scholarly journals Evaluating livestock farmers knowledge, beliefs, and management of arboviral diseases in Kenya: A multivariate fractional probit approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. e0009786
Author(s):  
Paul Nyamweya Nyangau ◽  
Jonathan Makau Nzuma ◽  
Patrick Irungu ◽  
Menale Kassie
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Valley Fever ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Fractional Probit ◽  
Arboviral Diseases ◽  
Health And Economic Development ◽  
Livestock Farmers

Globally, arthropod-borne virus (arbovirus) infections continue to pose substantial threats to public health and economic development, especially in developing countries. In Kenya, although arboviral diseases (ADs) are largely endemic, little is known about the factors influencing livestock farmers’ knowledge, beliefs, and management (KBM) of the three major ADs: Rift Valley fever (RVF), dengue fever and chikungunya fever. This study evaluates the drivers of livestock farmers’ KBM of ADs from a sample of 629 respondents selected using a three-stage sampling procedure in Kenya’s three hotspot counties of Baringo, Kwale, and Kilifi. A multivariate fractional probit model was used to assess the factors influencing the intensity of KBM. Only a quarter of the farmers had any knowledge of ADs while over four-fifths of them could not manage any of the three diseases. Access to information (experience and awareness), income, education, religion, and distance to a health facility considerably influenced the intensity of farmers’ KBM of ADs in Kenya. Thus, initiatives geared towards improving access to information through massive awareness campaigns are necessary to mitigate behavioral barriers in ADs management among rural communities in Kenya.

scholarly journals Factors influencing social capital in rural communities in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
N. A. Sofoluwe ◽  
L. O. Oyelami ◽  
O. Adisa
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
National Development ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Factors Influencing

Social capital has become an important aspect of most rural communities in developing nations. But, the dimensions of social capital vary across rural regions while little is known about the factors influencing it in rural areas. This study aimed to identify the prevalent social capital dimensions in rural areas and examine the factors determining rural people involved in those dimensions. A field survey which consists of structured and self-administered questionnaire was carried out with rural households. The information of the survey was obtained from 220 rural households in the study area between August and October, 2019. The descriptive analysis identified social networks (3.875), norms (societal values) (3.390), trust and solidarity (4.115), and cooperation and group action (4.139) as the prevailing social capital dimensions in the rural communities. The results further suggest that cooperation, trust and solidarity, and networks are respectively the dominating social capital dimensions in the rural areas. The results from probit model estimates show that the factors that are more likely to be associated with social capital in rural areas include education, access to credit and ownership of farm (cash crop). Since social capital is becoming a prerequisite for rural development, our findings lead to the suggestion that cooperation, build-up of networks should be facilitated for people in the rural areas. Furthermore, policy direction towards access to education, credit provision and development of primary occupation in the rural areas should also be enhanced. Economic policy makers and rural development agencies are invited to continuously work on the identified factors to promote the individual, community and national development on equitable basis.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening Services in Kenya: The Case of Nyeri County

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 236
Author(s):  
Gichogo Agnes Wangeci ◽  
David Macharia
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Precancerous Lesions ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Screening Services

<span lang="EN-US">Globally, cervical cancer continues to be a major cause of mortality and morbidity among women with developing countries accounting for more than 86% of the deaths from the disease. In Kenya, cervical cancer ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women: regrettably, with 80% of the cases presented during the late stages of the disease when the scope of successful treatment is limited. An opportunity to prevent occurrence of cervical cancer exists through cervical cancer screening for early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions before these develop to cancer. However, only a negligible proportion of women benefit from cervical cancer screening services in developing countries, including Kenya. The purpose of this descriptive survey study was to determine the factors influencing utilization of cervical cancer screening services; and focused on the women seeking maternal and family planning services at Central Provincial General Hospital, Kenya. The study established that, as in most developing countries, utilization of cervical cancer screening services was low, regardless of the women’s education level, autonomy in decision making and even good family support. The low level of awareness on the need for screening services and the long waiting time at the clinic for those seeking the services were identified as the two key issues that negatively influenced the utilization of the screening services, It is therefore recommended that the Ministry of Health and other agencies, including individuals of good will, collaborate in designing and implementing awareness campaigns through the media and other appropriate avenues, including one-to-one encounters, targeting both men and women in the communities. It is also recommended that the male partners support their women in accessing this vital life-saving service.</span>

scholarly journals Factors influencing patient adherence with diabetic eye screening in rural communities: A qualitative study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. e0206742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yao Liu ◽  
Nicholas J. Zupan ◽  
Olayinka O. Shiyanbola ◽  
Rebecca Swearingen ◽  
Julia N. Carlson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Patient Adherence ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Eye Screening ◽  
Diabetic Eye Screening

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Uptake of HIV Counselling and Testing Services: The Case of the Employees of the Namibian Correctional Service at Elizabeth Nepemba Correctional Facility

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Tangeni Velikoshi ◽  
Burt Davis ◽  
Daniel Opotamutale Ashipala
Keyword(s):  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Correctional Officers ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Correctional Facility ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Risky Behaviour ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Hiv Counselling And Testing

