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Eziyi, J. A. E., IO Akinwumi, IO Olabanji, OO Ashaolu, and YB Amusa. "Noise Pollution: Knowledge, Attitudes and practice of sawmill workers in Osun State, Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Health Sciences 15, no. 1 (2015): 36. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1596-4078.171380.

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Egbuonu, Anthony Cemaluk C., Daniel C. Nkwazema, and Lawrence U. S. Ezeanyika. "Cardiovascular Risks and Impaired Lipid Metabolism in Asymptomatic Petroleum Depot Workers in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria." Research Journal of Environmental Sciences 9, no. 6 (2015): 270–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/rjes.2015.270.279.

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Utuk, Idongesit Godwin, Kayode Omoniyi Osungbade, Taiwo Akinyode Obembe, David Ayobami Adewole, and Victoria Oluwabunmi Oladoyin. "Stigmatising Attitudes Towards Co-workers with HIV in the Workplace of a Metropolitan State, Southwestern Nigeria." Open AIDS Journal 11, no. 1 (2017): 67–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874613601711010067.

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Background:Despite demonstrating global concerns about infection in the workplace, very little research has explored how co-workers react to those living with HIV in the workplace in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to assess the level of stigmatising attitude towards co-workers living with HIV in the workplace.Methods:The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey involving 403 respondents. They were recruited from selected companies through a multistage sampling technique. Survey was carried out using pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences to generate frequencies, cross tabulations of variables at 5% level of significance. Logistic regression model was used to determine the predictors at 95% confidence intervals.Results:Mean age of respondents was 32.9 ± 9.4 years with 86.1% being females. Overall, slightly below two-third (63.0%) had good knowledge on transmission of HIV/AIDS while 218 (54.1%) respondents had a high stigmatising attitude towards co-workers with HIV in the workplace. More female respondents (69.6%) demonstrated high stigmatising attitudes towards co-workers with HIV in the workplace (p = 0.012). Female workers were twice more likely to have high stigmatising attitudes towards co-worker with HIV [OR 2.1 (95% CI: 1.13 – 3.83)].Conclusion:Stigma towards people living with HIV/AIDs is still very persistent in different settings. Good knowledge amongst our participants about HIV/AIDs did not translate to low stigmatising attitudes among workers. Concerted efforts and trainings on the transmission of HIV/AIDs are essential to reduce stigma that is still very prevalent in workplace settings.
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Reis, Chen, Michele Heisler, Lynn L. Amowitz, et al. "Discriminatory Attitudes and Practices by Health Workers toward Patients with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria." PLoS Medicine 2, no. 8 (2005): e246. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.0020246.

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Iliyasu, Zubairu, Hadiza S. Galadanci, Ahmad A. Zubairu, Taiwo G. Amole, Nadia A. Sam-Agudu, and Muktar H. Aliyu. "Health workers’ knowledge of safer conception and attitudes toward reproductive rights of HIV-infected couples in Kano, Nigeria." International Health 11, no. 6 (2019): 536–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihz016.

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Abstract Background The restriction of reproductive rights of HIV-positive couples in low-resource settings could be related to the attitudes and skills of health workers. We assessed health workers’ knowledge of safer conception and their attitudes toward the reproductive rights of HIV-positive couples in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. Methods A cross-section of health workers (n=294) was interviewed using structured questionnaires. Knowledge and attitude scores were analyzed. Logistic regression was employed to generate adjusted odds ratios (AORs) for predictors of attitude. Results Safer conception methods mentioned by respondents included timed unprotected intercourse with (27.9%) and without antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis (37.4%), in vitro fertilization plus intracytoplasmic sperm injection (26.5%), and sperm washing and intrauterine insemination (24.8%). The majority (94.2%) of health workers acknowledged the reproductive rights of HIV-infected persons, although (64.6%) strongly felt that HIV-infected couples should have fewer children. Health workers reported always/nearly always counseling their patients on HIV transmission risks (64.1%) and safer conception (59.2% and 48.3% for females and males, respectively) (p<0.05). Among health workers, being older (30–39 vs <30 y) (AOR=1.33, 95% CI=1.13–2.47), married (AOR=2.15, 95% CI=1.17–5.58) and having a larger HIV-positive daily caseload (20–49 vs <20) (AOR=1.98, 95% CI=1.07–3.64) predicted positive attitude towards reproductive rights of HIV-affected couples. Conclusions Health workers had limited knowledge of safer conception methods, but were supportive of the reproductive rights of HIV-positive couples. Health workers in Nigeria require training to effectively counsel couples on their reproductive rights, risks and options.
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Olowookere, Elizabeth I., Benedict C. Agoha, Dare O. Omonijo, Jonathan A. Odukoya, and Ayotunde O. Elegbeleye. "Cultural Nuances in Work Attitudes and Behaviors: Towards a Model of African Work Culture." Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 10, no. 2 (2021): 259. http://dx.doi.org/10.36941/ajis-2021-0056.

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This study explored managers’ perception of the work behaviors and attitudes of Nigerian workers with reference to Nigeria’s cultural orientation and the global culture. It compared Japan, USA and Nigeria on Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, work culture and organizational outcomes. Descriptive survey design and purposive sampling technique were used in data collection. A total of 131 managers (74 males and 57 females) from manufacturing organizations in Ota, Ogun State were interviewed. The structured interview comprised of 12 statements on work attitudes and behaviors to which respondents agreed or disagreed and made remarks. Four research questions were asked and answered using frequency distribution. The result showed that greater percentage of managers perceived Nigerian workers to require close supervision, sanctions and coercion in driving compliance with organizational rules. Workers were also perceived to be motivated mostly by pay, rewards and benefits. However, only about half of the respondents agreed that Nigerian workers are self-centered and individualistic. Lastly, they perceived that given the right circumstances, Nigerian workers are highly resourceful and capable of participative decision-making and mutual responsibility. This study concluded that Nigeria as well as Japan have collectivist cultures while America has individualistic culture. Although collectivism has paid off as evinced in the successes of Japanese companies, Nigerian organizations, like many others in Africa, have been victims of acculturation with adverse consequences for organizational growth. Hence, a model of African work culture was recommended, one that should not jettison indigenous cultures, but ensure an effective blend with global best practices.
 
 Received: 2 September 2020 / Accepted: 1 November 2020 / Published: 5 March 2021
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Omotowo, I. B., E. O. Ndibuagu, and U. Ezeoke. "Cigarette Smoking and Attitudes Concerning Its Control among Healthcare Workers in Enugu, South-East, Nigeria." Health 08, no. 11 (2016): 1049–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/health.2016.811108.

