scholarly journals Parental Awareness of Accidents Prevention Strategies towards the Physical Wellbeing of Preschool Children in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State

2021 ◽  
pp. 19-29
Author(s):  
G. A. Amadi ◽  
R. N. Azunwena
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
High Extent ◽  
Parental Awareness ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Physical Wellbeing ◽  
Rivers State

This study aimed at assessing parental awareness of accidents prevention strategies towards the physical wellbeing of preschool children in Port Harcourt metropolis, Rivers State. A quantitative survey design was used for the study. A non-proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to select 600 respondents who were parents with children between the ages of 1-6 years old in Port Harcourt local government area. A simple random sampling technique was also used to select 6 towns that participated in the study. Data was collected through a questionnaire and then analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences. Respondents from the study were aware to a high extent that disallowing faulty balconies/rails where little preschoolers are can prevent dangerous falls; living in houses with windows shield will protect preschoolers; disallowing faulty electrical outlets in the home can save preschoolers from accidents; and avoiding careless storage of sharp objects in the home can prevent cuts among preschoolers. They also showed high extent of awareness that teaching preschoolers the dangers of playing around fires; teaching parents the rudiments of safety for preschoolers; teaching preschoolers the dangers of playing with sharp objects, and teaching preschoolers the dangers of playing around pools can help prevent avoidable injuries. The result also showed high extent of awareness that avoiding wrong placing of kerosene stove or gas cylinders within the reach of preschoolers; avoiding smoking in the presence of children can reduce the risk of preschoolers attempting the act of smoking, and parents who are more careful in home arrangement and storage of objects can prevent accidents among preschoolers. This study therefore reveals adequate environmental consciousness by parents; adequate teaching on safety measures and effective behaviour management are significant strategies for home accident prevention among parents for the physical wellbeing of preschool children.

Level Of Teachers Awarness Of Their Roles In Counselling Secondary School Students For Skill Aquisition In Rivers State, South-South Nigeria: Management Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 250-258
Author(s):  
Dinah Sunday Osaat
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Students ◽  
High Extent ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Rivers State

The study was designed to investigate level of teachers’ awareness of their roles in counselling secondary schools for skill acquisition in rivers state. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study consist of 8196 (4436 males and 3760) females. A samples size of 450 teachers which was 5% of the population was selected being 222 males and 190 females, using the stratified random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection included a self constructed questionnaire’, which was based on a four point likert type scale of very high extent (4points), high extent (3 points) low extent (2 points) and very low extent. (1point).The mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. Findings showed among others that the extent of teachers’ awareness of their roles in counselling secondary school students for skill acquisition in school is poor and this implies that the students are not exposed to adequate knowledge of the need for skill acquisition which will still lead to laziness and idleness of our graduates. The study therefore recommended among others that ; adequate training should be given to teachers of their roles as counsellors in secondary schools and enough time should be created for guidance and counselling programme in the school time table so that teachers can comfortably handle their clients

scholarly journals Tenement Housing and Domestic Conflict in Diobu Port Harcourt, Rivers State

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Alagbogu Gloria Ifeyinwa
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Domestic Conflict ◽  
Tenement House ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Aims: To examine Tenement housing and domestic conflict among Residents in Rivers State, Nigeria Study Design:  Cross-sectional survey design Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Mile 1 and Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt Methodology: Triangulation methodology was used in this study to obtain insight into the problem. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used.  With the quantitative method data were collected using questionnaire and with the qualitative method data was collected using FGM and interviews with respondents. Probability design involving a simple random sampling technique was used. Results: The result revealed an existing relationship between the common use of the toilet, bathroom, kitchen etc. and conflict among dwellers of tenement houses Furthermore it was revealed that there was a relationship between overpopulation and conflict among tenement house dwellers and that there is a relationship between tenement house pattern and conflict among dwellers. Conclusion: It was concluded that a comprehensive approach should be employed to continuously check quality in housing structures and allocation. Also, realistic policies that will alleviate the suffering of Nigerians as it pertains to housing should be enacted and implemented.

scholarly journals Technological Changes and Organizational Growth in Deposit Money Banks in Rivers State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 55-63
Author(s):  
A. E. Bestman ◽  
Gwarah, Patience Nuka
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Technological Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Organizational Growth ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Rivers State

This study examined the relationship between technological changes and organizational growth in deposit money banks in Rivers State. The study adopted the cross-sectional survey design to elicit response from staff of the identified deposit money banks in Rivers State. Primary data was collected using self-administered questionnaire. The population of the study comprised all the 16 deposit money banks in Port Harcourt. Using a multi-stage sampling technique, 96 staff were selected as the sample of the study. Since the banks had few permanent staff, convenient and census frame were adopted to determine the number of staff per bank. Thus, using the simple stratified random sampling technique the staff were categorized into three cadres-Top management, IT Personnel and Cashiers/Tellers from which staff were randomly selected from each cadre amounting 6 staff from each bank. The reliability was attained using test-re-test and Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient analysis with all items having a reliability index above 0.70. The Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient (rho) was used in testing the hypotheses. The study revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between technological changes and organizational growth. This implies that the various developments in ICT have positive and significant influence on organizational growth. It, therefore, concluded that organizational growth in deposit money banks can be improved by the application of the various innovations and devices generated in the various stages of technological changes. The study, therefore, more attention be directed towards the use of ICTs in banking operations in deposit money banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, since the banking industry serve as a lubricant to the cog of the wheel of the nation’s economy.

