Height: Ulna Ratio: A Method of Stature Estimation In A Rural Community in Edo State, Nigeria

10.5580/1d32 ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Stature Estimation ◽  
Edo State

scholarly journals Availability of Library and Information Services for Rural Community Development in Nigeria: A Case Study of Ewatto, in Esan South East LGA of Edo State

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerome Idiegbeyan-ose ◽  
Olalekan Adekunjo ◽  
Promise Ilo ◽  
Frederick Odion
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Health Occupation ◽  
Rural Dwellers

Abstract Objective – This paper examines the availability of Library and Information Services in a rural community using as a case study the community of Ewatto in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State in Nigeria Methods – Questionnaires were distributed by hand in each of Ewatto’s eighteen villages. Results – The survey found that the information needs of Ewatto rural dwellers are in the areas of health, occupation, politics, as well as family and education. Their major sources of information include town criers, oral information from neighbours and newspapers. The major challenges hindering information availability include absence of libraries and information service centres, lack of internet connectivity and poor attitude of rural extension workers. Conclusion – For any nation to develop maximally, rural communities must be provided with adequate, relevant, and up-to-date information, the authors recommend the establishment of a library and information centre in Ewatto.

Community Organizing and the Effectiveness of Health Programmes in Rural Udo Community of Edo State in South-South Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-215
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Community Organizing ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Social Consciousness ◽  
Social Solidarity ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Health Programmes ◽  
Selection Of

This study examines the nexus between community organizing in the context of social solidarity/consciousness and the effectiveness of health programmes in the Udo rural community in Edo state, Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted, and the sampling technique was simple random in the selection of participants. Ten villages were randomly selected where 200 participants were randomly administered the questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed with chi square, and the results show that social consciousness, solidarity and the leadership of the Iyase of Udo contribute immensely to the success of health programmes in Udo community. Received 21th December 2017; Revised 24th December 2018; Accepted 10thApril 2019

scholarly journals Rainwater Harvesting System for Water Supply in a Rural Community in Edo State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 266-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. O. Okovido ◽  
U. Owen-Egharevba ◽  
L. O. Akhigbe
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Water Demand ◽  
Rainwater Harvesting ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Daily Rainfall ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Annual Water

Water scarcity is still a major problem in many rural communities in Nigeria. In this study, a rain water harvesting system was designed for Ogbekpen, a rural community in Edo state, Nigeria. A conceptual model for rainwater harvesting was developed using the storm water management model (SWMM), Arcmap 10.1 software and daily rainfall data (2000-2016) obtained from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET). Runoff, rainfall intensity and change in elevation of three designated catchment zones were taken into consideration. The results revealed that the total amount of rainwater that could be harvested annually (water supply) was 14,314,351.70 L (14,314 m3) from an overall effective rooftop area of 6025.9 m2. This was three times the annual water demand (4,317,965.60 L (4318 m3)), thus demonstrating the capability of the system to meet annual water demand. The required tank capacities for zones 1, 2 and 3 were 870,412.76 L (870 m3), 955,319.4 5L (955 m3) and 788,629.88 L (789 m3) respectively. Comparative physicochemical and microbial analysis of water from rooftops in the three zones and an existing storage well showed that the latter did not comply with drinking water quality guidelines, thus highlighting the importance of a proper conveyance and storage system to improve water quality and availability in the area.

scholarly journals Intestinal parasitic infections in Okada rural community, Edo State, Nigeria: a four year retrospective study

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bankole H. Oladeinde ◽  
Richard Omoregie ◽  
Mitsan Olley ◽  
Ahamdi J. Anunibe ◽  
Ikponmwosa Odia
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infection ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Edo State

Intestinal parasitic infections are associated with morbidity and mortality worldwide. Data on prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection is sparse in rural Nigeria. Against this background, this study aimed at determining the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections within a four year period in the rural community of Okada, Edo State, Nigeria. Fecal samples obtained from 1528 patients (consisting of 740 males and 788 females) presenting with signs and symptoms of gastroenteritis at the Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, Okada were examined for presence of ova, cyst and trophozoites of parasites using standard methods. Patient’s age ranged from 6 months to 73 years. Study was conducted between 2007 and 2010. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections increased significantly (P=0.003) from 14.7% in 2007 to 22.5% in 2010. In the study period, gender did not affect the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection (P&gt;0.05). Patients within &lt;1-10 years had significantly higher prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection. <em>Ascaris lumbricoides</em> was the most predominant parasitic agent, while <em>Schistosoma japonicum</em> was the least prevalent. With respect to parasite, males were observed to have consistently higher prevalence of <em>Entamoeba histolytica</em> infection. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection was observed to significantly increase from 2007 to 2010. Age was a risk factor for acquiring intestinal parasitic infection. <em>Ascaris lumbricoides</em> was the most predominant parasitic agent in all years of study. Control and prevention measures are advocated.

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