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Francis Ch, Ibe, Opara Alexander, Njoku Pascal Chu, and Alinnor Jude Ikech. "Ambient Air Quality Assessment of Orlu, Southeastern, Nigeria." Journal of Applied Sciences 17, no. 9 (2017): 441–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/jas.2017.441.457.

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Ejikunle, S. D., F. Anolue, M. C. Ohamaeme, Jude Egwurugwu, G. I. Eberendu, and E. I. Dike. "Determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake among Women in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria." AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES 2, no. 1 (2019): 42–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.33798/ajmas2019/00278.

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Background: Cervical cancer is the 2nd commonest cancer among women worldwide and is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in developing countries. Optimal cervical cancer screening uptake is one of the most cost effective control strategies for the disease. Objectives: To assess the determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among women in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. Materials & Methods: A community based cross-sectional study with the use of 502 interviewer-administered questionnaires was conducted among women in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. All the women in the community attending the annual 2018 August meeting were recruited for this study. Results:The study showed that the mean age of the respondents was 42±2.8 years. Furthermore, 82.3% of respondents attained postsecondary school educational level. Also 80.5% of respondents have heard about cervical cancer screening but level of cervical cancer screening uptake was very low among the respondents (13.5%). Significant associations were found between embarrassment, lack of symptoms, lack of physician request, lack of counselling, cost, unavailability of services and cervical cancer screening uptake. Conclusion: Despite the high knowledge of cervical cancer screening among women in Orlu LGA, uptake of cervical cancer screening was low. Enhancing health education and provision of free and widely accessible health screening services may increase uptake among these women. Key words: Cervical cancer, screening, Orlu women, uptake.

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Egwurugwu, Jude, S. D. Ejikunle, E. I. Dike, M. C. Ohamaeme, Jude Egwurugwu, and G. I. Eberendu. "Knowledge and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening among Women in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria." AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES 1, no. 1 (2019): 55–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.33798/ajmas2019/00266.

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Background: Cervical cancer is the 2nd commonest cancer among women worldwide and the most common cancer among women in developing countries like Nigeria. Though preventable by screening for premalignant and early cervical lesions, this is predicated on the knowledge and practice of a cervical screening. Objective: To assess the knowledge and practice of cervical cancer screening among women in Orlu, Local Government Area(LGA) Imo State, Nigeria. Materials & Methods: A community based cross-sectional study with the use of 502 interviewer – administered questionnaires was conducted among women in Orlu LGA of Imo State. All the women in the communities attending the annual August Meeting who consented were recruited for this study. Results: The study showed that the mean age of the respondents was 42±2.8years. Furthermore, 82.3% of respondents attained postsecondary school educational level, 61.8% & 21.1% were multiparous and grand multiparous respectively. Also, 80.5% of respondents have heard about cervical cancer screening. Majority (67.5%) of these respondents heard it from health care providers. There was a positive statistically significant relationship between educational status and the likelihood of having knowledge of cervical cancer screening, (p< 0.01). The level of practice of cervical cancer screening was very low among the respondents(13.5%).Though majority of the respondents have high level of educational attainment this did not reflect their practice of cervical cancer screening. Conclusion: There was high knowledge of cervical cancer and cervical screening modalities among women in Orlu but their practice of cervical cancer screening was very low. There is an urgent need to educate and encourage women on the benefits of cervical cancer screening. Key words: cervical cancer, knowledge, Practice, Orlu women, Screening.

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Chukuezi, A. B., and J. N. Nwosu. "Ear Trauma in Orlu, Nigeria: A Five-Year Review." Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 64, no. 1 (2011): 42–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0158-1.

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Agbabiaka, L. A., and C. O. Agu. "Microflora of smoked Trachurus trachurus and Scomber scombrus samples in Orlu South East, Nigeria and its implication on public health." Journal of Aquatic Sciences 34, no. 1 (2020): 7–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jas.v34i1.2.

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The study was carried out to assess the microbiological quality of smoked Trachurus trachurus and Scomber scumbrus in four markets in Orlu Local Government Area, South East, Nigeria. Forty freshly smoked samples of Trachurus trachurus and Scomber scumbrus were procured from Eke Eziachi, Orlu Main, Aforaja Umuowa and Afor Ogidi Ihioma markets and analyzed using standard techniques. Results revealed that Orlu main market had the highest level of microbial contamination (mean bacteria and fungi count of 5 x 102 and 10 x 102cfu/g respectively). The highest total viable count (7 x102 cfu/g) of Scomber scumbrus was obtained in Aforaja Umuowa market while the least value of 2 x102 cfu/g was observed in Afor Ogidi Ihioma market. Also, similar value was recorded in Trachurus trachurus at Aforaja Umuowa market. Results from the study indicated that pathogens present in fish samples included bacteria (Bacillus cereus, B. subtilis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp and Staphylococcus aureus) and fungi (Gliocladium spp., Candida spp., Rhizopus spp., Alternaria spp., Aspergillus spp., Clasdosprium spp., Fonsecaca spp., Chrysoporius spp., mucour spp. and Botrytis spp). The study also showed that freshly smoked Trachurus trachurus and Scomber scumbrus samples sold in the four markets under assessment were contaminated with pathogenic organisms. This may however present some public health implications. Keywords: Microbial activity, Smoked fish, Orlu, Fish quality; Hygiene

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Ndububa, VI. "Uterine fibroids: Experience with 100 myomectomies in Orlu, South East Nigeria." Port Harcourt Medical Journal 10, no. 3 (2016): 124. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0795-3038.197753.

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Ohamaeme, M. C., J. N. Egwurugwu, I. G. Eberendu, U. F. Ogunnaya, C. N. Ekweogu, and S. D. Ejikunle. "Periodontal Diseases and Associated Risk Factors among Residents in Orlu, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Medicine and Health 12, no. 4 (2018): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajmah/2018/44538.

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Iwuji, M., C. Ibe, J. Njoku, et al. "Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Dynamics in Orlu, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 4, no. 1 (2017): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajee/2017/34144.

