scholarly journals Observation on bionomics, prevalence and survival value of geohelminth in the rural communities of Rivers state

2022 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Goodhead D. A. ◽  
Dirisu C. G. ◽  
Ayenku J. E.
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rivers State

scholarly journals Parents and childrens perception of the challenges of acquiring primary and post-primary education in rural communities of Rivers State

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-12
Author(s):  
O. Kusimo Nelly ◽  
A. Opeloyeru Adam ◽  
A. Simon Salome ◽  
O. Kusimo Michael ◽  
Mopelola Olusakin Ayoka
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Rivers State

scholarly journals Ophthalmic Problems of Adults in Rural Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Obi-Fortune, Nnenna ◽  
Ejimadu, Chibuike Sydney
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Refractive Error ◽  
Allergic Conjunctivitis ◽  
Corneal Opacity ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Bacterial Conjunctivitis ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
The Government ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Good Vision

Aim: To determine the ophthalmic problems and their possible causes among adults in rural communities in Rivers State. Methods: A multistage population based random sampling study of adults in five clans of Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Medical history was taken and comprehensive ocular examination done on each subject. Ocular examination included visual acuity, visual field, tonometry and ophthalmoscopy. Data taken were recorded and analysed using statistical software called Minitab 11. Ethical approval was obtained from relevant authorities. Results: Out of the 600 subjects seen in this study 276 (46.0%) were males and 324 (54.0%) females. They were all above 21 years old. Twenty six (2.4%) subjects had good vision while 8 (0.8%) were blind. The ophthalmic problems identified were Presbyopia 298 (28.0%), Refractive error 247 (23.2%), Cataract 126 (11.8%), Allergic conjunctivitis 106 (9.9%), Glaucoma 94 (8.8%), Pterygium 86 (8.1%), Bacterial conjunctivitis 35 (3.3%), Corneal opacity 32 (3.0%), Chalazion 4 (0.4%), Diabetic retinopathy 3 (0.3%) and Ptosis 1 (0.1%).   Conclusion: The most common ophthalmic problems in this study which were dependent on gender and occupation include Presbyopia, Refractive Error, Cataract and Allergic Conjunctivitis. More females and farmers were seen in this study. The problems identified can be easily managed if well-equipped health facilities are provided by the government.

scholarly journals Rural Household Income: Who's Educational Attainment Counts?

2021 ◽  
pp. 25-37
Author(s):  
Ojide Kelechi Charity ◽  
Ojide Makuachukwu Gabriel ◽  
Ogbodo Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Logistic Models ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Education Attainment ◽  
Or Education ◽  
Exogenous Variables ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
Rivers State

Many factors contribute to household income; The key among them is education. This paper seeks to ascertain if there is any difference between the effect of education attainment of the household head and that of the most educated member of the household on household income. The study used data from 400 rural households in Ogoni, Rivers State, Nigeria, selected by a stratified random sample. The data were analyzed using mean difference test and ordinal logistic models. The paper established evidence supporting positive influence of education on household income (p < 0.01). Two methodological conclusions were drawn. First, either education attainment of the household head or education attainment of the most educated member of the household can be used to estimate the influence of education on household income even when the distribution of these two exogenous variables are significantly different. Second, both exogenous variables should not be used together in the same household income function to avoid biased estimates due to collinearity. A major limitation of this study is recommended for further study. That is, the questionnaire used in the study did not provide information on how many household heads are the most educated members of their respective households. The possible endogeneity bias in such situation should be captured in future estimation. The study concludes that improving education attainment of, at least, a household member could be an effective way of increasing household income in rural communities.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document