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DETERMINANT OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AMONG NURSING MOTHERS IN OLUYOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: DETERMINANT OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AMONG NURSING MOTHERS IN OLUYOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA Authors: AYODEJI, VICTOR OREKOYA

DETERMINANTS OF ANTENATAL HEALTH CARE SERVICE UTILIZATION AMONG MARRIED WOMEN IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: DETERMINANTS OF ANTENATAL HEALTH CARE SERVICE UTILIZATION AMONG MARRIED WOMEN IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA Authors: OLUDIRAN, DAMILOLA AYOYINKA Abstract: The study examined the determinants of antenatal health care service utilization among married women in Southwest, Nigeria using 2013 Nigeria Demographic Health Survey dataset. The data set contained 3, 610 married women who had life births five years before the survey. Logistic regression was employed to identify the factors influencing antenatal health care utilization. Findings revealed that majority (88.74%) of the respondents’ utilized antenatal care. Determinants of antenatal care utilization were level of education, wealth status and ethnicity. The study concluded that these factors should be taken into consideration when designing Intervention programmes on antenatal health care service

SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC DETERMINANTS OF INDUCED ABORTION AMONG WOMEN IN NIGERIA

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC DETERMINANTS OF INDUCED ABORTION AMONG WOMEN IN NIGERIA Authors: OMORAKA, PAUL ESIRI Abstract: Abortion is being committed on a daily basis in Nigeria despite the restrictive abortion law placed by the government. Abortion constitutes severe danger to a woman’s health and it is safe for the woman only if it is performed by a specialist. From previous studies, it has been revealed that several factors has been responsible for the practice of abortion by women in Nigeria such as education, fear of having a child outside wedlock and also the fear of been labeled by the society as loosed. This study seeks to examine the social demographic determinants that tends to influence the practice of induced abortion by women in Nigeria, in order to achieve this aim, this study made use of the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) women recode dataset with a sample size of 27,788 women that are either married, divorced or single (never married). Three levels of analysis (univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis) were employed to test for the relationship between social demographic characteristics of respondents and their practice of induced Abortion. Findings from this study revealed that the sociodemographic characteristics of respondents such as education, occupation, contraceptive use etc, plays a significant role or has an influence on the practice of induced abortion, this study therefore recommends that the usage of contraceptives should be encouraged by the government in order to prevent unwanted pregnancy hence reducing the rate of abortion.

AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE NEXUS BETWEEN INFLATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT AND THE EFFECTS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (1970-2013)

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE NEXUS BETWEEN INFLATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT AND THE EFFECTS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (1970-2013) Authors: ONYEAKU, VIVIAN ONYEMAECHI Abstract: This study investigates the nexus between inflation and unemployment in Nigeria using time series data for the period 1970-2013. Using Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression techniques, the unit root test result indicates that the variables under consideration are stationary at the order one at 5% level of significance.The OLS result shows that the coefficient of the variables, UNE, LABFORCE, GEXP, and INTRES are positive to the dependent variable (GDP) while INF and FPI are negative. Statistically, the t-statistic of the result shows that four variables, LABFORCE, INTRES, FPI and GEXP are statistically significant. The F-statistic test result indicates that the overall estimate of the regression is statistically adequate. The R2 result shows that the independent variables explain the dependent variable to the tune of 94% (percent). The Durbin Watson statistics result shows that the entire regression is statistically significant.The co-integration result shows that there are at most five cointegrating equations. The granger causality result obtained shows that there is no direction of causality between UNE and GDP and also there is no direction of causality between INF and GDP, there is a bidirectional causality between LABFORCE and GDP. The normality test result shows that the variables under consideration are not normally distributed. The multi-colinearity test result shows that there is no evidence of multi-colinearity among the variables under consideration. The heteroskedasticity test result obtained shows that the variables under consideration are homoscedastic. Descriptively, the mean values of all the variables under consideration are positive. The highest standard deviationis recorded by GDP while the least standard deviation is recorded by UNE. Based on the findings, this study therefore recommends that the government should adopt policies that will increase Gross Domestic Product because it has the tendency to maintain a stable rise in the rate of employment which is one of the macroeconomic objectives that a government strives to achieve.

