Herbs efficacy and affordability in treating “ailments of utmost native importance” in Cross River State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
V.T. Ebu ◽  
B.A. Beshel
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cost Of Treatment ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Medical Interventions ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Traditional medicine is doing so much good in the treatment of ailments believed to be best handled with traditional medicine in Cross River State. Because we are very poor at documentation, many still contemplate the processes involved to be unbearable. This study, therefore sought to get clarifications about grey areas regarding the use of these traditional medical interventions. Personal interviews and structured questionnaire were used on former patients treated for such ailments. Sampling intensities of 81, 85, 90, 100 and 85% were respectively used to investigate dislocations/fractures, snake bite, partial stroke, pile, infertility and gynaecological problems. Respondent percentages of 76.67, 74.07, 83.33, 80.00 and 66.66 affirmed that the cost of treatment for each of the ailments were respectively cheap. Furthermore, 80.65%, 86.21%, 77.78%, 90.91% and 75.00% of them opined that the medicinal plant species used are very potent. Testing the perceptions of the respondents with chi-squared revealed that there were significant (P<0.05) differences for efficacious and cost of treatments, meaning that patients recovered very well and at a cheap cost at the time of their discharge. Residents of Cross River State and the general public of the investigated ailments, should take advantage of the treatments’ effectiveness and low cost and be treated accordingly. Keywords: Trado-medical practitioners, ‘Ailments of utmost native importance’, Herbs efficacy and affordability

Detoxification in a community-based alcohol recovery unit and psychiatric department of a general hospital

1994 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 218-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Mortimer ◽  
J. Guy Edwards
Keyword(s):  
General Hospital ◽  
Psychiatric Unit ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cost Of Treatment ◽  
Lengths Of Stay ◽  
Recovery Unit ◽  
Alcohol Recovery ◽  
Psychiatric Department ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The experience of detoxification and satisfaction of patients with their treatment in a community-based alcohol recovery unit established by a voluntary organisation and in a psychiatric unit in a general hospital were assessed with the help of a structured questionnaire. Patients admitted to the two units were satisfactorily matched on most, although not all, variables. The types of withdrawal symptoms and lengths of stay were similar. No patient was transferred to hospital from the community facility. Patient satisfaction was greater in the detoxification unit where the cost of treatment was about a third of that in the psychiatric unit.

scholarly journals Assessment of Consumption and Income Generation between Palm Wine and Other Industrial Beverages in Cross River State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
P. U. Ancha ◽  
T. N. Tee ◽  
J. A. Ugbe
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Consumption Level ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Palm Wine ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study was conducted to provide information on the level of consumption and income from palm wine and other industrial beverages in Cross River State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 82 sampled palm wine retailers in three geopolitical zones in the State. Semi-structured questionnaire, personal observations and focus group discussions were used to obtain data from retailers. Data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the study showed that consumption level of palm wine per day in the zones were in the order, Northern (33.3 L) > Central (24.8 L) > Southern (19.4 L). However, the consumption levels of palm wine from the Central and Southern Zones were not significantly different (P > 0.05) from each other. The Consumption level of other alcoholic beverages; Harp, Goldberg, Origin, Dry gin, Heineken, Stout, Gulder, and Star per day in the zones were in the order Northern (23.9 L)> Central (20.4 L) >Southern (17.6 L). The income level from palm wine was N1845.54, N1538.40 and N837.60 from the Northern, Central and Southern Zones, respectively. Total Performance Index based on taste, availability, and cost shows that mean daily consumption level of palm wine was higher than all the other alcoholic beverages in the study area. The study recommends that Government and other development stakeholders on economic and environment should play greater role in promoting potential entrepreneurship in palm wine as a viable alternative source of livelihood through creation of awareness and better incentives for sustainable management of this natural forest resource.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Vegetable Contamination with Medically Important Helminths and Protozoans in Calabar, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Imalele Edema Enogiomwan ◽  
Evbuomwan Owen Ikponmwosa ◽  
Osondu-Anyanwu Chinyere ◽  
Akpan Blessing Christopher
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Food Borne ◽  
Sanitary Conditions ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aims: Vegetables are usually exposed to parasitic ova, larvae or oocyst during cultivation, irrigation, storage, transportation or while processing for consumption. Consumption of raw, unwashed and improperly cooked vegetables is considered a risk factor for transmission of intestinal parasites. This study assessed the parasitic contamination of vegetables and also determined factors associated with parasitic contamination of vegetables in selected markets in Calabar, Cross River State. Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Markets within Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria between September and October, 2018. Methodology: A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used for collecting data on factors associated with parasitic contamination of vegetables. 300 vegetable samples were purchased and processed from three different markets in Calabar for examination of parasitic contamination using direct wet mount and zinc sulphate floatation techniques. Results: 15.7% (47/300) of the vegetables sampled were positive for at least one parasite. The species and stages of parasites detected were larvae of Strongyloides, ova of Trichuris trichiura and Hookworm, and cysts of Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia. Larvae of Strongyloides (11.3%) were the most frequently detected followed by ova of T. trichiura (1.7%) and Hookworm (1.7%) (P = 0.000). Among the five vegetable types sampled, waterleaf (40%) had the highest level of parasitic contamination followed by pumpkin (21.7%). Washing vegetables before display and the means of display were significantly associated with parasitic contamination (P = 0.000). Conclusion: Prevention of contamination is important in reducing food-borne parasitic infections and can be achieved through improved personal hygiene practices of farmers, vendors and consumers, proper washing of vegetables and improved sanitary conditions especially around markets where these vegetables are sold.