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Anolue, Fredrick C., Ephraim Dike, Paschal Adogu, and Chikere Ebirim. "Women's experience of menopause in rural communities in Orlu, Eastern Nigeria." International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 118, no. 1 (2012): 31–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2012.02.014.

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Njoku, Pascal, Francis Chizoruo Ibe, Jude Alinnor, and Alexander Iheanyichukwu Opara. "Seasonal Variability of Carbon Monoxide (CO) in the Ambient Environment of IMO State, Nigeria." International Letters of Natural Sciences 53 (April 2016): 40–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilns.53.40.

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The air quality of four areas in Imo State with a total of twenty two locations was monitored for a period six months with respect to CO level using Gasman air monitor (Crowcon Instruments Ltd, England. The air quality monitoring was conducted in the morning, afternoon and evening hours within dry and wet seasons in order to elucidate the variability of this atmospheric pollutant in the study locations. The results obtained showed significant variation of the air pollutant in the morning, afternoon and evening including within the twenty four weeks, and between dry and wet seasons. The mean values of CO in the dry season are in the order Egbema > Okigwe > Owerri > Orlu, while the order for the mean CO level in wet season is Okigwe > Orlu > Egbema > Owerri. Elevated concentration of CO was observed in the study areas above 10 ppm, the Nigerian National ambient air quality standard. This observation calls for health and environmental concern. Hence, anthropogenic activities and fugitive emission sources of atmospheric pollutants such as increased vehicular traffic, biomass combustion, use of electric power generating sets, leakages from incinerators and flare stacks should be seriously monitored.

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C, Ohamaeme Moses, Egwurugwu Jude N, Ebuenyi Martha C, Ohamaeme Chinyere R, Azudialu Bede C, and Egwurugwu Frances U. "Prevalence of Periodontal Diseases in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria." IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences 16, no. 06 (2017): 102–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.9790/0853-160603102107.

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Sabinus I, Ibeneme, Okoro Chiedozie, and Nwankwor Godwin I. "INTEGRATING FIELD AND LANDSAT DATA IN STRUCTURAL MAPPING OF GULLY EROSION SITES WITHIN ORLU-OKIGWE AXIS SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA." SDRP Journal of Earth Sciences & Environmental Studies 4, no. 5 (2019): 696–707. http://dx.doi.org/10.25177/jeses.4.4.ra.562.

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Okorie, Fidelis Chinazor. "Influence of Climate Variability on Mosquitoes Bite in Orlu Area of Imo state Nigeria." Social Sciences 3, no. 6 (2014): 183. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.ss.20140306.11.

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Ayadiuno, Romanus Udegbunam, Dominic Chukwuka Ndulue, A. T. Mozie, and C. C. Ndichie. "The Underlying Factors of Soil Susceptibility to Erosion in Central Parts of Southeastern Nigeria." Alinteri Journal of Agriculture Sciences 36, no. 2 (2021): 196–207. http://dx.doi.org/10.47059/alinteri/v36i2/ajas21134.

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Soil erosion in southeastern Nigeria has a high devastating tendency which created a natural geologic hazard is causing loss of arable farm lands, destroying properties and other social infrastructures like pipelines, roads, bridges, over head and underground cables that are being exposed and or washed away by deep gully erosions. Investigations into the underlying factors of soil susceptibility to soil erosion in southeastern Nigeria led to this work. The study areas are the twenty six Local Government Areas within the centre of the zone which are Anaocha, Orumba North, Aguata, Nnewi South and Orumba South in Anambra State; Umunneochi, Bende, Ohafia, Arochukwu and Isuikwuato in Abia State; Afikpo North, Afikpo South, Ivo, Ohaozara and Onicha in Ebonyi State; Aninri, Oji River, Ezeagu, Udi and Awgu in Enugu State, and Idea to North, Idea to South, Okigwe, Orlu, and Orsu in Imo State. The dataset for this research work are from secondary and primary sources. Secondary Data were extracted from other journal publications among others, while primary data were in the form of measurement during field visit, photographs and geophysical soil survey and verification. Descriptive Statistics, Student t-test and Chi-square test analysis were used. The result shows that the soils across the study area generally are predominantly sandy with a mean of fine sand at 28.22% and coarse sand at 43.40%, while the mean of clay and silt are very low, 17.82% and 10.56% respectively. The study concludes that high sand content in the composition of soil in the study area is responsible for high rate of soil erosion in the area and therefore recommends a policy framework from the government of Nigeria that will encourage a paradigm shift from roots and tubers crop production that exposes the soil, to orchard plantation.

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Ozims, S. J., I. F. Eberendu, E. I. Obeagu, et al. "Occurrence of malaria infection in under-five children in Orlu, L.G.A. of Imo sate, Nigeria." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 4, no. 11 (2017): 72–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.22192/ijcrbm.2017.02.11.009.

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Nkwopara, U. N., A. F. Osisi, E. T. Nzube, S. U. Onwudike, and E. E. Ihem. "Fertility status of soils under selected land use types in Orlu, Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria." Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management 12, no. 1 (2021): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/jssem2020.0835.

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O.K, Iheme, Okoye V.U., Chinwuko A.I., Usman A.O., Ejeke C.F., and Osele C.E. "Evaluation of geotechnical properties of gully erosion materials in ORLU and its environs, IMO state, Nigeria." International Journal of Advanced Geosciences 4, no. 1 (2016): 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijag.v4i1.5991.

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The evaluation of geotechnical properties of rock materials is used to ascertain the environmental factor that necessitated gully erosion in Orlu and its environs, Imo State, Nigeria. The study is aimed at geotechnically defining the characteristics, causes and formation of the gully erosion with particular emphasis on the current land degradation in the study area. Data used in the study were derived from field measurements, and laboratory analysis. Gully variables such as length, depth and widths were also determined. The result of the geological mapping revealed that there are three geologic formations encountered in the study area namely; Ameki, Ogwashi Asaba, and Benin Formations. The result of the field studies shows that 27% of the gullies observed occur in Ameki Formation while no gully was discovered in Ogwashi Asaba formation. The grain size distribution curves interpretation revealed that 80% (by weight) of the soils are medium to coarse grained sand and fine gravels, while the remaining 18% and 2% are for fine grained sand and coarse grained silt. The Atterberg Limit Test interpretation shows that the plasticity index of the formations ranges from 24.83% to 48.42%. Based on the results of the geotechnical properties of rock materials in the study area, the factors responsible for gullies occurrence in the study area were identified as topography, rainfall, geology, and anthropogenic factors. The devastating effects of gully erosion in the study area were observed to include loss of about 22km2 of arable lands; 2 major and 6 minor road failures; loss of many houses and other infrastructures; pollution of surface and underground water. Finally, it is recommended that the appropriate authorities, individuals and all stakeholders in the environmental protection agency should develop ideas in environment watch towards gully erosion control.