PAY SATISFACTION, PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT AND INTENT TO LEAVE AS PREDICTORS OF COUNTERPRODUCTIVE WORK BEHAVIOUR AMONG NONTEACHING STAFF OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: PAY SATISFACTION, PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT AND INTENT TO LEAVE AS PREDICTORS OF COUNTERPRODUCTIVE WORK BEHAVIOUR AMONG NONTEACHING STAFF OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI Authors: ORDU, UZOR FRIDAY Abstract: Counterproductive work behaviour refers to behaviour of employees that harms an organization or its members; which can be influenced by some psychological factors. The study examined pay satisfaction, psychological contract and intent-to leave as predictors of counterproductive work behaviour among non-teaching staff of Federal University Oye- Ekiti. With the use of Ex-post facto research design, two hundred non-teaching staffs were accidentally sampled. Questionnaires consisting of socio-demographics, pay satisfaction, psychological contract, intent-to leave and counterproductive work behaviour scales were administered to the participants. Three hypotheses were testedwith multiple regression and t-test for independent samples. Result revealed that pay satisfaction and intent-to leave independently predicted counterproductive work behaviour. (β = -.14, t = -1.98, p< .05; and β=.16, t =2.24, p<.05) respectively. However, psychological contract did not independently predict counterproductive work behaviour (β = -.00, t=-0.03, p> .05). All the predictor variables jointly predicted counterproductive work behaviour (F(3,196; = 3.30, p< .05). Age significantly influenced counterproductive work behaviour (t= -2.23; df= 188; p<.05). Findings were discussed in relation to past studies. It was concluded that certain psychological variables as investigated in the study are relevant in reducing counterproductive work behaviour among non-teaching staff.

SEXUAL EXCHANGES AND SEXUAL COERCION AMONG FEMALE ADOLESCENT IN AKURE, ONDO STATE

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: SEXUAL EXCHANGES AND SEXUAL COERCION AMONG FEMALE ADOLESCENT IN AKURE, ONDO STATE Authors: OLUWATOMILOLA, BUNMI OWADOKUN Abstract: There has been considerable research in recent times on the role of cognitive variables that can lead to sexual coercion among female adolescents. One major dominant variable responsible for sexual coercion is sexual exchange. Cases of sexual coercion that have been reported have been due to exchange of a particular material among the male and the female. For many young women, the most common place where sexual coercion and harassment are experienced is in school, where both the schoolteachers and the male counterpart sexually harass the female students. Other factors found responsible for sexual exchanges and coercion among female adolescents is poverty. The study investigates the relationship between sexual exchanges and sexual coercion among female adolescent. Three levels of analysis were employed in the cause of the study, which are frequency count, chi-square and binary logistic regression. The data for the study was also obtained from primary data with the use of questionnaire. A sample of 300 female adolescents was selected for this study out of which 285female adolescent 12-19 years who have experienced sexual exchanges and sexual coercion were analyzed. Findings show that household type, sex in exchange with gift and level of education of respondents are significant factors in predicting sexual coercion. (P<0.05). Adolescent who have ever had sex in exchange for gift are more likely to experience sexual coercion (OR=22.3, P<0.05). Also, adolescent whose father are civil servant are more likely to experience sexual coercion than those whose father were farmer (OR=1.99, P>0.05). This study therefore suggests that programs should be design give the girl-child more quality education, vocational training and educate them on the use of contraceptives.

INFLUENCE OF FEMALE AUTONOMY ON BIRTH SPACING IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: INFLUENCE OF FEMALE AUTONOMY ON BIRTH SPACING IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA Authors: OYEBODE, Paul Oluwaseun Abstract: Problems of pregnancy and birth delivery cause more deaths and disability than any other reproductive health problem. The situation is worse in developing countries like Nigeria due to inadequate access to modern health services and lack of proper usage. A pregnancy not long after the previous childbirth may result in poor health outcomes for the mother, poor health status for the child and a reduction in probability of survival for both mother and child. There are past studies on maternal health in Nigeria, but few paid attention to the relationship between female autonomy and birth interval. Therefore, this study examined the association between female autonomy, indicated by participation in household decisions, in South West Nigeria and birth interval. Data were obtained from 2013 NDHS, and weighted sample of 6,314 women in union who have had at least one birth was used for the analysis. Univariate result showed that the majority of the women in Southwest Nigeria spaced their births by 2 or more years. The bivariate analysis revealed that female autonomy has a significant association with birth interval. Results of the multivariate analysis, using binary logistic regression showed that women who had autonomy in decisions on large purchases in the household were more likely to space their children by 2 or more years (OR 1.72 p<.001). In conclusion, female autonomy in Southwest Nigeria is a significant determinant of the large birth spacing in the region. I recommend that there should be further studies on birth spacing in the Southwest, Nigeria.