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Egbuonu, Anthony Cemaluk C., and Daniel C. Nkwazema. "Dysfunctional Liver and other High Metabolic Organs in Asymptomatic Petroleum Depot Workers in Calabar South-South, Nigeria." Research Journal of Environmental Sciences 9, no. 8 (2015): 355–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/rjes.2015.355.363.

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Ezedinachi, ENU, MW Ross, M. Meremiku, et al. "The impact of an intervention to change health workers' HIV/AIDS attitudes and knowledge in Nigeria." Public Health 116, no. 2 (2002): 106–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.ph.1900834.

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Adegboye, Ajibola Adebiyi. "Health Workers' Attitudes to a Hospitalized AIDS Patient in Ile-Ife, Nigeria: Urgent Need for Intervention." Tropical Doctor 24, no. 1 (1994): 34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/004947559402400117.

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Ezeuko, Amaka, Uzo Ebenebe, Chinomnso Nnebue, and Okechukwu Ndu. "Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting by Different Categories of Healthcare Workers in Nnewi, Nigeria: Awareness, Knowledge and Attitudes." British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research 7, no. 11 (2015): 932–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/bjmmr/2015/17183.

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Adejumo, Oluseyi Ademola, Olorunfemi Akinbode Ogundele, Cynthia Roli Madubuko, et al. "Perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine and willingness to receive vaccination among health workers in Nigeria." Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives 12, no. 4 (2021): 236–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2021.0023.

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Objectives: The study aimed to examine health workers’ perceptions of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine in Nigeria and their willingness to receive the vaccine when it becomes available.Methods: This multi-center cross-sectional study used non-probability convenience sampling to enroll 1,470 hospital workers aged 18 and above from 4 specialized hospitals. A structured and validated self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Data entry and analysis were conducted using IBM SPSS ver. 22.0.Results: The mean age of respondents was 40±6 years. Only 53.5% of the health workers had positive perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine, and only slightly more than half (55.5%) were willing to receive vaccination. Predictors of willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine included having a positive perception of the vaccine (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 4.55; 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.50−5.69), perceiving a risk of contracting COVID-19 (AOR, 1.50; 95% CI, 1.25–3.98), having received tertiary education (AOR, 3.50; 95% CI, 1.40−6.86), and being a clinical health worker (AOR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.01−1.68).Conclusion: Perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine and willingness to receive the vaccine were sub-optimal among this group. Educational interventions to improve health workers' perceptions and attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccine are needed.
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Celestine E, Ekwuluo, Eluwa Achama N, Okereke Isaac C, and Orji Somtochukwu B. "KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES TO, AND UTILIZATION OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME (NHIS) AMONG HEALTH WORKERS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA TEACHING HOSPITAL(UNTH), ITUKU-OZALLA, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA." International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH 6, no. 1 (2018): 1–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v6.i1.2018.1590.

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This is a study to determine the knowledge, attitudes to, and utilization of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) among health workers at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, and Enugu State, Nigeria. It is a descriptive study. Information was gathered using a closely monitored interviewer-administered questionnaire.
 Method: A stratified random sampling method in which 328 questionnaires were satisfactory completed, was carried out in December 2011 at the University of Nigeria, Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla. The questionnaires used in this study were a combination of both structured close-ended questions and unstructured open-ended questions. The data was analyzed using statistical program for social sciences (SPSS) software. Variables explored in our study were aimed at understanding the factors affecting and recommending ways of improving the knowledge, utilization of, and attitude to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) among health workers at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria,.
 Results: 188 (57.3%) of our respondent were females, while 140 (42.7%) were males. There was a 98.2% awareness among the respondents as against 1.8% who had not heard of the scheme prior to this research. About 36.3% of respondents had heard of the scheme from colleagues, 37.3% from the radio/television, while only 3.7% had gotten their information about the NHIS from the internet. 63.4% of the respondents were registered beneficiaries of the NHIS as against 36.6% who were not registered. An encouraging 70.1% of the registered respondents had actually used the scheme before. Important to note was that 41.1% of registered married respondents had actually utilized the scheme while only 39.5% of the registered single respondents were indeed users. From the research, there is a low patronage of the scheme by doctors as only 41.1% of the doctors were registered as against 60.3% of nurses, 100% of financial officers and 84.2% of the support workers that were registered.
 Conclusion: 65.7% of the respondent believed that the scheme was not expensive, while only about 16.7% of the respondents wanted the scheme discontinued. Generally there is a high awareness of the National Health Insurance Scheme. However, the utilization of, and attitudes to the National Health Insurance Scheme are not encouraging. Respondents were optimistic about the scheme as majority felt it should be improved on rather than discontinued. Providing solution to the problems and limitations highlighted in our study will go a long way in improving the health and wellbeing of the health workers and by extension, the entire populace in a country like Nigeria.
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Olubusayo, Hezekiah, Ibidunni Ayodotun Stephen, and Olokundun Maxwell. "Incentives Packages and Employees’ Attitudes to Work." International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478) 3, no. 1 (2014): 63–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.20525/ijrbs.v3i1.87.

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For any organization to compete favourably in the competitive society, employees’ attitudes and commitment towards work goes a long way in determining the employees’ performance and organization productivity. The main objective of this study is to examine the effect of incentives packages on employees’ attitudes towards work. A descriptive research method was adopted for this study using one hundred twenty valid questionnaires which were completed by members of staff of four (4) selected government parastartals in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria using stratified and systematic sampling technique. The data collected were carefully analyzed using percentage supported by standard deviation to represent the raw data in a meaningful manner. The results show that strong relationship exists between incentives packages and employees’ attitudes towards work and the workers are not satisfied with the present incentives packages. The summary of the findings indicates that there is strong correlation between the tested dependent variable and independent construct. However, employers of labour and decision makers should endeavour to review incentives packages at various levels in order to earn employees’ commitment and satisfaction.
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Saleh, Martha, and Osundina Olasunkanmi. "Currency Devaluation and Fuel Subsidy Removal for Nigeria’s Economic Development." International Journal of Social Science Research 5, no. 2 (2017): 90. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijssr.v5i2.11919.