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Akelere, John O., Sylvia O. Anyadoh-Nwadike, and Peter O. Nwadike. "Prevalence and antibiogram of multi-drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinics in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 4, no. 3 (2013): 8–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v4i3.6221.

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Background: Multi-drug resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus Aureus (SA) is on the rise. The prevalence and antibiogram of MDR Staphylococcus Aureus among pregnant women attending Ante-Natal Clinics in Owerri, Imo State is being studied. Aim and Objective: The prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) among pregnant women was studied using urine and High Vaginal Swab(HVS) from pregnant women attending antenatal clinics. Materials and Methods: The pregnant women attending at three hospitals; Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owerri, Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH) Orlu and General Hospital Okigwe. A total of 1, 197 (619 Urine and 578 HVS) samples were used. Samples were analysed in the Microbiology Laboratories of the different hospitals, within thirty minutes of collection. Results: The results revealed that 121 (19.5%) of the Urine samples haboured S.aureus while 87 (15.1%) of the HVS were positive (mean: 17.4%). Antimicrobial susceptibility tests revealed that 126 ( 60.5%) of the S.aureus isolated from both the Urine and HVS samples across the state were multidrug resistant . The predominant MAR index was 0.27 as 33.2% of isolates were resistant to 3 / 11 of antibiotics tested while the least 0.64 (7/11) was shown by 0.01% of the isolates. Generally, the highest resistance was to Ceftriazone (63.8%), followed by Gentamicin (63.0%), while Ciprofloxacin gave the highest susceptibility (95.2% ) followed by Ofloxacin (92.3%). Questionnaires revealed that 75.7% (87), 72.9%(43) and 76.5% (26) (mean: 75%) that tested positive for the organism at FMC Owerri, IMSUTH Orlu and General Hospital Okigwe respectively were asymptomatic. Result analysis revealed a significant prevalence of resistant S.aureus among these outpatients who were mostly asymptomatic and unsuspecting carriers. Conclusion: The need for routine surveillance of pregnant women for S.aureus to reduce maternal and child morbidity caused by the organism has therefore been revealed by this study. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v4i3.6221 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 4(2013) 8-14

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Iwuala, Chimezie C., Agwu N. Amadi, Obinna G. Udujih, Helen I. Udujih, and Okereke, S. N. "A Study on Sources, Availability and Accessibility of Potable Water in Imo State, Nigeria." World Journal of Social Science Research 7, no. 1 (2020): p1. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/wjssr.v7n1p1.

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Sources, availability and accessibility of potable water were studied in the three geopolitical zones; Okigwe, Owerri, Orlu zones of Imo State, Nigeria. A total of 800 pretested and randomly distributed questionnaires were used on adult respondents in the three zones. Results identified borehole water as the major (65.4%) source of drinking water among the respondents. More than half (53.8%) of the respondents have their water source located less than 50m from their houses, of which 33% have their boreholes located within their compounds. About half of the respondents visit water bodies daily. The highest total rating of supply of water by the respondents was on “poor” supply. The poor rating was more in Okigwe zone where 107 (64.7%) gave poor rating for supply of potable water. The study has shown that although there is availability and accessibility of water, there is need to monitor sitting of water sources and create awareness as well as lay emphasis on purification since what is available and accessible is not potable.

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Okoyeh, Elizabeth I., Anthony E. Akpan, B. C. E. Egboka, and H. I. Okeke. "An Assessment of the Influences of Surface and Subsurface Water Level Dynamics in the Development of Gullies in Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria." Earth Interactions 18, no. 4 (2014): 1–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/2012ei000488.1.

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Abstract Gully erosion–induced problems have been challenging the people and government of Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria for a long time. In spite of the numerous geoscientific and engineering studies so far conducted in the area, the underlying causes of these problems still remain poorly understood. In an attempt to contribute to the understanding of the underlying processes responsible for the persistent gully erosion problems in Anambra State, an integrated study utilizing hydrological, geomorphological, and geophysical data was undertaken. Results of the analyses show that bulk density, pH, and organic matter content of the soil range from 1610 to 1740 kg m−3, 5.10 to 5.30, and 0.32% to 0.46%, respectively. Particle size analyses results show that the soils are dominated by coarse sand materials (50%–68%). Variations in the Atterberg limit parameters (liquid limit, plastic limit, and plasticity index) also point to the dominance of coarse materials in the shallow subsurface. Vertical electrical sounding results capture the shallow surface as being dominated by resistive sandy materials that are underlain by lowly resistive clayey materials. Thus, the area is dominated by porous, friable, and poorly cemented coarse materials that are located on a long and steeply sloping terrain of the tectonically elevated Awka–Orlu cuesta. Both overland and subsurface flow processes are responsible for the gully erosion problems confronting the area. Human activities (e.g., deforestation, uncontrolled urbanization, and absence of requisite legislation to protect the environment) and the high elevation of the Awka–Orlu cuesta have aggravated the severity of the problems. An aggressive reforestation program particularly with native trees, promulgation of necessary legislation to protect the environment, and setting up and empowering an enforcement agency should be vigorously pursued. Also, necessary enlightenment campaigns on best agricultural practices that can reduce surface runoff in soil and water conservation may also be helpful in changing the mindset of people.

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Anolue, F., S. D. Ejikunle, M. C. Ohamaeme, J. N. Egwurugwu, E. I. Dike, and G. I. Eberendu. "Knowledge and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening among Women in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria." AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES 1, no. 1 (2019): 55–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.33798/ajmas2019/vo1-00266.