Peran Kedisiplinan Belajar dan Kecerdasan Matematis Logis Dalam Pembelajaran Matematika

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Supardi Supardi
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Achievement ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Simultaneous Impact ◽  
Inferential Analysis ◽  
Test Requirements

<p>The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of learning discipline <br />and logical mathematical intelligence on mathematics achievement. This study is a survey design. This research did in student class XI IPA SMA Negeri 98 Jakarta semester 2012/2013. The sample taken by simple random sampling technique, involved 40 students. The instrument were in the forms of questionnaires and tests. The data were analyzed first by test requirements, the normality test, linearity and multicollinearity. Based on the fulfillment of the criteria in terms of the tes analyzed, inferential analysis to the test the research hypothesis. The data were analyzed using correlation and multiple regression. The findings showed that (1) learning discipline and logical mathematical intelligence had a positive and significant simultaneous impact on mathematics achievement. (2) learning discipline had a positive and significant impact on mathematics achievement. (3) logical mathematical intelligence had a positive and significant impact on mathematics achievement. </p>

scholarly journals Perceived Parental Control and Disclosure of Adolescents with Disciplinary Problems

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Zarinah Arshat ◽  
Ang Chun Ee
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Parental Control ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Correlational Analysis ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Maternal Control ◽  
Disciplinary Problems ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

Disciplinary violation are commonly found among school-going adolescents. The current study examined the relationship between parental control and disclosure among adolescents with disciplinary problems. A total of 354 adolescents were recruited using multistage cluster random sampling technique in Selangor. Results from the correlational analysis revealed that the higher the paternal and maternal control on adolescents, the higher the adolescents' disclosure to their father and mother. This suggests that prevention strategies focusing on parental control in relation to disclosure is applicable to adolescents with disciplinary problems.

scholarly journals Co-Operative Societies and Poverty Reduction Among Members for Community Development in Rivers State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 250
Author(s):  
Adekola, G. ◽  
Dokubo, Chidinma
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Cooperative Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The State ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Area Of Study

The paper examined how cooperative societies operating in Rivers State have been carrying out poverty reduction activities among their members so as to help them contribute to community development. The study answered three research questions. The population of this study comprised 2,355 members of twenty one (21) registered cooperative societies whose activities cover thrift and loan, and thrift and credit facilities. Stratified random sampling technique was used to sample 1,103 representing 50% of the members of the twenty one (21) thrift loan and credit cooperative societies which were used for the study. Through the study, authors established that cooperative societies in the area of study have been empowering their members through their poverty reduction activities. However, factors such as Lack of capital and corruption among the heads of cooperative societies in the State have been militating against the effectiveness of the cooperative poverty reduction activities. Therefore, in order to sustain the cooperative poverty reduction activities, cooperators need cooperative education.

scholarly journals BRAND APPEAL AND CUSTOMERS’ PATRONAGE OF FAST FOOD FIRMS IN PORT HARCOURT

2021 ◽  
pp. 16-28
Author(s):  
Harcourt Horsfall
Keyword(s):  
Significant Influence ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Fast Food Industry ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Patronage Intention ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Percent Response Rate

In theory, brand appeal represents an integrated notion employing a broad stretch of routes, methods and tools that may be considered as a strategy for achieving sustainable customer patronage. Although this concept has been thoroughly examined in various studies there is a research gap regarding its usage in generating customer patronage in the fast food industry. The aim of this research project is to examine and evaluate the degree of the application of brand appeal in customer patronage in fast food firms in Rivers State of Nigeria. The population of the study was 65 fast food firms, from which a sample of 39 was drawn based on the Taro Yemen’s formula. The simple random sampling technique was employed to select 200 respondents from 39fast food firms in Rivers State of Nigeria. The data were gathered by questionnaire survey on 200 respondents. 200 copies of questionnaires were received useful, obtaining a 93 percent response rate. The simple regression statistics was used to test the hypotheses. The results illustrates that emotional brand appeal has a strong, positive and significant influence on patronage intention, and a very strong, positive and significant influence on patronage action. The study also found that rational brand appeal has a strong, positive and significant influence on patronage intention and patronage action. The study therefore, concludes that brand appeal significantly influences customer patronage of fast food firms in Rivers State. The study recommends amongst others that fast food managers should focus particularly on emotional brand appeal to ensure that their companies address adequately, patronage intentions and patronage action.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN STATUS GIZI DENGAN MENSTRUASI DINI

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1401-1407
Author(s):  
Tutin Marlia
Keyword(s):  
Young Women ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

