Reconnoitering school children vulnerability and its determinants: Evidence from flood disaster-hit rural communities of Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 102735
Author(s):  
Ashfaq Ahmad Shah ◽  
Zaiwu Gong ◽  
Nasir Abbas Khan ◽  
Muhammad Ali ◽  
Munir Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
School Children ◽  
Flood Disaster

scholarly journals Prevalence of Pediculosis and Its Predictors among Urban Primary School Children in Kuantan, Pahang

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rusyaidi Azali ◽  
Nor Faiza Mohd Tohit ◽  
Razman Mohd Rus
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Head Lice ◽  
Pediculosis Capitis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Introduction: Pediculosis capitis among primary school children is always known as the problem of the lower socio-economic class and rural communities. It carries significant consequences to the school children and caregivers. Limited studies have been conducted among the urban populations. Thus, this study aims to investigate the prevalence and predictors of Pediculosis capitis among Urban primary school children in Kuantan. Materials and method: An analytical cross-sectional study using cluster random sampling was carried out in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. A selfadministered validated questionnaire was issued to the participants with purpose to collect socio-demographic data related to age, gender and factors that associated with head lice infestations among primary school children from standard one to six. It was then followed by hair and scalp examination by a well-trained examiners to check the infestation status. The results were analyzed using the chi-squared test and logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 1347 students from 5 schools  were included in this study. Majority of them were males (53.6%), Malays (61.0%), household income between RM1000-RM2999 (32.1%). The overall prevalence was 9.1% (n=122). Multivariate analysis showed that predictors for pediculosis capitis were female gender (OR= 6.02, 95% CI= 2.97-12.21), Indian ethnicity (OR= 5.55 , 95% CI=3.26-9.45), sibling of more than 5 (OR= 2.72 , 95% CI=1.04-7.12) and contact with infested person (OR=2.42, 95% CI=1.58-3.71). Conclusion: The prevalence of Pediculosis capitis among urban primary school children in Kuantan, Pahang is endemic (9.1%) and predictors are female genders, Indian ethnicity, having siblings of more than 5 and contact with infested person. Hence, preventive measures are necessary to reduce the transmission of head lice among school children.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF Entamoeba histolytica INFECTION AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN FIVE SELECTED COMMUNITIES OF WUSHISHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 663-667
Author(s):  
Adamu Mohammed Saba ◽  
A. Muhammad ◽  
J. Baba ◽  
A. Mustapha ◽  
H. B. Hussaini
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Entamoeba Histolytica ◽  
School Children ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Histolytica Infection

Ameobiasis is an infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica, which is a serious problem especially in developing countries and ranks third among the parasitic infections that lead to death mostly in primary age children.The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of E. histolytical in young children.Three hundred (300) children aged 0-14 years were sampled for E. histolytica infection in five rural communities in Wushishi Local Government Area, Niger State, North Central Nigeria.   The stool samples were examined for cysts of E. histolytica using saline and iodine preparations. The prevalence rate of 17 % was recorded. The prevalence by sex had a higher infection rate in males (19.3 %) than females (14.6%) which was not significantly (P>0.05). The prevalence of the infection in relation to age was highest (23%) in 7 to 10 year age group, while the least infection of 12 (12%) was recorded in 11 to 14 year age group A significant association was found between the sources of drinking water and prevalence of E. histolytica (P<0.05).  The highest was recorded in those using stream/pond (89.2%) and least recorded from Borehole/Tap (40.3%). Therefore, it become necessary need for improved sanitation, personal hygiene, health education  policy and a proper deworming scheme amongst school children in the study areas in order to decrease infections rate.

scholarly journals Why trivialising people’s culture can be catastrophic for the effective communication of extreme weather warnings: lessons from the Delta State of Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 38-41
Author(s):  
Eromose Ebhuoma
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Weather Condition ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Communication Techniques ◽  
Adverse Weather Condition ◽  
Ability To Act ◽  
Adverse Weather ◽  
Accurate Forecast

Early weather warnings can save lives and minimise the loss of assets. The most accurate forecast, however, is useless if it fails to reach those anticipated to be affected by a predicted adverse weather condition, as this will impede their ability to act pro-actively. The 2012 flood disaster in Nigeria which had devastating consequences for 30 states in the country, for example, was forecasted a few months ahead by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. However, data obtained from some rural communities in the Delta state that suffered severe implications courtesy of the flood revealed that the warning did not get to most households. This was largely due to the relevant authority’s failure to utilise the communication techniques and strategies employed by rural households when disseminating vital information to members of their respective communities. This paper argues that it is crucial to reconsider contemporary systems of communications and adopt more pro-poor communication techniques that are underpinned by cultures and traditions. Otherwise, future early warning communications to rural households in the Delta state will likely fail to trigger the intended reaction.

scholarly journals Kue kering dengan subtitusi tepung kulit singkong dan tepung labu kuning sebagai jajanan anak sekolah

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Asmaruddin Pakhri2 ◽  
Meliani Meliani ◽  
Sitti Saharia Rowa
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Test Data ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Limited Time ◽  
Test Results ◽  
School Students