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Anolue, F., S. D. Ejikunle, M. C. Ohamaeme, J. N. Egwurugwu, E. I. Dike, and I. G. Eberendu. "Knowledge and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening among Women in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria." AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES 1, no. 1 (2019): 55–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.33798/ajmas2019/vol1-00266.

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Egenti, N., H. Chineke, I. Merenu, C. Egwuatu, and P. Adogu. "Family Size Preference: Socio-cultural and Economic Determinants among the Obstetric Population in Orlu South East Nigeria." British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science 15, no. 3 (2016): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/bjesbs/2016/25613.

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Mbonu, Charles Chisom, and Ubong Camilus Ben. "Assessment of radiation hazard indices due to natural radioactivity in soil samples from Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria." Heliyon 7, no. 8 (2021): e07812. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07812.

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Anyaegbu, C. N., U. C. Ibekwe, M. A. C. A. Odii, et al. "Analysis of net farm income and non-farm income of broiler farmers across different scale of production in Imo State, Nigeria." Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 18, no. 2 (2021): 98–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jafs.v18i2.7.

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This study analyzed net farm income and non-farm income of broiler farmers across different scale of production in Imo State, Nigeria. Capital accumulation for reinvestment and expansion remains a challenge among broiler farmers in the study area. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted, and a total of 9 LGAs were purposively selected from the 3 zones (Orlu, Owerri and Okigwe zone). Stratified random sampling was used in selecting 26 small-scale and 9 medium-scale farmers from Owerri Agricultural zone for the study. In Orlu, 15 small-scale, 15 medium-scale and 6 large-scale of broiler farmers were selected, while 15 small-scale, 11 medium-scale and 3 large-scale broiler farmers were selected from Okigwe Zone. This gave a total of 113 broiler farmers selected from the chosen LGA's in the state. Out of 113 broiler farmers selected only a total of 100 responses were found useful for the study. Descriptive statistics, profitability ratio and net income model tools were employed for analyses in this study. The profitability result revealed that the large-scale broiler production has the highest return on naira used with 174% followed by medium-scale production with 47% return on naira used and the least was small-scale production with 33% return on naira expended. The result reveals that broiler farming in the study area is profitable and has the ability to offset its own cost, and still generate substantial return on naira used from every additional N1 spent no matter the scale of operation. The study also shows that net farm income of broiler farmers (N7,690,429.50 for small-scale, N 17,615,997.00 for medium-scale and N 142,674,200.00 for large-scale) is significantly greater than their non-farm income irrespective of scale ofoperation. In an attempt to raise the net-income of broiler farmers vis-a-vis more capital to scale-up broiler production, small and medium-scale operators are encouraged to diversify their productions with other livestock enterprises like layer production enterprise, turkey production enterprise and goat production enterprise.

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Nwokolo, Chinyelu, Ada Anyamene, Nnanemere Gideon, and Juliana Akuezuilo. "Effects of Behavioural Rehearsal Technique on Test Anxiety Among Secondary School Students in Orlu Lga, Imo State, Nigeria." Journal of Social Sciences Research 4, no. 10 (2018): 134–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.32861/journal.7.2018.48.134.139.

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Okoro, C., C. Okeudo, O. George, and E. Onyenwe. "Retrospective Study of Major Birth Defects in Neonates Presenting at a Tertiary Health Facility in Orlu, South-east Nigeria." Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research 27, no. 2 (2018): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jammr/2018/27750.

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Duru, Chukwuma B., Anthony C. Iwu, Kevin C. Diwe, et al. "Environmental Sanitation Practices: A Case Study of Solid Waste Management in Semi-Urban Communities in Orlu, Imo State Nigeria." Occupational Diseases and Environmental Medicine 05, no. 04 (2017): 88–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/odem.2017.54009.

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Ibe, Francis Chizoruo, and Bridget Onyekachi Ibe. "Roof Runoff Water as Source of Pollution: A Case Study of Some Selected Roofs in Orlu Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria." International Letters of Natural Sciences 50 (January 2016): 53–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilns.50.53.

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Samples collected from different runoffs; AR, GMR, TR, ASR, and DR for aluminum roof, galvanized metal roof, thatch roof, asbestos roof and ambient rainfall respectively were analyzed for pH, conductivity, turbidity, TDS, TSS, NO3-, PO43-, Cd, Cu, Fe, Zn and Pb. The result indicates that the mean concentration of the parameters analyzed ranged from 5.8± 0.39 –7.10±0.70, 22.25±11.70-79.99± 3.40μScm-1, 1.47±0.43 - 46.53±1.60mg/l, 11.90±0.93 - 59.83±1.62NTU,15.53±0.70 - 204.53±5.08mg/l, 0.93±0.06 - 2.55±0.13 mg/l, 1.33±0.22 - 7.30±0.57mg/l respectively for pH, conductivity, TDS, turbidity, TSS, PO43-and NO3-, and the levels of the heavy metals (in mg/l); Cd, Cu, Fe, Zn and Pb ranged from 0.0023±0.001– 0.0521±0.004, 0.052±0.01–0.2483±0.02, 0.0348±0.01–1.1120±0.07, 0.0161±0.01-0.8093±0.02 and 0.0106±0.01-0.0499±0.002 respectively. Ranking of the heavy metal in roof runoff is in the order; Fe>Zn>Cu>Cd>Pb. The result compared with WHO standard showed elevated level of the parameters analyzed with Cd and Pb exceeding the limit. Though the result of this study showed some variability which is an indication of the type of roofing material; air quality of the environment and industrial activity going on in the area. It could be deduced from the result that roof runoff may be a non point source of environmental pollution owning to the release of heavy metals and other pollutants into the environment, and increased concentration of some of the pollutants as reported by this study suggests that roof runoff water could impact negatively to the environment and if consumed without being treated may be injurious to human health.

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Onyeneke, RU. "Micro-level analysis of determinants of crop farmers’ adaptation intensity to environmental degradation in Orlu Agricultural Zone, Imo state, Nigeria." Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 11, no. 2 (2014): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jafs.v11i2.1.

