scholarly journals CONSUMER PROTECTION COUNCIL ACT AND AWARENESS LEVEL OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS IN OBIO-AKPOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE

2020 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 13-23
Author(s):  
Isaac ◽  
Ijeoma Chinazaekpere Ada ◽  
Prof. Akpomi ◽  
Margaret E.
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Consumer Protection ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Secondary School Principals ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Awareness Level

scholarly journals Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infection among Secondary School Students in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
Samuel G.K. ◽  
Kue J.B.
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Rivers State

This study assessed the knowledge of sexually transmitted infection among secondary school students in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Five research questions and four hypotheses guide the study. The cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire with a reliability co-efficient 0.81 was used for data collection. Data was analysed using percentages and chi-square. The result showed that the knowledge of sexually transmitted infection among secondary school students in ONELGA was high as majority 370(93.0%) have ever heard about STIs. The types of STIs known to the respondents were gonorrhea 387(97.2%), syphilis 388(97.5%), HIV/AIDS 398(100%), Hepatitis B 365(91.7%), Chlamydia 363(91.5%) and Herpes 364(91.5%). Majority 390(98.0%) knew that sexual intercourse is the transmission route of STIs. There was no significant influence of gender and age on student’s knowledge of sexually transmitted infection among secondary school students in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State (p>0.05). It was recommended among others that health educators should mobilize resources and take measures to improve young people’s awareness and knowledge about STIs prevention through educational training and guidance to maintain active and healthy lives.

scholarly journals Influence of Gender on Interest and Academic Achievement of Students in Integrated Science in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 272
Author(s):  
Godpower-Echie Glory ◽  
Ihenko, Sopuruchi
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Science Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Integrated Science ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State

The study looked at the influence of gender on interest and achievement of integrated Science students in Obio Akpor local government area of Rivers State. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised, the population comprised of all secondary school students in the local government area and a total of 600 students took part in the study. Two instruments were used to collect data: the test scores and a likert scale like interest scale. Mean, standard deviation and t-test were used to analyse the data. The findings showed that gender has a significant influence on the interest but does not have a significant influence on achievement of Integrated Science students. It was recommended: that Integrated Science teachers should teach in such a way as to rouse the interest of the students, students should be self motivated, find joy in learning in order to excel.

Demographic Variables Influencing Selective Mutism Among Secondary School Adolescents In Obio/Akpor Local Government Area Of Rivers State

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 12-19
Author(s):  
Love Nwamadi
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Selective Mutism ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Family Type ◽  
School Students ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Rivers State

The study examined demographic variables influencing selective mutism among secondary school adolescents in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The study adopted the ex-post-facto research design. Two research questions as well as two corresponding null hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study comprised all 14,784 senior secondary school students (SSS 1, 2 and 3) in the 16 public secondary schools in Obio/Akpor LGA of Rivers State. A sample of 80 secondary school adolescents were randomly and independently selected for the study using the purposive sampling technique. A standardized instrument tagged Skills Deficit Diagnostic Instrument (SDDI), was adopted to collect data for this study. The test re-test method was used to determine reliability and the score obtained was 0.81. Data collected was analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test statistics. The finding of the study showed that socioeconomic status significantly influence selective mutism among secondary school adolescents whereas family type did not. Based on the findings of this study, the researcher recommended among others that counseling for adolescents with selective mutism should be encouraged in all schools with the aim of improving adolescents’ mental health and pro-social skills.

scholarly journals Attitude and Awareness amongst Secondary School Students of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State

2020 ◽  
pp. 82-90
Author(s):  
D. Lawson ◽  
John, W. Dike ◽  
Bob-Manuel, Mienye ◽  
Somiari, Abiye
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State

Introduction: The study investigated the attitude and awareness amongst secondary school students of sexually transmitted infections in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers state. Methodology: Three research questions were formulated to guide the study, with a target population of 350 from fifteen schools and sample size of 70 students, drawn through disproportionate random sampling technique. The Sexually Transmitted Infection Evaluator (STIE) questionnaire was employed to gather data from the respondents. The instrument was validated by two experts in Measurement and Evaluation, while reliability of the instrument was determined through test-retest method to obtain a coefficient of 0.90 index. The research questions were analyzed using mean value. Results: The attitude of students towards sexually transmitted infections is negative and the awareness level is still poor. Conclusion: Based on the findings it was recommended that sex education should be taught in all schools and teachers should come up with modalities of improving sexuality education in schools to ensure students awareness of sexually transmitted infections.

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