FACTORS IN THE USAGE OF LIBRARY AND ONLINE FACILITIES FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: FACTORS IN THE USAGE OF LIBRARY AND ONLINE FACILITIES FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI Authors: OYEWOLE, ANUOLUWAPO SARAH Abstract: This work examines the perception and level of usage of library and on-line facilities for academic purposes in Federal University Oye-Ekiti. This study is a descriptive study, both primary and secondary data were used for the study, A mixed method was use to obtain both quantitative and qualitative data via questionnaire and IDI respectively. A total two hundred and forty-four students were selected using accidental sampling technique. Also, only eight (8) lecturers were selected, two (2) from each faculty. SPSS version (16) was used to analyze the data. Data was presented in percentages and tables. Chi-square was used to test hypotheses drawn for this study. The finding shows that both students and staff use the library and on-line materials for the followings; general reading, preparation for examination, entertainment, and assignment. However, the study shows that students explore on-line materials for academic purpose than the library materials because the on-line is faster and self-interactive than the use of library materials. The study concluded that the perception of both students and academic lecturers of the use of library and on-line materials basically for academic purpose was not encouraging at all going by the challenges leveled against the two major sources of materials in the study. Also, there is disparity in the level of usage of the two sources.

INFLUENCE OF DELAYED SALARY AND PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT ON WORKPLACE INCIVILITY

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: INFLUENCE OF DELAYED SALARY AND PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT ON WORKPLACE INCIVILITY Authors: SANUSI, VICTOR OLUYEMI Abstract: In understanding organizational behavior, Workplace incivility was assumed to be influenced by delayed salary and perceived organizational support in an organization. An Ex- Post factor research design was adopted for the study while a sample of 152 local government workers completed measures of delayed salary, perceived organizational support and workplace incivility as measured by a well structured self –report instrument. Result of the findings shows that there is a significant difference in the mean scores of employees whose salary payment were delayed (23.90) and those not delayed (20.60) on levels of workplace incivility (t 143= 2.10, P < 0.05). The study concluded that employees whose salary payments were delayed experience more workplace incivility than those whose salary payment were not delayed. Furthermore, the findings also show that there is a significant difference in the mean scores of employees with low (23.95) and high Perceived organizational support (19.23) on levels of workplace incivility (t 142 = 3.13, P < 0.01). In addition, the findings further revealed that salary payment (delayed or not delayed) and perceived organizational support(high or low) do not have significant interaction influence on workplace incivility (F (1) 142 = 0.000, P > 0.05). In other words, both salary payment (either delayed or not delayed) and perceived organizational support do not interactively affect workplace incivility. It is concluded that delayed salary, perceived organizational support are highly relevant to an understanding of workplace incivility in an organization. The results were discussed in line with existing literature and recommendations were made.

EXPLORATION OF THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN EKITI STATE (2010 - 2014)

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: EXPLORATION OF THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN EKITI STATE (2010 - 2014) Authors: SHOWEMIMO, AMINAT OLUWATOYIN Abstract: The role of rural infrastructural developmental policy in improving the welfare of rural inhabitant cannot be over-emphasized. Rural areas provide the general populace with food and also agricultural activities are carried out there, which is one of the main sources of export for the economy. Agricultural produce in rural areas is one of the main sources of income for the farmer thereby providing them with source of income to make a living. Poor rural development policy can hamper the growth and development of basic infrastructural facilities in rural community which in turn can fuel rural- urban migration. Rural urban migration is a big problem to economic development. Ekiti-state rural development program has not been so really encouraging as many youth in rural areas migrate to urban cities for white collar job and other basic amenities which the rural areas lacks or is not sufficient. This necessitated the need to examine the impact of rural development policy of Ekiti –State from 2010-2014. The study was conducted in Ekiti state. Data were collected from 156 respondents with the use of questionnaire in selected local government areas in the three senatorial districts in the state. Data were analysed using SPSS and presented using frequency tables and percentage, discussions were made on the basis of the findings and results. The result shows that the rural development policies in the state have not really benefitted majority of the rural populace. This study discusses the level of rural development policies and its impact on the social life of the people. Finally, this study showed that rural developmental policy and strategy in Ekiti state does not represent expectations or desires of the rural dwellers in any way. The study suggests; Government should always review rural areas development policy and strategy, Government should set up monitoring and evaluation group for rural development in Ekiti state, Rural dwellers in any of those rural areas should be involved in any project meant for the rural areas, Government should provide infrastructural facilities that the rural dwellers need on time.