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C., Ezeama M., Enwereji E. E., and Onyekwere I. A. "Intervention programmes for HIV and AIDS prevention: a study of in- school adolescents in Orlu Senatorial Zone of Imo State, Nigeria." International Journal of Advances in Medicine 4, no. 5 (2017): 1212. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20174280.

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Background: Helpful strategies to prevent human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) among adolescents remain the greatest challenge in developing countries including Nigeria. In Nigeria, interventions for preventing HIV and AIDS for in-school adolescents are limited. This study used class-room instruction (CI) and drama (DR) for HIV and AIDS prevention among in-school adolescents in Orlu Senatorial Zone.Methods: A quasi-experimental design using 165 students from three randomly selected co-educational secondary schools was adopted. Two experimental groups (CI and DR) and a control group were used for the study. Baseline data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire with 29-point knowledge and 9-point attitudinal scales. Knowledge was analysed using the scores <15 and ≥15 for low and high knowledge respectively. For attitude, scores of <5 and ≥5 were categorised as negative and positive respectively. The results for baseline studies were used to design interventions that were implemented for 8 weeks. Also, mid-term and follow-up evaluations were conducted during the study. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test and ANOVA at p=0.05.Results: The mean ages of the respondents in CI, DR and control groups were 13.4±1.2, 13.9±1.5 and 13.8±1.2 years respectively. Knowledge scores on HIV and AIDS at baseline were 20.5±2.7, 20.4±2.6 and 21.1±2.7 for CI, DR and Control groups respectively. These scores increased to 22.7±2.7, 22.6±1.8 and 21.2±0.3 at mid-term for CI, DR and control, respectively. At follow-up, scores for CI and DR increased to 23.9±1.8 and 24.5±1.4 respectively while the score for the control dropped to 20.0±2.8. Scores for attitude for CI, DR and control groups during baseline study were 5.3±1.4, 4.9±1.5 and 5.3±1.0 respectively. For mid-term, attitude scores were 5.1±1.2, 5.0±0.9 and 4.7±1.5 for CI, DR and control respectively while scores for follow-up were 5.3±1.2, 5.6±0.7 and 4.5±1.2, indicating greater increase among the intervention groups than that of control.Conclusions: Based on the results of the study, drama yielded more positive outcomes in both knowledge gained and in attitudinal change among in-school adolescents than classroom instruction. Drama intervention is therefore, an important HIV and AIDS prevention strategy for in- school adolescents.

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Ohamaeme, M., J. Egwurugwu, E. Dike, G. Eberendu, and B. Chinko. "Assessment of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BP/CR) among Pregnant Women in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria." Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research 24, no. 3 (2017): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jammr/2017/37240.

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C., Ezeama Martina, and Enwereji Ezinna E. "Prevalence of diabetes mellitus among adults treated in Imo State University teaching hospital Orlu local government area, Imo State, Owerri, Nigeria." International Journal of Advances in Medicine 6, no. 6 (2019): 1835. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20195237.

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Background: Type 2 diabetes is the result of complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors. Diabetes epidemic is largely due to unhealthy diet and lifestyles. Dietary composition affects both its development and complications because fatty acids influence glucose metabolism by altering cell membrane function, enzyme activity, insulin signalling, and gene expression. Therefore, replacing saturated fats and trans-fatty acids with unsaturated fats has beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity and in reducing the risks of type 2 diabetes. Research has shown that if people with diabetes, together with the health care workers manage diabetes well, that the risk of complications will be greatly reduced or prevented or delayed. This study focused on assessing the prevalence and causes of type 2 diabetes, types of complications patients presented, and the likely preventive interventions given to them in University Teaching Hospital Orlu.Methods: A retrospective study that carried out extensive review of hospital records of adults admitted and treated for type 2 diabetes mellitus from 2015 to 2017 in University Teaching Hospital was done. The review of the adult patients' records lasted for three working weeks. In the review, summaries of causes of diabetes, types of complications and preventive measures health workers provided to the patients were documented.Results: Finding showed that 79 adults made up of 43(54.4%) males and 36(45.6%) female between 41-77 years were admitted and treated for various causes of type 2 diabetes between 2015 and 2017. Most of the patients treated were civil and public servants. The main cause of diabetes mellitus 51(65%) among the patients studied was physical inactivity due to sedentary work. The common complications presented were hypertension, diabetic ulcer, depression and obesity. Health talks and group counselling were the interventions provided. These interventions concentrated on types of healthy dietary intakes and lifestyles the patients should adopt.Conclusions: Regular and sustained health care services that would emphasize healthy diet and lifestyle modifications to reduce the risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus should be provided to all patients treated in this hospital. Therefore, obese diabetic patients should be encouraged to engage in physical exercises so as to maintain healthy body weight which is a cornerstone for prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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Iwuji, M., O. Iroh, J. Njoku, S. Anyanwu, G. Amangabara, and K. Ukaegbu. "Vulnerability Assessment of Soil Erosion Based on Topography and Vegetation Cover in a Developing City of Orlu L.G.A, South East Nigeria." Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 4, no. 4 (2017): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajee/2017/34143.

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C., Anolue F., Uzoma O. I., and Uzoma O. I. "Intimate partner violence: prevalence, contributing factors and spectrum among married couples in Southeast Nigeria." International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 6, no. 9 (2017): 3748. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20174019.

