Impact of community education on socio-economic transformation of rural communities in rivers state

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1367-1378
Author(s):  
Ephraim Wordu
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Rivers State

scholarly journals Exploring the Effects of Adult and Community Education and Training on Economic Development of Women, in South Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sampson Tawiah
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Educationally Disadvantaged ◽  
And Training

In South Africa, Adult and Community Education and Training (ACET) is established to cater for the educationally disadvantaged individuals, especially rural women, hence, ACET programmes are running in the country nationally. One of the aims of ACET is to open economic opportunities for women; however, the majority of rural women are still performing poorly economically. This empirical study aimed to explore the effect of ACET on the economic development of women in the Lusikisiki district of South Africa. A qualitative approach in the form of a case study design was used for the study to help the researcher relate to the real life circumstances of the women. Purposive sampling was used to select 35 participants from a population of 115. The participants were selected because they had wealth of information and could explain better the phenomenon under study. Data collection instruments used were face to face individual interviews which were audio recorded with the consent of participants. The major findings of the investigation include the following: inadequate learning resources available to women; inadequate skills development programmes provided and skeptical perception of the economic benefit of ACET to women. The study suggested that the programmes of ACET should be restructured and skills driven to meet the needs of women, especially in rural communities.

scholarly journals PERENCANAAN PENDIDIKAN PERSPEKTIF MASYARAKAT PEDESAAN DI KABUPATEN LAHAT

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-280
Author(s):  
Rabial Kanada
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Educational Planning ◽  
Academic Ability ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Rural People ◽  
Education Planning ◽  
Analysis Technique

This study aims to describe the concept of educational planning for rural communities in Lahat district. This research is a qualitative qualitative research. Research subjects are rural people who will, are, and after sending their children to school. The data technique uses observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique was carried out in stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and data collection. To maintain the validity of the data in the presentation, analysis was carried out with triangulation of sources and techniques. The results showed that there are 4 important elements in educational planning in rural communities, namely the choice of place and department, children's academic ability, parents' financial ability, educational goals, and study time. These four elements influence each other in rural community education planning.

scholarly journals Rural Populations of Alagoinhas and Herpetofauna: Knowledge, Uses and Interactions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabisson Lima Campos ◽  
Ernani Machado de Freitas Lins Neto ◽  
Eraldo Medeiros Costa-Neto ◽  
Felipe Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Rural Populations ◽  
Free List ◽  
Socioeconomic Variables ◽  
The World ◽  
List Method ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Background: Brazil has one of the greatest diversity of species of herpetofauna in the world. Associated with this diversity of species, rural communities in Brazil have developed a vast knowledge about these animals. Methods: The present research aimed to characterize the knowledge and influence of the socioeconomic variables of the population in the interaction between humans and herpetofauna of the rural area of the municipality of Alagoinhas. The free list method and semistructured questionnaire was used to list the species of the herpetofauna known by the informants. Results: A total amount of 39 species of amphibians and reptiles was cited by the informants. These interact with residents in the categories of food use, magical-religious purposes, medicine, pets and in conflicting relationships. Conclusion: Regarding the results of socioeconomic variables influencing knowledge, time of residence, gender, the location of the community, education level, explained the knowledge associated with the reptiles. For amphibians, time of residence and gender explained the knowledge associated.

scholarly journals Venomous snakebites: Rapid action saves lives—A multifaceted community education programme increases awareness about snakes and snakebites among the rural population of Tamil Nadu, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. e0008911
Author(s):  
Stephen Paul Samuel ◽  
Soundararaj Chinnaraju ◽  
Harry F. Williams ◽  
Elamaran Pichamuthu ◽  
Mangaiyarkkarasai Subharao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Information Leaflets ◽  
Rapid Action

The lack of public awareness surrounding the dangers of snakebite envenomation (SBE) is one of the most critical factors contributing to SBE-induced complications, and subsequently exacerbating the number of deaths and disabilities resulting from SBE. In this study, we deployed a multifaceted community education programme to educate students, healthcare professionals and members of the public in rural areas of Tamil Nadu, India about the dangers of SBE, appropriate first aid measures and the ‘do’s and don’ts’ following a snakebite. An assessment of prior knowledge within these communities identified several misconceptions concerning snakes and SBE. Using a combination of direct engagement (estimated to reach over 200,000 people), information leaflets (200,000 distributed), posters, video documentaries, media and social media (>2.8 million engagements), over the course of one year (January to December 2019) we reached over 3 million people in rural Tamil Nadu (around 8% of population). Evaluation of community-based assemblies indicated that at least 90% of attendees were able to recall the key messages at the end of the events, and at least 85% were able to recall the key messages even after 12 months. Due to high demand, a one-day symposium was organised to provide clinical knowledge and training on SBE to 250 healthcare professionals in rural Tamil Nadu. Notably, an assessment of patient data (291 victims) collected from a snakebite referral hospital over the same 12-month period (2019) indicated that arrival time at hospital following a snakebite was significantly faster and the effective first aid measures were administered to patients who were aware of our activities compared to those that were not. Overall, our approach provides a framework on how to educate rural communities about the dangers of SBE and thereby, mitigate delayed SBE treatment leading to an overall reduction in SBE-induced mortality, morbidity, treatment costs and other socio-economic ramifications.