ABSTRAKMenarche merupakan menstruasi pertama yang biasa terjadi pada seorang gadis pada masa pubertas, yang biasanya muncul usia 11 sampai 14 tahun.Banyak hal yang mempengaruhi menarche pada remaja putri, antara lain adanya perubahan hormon yang mempengaruhi kematangan sel dan asupan gizi yang dikonsumsi saat menjelang datangnya menarche. Akhir-akhir ini, remaja putri sering mengalami menstruasi dini, dimana usia rata-rata saat menstruasi dimulai adalah antara 12-13 tahun, tetapi pada sebagian kecil remaja putri yang tampak normal,menarche mungkin muncul pada usia sedini 10 tahun atau selambat 16 tahun. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Hubungan Status Gizi dengan Menstruasi Dini. Jenis Penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan desain survei analitik dengan menggunakan rancangan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswi SMPN II Indramayu yang berjumlah 137 orang, teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan sampel random sampling secara acak sistematis dengan kriteria inklusi siswa yang sudah menstruasi yaitu sejumlah 97 orang. Tehnik analisa data menggunakan uji Chi Square.Hasil penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara status gizi responden dengan menstruasi dini dengan nilai P value 0.003.Kata Kunci: Status Gizi, Menstruasi Dini ABSTRACTMenarche is the first menstruation that usually occurs in a girl at puberty, which usually appears at aged 11 to 14 years old. Many things affect menarche in young women, including hormonal changes that affect cell maturity and nutritional intake consumed just before the arrival of menarche. Lately, young women often experience early menstruation, where the average age when menstruation begins is between 12-13 years old, but in a small proportion of adolescent girls who appear normal, menarche may appear as early as 10 years old or as late as 16 years old. The purpose of this study was to determine the Relationship of Nutrition Status and Early Menstruation.This type of research used in this research is quantitative with analytic survey design using cross sectional design. The population in this study were 137 students of SMPN II Indramayu, the sampling technique in this study used systematic random random sampling with the inclusion criteria of 97 menstruating students. Data analysis techniques using the Chi Square testThe results of this study show that there is a significant relationship between the nutritional status of respondents with early menstruation with the P value of 0.003.Keywords: Nutrition Status, Early Menstruation

scholarly journals Attitude of Postgraduate Students towards Plagiarism in University of Port Harcourt

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-38
Author(s):  
G. W. Orluwene ◽  
A. E. Magnus-Arewa
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Scientific Integrity ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The University

Plagiarism remains a threat to scientific integrity and development of knowledge. This study examined postgraduate students’ attitude towards plagiarism at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Three research questions and corresponding hypotheses guided the study.  The descriptive research design was used for the study with a sample size of 200 postgraduate students was drawn using the purposive non-random sampling technique, from a population size of 1762 postgraduate students of the University of Port Harcourt. A questionnaire titled "Attitude of Post- Graduate Students towards Plagiarism Questionnaire" (APSPQ) was used as an instrument for data collection. The instrument was validated by experts and the reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach alpha, Data was analyzed using mean, standard deviation, independent t-test and Two-way ANOVA at 0.05 level of significances. Findings revealed that most postgraduate students of the University of Port Harcourt had a positive attitude towards plagiarism, the male postgraduate student had a negative attitude towards plagiarism while the Master students had negative attitude towards plagiarism. Part of the recommendations was that the University of Port Harcourt from time to time should organize orientation programmes for all postgraduate students based on the concept as well as implications for plagiarism.

scholarly journals Personality Traits As Predictors Of Burnout Syndrome Among Nurses In The University Of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital Rivers State

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
R. O. Ekechukwu ◽  
Osuagwu Isabella
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Openness To Experience ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
The University ◽  
Rivers State

The study investigated personality traits as predictors of burnout syndrome among nurses in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital Rivers State. The study used the correlational research design. The population of the study comprised of all 750 nurses in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. A sample of 300 nurses from Paediatrics Ward, Male Ward, Female Ward and Intensive Care Unit (ICU), were randomly selected using the simple random sampling technique (balloting). Two instruments titled; Maslach Burnout Scale (MBS) by Maslach (1996) and Personality Inventory (NEO) by Costa and McCrae (1992) were used to collect data for the study. The Cronbach Alpha reliability was used to establish the internal consistency reliability coefficients of 0.87 and 0.81respectively. Responses to the research questions were analyzed with mean and standard deviation, while the hypotheses will be tested with multiple regression associated with independent sample t-test statistics. The findings of the study revealed that personality traits (neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience) jointly predict burnout syndrome among nurses in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Further analysis of the result showed that when personality traits of neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience where looked at independently, only neuroticism and extraversion relate significantly predict burnout syndrome while openness to experience did not. Based on the findings of the study it was recommended among others that counsellors, psychologists and others in the helping profession should readily offer practical assistance to nurses experiencing burnout to enable them cope with the stressful experience they encounter in their daily work assignments.

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