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AbstractBackground Intimate partner violence is a globally acknowledged public health problem. Violence against women is unsurprisingly common albeit under reported in both developing and developed nations. It impacts the physical and mental health of affected women adversely. Even though it appears in different forms it is a malady that deserves increased attention. It is a social menace that is common in Africa with Nigeria being no exception. This study sets out to determine its prevalence, contributing factors and the spectrum of violence against married women in Southeast Nigeria. Materials and MethodsA cross sectional study of prospectively consenting women within a community based setting was done in Orlu, Nigeria during a period between 1st August to 31st August 2016. A total of 695 respondents were initially recruited and given structured questionnaires, of this number 13 failed to answer questions on intimate partner violence and hence were excluded, thus the final study population was actually 682.Using a 95% confidence interval, 5% margin of error, population proportion of 0.5, the minimum sample size was calculated as 384 using the Cochran’s formula for sample size. The data was then analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.ResultsA total of 682 (100%) respondents met the criteria for the study, of this number 382 (56%) had experienced some form of IPV while 300 (44%) had not. The factor most frequently associated with abusive behavior was financial requests/constraints accounting for 123 cases (32.2%). Injuries were sustained by 130 women (34%) with 66 of them suffering miscarriages (17.28%). Two hundred and twenty four women (32.8%) had experienced only one form of abuse while 158 (23.17%) reported multiple forms of abuse. Intimate partner violence was most prevalent among women within the 25 – 34 years age range constituting a total of 170 (44.5%) cases of abuse. Those married women with only primary education were the subset of the study population that had the greatest number of abused women; 138 cases (38.1%).ConclusionIntimate partner violence is a pervasive problem in Nigeria with a prevalence of 56% in this study. Various factors particularly financial constraints, incitement, alcoholism and substance abuse were contributing factors in cases of IPV. Intimate partner violence may appear as a single form or as multiple forms of abuse.

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Moses C, Ohamaeme, Egwurugwu Jude N, Ezeala Galina C, Ohamaeme Chinyere R, and Ebuenyi M.C. "Assessment of the Knowledge And Awareness of Menopausal Coping Strategies Among Women In Umuowa Community, Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State Nigeria." IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences 16, no. 06 (2017): 113–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.9790/0853-160603113117.

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O. I., Uzoma, and Ejikem E. C. "Clinico-histopahological patterns of benign gynecological lesions at a tertiary hospital in Eastern Nigeria: a 5 year review." International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 6, no. 7 (2017): 2690. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20172895.

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Background: Gynecological lesions are a common reason for women to seek specialist care. Even benign lesions manifest with a wide variety of clinical features. This study set out to analyze the prevalence of histopathologically evaluated benign lesions of the genital tract and their diverse clinical presentations within a tertiary healthcare institution.Methods: This was a retrospective study of 265 cases of gynecological specimens sent for histopathology at department of morbid anatomy, relevant clinical data on each case was retrieved from patient case notes obtained from the medical records department of the Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu, all data were retrieved from these departments from the period of 1st January 2009 to 31st December 2013. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.Results: A total of 265 specimens (100%) were received during a 5 year period. The benign lesions seen included; uterine leiomyomas 120 cases (45.3%), cervicitis had 32 (12.1%), there were 22 cases (8.3%) of uterovaginal prolapse, product of conception had 20 (7.6%), cervical polyps and cysts had 11cases (4.2%), adenomyosis and endometriosis had 4 cases (1.5%), serous cystadenoma reported 9 cases (3.4%). Cystic teratoma and simple ovarian cyst had 8 cases (3.0%) each. Endometrial hyperplasia, ovarian thecoma and corpus luteum cyst all had 7 cases (2.6%) respectively. There were 3 cases (1.1%) each of Nabothian cyst and ectopic pregnancy. Fibromas accounted for 2 cases (0.6%). Bartholin’s cyst and hydrosalpinx had 1 case (0.4%) each.Conclusions: Uterine fibroids were the commonest benign lesion for which women underwent gynecological surgery.

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Ihugba, Okezie A., Bankoli Bankong, and N. C. Ebomuche. "The Impact of Nigeria Microfinance Banks on Poverty Reduction: Imo State Experience." International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences 16 (November 2013): 92–113. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilshs.16.92.

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This paper attempts to provide a critical appraisal of the debate on the effectiveness of microfinance as an effective tool for eradicating poverty and also the history of microfinance banks in Nigeria. It argues that while microfinance has developed some innovative management and business strategies, its impact on poverty reduction remains in doubt. Micro finance impact on poverty reduction in Imo state was studied by a stratified sampling method in the selection of the customers. The study area was divided into 16 sample units based on the various local government areas in Imo state. Four (4) MFBs were purposefully selected from each of the 3 Senatorial Zones, making a total of 12 MFBs. In order to have unbiased selection of samples, Three Hundred and eighty two questionnaires (382) were randomly distributed to customers of these selected microfinance Banks in the three senatorial Zones as follows, namely: Owerri (82), Okigwe (100) and Orlu (200). The result revealed that majority of respondents were male constituting about 78 % while women 22 % and majority of the respondents were married (65 %), single (33 %) divorced (2 % ). 137 of the respondents do not have any formal education, 67 possess primary school leaving certificate. 81 indicated having secondary school certificate. 71 with diploma / NCE and its equivalent. 28 of them have first degree certificate and above representing 36 %, 17 %, 21 %, 19 % and 7 % respectively. The monthly income brackets of the respondents show that One hundred and eleven (111) respondents (29 %) indicated earning N10,000 N15,000, 95 respondents or 25 % indicated N15,001 – N20,000 as their income bracket, 94 or 24 % were earning above N20,000, while 84 (22 %) indicated earning below N10,000. From the result, high income class has more capacity to save than poor dwelling in rural areas. The finding appears to support the predication of Economics theory of savings which argues that saving is a function of the level of income. The implication of this study is that the federal government of Nigeria and financial institutions in the country should take up the challenge of establishing bank branches in the rural areas or make formidable arrangement for supplying more credit to the rural dwellers.

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Iwu, Anthony C., Henry N. Chineke, Kevin C. Diwe, et al. "Knowledge, Attitude and the Prevalence of HIV Counselling and Testing among Secondary In-School Adolescents in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria." World Journal of AIDS 07, no. 02 (2017): 77–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/wja.2017.72008.

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Anyabolu, EN, OO Enwere, US Agina, and AE Anyabolu. "A rare cardiac cirrhosis resulting from hypertensive heart failure associated with hepatorenal syndrome and refractory massive ascites in a patient in Orlu, Nigeria." International Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research 4, no. 3 (2015): 149–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.14194/ijmbr.4.3.6.

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Martina C, Ezeama, Azubuike Victor, and Enwereji Ezinna E. "Assessment of Hand Washing Hygiene Practices in Prevention of Cross Infections Among Midwives in Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria." International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research 05, no. 01 (2021): 182–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2021.5117.

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Afigbo, A. E. "The Spell of Oral History: A Case Study from Northern Igboland." History in Africa 33 (2006): 39–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/hia.2006.0003.

