept (TPC) were developed by the researchers. The items were validated by three experts, one in measurement and evaluation and two in the Department of Science Education with a physics background, all from the Department of Science Education University of Nigeria Nsukka. Content validation was also carried out based on the table of specification. The reliability of the items was tested using the Kendall coefficient of concordance (W) with a coefficient of 0.81. Data on students' conceptual change in physics were collected using TPC. Pre-test scores were collected before the treatment while the post-test was administered after the treatment. Research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results of data analyzed revealed that there exists a difference between the mean scores of physics students in Test of physics concepts when taught using concept mapping and lecture methods in favour of the group taught light waves using concept mapping strategy. That there exists no significant difference between the mean scores of male and female physics students in a test of physics concepts when taught using concept mapping and lecture methods. The recommendations among others are that concept mapping and lecture methods should be used interchangeably in the teaching of physics to breach the gap in performance between male and female students and concept mapping instructional strategy should be used to promote conceptual change in physics.