Perception of Forest Stakeholders on Logging Ban in Cross River State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Alobi, Alobi Obaji ◽  
Ogar, David Abua ◽  
Anoh, Regina Ado ◽  
Ifebueme, Nzube Michael
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Forest Communities ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Forestry Commission ◽  
Logging Ban ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study examined the perception of forest stakeholders on the ban on logging in Cross River State, Nigeria. The research was carried out from October, 2014 to January, 2015. Data was collected through the administration of structured questionnaire to 351 respondents that were randomly selected from four forest stakeholders, including: forest communities, Forestry Commission staff, timber dealers and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on environment. One local government area was selected purposively, from each of the three senatorial districts of the state. Findings shows that majority (86.9 percent) of the respondents were males, in the age brackets of 30-50 years, while 8.5 percent were in the age brackets of 20-29 years of age. Most of the respondents (62.4 percent) had secondary education, while farming, civil service, trading and logging, constitute 81.8 percent of the respondents’ occupation. Findings revealed that majority of the respondents from forestry commission (100 percent), timber dealers (100 percent), forest communities (98.3 percent) and NGOs (96.2 percent) were aware of the ban on logging. Most of the respondents from forestry commission (42.3 percent), timber dealers (41.4 percent), forest communities (45.0 percent) and NGOs (38.5 percent) agreed that the reason behind the ban on logging was to protect and conserve the State’s remaining forests. Findings revealed that the ban on logging did not reduce timber exploitation as claimed by 65.4, 74.3, 55.5 and 61.5 percent of the respondents from forestry commission, timber dealers, forest communities and NGOs respectively. Furthermore, 65.4, 95.7, 87.8 and 53.8 percent of the respondents from the stakeholders affirmed that prices of sawn wood increased during ban. Result also indicated that there was a significant increase (P< 0.05) in the prices of sawn wood during the ban. Majority (96.2, 61.4, 86.9 and 61.5 percent) of the respondents attested that some people who depend on logging activities, lost their means of livelihoods and majority (92.3, 85.7, 91.3 and 96.2 percent) of the respondents agreed that taskforce members were corrupt. Again, majority of the respondents from forestry commission (69.2 percent), timber dealers (90.0 percent) and forest communities (59.0 percent) agreed that they want the ban on logging lifted.

scholarly journals Degradation and preservation practices of information resources in academic libraries in Cross River State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-69
Author(s):  
Frederick Oman Ogar
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
The State ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Annual Budget ◽  
Nature Of Information ◽  
Trained Manpower ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The purpose of this study was to studyinvestigate degradation and preservation practices of information resources in academic libraries in Cross River State, Nigeria.It examined the nature and causes of degradation of information resources, strategies used in their control, and constraints limiting effective preservation.The study adopted survey design. The population for the studyconsisted of all information resources in the five academic libraries in the state. Purposivesampling technique was used in selecting 202 respondents who suppliedthe information used for the study. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection and the data were analyzed using t-test. The result of the analysis showed that all the four null hypotheses were rejected. This means that the nature of information resources degradation in academic libraries in Cross River State is significantly high. The study also revealed that barriers to effective preservation of information resources in academic libraries in Cross River State are significantly high. Based on the findings,the study recommended among others that academic libraries should recruit adequate and trained manpower in the libraries for effective preservation programmes and activities.Academic libraries should consider various methods that could be applied to curb degradation of information resources in their holding. And,adequate annual budget allocationshould be provided for preservation programmes in academic libraries in the state.