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Currency devaluation and fuel subsidy removal are policies that are phenomena to the Nigerian economic environment. The implementation of the policies has further caused more challenges in the pursuit for economic development than remedy to alleviate the crisis in the Nigeria economy. However, the continuous exploration of this policies by successive administration was a concern to this research work. It is as a result of this persistent policies that this paper wants to analyse its viability for economic development in Nigeria.The paper adopted survey research design with the use of questionnaire administered to 387 respondents. Three major organizations were purposefully selected as sources for data collection which were the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).The paper found out that currency devaluation and fuel subsidy removal is a resultant effect of the mono-productive characteristics of the Nigerian economy which has continually led to balance of payment deficit, low competitiveness in the economy and fall short in living quality of the citizenry. Further exposition revealed that not until diversification of the economy is attained, revitalization of the power sector and industrialization for local manufacturing; economic development might not be feasible. Therefore, it is recommended that industrialization of the economy is highly overdue, infrastructural development imperative and economic policies such as devaluation and subsidy regime should be mildly used when economic downturns are experienced.
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Fatiregun, Akinola A., and Mobolaji M. Saani. "Knowledge, attitudes and compliance of poultry workers with preventive measures for avian influenza in Lagelu, Oyo State, Nigeria." Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2, no. 2 (2008): 130. http://dx.doi.org/10.3855/t2.2.130.

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Abiayi, E. A., H. I. Inabo, E. D. Jatau, et al. "Knowledge, Attitudes, Risk Factors and Practices (KARP) that Favor Leptospira Infection among Abattoir Workers in North Central Nigeria." Asian Journal of Epidemiology 8, no. 4 (2015): 104–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/aje.2015.104.113.

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Mosaku, Kolawole S., and Akhtar H. Wallymahmed. "Attitudes of Primary Care Health Workers Towards Mental Health Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Osun State, Nigeria." Community Mental Health Journal 53, no. 2 (2016): 176–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10597-016-0017-3.

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C. Onah, Festus, and Kelechi T. Ugwu. "FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ATTITUDESOF NIGERIANS TOWARD PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL CHALLENGES." International Journal of Advanced Research 9, no. 5 (2021): 395–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/12851.

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The present study aimed to examine the factors influencing the attitudes of Nigerians toward people with a physical disability. The study hypothesized that education and exposure to the physical challenge would influence attitudes toward people with a physical disability. The design of the study was cross-sectional. The participants comprise one hundred (100) workers drawn from state and local government civil service in the Enugu State, Nigeria, using a random sampling technique. Data were collected through a self-administered survey questionnaire, using a modified version of the Scale of Attitudes towards Disabled Persons (SADP). The result revealed that the participants largely showed positive attitudes towards persons with physical challenges. Two hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis and the analysis revealed that educational leveldid not influence attitude towards the physically challenged. However, it was found that exposure to a person with physical challenges influenced the attitudes toward people with a physical disability.
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Inegbenosun, Hope, Clement Chinedu Azodo, John Chukudi Anionye, Collins Usunobun Inegbenosun, and Obinna Chukwunwike Njoku. "Knowledge, attitude, and practices towards COVID-19: a cross-sectional study among nursing and midwifery students in Jalingo, Nigeria." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 8, no. 3 (2021): 1122. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20210791.

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Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection rate and mortality among Nigerian health care workers appear to be on the increase. Aside from health workers, it has caused millions of infections and deaths worldwide. This study determined the level of knowledge, attitude, and practices of nursing and midwifery students towards COVID-19 in a North-Eastern Nigerian state.Methods: A total of 156 respondents were involved in this institutional-based cross-sectional study, conducted after the lockdown period. A total of 17 questions were used to assess the KAP with knowledge appraised with 12 questions, attitudes with 2 questions, and practices with 3 questions.Results: The majority of the students (53.80%) possessed a good level of knowledge regarding COVID-19, while 40.4% had fair knowledge regarding COVID-19 with only 5.80% having poor knowledge of COVID-19. The mean knowledge of COVID-19 in this study was 9.40±1.353 with an overall 78% correct answer rate. A vast majority of the respondent (82.7% and 98.1%) had strong confidence in Nigeria and believed that the pandemic will soon be over, respectively. Only a few avoided large gatherings of people (30.8%) with the vast majority reporting to have worn a mask when going out (84.6%) and washing their hands with running water and soap frequently as recommended (73.1%). In multiple logistic regression analyses, the COVID-19 knowledge score (OR: 0.39-0.40, 95%CI: 0.26 – 0.62, P<0.05) was significantly associated with a lower likelihood of negative preventive practices towards COVID-19.Conclusions: The participants in this study showed good knowledge, positive attitudes, and good practices toward COVID-19. There is still a need to strategize and implement periodic educational interventions and training on infection control practices among healthcare workers including students.
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Olaseinde, Oluseyi R., and William R. Brieger. "Health Worker Perceptions of the Integration of Leprosy Control Services at the Primary Health Care Level in Ibadan, Nigeria." International Quarterly of Community Health Education 22, no. 1 (2003): 111–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/phlv-8acr-xjwe-410p.

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A goal of both the World Health Organization and the Nigerian National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control (TBL) Program is to integrate leprosy control services into the front line primary health care service system. Traditionally, leprosy services had been handled by one local government officer with little involvement of other health staff, and this limited access and timeliness of services for leprosy patients. Even after the national TBL program was implemented, integration has not been achieved, and this study of 203 front line health workers in the five local government areas that comprise the Ibadan metropolitan area of Oyo State, Nigeria sought to determine the role of health worker knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy in fostering or inhibiting leprosy service integration. Leprosy knowledge scores were positively associated with years in service, having lectures on leprosy during basic training, and having attended in-service training (IST) on leprosy. Among the cadres interviewed, Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), who had traditionally managed leprosy services prior to the move for integrated services, had the highest scores. EHOs and those who had leprosy lectures during basic training also had better attitudes toward leprosy than their counterparts. Male health staff and those who had leprosy lectures during basic training also had higher attitude scores concerning integrating leprosy control services with primary care. Finally, the only factor associated with perceived self-efficacy to perform leprosy control services was cadre. Ironically, Community Health Extension workers, who have had little in the way of experience with and training in leprosy control, believed they could handle these responsibilities better than other cadres. The influence of basic and in-service training on enhancing leprosy control knowledge and attitudes is recognized and enhancement of curricula for all cadres on leprosy issues is recommended.
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Olowofoyeku, A. E. "Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of E-Waste Workers in Owode-Onirin Scrap Market, Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria." Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 24, no. 8 (2020): 1315–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v24i8.2.