Despite the growing public awareness about the burden of HIV and AIDS in Namibia, HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) uptake remains to be low. The aim of this study was to explore factors influencing the HCT uptake amongst correctional officers deployed at Elizabeth Nepemba Correctional Facility (ENCF) in Rundu, Namibia. The study employed a quantitative approach, and a sample of 31 participants was constituted who completed self-administered questionnaires. This research focused on correctional officers deployed at ENCF. Participants were randomly selected from the employee list. It was found that the majority of the respondents (74%) accessed HCT services in the past twelve months, of which 31% indicated having tested at Elizabeth Nepemba HCT Facility. Factors such as confidentiality and privacy issues, the condition of service and staff competency along with accessibility, fear of rejection from families and friends, information provision, education, future planning and risky behaviour were identified as having an influence on HCT uptake. This study concluded that there is a need for more awareness campaigns, information dissemination and involvement of stakeholders to address HIV-related issues for correctional officers at ENCF. This study recommends that the AIDS Committee and employee wellness department should spearhead workshops, information dissemination and educational programmes for correctional officers, so to improve their visibility and influence as well as improve HCT uptake. In addition, Regular workshops and seminars should be organized to empower correctional officers with the knowledge and skills related to HIV behavioural change; as well as resolve any issues related to fear of stigma or rejection.

scholarly journals Land Tenure Security Perceptions Amongst Nigerian Rural Communities: A Case Of Atiba Local Government Area (Lga), Oyo State

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-186
Author(s):  
Gbenga J. Oladehinde ◽  
Lasun M. Olayiwola
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Land Tenure ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Tenure Security ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Rural Nigeria ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Perception Of Security

Abstract Subject and purpose of work: Security of tenure is observed as an underlying tool for measuring the development among communities of developing countries. Despite this, the issues related to peoples’ thinking or feelings as well as to what drives security of land tenure are poorly understood and inconclusive. This study examines the residents’ perception of security of land tenure in rural Nigeria. Materials and methods: A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 125 respondents from the study area by administering a questionnaire while key informants were subjected to an in-depth interview. Results: The data for the study were collected and analysed using content analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that the perception of security of land tenure varies in the area studied and across the settlement categories. Further results showed that four factors such as income, length of stay, culture, and education were identified as major factors influencing the residents’ perception of the security of land tenure. Conclusions: The study concluded that socio-economic and cultural factors influence the residents’ perception of security of land tenure in the area researched.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Women’s Satisfaction in Beauty Parlour Business

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-60
Author(s):  
Sanjoy Kumar Karna
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Metropolitan City ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Household Demands

This study investigates the factors influencing satisfaction of women entrepreneurs associated with beauty parlour business in Butwal sub-metropolitan city of Rupandehi district of Nepal. Using a sample of 50 beauty parlours in the study area and applying Probit Model, the results show that the probability of BPE's satisfaction decreases by 0.103 for those who have relatively big family. The probability of BPE's satisfaction increases by 0.0186 for those who are married. The probability of BPE's satisfaction increases by 0.049 for those whose husbands are helpful. The probability of BPE's satisfaction increases by 0.096 for those who think that society has positive attitude towards BPB. The probability of BPE's satisfaction increases by 0.2 for those who think that BPB has decreased discrimination against woman. The study reveals that the beauty parlour business can enhance the women’s satisfaction by enabling them contributing to their families in fulfilling the household demands.

scholarly journals Households’ Decision to Participate in Cooperative Organizations: Evidence from Farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Southern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
Nsikak-Abasi A. Etim ◽  
Samuel P. Udolnyang ◽  
Elizabeth S. Ebukiba ◽  
Edet J. Udoh
Keyword(s):  
Capital Accumulation ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Probit Analysis ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Farmer Organizations ◽  
Coefficient Of Concordance

Farmer organizations are effective mechanisms for increasing agricultural production, darners income and reducing poverty. Regrettably, farmers have not taken advantage of the lofty benefits accruable to those who voluntarily join these organizations. The study estimated the factors influencing households decision to participate in cooperative organizations and also tested the level of agreement among identified constraints linked with participation. Multistage sampling procedure was employed to select 120 farmers for the study. Primary data  were obtained using questionnaires. Data were analyzed using Probit model and Kendall’s coefficient of concordance. Results of analyses revealed that the mean age, years of educational attainment  household size and years of farming experience were 32, 15, 5 and 7 respectively. Result of probit analysis further indicate that age of the farmer, farm income, household size, participation in meeting, major decision maker, distance of farm to the nearest road and farmers social status were the most critical factors influencing households decision to participate in cooperative organizations. Result of Kendall’s coefficient of concordance revealed that there was 0.42 (moderate agreement) between the ranking of constraints associated with farmers' participation in cooperative organizations. Furthermore, findings showed that the top five factors limiting households’ decision to participate in cooperative organizations were inadequate capital accumulation, high embezzlement of funds, poor leadership, recurring internal crises and lack of initiative. Policies to provide good and accessible roads, increase farmers incomes and encourage youths are rational options that will enhance effective participation in cooperative organizations.

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