scholarly journals FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ATTITUDESOF NIGERIANS TOWARD PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL CHALLENGES

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 395-399
Author(s):  
Festus C. Onah ◽  
◽  
Kelechi T. Ugwu ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Disability ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
State And Local Government ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Physically Challenged ◽  
Physical Challenges

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.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL LEVEL ON ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 952-957
Author(s):  
Ejeh Esther ◽  
◽  
Joseph Alila ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Simple Linear Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Physically Challenged ◽  
Physical Challenges ◽  
Report Measure

People living with physical challenges constitutes part of the larger society and should be given the inclusive opportunity to engage fully in societal activities. The plight of persons with disabilities in Kogi State, Nigeria, has attracted increasing concern over the years. Thus, the present study aimed to examine the variations in attitude towards the person with physical challenges in Kogi State based on educational level. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design. One hundred and seventeen (n=117) participants randomly pooled from different locations in the Kogi State, Nigeria, participated in the study. The participants completed a self-report measure of the modified version of the Attitudes towards Disabled Persons (SADP) Scale. The result revealed that the participants primarily showed positive attitudes towards persons with physical challenges despite their educational level. Also, the result of the simple linear regression conducted to test the hypothesis revealed that educational level does not predict attitude towards the physically challenged.

Coping Strategies for Physically Challenged Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bindu Kaipparettu Abraham
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Physical Disability ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Special School ◽  
Coping Mechanism ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Positive Coping ◽  
Negative Coping ◽  
Physically Challenged

The aim of this research is to assess the coping strategies of physically challenged children. The area of assessment included in physical, emotional and social problems related to their physical disability. Descriptive research design was selected to study the physical, emotional and social problems and its coping strategies of physically challenged children. Purposive sampling technique used for 50 samples of Physically challenged children between the age group of 10-15 years who were educated at the special school in Mangalore. It was reached from the result of the findings that physically challenged children are using negative coping mechanism for social problems related to their physical disability whereas physical and emotional problems related to physical disability most of them are using positive coping mechanism.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Correlates of Physical Disability and Functional Limitation among Elderly Rural Population in Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. S. Abdulraheem ◽  
A. R. Oladipo ◽  
M. O. Amodu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Disability ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Functional Limitation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk

Background. The number of people surviving into old age is increasing, and it has now become a global phenomenon. Studies on the prevalence and correlates of physical disability and functional limitation among elderly Nigerians are scanty.Methodology. This is a community-based cross-sectional study conducted in 3 local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria, using a multistage sampling technique. Functional limitations of 1824 elderly persons were tested using Tinetti performance-oriented mobility assessment tool (TPOMAT) and self-reported activities of daily living (ADL). ADL disability of ten, six, and five basic items were compared.Results. The prevalence ratios (PRs) of physical disability using the ten, six, and five basic ADL items were 28.3 (95% CI 25.2–31. 5), 15.7 (95% CI 13.4–19.8), and 12.1 (95% CI 9.8–15.3), respectively, while functional limitation was 22.5 (95% CI 18.1–24.4). Increased risk of disability was independently associated with female gender PR 3.6 (95% CI 1.5–7.4), advanced age ≥75 years; PR 22.2 (95% CI 14.5, 36.8), arthritis PR 3.7 (95% CI 2.6–4.6), stroke PR 4.8 (95% CI 3.7–7.9) and diabetes PR 6.1 (95% CI 4.3–7.1).Conclusions. The findings from this study are pointers to unmet needs of the elderly disabled Nigerians.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN SIKAP DAN KEMAMPUAN IBU NIFAS TENTANG CARA MEMANDIKAN BAYI DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS S.PARMAN BANJARMASIN

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 340-348
Author(s):  
Sarkiah Sarkiah ◽  
Fadhiyah Noor Anisa ◽  
Rizqy Amelia
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Postpartum Mothers

 ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Sekarang ini masih cukup tinggi angka kematian bayi salah satu penyebabnya adalah hipotermi. Salah satu penyebab hipotermi adalah ketidakpahaman dan ketidakmampuan ibu tentang cara memandikan bayinya dengan benar oleh karena itu bisa terjadi permasalah terhadap bayinya.Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan sikap dan kemampuan ibu nifas tentang cara memandikan bayi di wilayah kerja Puskesmas S.Parman Banjarmasin.Metode: Penelitian menggunakan metode  survei analitik dengan rancangan  cross-sectional. Populasi ibu nifas di wilayah kerja Puskesmas S.Parman Banjarmasin berjumlah 199 orang. Sampel sebanyak 45 responden dengan teknik pengambilan Acidental sampling. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji chi square dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95%.Hasil: Responden di Puskesmas S.Parman Banjarmasin memiliki sikap positif yaitu 25 responden (55,6%), dan memandikan bayi dengan cara yang tidak baik yaitu 24 responden (53,3%). Hasil analisis menunjukkan ada hubungan antara sikap ibu (p-value = 0,021) dan kemampuan ibu nifas (p-value = 0,0001) tentang cara memandikan bayi.Simpulan: Ada hubungan sikap dan kemampuan ibu nifas tentang cara  memandikan bayi di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas S.Parman Banjarmasin. Kata Kunci: Cara memandikan bayi, sikap, kemampuan, nifas. CORRELATION BETWEEN ATTITUDES AND POSTPARTUM MOTHERS’ ABILITIES ON  HOW TO DO BABY-BATHING IN THE WORKING AREA OF PUSKESMAS S.PARMAN   BANJARMASINABSTRAKBackground: Now there is still a high rate of infant mortality, one of the causes is hypothermia. It is the lack of understanding and the inability of the mother to do baby-bathing properly her baby.Purpose: Knowing the correlation between attitudes and postpartum mothers’ abilities of about how to do baby-bathing in the working area of Puskesmas S.Parman Banjarmasin.Method: The study used an analytical survey method with a cross-sectional design. The population was 199 people. The sample of 45 respondents with Accidental sampling technique. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test with a confidence level of 95%.Result: The respondents whose positive attitudes were 25 people (55.6%), and did well baby-bathing were 24 people (53.3%). The results of the analysis showed that there was a correlation between maternal attitudes (p-value = 0.021) and the ability of postpartum mothers (p-value = 0.0001) on how to bathe the baby.Conclusion: There is a correlation between attitudes and postpartum mothers abilities on how to do baby-bathing in the working area of Puskesmas S.Parman Banjarmasin. Keyword: How to do baby-bating, Attitude, ability, Postpartum.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude of Men towards Factors influencing Childhood Mortality in a Semi-Urban Community in Northwestern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Ibrahim M.J. ◽  
Sani Z.M. ◽  
Olorukooba A.A. ◽  
Usman N.O. ◽  
Ahmad A.I. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Childhood Mortality ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Reduce Childhood Mortality

Background: In spite of concerted global efforts to reduce childhood mortality, countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are still being plagued with incomparably high mortality rates; thereby contributing majorly to the global burden. These deaths occur from causes which are preventable. Men play a pivotal role in sustained efforts to reduce childhood mortality, however, they are usually overlooked in favour of the mothers. The study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of men towards factors influencing childhood mortality in a semi-urban community, North-Western Nigeria.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. A total of 174 married men were sampled using a multistage sampling technique. Data collected were analysed using the IBM SPSS version 21. Results were presented in tables and bar charts. The level of statistical significance was set at p<0.05.Results: The mean age (±SD) of the respondents was 38 (±11.2) years. One hundred and ten (64.7%) of the respondents had lost a child under the age of five years. Majority 142 (83.5%) of the respondents had poor knowledge of risk factors influencing childhood mortality and 141 (82.9%) of the respondents had a positive attitude towards prevention of childhood mortality.Conclusion: The study has highlighted the need for increased male involvement in child health issues. Interventions such as health education and community mobilization that aims to educate men on risk factors and danger signs associated with poor childhood health outcomes should be carried out in this area.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Related to COVID-19 Prevention among Health Care Workers in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 44-61
Author(s):  
Oche M. Oche ◽  
Habibullah Adamu ◽  
Musa Yahaya ◽  
Ismail A. Raji ◽  
Hudu Garba Illo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Appropriate Practices

Aims: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices related to coronavirus pandemic among health care workers in Sokoto metropolis of Sokoto State, Nigeria.  Study Design: A cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Sokoto metropolis, northwest Nigeria between July and October 2020 Methodology: Four hundred and twenty-seven respondents were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected manually using a self-administered questionnaire entered into the computer for analysis using IBM SPSS version 25 for statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and frequencies of the various variables were tabulated. Results: The mean age was 35.16+- 9.25 years, with those aged 30-39 years constituting 38% of the respondents. There were 53.2% males, 47.3% nurses, and 27.2% doctors, and 71.6% of the respondents were from tertiary health institutions, out of which 42% had 1-5 years of work experience. Up to 99% were aware of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), and overall, 78.2% had good knowledge, and 91% of all the respondents had positive attitudes towards the pandemic (p-value 0.001). Overall, 68.4% of the health workforce had appropriate practices towards preventing COVID-19, and 83% were willing to be posted to isolation centers with adequate personal protective equipment (PPE). Conclusion: The study demonstrated significant awareness and knowledge of COVID-19 amongst the health workforce in Sokoto with significant positive attitudes towards the pandemic and appropriate practices towards preventing the pandemic and willingness to work in isolation centers to support the prevention of the pandemic.