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Electronic devices have become essential to our existence leading to an increase in the rate of electronic waste (E-waste) generation and environmental degradation. This study evaluates the knowledge, attitude and prevailing practices of e-waste workers at the Owode-Orinin scrap market in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos Nigeria using 241 Questionnaires to obtain data which were analysed by Pearson correlation coefficient. The knowledge of the respondents was limited to the financial and economic value attached to E-waste meanwhile the environmental and health impact of their occupation were not known, neglected or considered unimportant. A positive relationship was established between education, knowledge and attitude of the respondents. This indicates that increase in education brings about increase in the knowledge and results in positive attitude of the E-waste workers. The strong social tie found to exist among the E-waste workers can be leveraged upon for the transmission of the knowledge about the environmental health impact of their occupation so as to conduct their activities in the safest manner possible.
 Keywords: E-waste, occupational health, environment, knowledge, attitudes, practices
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Ezedinachi, E. "The impact of an intervention to change health workers' HIV/AIDS attitudes and knowledge in Nigeria a controlled trial." Public Health 116, no. 2 (2002): 106–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0033-3506(02)00512-7.

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Paul Abiodun, Olaiya. "Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Perception of Potential Occupational Hazards by Automobile Workers in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria." American Journal of Health Research 6, no. 2 (2018): 37. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.ajhr.20180602.11.

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Adewuya, Abiodun O., Tomilola Adewumi, Bolanle Ola, et al. "Primary health care workers' knowledge and attitudes towards depression and its management in the MeHPric-P project, Lagos, Nigeria." General Hospital Psychiatry 47 (July 2017): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2017.04.002.

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Agbawodikeizu, Patricia O., Prince C. Agwu, Uzoma O. Okoye, and Eke K. Oyeoku. "Perception and attitudes to end of life planning and implications for social work practice in Enugu State, Nigeria." International Social Work 62, no. 2 (2018): 892–904. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0020872818755862.

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This study examined perceptions of end of life planning by 80 adults selected using a multistage sampling technique. Eight focus group discussions (FGDs) of 10 discussants each were used to collect data, while analysis was done thematically. Participants are not ready to engage in end of life planning because doing so seems like beckoning death. When participants saw the need to plan for end of life it was because of the negative consequences that occur after the death of a principal family member. Therefore, social workers are encouraged to utilize various measures to address the consequences linked to lack of end of life planning.
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Agada, C. A., J. Mohammed, A. E. J. Okoh, and A. J. Ogugua. "Occurrence of tuberculosis and predictors of zoonotic TB transmission among livestock workers in Lafia, Nigeria." Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences 17, no. 4 (2020): 35–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sokjvs.v17i4.5.

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Although tuberculosis (TB) is prevalent in domestic animals and man in Nigeria, prevalence and zoonotic tuberculosis (ZTB) predictors information among livestock workers in Lafia, is scarce. This study determined TB prevalence and ZTB predictors among livestock workers in the town.In a cross-sectional study, sputum samples from 96 participants selected by systematic random sampling (56 abattoir workers and 40 cattle herdsmen and marketers), to whom semi-structured questionnaire was issued, were tested with Ziehl Neelson stain. Data generated were analysed with STATA 12 and OpenEpi at 0.05 critical value (α). From the 96 samples, 13.54% prevalence was recorded. Awareness of ZTB was 60.42% and logistic regression analysis showed good knowledge of ZTB as the predictor (OR=62.89, 95% CI=7.19-549.69, P=0.000). Similarly, ZTB knowledge was 37.50% and the significant predictors were being old (OR=22.09, 95% CI=1.11-13.38, P=0.034); well aware (OR=22.09, 95% CI=2.61-187.27, P=0.005) and good practices (OR=4.78, 95% CI=1.39-16.60) towards ZTB. Thirty-four percent of the respondents engaged in good practices preventing ZTB exposure with the predictors being: an abattoir worker (OR = 3.03, 95% CI=1.04-9.09, P=0.042) and having ZTB good knowledge (OR=4.36, 95% CI=1.33-14.22, P=0.015). Tuberculosis was prevalent among the participants and they need enlightenment on ZTB transmission since they lacked good knowledge, attitudes and practices that prevent it.
 Keywords: Knowledge, Practices, Predictors, Prevalence, Tuberculosis
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Mojiminiyi, Iyanuoluwa. "Knowledge and attitude towards mental disorders among adults in an urban community in south-west Nigeria." Malawi Medical Journal 32, no. 2 (2020): 87–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v32i2.6.

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BackgroundMental disorders are one of the most ignored public health issues worldwide. However, the burden associated with mental disorders is ever increasing and poses a major threat to health, social interactions and the economy of both developed and developing countries.Aim To assess the knowledge of adults residing in an urban local government area in Lagos, south-west Nigeria, with regards to mental health and investigate their attitudes towards this condition.Methods This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Multi-stage sampling was used to select 242 adults who were subsequently interviewed with a structured questionnaire. Data was collected and analysed using Epi Info statistical software version 7. Associations between socio-demographic variables and the knowledge and attitudes of subjects with regards to mental disorders were assessed using chi-square tests at a significance level of 0.05. ResultsAlmost all respondents (95.5%) in this study were aware of mental disorders while 31.0% were related to someone with a mental disorder. Approximately half of the respondents (51.2%) had poor knowledge of mental disorders while the majority (90.0%) had positive attitudes. There was a significant and positive association between having a relative with a mental disorder and the level of knowledge (P=0.010).ConclusionAnalyses identified knowledge gaps in the community in terms of mental disorders in the community. We recommend that health workers should develop ways to educate the community with regards to the causes, symptoms, effects and treatment options for mental disorders.
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Akanle, Olayinka, Kudus Adebayo, and Olorunlana Adetayo. "Fuel subsidy in Nigeria: contexts of governance and social protest." International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy 34, no. 1/2 (2014): 88–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijssp-01-2013-0002.

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Purpose – Fuel subsidy removal has become a recurring issue in Nigeria. Successive governments in the country have interfaced with this issue as they attempted to reform the economy and the petroleum downstream to reduce corruption and waste and make the sector more effective. Importantly however, fuel subsidy removals have always met opposition from the citizens and civil society organisations. The remit of this article is to bring original and current perspectives into the issue and trajectories of fuel subsidy, which has become a major problem in Nigeria's development struggles. Previous works were dated and did not capture most recent popular uprising. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Purely primary, empirica and normative with primary insight. Findings – A major mechanism that must be put in place is popular and unpoliticized anti-corruption mechanisms and networks especially to sanitize the oil sector in the minimum. Also, government must demonstrate transparency and accountability across sectors and spending including at the government house. Sufficient palliatives like public transport and dedicated social services for the really poor is important before subsidy is implemented. Until these are done, government's intention to successfully Remove Subsidy For Development (RS4D) may be a mirage! Research limitations/implications – This paper presents details of an international work with evolving issues. Originality/value – The paper argues that subsidy removal that will lead to high fuel prices appears unjustified given the wide income gap between workers in Nigeria and those in other oil-producing nations.
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Fatiregun, Akinola Ayoola, Laura Nic Lochlainn, Lassané Kaboré, et al. "Missed opportunities for vaccination among children aged 0–23 months visiting health facilities in a southwest State of Nigeria, December 2019." PLOS ONE 16, no. 8 (2021): e0252798. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0252798.