Ethno-communal crisis and its implication on food security and business activities in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix E. Ojong ◽  
A. M. Ogaboh Agba ◽  
Chinenye J. Njirinze ◽  
Pius U. Angioha
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Available Information ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This assessed available information on the effect of ethno-communal crisis on food security and business activities in Nigeria. Literature was reviewed according to the variables raised in the study. The study adopted Eco-violence theory for the study. The survey design was used in the study. Four hundred (400) participants from Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State were selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Data was gathered from respondents using a structured questionnaire. Results revealed that ethno-communal crisis has a significant impact on food security and business activities. It was recommended that the government, in collaboration with traditional rulers, should set up well-defined boundaries between communities.

scholarly journals Cost-effectiveness analysis of an intervention project engaging Traditional and Religious Leaders to improve uptake of childhood immunization in southern Nigeria

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257277
Author(s):  
Angela E. Oyo-Ita ◽  
Patrick Hanlon ◽  
Ogonna Nwankwo ◽  
Xavier Bosch-Capblanch ◽  
Dachi Arikpo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Incremental Cost ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cost Effectiveness Analysis ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Effectiveness Analysis ◽  
Southern Nigeria ◽  
The Cost

Vaccination is a cost-effective public health intervention, yet evidence abounds that vaccination uptake is still poor in many low- and middle-income countries. Traditional and Religious Leaders play a substantial role in improving the uptake of health services such as immunization. However, there is paucity of evidence on the cost-effectiveness of using such strategies. This study aimed to assess the cost-effectiveness of using a multi-faceted intervention that included traditional and religious leaders for community engagement to improve uptake of routine immunisation services in communities in Cross River State, Southern Nigeria. The target population for the intervention was traditional and religious leaders in randomly selected communities in Cross River State. The impact of the intervention on the uptake of routine vaccination among children 0 to 23 months was assessed using a cluster randomized trials. Outcome assessments were performed at the end of the project (36 months).The cost of the intervention was obtained from the accounting records for expenditures incurred in the course of implementing the intervention. Costs were assessed from the health provider perspective. The cost-effectiveness analysis showed that the incremental cost of the initial implementation of the intervention was US$19,357and that the incremental effect was 323 measles cases averted, resulting in an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of US$60/measles case averted. However, for subsequent scale-up of the interventions to new areas not requiring a repeat expenditure of some of the initial capital expenditure the ICER was estimated to be US$34 per measles case averted. Involving the traditional and religious leaders in vaccination is a cost-effective strategy for improving the uptake of childhood routine vaccinations.

scholarly journals Emerging Dynamics in Tourism Industry Workforce Mobility in Southern Cross River State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Linus Beba Akeh
Keyword(s):  
Working Hours ◽  
Job Security ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Job Matching ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality Industry ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The challenge of brain drain/workforce mobility/out-migration in tourism and hospitality industry workforce is a rising phenomenon.  The study investigated the factors responsible for the emerging dynamics in tourism industry workforce mobility in Southern Cross River, Nigeria. Data was generated through the administration of structured questionnaire and oral interviews on the staff and workforce of tourism industry. The results revealed that on aggregate, a total of 63.50% workers had intentions to migrate from their job while 36.50% workers had no intention to migrate from their current job. Further findings revealed that low remuneration, unfavourable working hours, stress, lack of career prospects, lack of job security, unsatisfactory working conditions, health risk, and challenge of job matching were among the reasons for job out-migration among the industry workforce. The study recommended that both public and private sectors should create enabling tourism work-environment for retention of tourism employees.   Received: 14 August 2021 / Accepted: 2 October 2021 / Published: 5 November 2021

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