Factors influencing postoperative pain management among nurses in selected district hospitals in Ghana

2021 ◽  
pp. 175045892110640
Author(s):  
Awube Menlah ◽  
Evans OseiAppiah ◽  
Isabella Garti ◽  
Dorcas Frempomaa Agyare
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Postoperative Pain Management ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
District Hospitals ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Multistage Sampling

Background: Poorly managed postoperative pain is linked to numerous postoperative complications worldwide and in Ghana. This is due to the myriad of physical and psychological problems, such as lifelong chronic pain syndromes, impaired functionality and death. Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the barriers and factors influencing postoperative pain management by Ghanaian nurses working in four hospitals. Methods: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design was employed for this study. Participants were recruited using a multistage sampling technique by which 146 returned their questionnaires out of 194 participants. The statistical analysis of data was done with the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) 20.0 version. Results: Findings revealed that some verbal and non-verbal cues from patients such as facial grimacing, restlessness, irritability and distress, lack of concentration and moaning or crying (verbalisation) influenced how nurses controlled postoperative pain with analgesia. The participants also identified several barriers to influence postoperative pain management by nurses. Conclusion: In conclusion, postoperative pain control by nurses is influenced by several factors, and hence, nurses need to manage patients’ pain effectively in Ghana and abroad using multiple approaches.

scholarly journals Perception and Determinants of Uptake of Preventive Health Services among the Staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-82
Author(s):  
P.A. Akinyemi ◽  
O.T. Afolabi ◽  
A.A. Adeomi ◽  
O.T. Olugbade
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Preventive Health Services ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes

Background: The rising burden of chronic non-communicable diseases in Nigeria makes the need for preventive health services (PHS) imperative. Thus, this study assessed the perception and determinants of uptake of preventive health services among the staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was employed. Two hundred and ninety academic and non-academic staff of the university were enrolled in the study, using a stratified random sampling technique. The sample size was proportionally allocated to various subunits in the institution. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Determinants of uptake of PHS were assessed using binary logistic regression. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.Results: The majority of the respondents, 280 (96.6%) had good perceptions of PHS, and 176 (60.7%) reported barriers in access to PHS. Although a majority of the respondents, 268 (92.4%) had positive attitudes towards PHS, most of the respondents 196 (67.6%) had poor uptake. Common barriers to uptake of PHS were availability and affordability of the services, time constraints, and interference with other activities. Being an academic staff (p = 0.001) and presence of chronic illness (p = 0.043) were significant determinants of PHS uptake.Conclusion: Uptake of PHS was poor among majority of the respondents despite their good perception of the services. This may be linked to the perceived barriers to access. Thus, there is a need for policy formulation and provision of an enabling environment by the University’s authority for ease of access to PHS.

scholarly journals FACTORS INFLUENCING CONTRACEPTIVE UTILIZATION IN POSTPARTUM IN MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL SITI FATIMAH MAKASSAR

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ghaisani Humairah
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Postpartum Contraception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Affecting Factor ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Child Hospital

Introduction : Postpartum contraception is defined as utilization of contraceptive within 42 days after a labor to prevent close interval of pregnancy. After a live birth, WHO recommended interval before attempting the next pregnancy is at least 24 months in order to reduce the risk of adverse maternal, perinatal, and infant outcomes. Several factors influence maternal in utilizing contraception after giving birth. Objective : To recognize factors influencing contraception utilization in postpartum period in Mother and Child Hospital Siti Fatimah Makassar. Study Method : The study was observational analytic study with cross sectional method. Seventy respondents were obtained with consecutive sampling technique. Chi square test was used to determine linkage value. Result : The result showed that factors affecting contraception utilization in postpartum period in Mother and Child Hospital Siti Fatimah Makassar were knowledge about contraception (p value 0.000, OR = 24.5 (2.995 – 200.437)), number of children (p value 0.004, OR = 4.182 (1.541 – 11.347)), education (p value 0.002, OR = 4.915 (1.770 – 13.646)), and husband encouragement (p value 0,000 ,OR=6,240 (2,211-17,608)). Resources variable was not related to this study. The most affecting variable was knowledge about contraception. Conclusion : Factors influecing contraception utilization in postpartum period were knowledge about contraception, number of children, education, and husband encouragement. The most affecting factor was knowledge about contraception. The most affecting factor is knowledge about contraception.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Sikap dengan Perilaku Pencegahan Filariasis di Kecamatan Cilimus Kabupaten Kuningan

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-36
Author(s):  
Nissa Noor Annashr ◽  
Fathi Muhamad Rahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Parasitic Nematodes ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Lymphatic filariasis is a chronic infectious disease caused by parasitic nematodes. The worm can damage the human lymphatic system gradually then causing enlargement of the limbs, breasts and genitalia. Kuningan is an endemic regency for filariasis in West Java Province. Cilimus District was in the 2nd position as a district with the highest filariasis cases in Kuningan in 2017. This research was conducted in Cilimus District from May to June 2018 using a cross-sectional design. The population was all households in the Cilimus District with a sample size of 106 people who were taken using a simple random sampling technique. The independent variables studied were knowledge and attitudes regarding the prevention of filariasis, the dependent variable was the filariasis prevention practices. Data collection was carried out by interview using a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed by univariate and bivariate (chi-square test). The results showed that some respondents had good knowledge and positive attitudes about the prevention of filariasis (50%). The description of respondent practices showed that 82.1% of respondents took filariasis drug, 62.3% of respondents had the habit of using mosquito repellent, only 4.7% of respondents used mosquito nets, 49.1% of respondents put gauze wire, 47.2% of respondents did not have a habit of hanging clothes. The results of categorizing behavioral variables were found that more than half of the respondents (52.8%) had implemented good prevention practices. The results of the bivariate analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between knowledge and attitude with filariasis prevention practices (p <0.05).

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