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Background Despite efforts to improve childhood immunization coverage in Nigeria, coverage has remained below the national acceptable level. In December 2019, we conducted an assessment of Missed Opportunities for Vaccination (MOV) in Ondo State, in Southwest Nigeria. The objectives were to determine the magnitude of, explore the reasons for, as well as possible solutions for reducing MOV in the State. Methods This was a cross-sectional study using a mixed-methods approach. We purposively selected 66 health facilities in three local government authorities, with a non-probabilistic sampling of caregivers of children 0–23 months for exit interviews, and health workers for knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) surveys. Data collection was complemented with focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with caregivers and health workers. The proportion of MOV among children with documented vaccination histories were determined and thematic analysis of the qualitative data was carried out. Results 984 caregivers with children aged 0–23 months were interviewed, of which 869 were eligible for inclusion in our analysis. The prevalence of MOV was 32.8%. MOV occurred among 90.8% of children during non-vaccination visits, and 7.3% during vaccination visits. Vaccine doses recommended later in the immunization series were given in a less timely manner. Among 41.0% of health workers, they reported their vaccination knowledge was insufficient. Additionally, 57.5% were concerned about and feared adverse events following immunization. Caregivers were found to have a low awareness about vaccination, and issues related to the organization of the health system were found to contribute towards MOV. Conclusions One in three children experienced a MOV during a health service encounter. Potential interventions to reduce MOV include training of health workers about immunization policies and practices, improving caregivers’ engagement and screening of vaccination documentation by health workers during every health service encounter.
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MO, Oche, Ayodele SO, and Umar AS. "Breast Cancer and Mammography: Current Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Female Health Workers in a Tertiary Health Institution in Northern Nigeria." Public Health Research 2, no. 5 (2012): 114–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.5923/j.phr.20120205.01.

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Olley, B. O. "Investigating attitudes towards caring for people with HIV/AIDS among hospital care workers in Ibadan, Nigeria: the role of self-efficacy." African Journal of AIDS Research 2, no. 1 (2003): 57–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.2989/16085906.2003.9626559.

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Alao, M. A., A. O. Durodola, O. R. Ibrahim, and O. A. Asinobi. "Assessment of Health Workers’ Knowledge, Beliefs, Attitudes, and Use of Personal Protective Equipment for Prevention of COVID-19 Infection in Low-Resource Settings." Advances in Public Health 2020 (August 24, 2020): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4619214.

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Background. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly infectious disease with a potential for healthcare workers (HCWs) getting infected due to inadequate protection while attending to patients. Effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is key to mitigating the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection in healthcare settings. Hence, there is a need to understand HCWs’ use of PPE in resource-limited settings and how closely the currently recommended guidelines for PPE are followed. This study assessed the HCWs’ knowledge about, attitudes towards, beliefs on, and use of PPE to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection in a resource-limited setting. Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2020 in Southwest and Northwest Nigeria. The selection of participants was performed via the snowball sampling technique using a 33-item, web-based, self-administered questionnaire via a social media network. We obtained relevant sociodemographic data and information on participants’ occupations and knowledge about, attitudes towards, beliefs on, and use of PPE. We analysed the data using SPSS version 23.0 for Windows (IBM, Armonk, New York, USA). A p values <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results. A total of 290 subjects responded to the questionnaire, and 18 (6.2%) were excluded because of incomplete data. The mean age of the respondents was 32.3 ± 9.9 years. There were 116 males (42.6%). The majority of the respondents were medical doctors (114, 41.9%), followed by nurses and clinical students. Of the 272 respondents in this survey, only 70 (25.7%) had adequate knowledge about PPE. Of the respondents who presumed they had adequate knowledge about donning and doffing PPE, 94 (56%) were incorrect. The predictors of good knowledge were ages younger than 45 years (p=0.046) and practice location (p=0.009). Conclusion. This study showed that HCWs’ knowledge about, attitudes towards, and beliefs on PPE and their PPE skill in practice in Nigeria were remarkably poor. There is an urgent need for nationwide practical training on PPE use to curtail the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection among HCWs.
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Ilori, Oluwatosin Ruth, Oluwatosin Stephen Ilori, Phillip Oluwatobi Awodutire, et al. "The acceptability and side effects of COVID-19 vaccine among health care workers in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study." F1000Research 10 (September 1, 2021): 873. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.54616.1.

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is global public health crisis. Mass vaccination, until herd immunity is achieved, is one of the most effective ways of combating the deadly infectious virus. The disposition of health workers towards the AstraZeneca vaccine will most likely determine if other members of the community will be willing to get vaccinated or not. Thus, the purpose of this study is to determine the attitudes of healthcare workers to the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as determine the various side effects experienced by those who have already been vaccinated. Method: Frequency tables were created, and Chi-square was used to determine the relationship between respondents' socio-demographic characteristics, as well as their acceptance or rejection of the COVID-19 vaccine and attitude towards it. Using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 22.0, multinominal logistic regression was used to determine the key factors which influenced respondents’ decision to have the vaccine. Result: There was a statistically significant relationship between the cadre of health care workers, their tribe, and their involvement in the care of COVID-19 patients and their attitude towards the vaccine. Conclusion: Previous involvement in the care of COVID-19 patients is one of the most important determinants of health care workers' acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine. Most respondents were positive about the vaccine; however, the fear of side effects was the primary reason why those who were yet to be vaccinated, do not plan to do so. The most common side effect reported by those who had already been vaccinated, was pain at the injection site. Public awareness of the vaccine and its benefits should be increased, and the vaccine should be made available in all health care facilities.
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Ehiri, John E., Halimatou S. Alaofè, Victoria Yesufu, et al. "AIDS-related stigmatisation in the healthcare setting: a study of primary healthcare centres that provide services for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Lagos, Nigeria." BMJ Open 9, no. 5 (2019): e026322. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026322.