Urban or rural communities can not be separated from snacks along with the limited time to process their own food. The advantages of snacks are easy to get, taste good. One of the type of biscuit is cookies  or pastries. To find out the acceptability of pastries with substitution of cassava skin flour and pumpkin flour as a snack for elementary school children. This type of research is experimental. Acceptability was assessed based on a hedonic test of 30 untrained panelists. Analysis of the acceptability  test data using the Kruskal Wallis H Test with the SPSS program. Then presented in the form of tables and narratives. The results of the study showed that the acceptability of food was cookies with substitution of cassava skin flour and pumpkin flour which was most preferred by the panelists, namely on F5. In the aspect of color and aroma of panelists like as much as 93%, the texture aspect of panelists likes as much as 97% while in the aspect of taste panelists like as much as 100%. This is because it is influenced by the substitution of cassava skin flour and pumpkin flour which is given differently. Statistical test results show that there is a difference in the acceptability of pastries in terms of aroma criteria with and in terms of taste criteria. So the conclusion of the acceptability of pastries with the substitution of cassava skin flour and pumpkin flour as a snack for elementary school students in terms of aspects of color, aroma, texture and taste, namely in Formula 5 or called a concentration of 25% cassava skin flour and pumpkin flour

scholarly journals Bacteriuria and urinary schistosomiasis in primary school children in rural communities in Enugu State, Nigeria, 2012

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Okechukwu Paulinus Ossai ◽  
Raymond Dankoli ◽  
Chimezie Nwodo ◽  
Dahiru Tukur ◽  
Peter Nsubuga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Urinary Schistosomiasis ◽  
Enugu State

scholarly journals Solar PV Lighting and Studying after Sunset: Analysis of Micro-benefits in Off-grid Rural Ghana

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
G.Y. Obeng
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
School Children ◽  
Visual Comfort ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Ghana ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Micro Level ◽  
Policy And Planning ◽  
Human Eyes

Solar PV light provides school children living in off-grid rural communities theopportunity to have clean and bright lighting to study after sunset. On the contrary, lightingprovided from poor sources can pollute and adversely affect human eyes during reading andwriting. Using indicator-based questionnaires in cross-sectional surveys, households with andwithout solar PV lighting were surveyed in off-grid rural communities in Ghana. The studyinvestigated lighting and children’s studies after sunset. The results indicated that whereassolar PV light of 5-20 watts dc lamps was sufficient for 5-6 children to study together, lightingfrom kerosene lantern could be sufficient for 1-3 children. All things being equal, the resultsshowed that children who use solar PV light to study upto 2 hours after sunset are likely toimprove on their examination results. The extent to which solar PV lighting significantlyimpacts on studying after sunset was established using some identified indicators. Knowledgeof the results provides understanding of the relative constraints in lighting services faced bychildren in rural communities without access to quality lighting. Such micro-level data willhelp to enhance policy and planning efforts to increase access to clean and renewable energybasedlighting devices to achieve efficient visual comfort in off-grid rural communities.

scholarly journals Prevalence of intestinal parasitic diseases in school children of rural areas of district Lower Dir, Pakistan

2022 ◽  
Vol 82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Ulhaq ◽  
W. Khan ◽  
M. F. Khan ◽  
M. Kabir ◽  
A. A. Ujjan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
School Children ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Concentration Technique ◽  
Hook Worm ◽  
Minimum Ratio

Abstract Present study was conducted among school children to recognize the prevalence of IPIs in rural communities of district Dir Lower, Pakistan. A sum of 324 samples of stool were collected (210 boys and 114 girls). Used direct smear method and formol ether sedimentation concentration technique for processing the samples. The result shows that 82% (n=266) were found infected comprised 64.8% male and 35.1% females. Children of the age group 10 to 12 years were found extremely infected 94.2% while 4-6 year age group were having minimum ratio of infection 72%. Current study shows mono parasitism in 50.6% of the students while 22.2% were infected with 2 species and 7.40% were infected with three species of parasites. Seven species of intestinal parasites were reported include Ascaris lumbricoid in male (n=122) 58.0% and in female (n=65) 57.0% followed by Hook worm (n=88) 41.9% and (n=44) 38.5%; Tania saginata (n=44) 20.9% and (n=24) 21.0%; Entrobius vermicularis (n=32) 15.2% and (n=16) 14.0%; Trichuris trichura (n=25) 11.9% and (n=22) 19.2%; Hymenolepis nana (n=24) 11.4% and (n=18) 15.7% and Entameoba histolytica (n=16) 7.61% and (n=14) 12.2% in male and females respectively. The study indicates that most occurring intestinal parasite in the current study were Ascaris lumbricoides 58.0% (n=122) followed by hookworms 41.9% (n=88). Male students were more infected than females in the present study.

A study of general practitioner needs of a new child psychiatric service

1996 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil Adamson ◽  
Deirdre Killelea
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
School Children ◽  
Psychiatric Service ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Health Board ◽  
Dysfunctional Families ◽  
Parenting Skills ◽  
New Towns ◽  
Child Psychiatric ◽  
Psychosomatic Problems

AbstractObjectives: General practitioners were surveyed by questionnaire for their opinions on their needs and usage of a new child psychiatric service in the Midwestern Health Board.Methods: The questionnaire was returned by 72% of GPs. Their practices included inner city, new towns, country town, and rural communities.Results: It was found that 160 children were awaiting referral to the new service of which the most prominent presenting problems were hyperactivity, learning difficulties, enuresis, poor parenting skills, dysfunctional families, anorexia/eating disorders and psychosomatic problems. Primary school children required more frequent referral than secondary school children. GPs appreciated telephone access to the psychiatrist and for the service to be available for emergencies. A few GPs requested discussion meetings following referral. Most GPs were satisfied with any member of the multi-disciplinary child psychiatric team assessing the children.Conclusions: This study was a useful method of assessing the numbers and nature of problems which might present to a new child psychiatric service in order that staff and treatment programmes could be organised. Results suggest that further research is necessary.

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