MEN’S STATUS AND CHILD HEALTH IN NORTH WEST NIGERIA

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: MEN’S STATUS AND CHILD HEALTH IN NORTH WEST NIGERIA Authors: OLAWUYI, TOLULOPE OMOTOLA; ALEX-OJEI, CHRISTIANA Abstract: This study was on the men’s status and child health in North-West Nigeria. The general purpose was to examine the influence of men’s status and child health and to examine the relationship between men’s status (place of residence, occupation, wealth index, education) on child health in North-West Nigeria and to know the effect of men status on children in North-West Nigeria. Hypotheses and research questions were formulated. The Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS 2013) men and child dataset were used with a study population of 5,674 of men who have at least one child. Univariate analysis showed that those children that have stunted growth are 53.44% and those without stunted growth are 46.56%. Also, those children that have wasted growth are 29.88% and those without wasted growth are 70.12%. Bivariate analysis showed that there is a relationship between men status and child health using cross tabulation and chi square. Multivariate analysis revealed that those men that are rich are less likely to have children that are stunted compared to those men that are poor (OR 0.56 P<0.05). Description: Men that are currently working were more likely to have children that are wasted (OR 1.29 P<0.05). In conclusion, men have an active role to play in the health of the child not only the women but they should be active and concerned regarding the health of the child. It is recommended that more research should be carried out with regards to the influence of fathers’ status on child health.

SEX WORK AS A SURVIVAL STRATEGY AMONG FEMALE UNDERGRADUATES. (EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY AS A CASE STUDY)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: SEX WORK AS A SURVIVAL STRATEGY AMONG FEMALE UNDERGRADUATES. (EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY AS A CASE STUDY) Authors: OLAOYENIKAN, OLANIYI EMMANUEL Abstract: The negative implications of sex work in Ekiti-State particularly among undergraduates has become a societal issues that need urgent attention undergraduates sex work as a survival strategic behaviour had been identified to be common in hotels, bars, brothels, in their hostels, around the campus and on the street as avenue for action, (Onah, 2000 This study adopts the descriptive research design by making use of questionnaires in eliciting response on all the variables under investigations and described as they occur in the study. With the purpose of examine the prevalence of sex work behaviour among female undergraduates in EKSU, to investigate the impact of socioeconomic status on sex work behaviour among female undergraduates, this study make use of 150 respondents randomly selected to among undergraduate students in Ekiti State University and five (5) indepth interview among female students who practiced sex work. This study found out that sex work is common among EKSU undergraduates; it has also identified financial constraint and societal/peers influence on the practice of sex work among female students. Description: The test of relationships between parental/sponsor’s financial standing and sex work revealed that there is no significant relationship between them as chi-square (X2=3.023, P=0.55) but influence of peer group and financial constraint was identified to be significant to sex work. The university management is therefore advised to ensure disciplines among their staff and remove bad eggs among academia which are encouraging the menace of sex work.

POWER DYNAMICS AND THE USE OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG COUPLES IN NIGERIA

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: POWER DYNAMICS AND THE USE OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG COUPLES IN NIGERIA Authors: OLADELE, OLUWAROTIMI SAMUEL; Adeyemi, Oluwagbemiga Abstract: In Nigeria, high contraceptive knowledge has not been translated to high contraceptive usage. Hence, the need for more research that will help in designing necessary intervention programme is important. This study examines power dynamics and contraceptive use among couples in Nigeria using Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey couples’ recode dataset for 2003, 2008 and 2013. Three levels of analysis were used in this study. Binary logistic regression model was employed in multivariate analysis. Findings revealed that eleven percent of couples use contraceptives in the 2003 data set, twelve percent in 2008 and fifteen percent in 2013. Description: This paper also revealed that couples’ decision making power and fertility desire have significant influence on contraceptive use in Nigeria (P<0.05). Couples who desire more than two children are less likely to use contraceptive. The study concludes that couples’ decision making power and fertility desire are important factors in contraceptive use in Nigeria.

THE PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE IN AN URBANIZING COMMUNITY (ADO EKITI AS A CASE STUDY)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: THE PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE IN AN URBANIZING COMMUNITY (ADO EKITI AS A CASE STUDY) Authors: OLADEINDE, WALIHI OLALEKAN; Fasoranti, Temitayo Abstract: The research work is geared towards examine the public perceptions of the Nigeria police force in an urbanizing community. It aimed in addressing the relationship between the Police and the citizen, and also addressed the stereotype faced by the police, depression and examining if people like to associate themselves with a police personnel. Police are not well motivated both by the government and the people of the society in Nigeria. The research method of data collection based on methodological approaches, structured questionnaires. The aim of the research is to access the problems and provide possible solution, public education and enlighten on perception of police and ways individuals and group of people can amend to ensure the Nigeria Police Force serves it purpose and provides adequate security and orderliness for the society. The total sample size for the study was two hundred and fourteen (214) for quantitative data. Descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages in tabulation format. The research findings revealed majority of the respondents perceived the police has unfriendly to the public in the study area and lacks confidence in the police. Description: Thus, the study recommends that government and Non- Government should organise Sensitization exercise in addressing relationship that exists between the public and personnel of the Nigerian police force. Again, the Police Force should be well equipped to perform its functions well and in compliance with the rule of law.