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ObjectiveTo assess AIDS stigmatising attitudes and behaviours by prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) service providers in primary healthcare centres in Lagos, Nigeria.DesignCross-sectional survey.SettingThirty-eight primary healthcare centres in Lagos, Nigeria.ParticipantsOne hundred and sixty-one PMTCT service providers.Outcome measuresPMTCT service providers’ discriminatory behaviours, opinions and stigmatising attitudes towards persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs), and nature of the work environment (HIV/AIDS-related policies and infection-control guidelines/supplies).ResultsReported AIDS-related stigmatisation was low: few respondents (4%) reported hearing coworkers talk badly about PLWHAs or observed provision of poor-quality care to PLWHAs (15%). Health workers were not worried about secondary AIDS stigmatisation due to their occupation (86%). Opinions about PLWHAs were generally supportive; providers strongly agreed that women living with HIV should be allowed to have babies if they wished (94%). PMTCT service providers knew that consent was needed prior to HIV testing (86%) and noted that they would get in trouble at work if they discriminated against PLWHAs (83%). A minority reported discriminatory attitudes and behaviours; 39% reported wearing double gloves and 41% used other special infection-control measures when providing services to PLWHAs. Discriminatory behaviours were correlated with negative opinions about PLWHAs (r=0.21, p<0.01), fear of HIV infection (r=0.16, p<0.05) and professional resistance (r=0.32, p<0.001). Those who underwent HIV training had less fear of contagion.ConclusionsThis study documented generally low levels of reported AIDS-related stigmatisation by PMTCT service providers in primary healthcare centres in Lagos. Policies that reduce stigmatisation against PLWHA in the healthcare setting should be supported by the provision of basic resources for infection control. This may reassure healthcare workers of their safety, thus reducing their fear of contagion and professional resistance to care for individuals who are perceived to be at high risk of HIV.
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Falade, Catherine O., Oyedunni S. Osowole, Joshua D. Adeniyi, Oladimeji Oladepo, and Ayoade M. J. Oduola. "Attitude of Health Care Workers to the Involvement of Alternative Healthcare Providers in the Home Management of Childhood Malaria." International Quarterly of Community Health Education 23, no. 2 (2003): 169–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/p57g-tt8a-amyg-uvtr.

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The attitudes of 193 healthcare workers (Nurses (35.7%), auxiliary nurses (35.7%), followed by community health officers (26.4%)) in 55 primary and secondary healthcare facilities to home management of malaria were evaluated in four local government areas in Southwestern Nigeria. Results showed that mothers and patent medicine sellers were perceived as offering useful services in home management of malaria by giving first aid and selling antimalarial drugs, respectively. Although 79% of respondents expressed the opinion that mothers are the most appropriate to give first line management to children suffering from malaria, 56% were also of the view that such children should receive definitive treatment in a formal health care facility. Furthermore, 45% of the respondents felt that only formal healthcare workers should treat children who have malaria irrespective of the location of the treatment because mothers, patent medicine sellers, and traditional healers have not been formally trained. Healthcare workers were willing to train mothers and patent medicine sellers on effective management of childhood malaria, but were not favorably disposed toward collaboration with traditional healers in the home management of malaria. There is an urgent need for formal healthcare workers to seek better understanding of traditional healers' practices as well as their cooperation for improved home management of childhood malaria among indigenous groups.
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Kehinde Oyeyemi, Oderinde. "Non-Mental Health Workers’ Attitudes and Perceptions Towards People with Mental Illness in a Tertiary Health Facility in Damaturu, North East Nigeria." American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience 6, no. 2 (2018): 46. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.ajpn.20180602.13.

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Odoko, Joseph. "Primary Healthcare on Utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets among Pregnant Mothers and Carers of Children in South –South Nigeria." Clinical Medical Reviews and Reports 2, no. 6 (2020): 01–06. http://dx.doi.org/10.31579/2690-8794/035.

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One of the strategies of Primary Health Care (PHC) is the use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) against malaria among pregnant mothers and care givers of children under five years. The agency for PHC in Nigeria is the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). The objective of this narrative review is to identify the role of PHC providers in promoting the use of ITNs among pregnant mothers and care givers of children under five years. Method was by review of 30 published literatures on PHC; as it relates to use of ITNs. Findings indicate that most pregnant mothers and care-givers of children under five years in Nigeria are aware that the best option to prevent malaria infection is by use of ITNs. Healthcare providers participate in mass distribution of ITNs. There is increase nets ownership in households. Supervisory guidance influences use of ITNs. However, there is evidence of slow uptake of ITNs due to resistance to behavioural change. Also, the knowledge of pregnant women concerning ITNs use was good, but the attitudes and practices were poor. The implication is that health promotion need to be enhanced among both PHC workers and community leaders on use of ITNs. Primary healthcare workers may need to be motivated to do their job in terms of promoting the use of ITNs among pregnant mothers and carers of children under five years.
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Akinyemi, Eyitayo Olufunmilayo. "Perceptions of Inmates on Social Work Intervention in Osun State Prisons, Nigeria." American International Journal of Social Science Research 4, no. 2 (2019): 45–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.46281/aijssr.v4i2.340.

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The study investigated the inmates on social work intervention in Osun State prisons, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study identified the age range of the inmates, inmates’ perception towards a societal valued life, level of engagement in skill acquisition and formal education, attitude of government and prison service employees towards inmates’ reformation. The study adopted descriptive research design. The sample consisted of 88 inmates randomly selected from the 880 inmates and eight (8) warders from Ilesa prison yard. The research instrument was a close ended questionnaire and focus group discussion. Data obtained were analysed using percentages and frequency counts. Results showed that inmates’ ages range mostly between 21 and 25 years. Findings also showed inmates perceived they could still live a good and societal acceptable life; the societal services rendered to them were good to an extent that they had positive attitudes towards skill acquisition and formal education; inmates were satisfied with the services rendered by prison workers and welfare provisions from the government. Findings concluded that the inmates believed they could still live an acceptable life during and as an ex-convict. The study recommended that individual inmate could be tailored and encouraged on the need to better their lives in the prison yard and become acceptable and self-reliant ex-convict.
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Olawande, Tomike I., Mofoluwake P. Ajayi, Emmanuel O. Amoo, and Charles T. Iruonagbe. "Variations in Family Attitudes towards Coping with People Living with Mental Illness." Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences 7, no. 12 (2019): 2010–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2019.071.