scholarly journals Adapting a nurse-led primary care initiative to cardiovascular disease control in Ghana: A qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leah Haykin ◽  
Jordan A. Francke ◽  
Aurelia Abapali ◽  
Elliasu Yakubu ◽  
Edith Dambayi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Health Planning ◽  
World Health ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Care Community ◽  
Future Work

Abstract Background CVD is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its prevalence is rising in Ghana. The Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) initiative has used community-level clinics, home visits by nurses, and outreach services to decrease maternal and child mortality across Ghana. However, CHPS currently lacks capacity to screen for or treat CVD and its risk factors. Methods We conducted in-depth interviews (IDIs) with 21 nurse community health officers (CHOs) and 10 supervising sub-district leaders (SDLs) to identify factors that constrain or facilitate CHPS screening and treatment for CVD through the World Health Organization’s HEARTS protocol in the rural communities of the Kassena-Nankana East and West districts of Ghana. We transcribed audio recordings of the interviews, coded their content, and analyzed codes for key themes. Results Respondents spoke to CVD care barriers across three themes: community demand for CVD care; community access to CVD care; and provider capacity to render CVD care. CHOs and SDLs noted that community members were often unaware of CVD, despite high reported local prevalence of risk factors such as alcohol use and stress. Moreover, community members were unable to travel to or pay for treatment once diagnosed. CHOs lacked training on CVD and its risk factors, as well as medications and supplies to treat conditions such as high blood pressure. However, CHOs and SDLs recognized the importance of CVD care, expressed interest in acquiring further training, and emphasized the need to improve logistical support for primary care as a precondition for CVD care. Conclusion Nurses and supervisors associated with the CHPS program voiced multiple obstacles to CVD care, but also listed several feasible steps to address them. Initiatives such as CVD-focused training; provision of essential CVD equipment and pharmaceuticals; community education campaigns; and transportation to aid patients and providers could address these barriers. Future work will explore the feasibility and acceptability of these interventions among staff and community members, in preparation for a locally adapted pilot initiative drawing from the HEARTS initiative designed to control CVD risk factors such as hypertension, depression, and alcohol abuse.

scholarly journals The Water–Energy–Food Nexus as a Tool to Transform Rural Livelihoods and Well-Being in Southern Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (16) ◽  
pp. 2970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi ◽  
Luxon Nhamo ◽  
Sylvester Mpandeli ◽  
Charles Nhemachena ◽  
Aidan Senzanje ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Southern Africa ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Resource Scarcity ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Health And Well Being

About 60% of southern Africa’s population lives in rural areas with limited access to basic services and amenities such as clean and safe water, affordable and clean energy, and balanced and nutritious diets. Resource scarcity has direct and indirect impacts on nutrition, human health, and well-being of mostly poor rural communities. Climate change impacts in the region are manifesting through low crop yields, upsurge of vector borne diseases (malaria and dengue fever), and water and food-borne diseases (cholera and diarrhoea). This study applied a water–energy–food (WEF) nexus analytical livelihoods model with complex systems understanding to assess rural livelihoods, health, and well-being in southern Africa, recommending tailor-made adaptation strategies for the region aimed at building resilient rural communities. The WEF nexus is a decision support tool that improves rural livelihoods through integrated resource distribution, planning, and management, and ensures inclusive socio-economic transformation and development, and addresses related sustainable development goals, particularly goals 2, 3, 6 and 7. The integrated WEF nexus index for the region was calculated at 0.145, which is marginally sustainable, and indicating the region’s exposure to vulnerabilities, and reveals a major reason why the region fails to meet its developmental targets. The integrated relationship among WEF resources in southern Africa shows an imbalance and uneven resource allocation, utilisation and distribution, which normally results from a ‘siloed’ approach in resource management. The WEF nexus provides better adaptation options, as it guides decision making processes by identifying priority areas needing intervention, enhancing synergies, and minimising trade-offs necessary for resilient rural communities. Our results identified (i) the trade-offs and unintended negative consequences for poor rural households’ livelihoods of current silo approaches, (ii) mechanisms for sustainably enhancing household water, energy and food security, whilst (iii) providing direction for achieving SDGs 2, 3, 6 and 7.

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
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