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My case study is taken from the northern Igbo of Nigeria and focuses on the village-group of Ihuwe, which name is today rendered as Ihube— thanks to its Anglicization during the period of colonial rule. This not-withstanding, the people still call themselves “Ihuwe,” the form I use in this paper. The Northern Igbo area, especially the area around Awka, Orlu, and Okigwe, is commonly regarded as the heartland of Igbo culture and civilization. Ihuwe, in that portion of old Okigwe Division known today as Okigwe Local Government Area (LGA), lies in a region of southern Nigeria that has been identified as having witnessed human activity from very early times, at least from the period of Acheulean culture. It also lies on the geographically and historically prominent Nsukka-Udi-Okigwe cuesta, which archeology tells us entered the Iron Age quite early in African history, no later than about the eighth century BCE. We are thus dealing with one of the areas of ancient human occupation, as well as an area known for its dense demographic profile. It is these features–early human settlement and occupation with its attendant consequence of severely attenuated oral history, dense demographic profile, and being the cradle land of Igbo culture—that help to define the Northern Igbo and mark them out from the Western, Eastern, Southern, and North-Eastern Igbo, believed to be relatively more recent descendants from them.Perhaps another feature that calls for mention here is their political culture. Although, like their other Igbo kinsmen, they could boast of having evolved only micro-, and therefore weak, states (what social anthropologists of the colonial period refused to refer to as states), they had their own special model of these micro-states.

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Aluh, Francis Owoicho, and Deborah Oyine Aluh. "Knowledge, attitudes and practices of food hygiene among mobile food vendors in a Nigerian rural settlement." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 4, no. 11 (2017): 4025. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174812.

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Background: An estimated 2.5 billion people patronize mobile food vendors worldwide. Most vendors however have little or no formal education, which makes them unable to appreciate the most critical food handling practices. Consumers have thus borne the consequences when food is unsafe. This study aims to determine the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Food hygiene amongst mobile food vendors in a rural settlementMethods:It was a cross-sectional descriptive survey among the study population which comprised of mobile food vendors in Orlu Local Government Area in Imo state, Nigeria. Semi-Structured questionnaires written in English were administered to mobile food vendors who could read. For low literates, the interview was conducted in their local dialect by a trained research assistantResults: Respondents were mainly females (94.1%, n = 192) and between the age of 31 and 40 years (40.2%, n = 82). More than half of the respondents had secondary school education (59.8%,n = 122).The mean percentage knowledge was 78%. Less than half (43.5%, n = 89) of the respondents had an appropriate attitude towards Food hygiene. There was a strong evidence of association (χ2 = 15.582; p = 0.0001) between Knowledge of food hygiene and attitudes towards food hygiene.Conclusions: Knowledge levels of food safety practices amongst street food vendors in this rural setting was high however, this high knowledge was generally not translated into practice.

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Anyabolu, E. N., O. O. Enwere, and U. S. Agina. "Varicella zoster virus infection presenting as diffuse cerebral, cerebellar and spinal cord lesions with vasculopathy affecting left lower limb in a patient in Orlu, Nigeria." International Journal of Infectious and Tropical Diseases 2, no. 2 (2015): 44–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.14194/ijitd.2.2.2.

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Anyaegbu, C. N., U. C. Ibekwe, M. A. C. A. Odii, N. C. Ehirim, and C. Chikezie. "Analysis of income distribution patterns of broiler farmers in Imo State, Nigeria." Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 17, no. 2 (2020): 116–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jafs.v17i2.10.

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This study analyzed the income distribution patterns of broiler farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to disaggregate the broiler farmers into different scale of production in the study area; determine the pooled income distribution patterns of broiler farmers in the study area; and to determine the income distribution patterns of broiler farmers across different scale of production. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted, and a total of 9 LGAs were purposively selected from the 3 zones. Stratified random sampling was used in selecting 26small-scale, 9 medium-scale and zero large-scale broiler farmers from Owerri Agricultural Zone for the study. In Orlu, 15 small-scale, 15 medium-scale and 6 large-scale of broiler farmers were selected, while 15 small-scale, 11 medium-scale and 3 large-scale broiler farmers were selected from Okigwe Zone using the same method. This gave a total of 113 broiler farmers selected from the chosen LGA’s in the state. Out of 113 broiler farmers selected for study only a total of 100 responses were retrieved from the field. The survey was conducted between June 2018 to November 2018. Data were collected on the socio-economic variables of the broiler farmers; scale of operation of broiler farmers; cost of broiler production, imputed cost and income; and revenue from broiler production. Use was made of Gini Coefficient, Lorenz curve, and Decile distribution. The result of this study revealed 3 scale of broiler operation with small-scale having 57%, medium-scale 34%, while large-scale is 9%. The study discovered that income was unequally distributed among the broiler farmers and this was confirmed by Gini coefficient value of 0.58 for small-scale broiler farmers, Gini coefficient value of 0.68 for medium-scale farmers, Gini coefficient value of 0.83 for the pooled income of broiler farmers across the state and deciledistribution of the pooled income in which 10th decile controls 77.39% of the total income of broiler farmers while 1st decile controls only 0.52% of the total income of broiler farmers. The Lorenz curve confirmed the existence of unequal distribution of income which is a deviation from the line of equality. In contrast, income gap among large-scale broiler farmers is very small, thus the distribution pattern can be regarded as relatively equal with a Gini Coefficient value of 0.25. The result reveals that the income gap among broiler farmers in Imo State is too wide to allow broiler farmers to transition from small-scale operation to large-scale which left majority of them as small-scale farmers. Keywords: Income distribution, broiler farmers and scale of operation.

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Adogu, ProsperO U., HN Chineke, KA Uwakwe, and MU Ewuzie. "Assessment of level of adherence to antiretroviral therapy among human immune deficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome patients at Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu, Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of General Practice 13, no. 1 (2015): 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1118-4647.158709.

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Akande-Sholabi, W., D. E. Ogini, L. Adebusoye, and T. Fakeye. "Assessment of Knowledge and reasons for Medication non-Adherence in Ambulatory Elderly Patients with Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus in a Geriatric Centre in Nigeria." International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 29, Supplement_1 (2021): i4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riab016.004.