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BACKGROUND: The major challenge faced in Nigeria regarding the care of people living with mental illness are a stigma, caregiver burden and financial aid. This has led to high premature deaths and has also hindered the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 3 target 4. In an attempt to find lasting solutions to increased mortality caused by mental illness, it is important to evaluate family attitudes towards people living with mental illness.AIM: To examine variations in family attitudes towards coping with people living with mental illness in Nigeria.SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Thirty In-Depth Interview (IDI) were conducted among caregivers of people living with mental illness (those presently receiving treatment and those recovering). During all the interview sessions, field notes were taken. Responses from interviewees were transcribed and analysed with the aid of ‘systematic-content analysis.RESULTS: It found out that family members of people living with mental illness or caregivers usually suffer from stress and stigma, which affects adherence to treatment.CONCLUSION: Caregivers must have sufficient knowledge and support to assume the responsibilities of caring for the mentally ill, leading to recurrence. The caregiver remains in contact with professional healthcare workers and helps the mentally ill with decision-making and matters affecting their daily life.
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Omoniyi, Tope. "English and the other Tongues in Official Communicative Interaction in Nigeria." ITL - International Journal of Applied Linguistics 103-104 (January 1, 1994): 57–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/itl.103-104.04omo.

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Abstract This paper examines issues of language choice and language use patterns, attitudes to English and to indigenous languages in official communicative interaction in Nigeria as they exist in the offices today. The report is projected against the background of the claim that English is 'the language of government, education, commerce, etc.' in Nigeria; a claim that does not present the current roster of functions performed or shared by English and the other languages. It does not correctly portray workers' preferences of language medium in participating in the numerous communicative interactions they get into in the course of their day's work. This report acclaims the importance of English particularly in a multiplex society such as Nigeria's, but also goes on to role-sharing and competition for certain communicative functions is actually going on between English and the indigenous languages in the offices today. The report therefore represents a state of the art commentary on language use practice and preferences in the offices. It is a signal to the writers of the Nigerian Constitution and drafters of the National Language Policy per se that a reworking is due. And for other English as a Second Language (ESL) nations, the report is a hint that assessment of the actual roles of English in national life is a continuous process rather than a once-and-for-all issue.
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Mrabure, Charles, and Patrick Ngene. "COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN OIL SPILL CLEAN-UP EXERCISE: A CASE STUDY OF RUMUEKPE PK 26.5 OIL SPILL, NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA1." International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings 2005, no. 1 (2005): 825–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.7901/2169-3358-2005-1-825.

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ABSTRACT Crude oil exploration and production in Niger Delta area of Nigeria started over fifty (50) years ago, and had brought with it several cases of oil pollution which as well as other human activities have resulted in devastation of the ecological landscape leading to depletion of natural resources, a source of livelihood for the indigenous people. Due to the stress/hardship occasioned by depletion of natural resources such as fishes, other aquatic life, Land etc, the people have evolved from peace loving to hostile communities. They have embarked on several protests and kidnappings, the oil companies being primary target in all cases. Working in this area became a risk for the companies. Clean up of polluted sites thus became an almost impossible activity; initiating dialogue with the people became a herculean task because of lack of mutual trust. In the case of PK26.5 oil spill clean up, several fruitful efforts were made to dialogue with the people, and this resulted in a partnership that saw Elf Petroleum Nigeria Ltd and her Contractor clean up an oil polluted site in this volatile region to the satisfaction of Regulatory authorities. Of the forty-four workers, forty (40) were from the community.
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Wakwe Lawrence, Anthony, and Damiete Onyema Lawrence. "Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Sustainability/Survivability of Micro/Small Sized Businesses in Nigeria." International Journal of Business and Management 16, no. 9 (2021): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v16n9p1.

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Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is currently the biggest crisis affecting the world. COVID-19 has claimed the lives of millions and is impacting the economic lives, ways of life and at least psychological health of most people. We used Port Harcourt as area of study to understand if sizes and types of these businesses affect sustainability/survivability in relation to the impact of COVID-19. We administered questionnaires to 568 business owners/mangers of 11 business types of the two sizes (micro and small). The information gathered were analysed using both quantitative and qualitative means and also presented graphically. The micro-sized businesses were more successful in terms of their abilities to continue getting patronage, getting supplies, retaining workers and eventually making profit during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic. Those whose products were considered more essential in relation to lockdown and health circumstances: fruit sellers, online enabled businesses, Point of Sale units (POS), drugs and petroleum product sellers thrived better than others. Considering the subsistent level of existence of these micro and small sized businesses, their major needs are effective provision of credit facilities and availability of other supportive business interventions including provision of palliatives/relief measures during crisis to real business operators and not to ‘ghosts’ by government and others to sustainably grow their businesses. As population pressure increases, with the attendant rise in unemployment rate, recommendation is made for business entrepreneurial skills to be incorporated into all levels of educational curricula to facilitate greater chance of success for those who choose the business pathway.
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Kanmodi, Kehinde, Abimbola Akinloye, Emmanuel Oluwatobiloba Olukoya, Amidu Sulaiman, Oluwatoyin Adeniyi, and Francis Fagbule. "Is Cleft Lip a Spiritual Thing? – A Pilot Study of Beliefs and Attitudes amongst Some Future Primary Health Care Workers in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria." International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health 22, no. 4 (2017): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2017/29487.

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Utoo, B. T., S. Ochejele, M. A. Obulu, and P. M. Utoo. "Breastfeeding Knowledge and Attitudes amongst Health Workers in a Health Care Facility in South-South Nigeria: the Need for Middle Level Health Manpower Development." Clinics in Mother and Child Health 9 (2012): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.4303/cmch/235565.

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Aliyu, M. B., B. V. Maikai, and A. A. Magaji. "Toxoplasma gondii infection and risk factors associated with its spread at live bird markets in Katsina Metropolis, Nigeria." Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences 18, no. 1 (2020): 39–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sokjvs.v18i1.6.

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Toxoplasmosis occurs in most species of warm -blooded animals. This study aimed to determine the sero-prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in local chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) in Katsina metropolis. A total of 460 sera were collected from two live bird markets (LBMs) at slaughter points and samples were analyzed by Indirect Enzyme Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA) test kits specific for avian toxoplasmosis. Structured questionnaires were administered to the workers at LBMs to evaluate their attitudes and practices toward Toxoplasma infection. The overall prevalence for T. gondii antibodies was 7.83% (36/460). Gobarau yan kaji had a higher prevalence 9.06% (25) than Central market 5.98% (11). Mean score was 26.42±15.9 and 21.74±9.21 for attitude and practice respectively. There was a significant correlation r=0.717 (p <0.05) between attitude and practice score of the respondents. The level of education and specific duty at the slaughter houses correlated significantly (p <0.05) with attitude and practice mean ranks. There was no association (0.137) between experience on the job and practice score. Attitude and practice ranked as poor, fair and good in this study were 60% (30), 12% (6), 28% (14) and 80% (40), 6% (3), 14% (7) respectively. This result has shown the presence of T. gondii antibodies in local chickens slaughtered for human consumption in Katsina metropolis and this warns on the public health safety problems. There is urgent need for the implementation of public awareness campaign on toxoplasmosis for workers at LBMs in Katsina metropolis.
 Keywords: Attitude, ELISA, Live Bird Market, Practice, Seroprevalence, Toxoplasmosis
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Iheanacho, Theddeus, Daniel Kapadia, Chinenye O. Ezeanolue, et al. "Attitudes and beliefs about mental illness among church-based lay health workers: experience from a prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission trial in Nigeria." International Journal of Culture and Mental Health 9, no. 1 (2015): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17542863.2015.1074260.

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Hicks, Joseph Paul, Matthew John Allsop, Godwin O. Akaba, et al. "Acceptability and Potential Effectiveness of eHealth Tools for Training Primary Health Workers From Nigeria at Scale: Mixed Methods, Uncontrolled Before-and-After Study." JMIR mHealth and uHealth 9, no. 9 (2021): e24182. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/24182.

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Background The in-service training of frontline health workers (FHWs) in primary health care facilities plays an important role in improving the standard of health care delivery. However, it is often expensive and requires FHWs to leave their posts in rural areas to attend courses in urban centers. This study reports the implementation of a digital health tool for providing video training (VTR) on maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) care to provide in-service training at scale without interrupting health services. The VTR intervention was supported by satellite communications technology and existing 3G mobile networks. Objective This study aims to determine the feasibility and acceptability of these digital health tools and their potential effectiveness in improving clinical knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to MNCH care. Methods A mixed methods design, including an uncontrolled pre- and postquantitative evaluation, was adopted. From October 2017 to May 2018, a VTR mobile intervention was delivered to FHWs in 3 states of Nigeria. We examined changes in workers’ knowledge and confidence in delivering MNCH services through a pre- and posttest survey. Stakeholders’ experiences with the intervention were explored through semistructured interviews that drew on the technology acceptance model to frame contextual factors that shaped the intervention’s acceptability and usability in the work environment. Results In total, 328 FHWs completed both pre- and posttests. FHWs achieved a mean pretest score of 51% (95% CI 48%-54%) and mean posttest score of 69% (95% CI 66%-72%), reflecting, after adjusting for key covariates, a mean increase between the pre- and posttest of 17 percentage points (95% CI 15-19; P<.001). Variation was identified in pre- and posttest scores by the sex and location of participants alongside topic-specific areas where scores were lowest. Stakeholder interviews suggested a wide acceptance of VTR Mobile (delivered via digital technology) as an important tool for enhancing the quality of training, reinforcing knowledge, and improving health outcomes. Conclusions This study found that VTR supported through a digital technology approach is a feasible and acceptable approach for supporting improvements in clinical knowledge, attitudes, and reported practices in MNCH. The determinants of technology acceptance included ease of use, perceived usefulness, access to technology and training contents, and the cost-effectiveness of VTR, whereas barriers to the adoption of VTR were poor electricity supply, poor internet connection, and FHWs’ workload. The evaluation also identified the mechanisms of the impact of delivering VTR Mobile at scale on the micro (individual), meso (organizational), and macro (policy) levels of the health system. Future research is required to explore the translation of this digital health approach for the VTR of FHWs and its impact across low-resource settings to ameliorate the financial and time costs of training and support high-quality MNCH care delivery. Trial Registration ISRCTN Registry 32105372; https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN32105372
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Ekpenyong, Bernadine, Chukwuemeka J. Obinwanne, Godwin Ovenseri-Ogbomo, et al. "Assessment of Knowledge, Practice and Guidelines towards the Novel COVID-19 among Eye Care Practitioners in Nigeria–A Survey-Based Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 14 (2020): 5141. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17145141.

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The aim of this study was to explore knowledge, practice of risk and guidelines of the novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) infection among the eye care practitioners and the potential associated factors. A cross-sectional self-administered online survey was distributed via emails and social media networks between 2nd and 18th May 2020 corresponding to the week of the lockdown in Nigeria to eye care practitioners (ECPs). Data for 823 respondents were analyzed. Knowledge and risk practice were categorized as binary outcome and univariate and multivariate linear regression were used to examine the associated factors. The mean score for COVID-19-related knowledge of public health guidelines was high and varied across the ECPs. Ophthalmic Nurses, Ophthalmologists and Optometrists showed higher COVID-19-related knowledge than other ECPs (p < 0.001), particularly those working in the private sector. More than 50% of ECPs stated they provided essential services during the COVID-19 lockdown via physical consultation, particularly the Ophthalmologists. Most respondents reported that the guidelines provided by their Association were useful but expressed their lack of confidence in attending to patients during and after the COVID-19 lockdown. Compared to other ECPs in Nigeria, more Ophthalmic Nurses received training in the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This survey is the first to assess knowledge, attitudes and practice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. ECPs in Nigeria displayed good knowledge about COVID-19 and provided eye care services during the COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria, despite the majority not receiving any training on the use of PPEs with concerns over attending to patients. There is need for the government to strengthen health systems by improving and extending training on standard infection prevention and control measures to ECPs for effective control of the pandemic and in the future as essential health workers.
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Isah, M. B., M. Abdulsalam, A. Bello, et al. "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Cross-Sectional Survey of the Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices (KAP) and Misconceptions in the General Population of Katsina State, Nigeria." UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research (UJMR) 6, no. 1 (2021): 24–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.47430/ujmr.2161.004.

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Over six million cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) were reported globally by the second quarter of 2020. This study assessed the COVID-19 related knowledge, attitudes, practices and misconceptions in Katsina state, Nigeria. The study is across-sectional survey of 722 respondents using an electronic questionnaire through the WhatsApp media platform. One thousand five hundred questionnaires were sent to the general public with a response rate of 48%. Among the respondents, 60% were men, and 56% held bachelor’s degree and above. The respondents have good knowledge of COVID-19 (80% correct rate on questions related to knowledge). Being more educated is associated with both higher average COVID-19 knowledge score and positive COVID-19 related practices. Overall, >70% of the respondents have a positive attitude towards successful COVID-19 control. Male were more likely than female (Fisher’s exact test P value < 0.05) to have recently attended a crowded place. Among the respondents, 83% held at least one misconception related to COVID-19. Respondents at all levels of education frequently chose to trust health unit and health care workers for relevant COVID-19 information. In conclusion, although there is high COVID-19 related knowledge among the respondents, misconceptions are widespread among them. These misconceptions have consequences on the short- and long-term control efforts against the disease and hence should be incorporated in targeted campaigns. Healthcare related personnel should be at the forefront of the campaign. Keywords: COVID-19; knowledge; attitude; practices; misconceptions; Nigeria
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