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Abstract Introduction Hypertension and type 2 Diabetes mellitus are global health disorders afflicting millions of elderly patients worldwide with an ever-increasing incidence and prevalence. Non-adherence to medications affects the quality and length of life, and has been associated with negative health outcomes and increasing healthcare costs especially in the elderly [1]. Few empirical data exist on the knowledge and medication adherence among elderly patients in sub-Saharan Africa countries. Aim This study aimed to assess the knowledge, medication adherence, and the factors associated with patient’s knowledge on diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Methods A cross-sectional study of 423 elderly patients aged ≥60 years diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes mellitus, selected consecutively at the Geriatric centre in the University College Teaching Hospital, Ibadan was carried out between October 2019 and January 2020. Socio-demographic information, knowledge of the indication of the medications, possible side effects, and details of medication adherence level with reasons for non-adherence were obtained using interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were carried out using SPSS 23. Alpha was set at 0.05. Results The mean age (±SD) of the older patients was 69.6 ± 6.4 years and 253 (59.8%) were females. About three-quarter of participants (320; 75.7%) were retired. Majority of the elderly (381; 90.1%) were hypertensive, while 270 (63.8 %) were diabetic, and 85 (20.1%) had multimorbidity of both hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Patients that were non-adherent with their medication were 138 (32.6%). The most common reasons reported for non-adherence included patient slept off (41; 56.6%), pre-occupation (24; 33.1%) and unavailability of medications (12; 16.6%). Thirty-seven (8.7%) participants intentionally missed doses, out of which 22 (59.5%) reported pill burden as its reason for medication non-adherence. All patients 423 (100.0%) knew the indication for their medications and 20 (4.7%) experienced medication-related side effects. Overall, 299 (70.6%) and 309 (73.0%) of patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus showed good knowledge about their conditions. Adherence to medication was associated with good knowledge in hypertensive patients (p=0.002), while being male (p=0.002), age-group of 60–69 (p=0.001) and poor adherence (p=0.001) were associated with good knowledge in diabetes mellitus patients. Conclusion We found non-adherence was mainly as a result of patients’ behaviors, attitude, and unavailability of medications which could be the cause of low medication adherence among the elderly patients. A systematic review on factors associated with medication adherence in older patients reported medication review aimed at simplifying regimens and educating patients about their treatment as intervention to improve adherence [2]. Thus, we recommend educational intervention among the elderly patients. The elderly patients demonstrated good knowledge about their conditions and medication. However, the relatively good knowledge did not appear to have significant impact on patient’s adherence to medication. Improvement in medication adherence through interdisciplinary approach may improve clinical outcomes. References 1. Marengoni A, Monaco A, Costa E, Cherubini A et al. Strategies to Improve Medication Adherence in Older Persons: Consensus Statement from the Senior Italia Federanziani Advisory Board. Drugs Aging. 2016. DOI 10.1007/s40266-016-0387-9. 2. Smaje A, Weston-Clark M, Raj R, Orlu M, Davis D, Rawle M. Factors associated medication adherence in older patients: A systematic review. Aging Medicine. DOI:10.1002/agm2.12045.

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Babatunde, Oluwabusayo, Adebolajo Adeyemo, and Regina Oladokun. "Otolaryngologic Lesions among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected Children." Annals of Otology and Neurotology 01, no. 02 (2018): 105–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1675661.

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Abstract Background Otolaryngologic (ORL) lesions are common in children. ORL lesions occur even more commonly and more severely in HIV-infected children. The few available literature has reported a high prevalence in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–infected children; however, there are inadequate data on the impact of HIV infection on hearing and the pattern of manifestations of ORL lesions among African children. Objectives This study was conducted to describe the prevalence and manifestations of ORL lesions among HIV-infected children and controls in Nigeria. Materials and Methods A prospective comparative cross-sectional study design was adopted. Clinical evaluation was done, and hearing assessment was done using otoacoustic emission for all participants and pure tone audiometry for participants aged ≥ 5 years. Hearing thresholds were defined according to the World Health Organization classification. Results One hundred children were studied: 50 HIV-infected and 50 HIV-negative children. The prevalence of ORL lesions among HIV-infected children was 66%, whereas it was 46% (p = 0.044) among HIV-negative children. ORL lesions were more prevalent among children between the 18-month and 5-year age group (p = 0.003) irrespective of HIV status. The lesions that were associated with HIV infection were cervical adenopathy (44%, p = 0.010) and hearing loss (36%, p = 0.023). Conclusion The frequency of ORL lesions is high in HIV-infected children, but improved outcomes following use of medications may be responsible for the slight disparity in prevalence when compared with HIV-negative children.

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Anjorin, AbdulAzeez A. "More Preparedness on Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) in Nigeria." Pan African Journal of Life Sciences 4, no. 1 (2020): 13–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.36108/pajols/0202/40(0130).

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Background: Accor ding to W orld Health Or ganisation (W HO) Afr o data, the num ber of cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic currently ravaging the universe with its catastrophic effects on man nearly doubled in number from 633 to 1187 in Africa within three days between 19th and 22nd of March, 2020. Currently, there are more than 3400 positive cases from 46 countries and over 90 deaths recorded in about 20 African countries. The first death in sub-Saharan Africa was recorded in Burkina Faso on Wednesday (18 Mar 2020) of a female patient aged 62, with underlying diabetes while the second death was in Gabon on Friday (20 Mar 2020) followed by the third death in Democratic Republic of Congo on that same Friday (20 Mar 2020). However, Nigeria recorded her first death on the 21st March, 2020. Hence, there is an urgent need for African countries including Nigeria to re-strategise in expanding its current case detection, isolation and establishment of pre-case index plan possibly in different locations. This review points out some of the needed actions and required expansion in Nigeria which may be applied elsewhere.

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Bello, Afeez, Joseph Ige, and Abiola Adebanjo. "Flexible Pavement Assessment of Selected Highways in Orolu Local Government South - Western Nigeria." British Journal of Applied Science & Technology 7, no. 1 (2015): 45–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/bjast/2015/15172.

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