DSpace Community:

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.

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.

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.

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.

SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC DETERMINANTS OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AMONG UNDERGARADUATES IN EKITI STATE. A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE EKITI (FUOYE) AND EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY (EKSU)

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC DETERMINANTS OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AMONG UNDERGARADUATES IN EKITI STATE. A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE EKITI (FUOYE) AND EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY (EKSU) Authors: MUSLIMOT OYERONKE, ILUFOYE; MR, BABALOLA Abstract: Sexual behavior is the basis of sexuality matters in young people in their early stage of life. Their self-effacing behavior exposed them to risky sexual behaviors like having more than one sexual partner, having sexual intercourse without any form of contraceptives. (WondemagegnMulu et al, 2014). Sexuality issues have been one of the most fundamental aspects of human existence, which is directly related to both the physical and psychosocial well-being of an individual (1980 as cited in L. A. J. Shittu. et al, 2006). In this time of HIV and AIDS, there is need to address the issues of sexuality among young people who are sexually active. Undergraduates are mainly important because they dwell in a diverse and to some extent uncontrolled environment, which puts them at high risk of risky sexual behaviors (Musiime & Mugisha, 2015). However, the socio-demographic determinants of these adolescents sexual behavior are left unaddressed. The study was a descriptive survey which was mainly quantitative in its approach. Data were collected from 300 full-time undergraduates in FUOYE and EKSU using self administered questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS version 16.0. The study found that significant relationship exists between ages and ever had sex and also, gender is related with number of sexual partner with males more likely to keep multiple sexual partners than females. The study therefore concludes that Age and Gender are major determinants of sexual behavior among undergraduates. From the findings of the study, the researcher therefore recommends that age and sex should be targeted in programmes to promote healthy sexual behavior

MOBILITY AND SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG YOUNG MEN IN NIGERIA

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: MOBILITY AND SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG YOUNG MEN IN NIGERIA Authors: MICHAEL ADELEYE, OJO Abstract: Mobility has been a useful tool even in the pre-modern era because it takes place with a view to reaching and satisfying such individual’s socio-economic, cultural and political needs in different places (Adetunji, 2010). The frequency, pattern and complexity of such trips are usually influenced and constrained by physical, demographic, cultural and socioeconomic factors (Asiyanbola, 1999; Boarnet and Crane, 2001; Conger, 2001; Handy and Clifton, 2001; Ironmonger and Norman, 2007; Ipingbemi, 2010).Geographical mobility is widely recognized as one of the main facilitating condition of HIV/AIDS transmission in sub-Saharan Africa (Fontanent and Piot 1994: Hunt 1989).A recent survey on STI/HIV transmission in Nigeria, report that more emphasis was laid on the effect of return migrant on the spread of STI/HIV in their place of origin (UNFPA, 2013). Multiple sexual partnerships are among the sexual behaviors that also put people at risk of HIV transmission. Description: This study, examines the relationship between mobility and sexual behaviour among young men in Nigeria and thus relied on secondary data from Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS, 2013), constituting about 922 young men of age group 15-24, who have migrated for more than 4 weeks preceding the survey as its source of information. Findings revealed that migrants contribute significantly to their sexual behaviours based on their status. This study therefore concludes that contraceptives service point should be provided for mobile young men who are single, Christians and also from the southern-southern and southern-western part of Nigeria.

DETERMINANTS OF CONRACEPTIVE USE AMONG HAUSA MIGRANTS IN ADO-EKITI, EKITI-STATE, NIGERIA.

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: DETERMINANTS OF CONRACEPTIVE USE AMONG HAUSA MIGRANTS IN ADO-EKITI, EKITI-STATE, NIGERIA. Authors: EDWARD OLUWASEUN, MAJEED; NTOIMO, DR. (MRS) LORRETTA Abstract: Little is known on factors contributing to the low level of utilization of contraceptives among the northerners and particularly the Hausa's. This study seeks to identify the determinants of contraceptives use among Hausa migrants in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti-State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study on contraceptive methods use was conducted among 150 Hausa migrants in Ado-Ekiti. Data were collected using structured questionnaires. Information gathered included socio demographic, socio – cultural characteristics, current use of contraceptives and source of information about contraceptives. The study found out that 28.7%of the Hausa migrants in Ado-Ekiti reported to be using contraceptive methods. Highest (66.7%) use of contraceptives was reported among the migrants with tertiary education. The Factors found to be significantly associated with contraceptive use were: religion, level of education, number of children, society and support from husband/partners and access to information while age, occupation, duration and decision maker on desired number of children in the family were not found to determine the use of contraceptive methods. Description: Socio-Demographic factor like level of education was found to influence the use of contraceptive methods among the Hausa migrants. Moreover, sociocultural factors like religious beliefs and husband/partner support were also crucial in influencing the use of contraceptive methods. Therefore I suggest that the Hausa Community leaders who know the importance of contraceptives use and those who are educated should be used as catalyst to bring about an increase on the adoption of contraceptives methods among them

DETERMINANTS OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION INTENTION AMONG WOMEN IN OYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA.

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: DETERMINANTS OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION INTENTION AMONG WOMEN IN OYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA. Authors: FEMI AUSTINE, FANIMO; Christiana, Alex Ojei Abstract: Female Genital Mutilation also known as female circumcision is defined by the World Health Organization as “all procedure that involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organ for non-medical reasons. The study was carried out in Oye Local Government Area, with a sample size of 200 women with at least a female live birth. A simple random sampling technique was employed in this survey. 2 level of analysis were employed. The result shows that age, religion and occupation of respondents was significant to their FGM practice Description: The study was carried out in Oye Local Government Area, with a sample size of 200 women with at least a female live birth. A simple random sampling technique was employed in this survey. 2 level of analysis were employed. The result shows that age, religion and occupation of respondents was significant to their FGM practice (P>0.005)

WOMEN’S STATUS AND CHILD HEALTH IN NORTHWEST, NIGERIA

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: WOMEN’S STATUS AND CHILD HEALTH IN NORTHWEST, NIGERIA Authors: USMAN, BOLAJI HADI Abstract: The results show that each of the following variables: levels of education, place of residence, wealth index are significantly related to child health- stunting (height for age) at 0.05% level of significance. Also, child health (vaccination) is significantly related to each of the following: age, place of residence and occupation at 0.05% level of significance. The study examined women’s status and child health in Northwest, Nigeria using 2013 NDHS children recode data set with a sample size of 9,906. Three levels of analyses were employed – univariate in form of percentage frequency distribution, bivariate in form of cross-tabulations and Chi-square test and multivariate analyses using binary logistic regression model. Findings revealed that 55.23% of children were stunted and 78.07% had received vaccination while 21.93% had not received vaccination in the study area. Women characteristics that significantly influenced stunting (child health) were wealth index and religion while those characteristics of women that significantly influenced child immunization status (child health) were residence and occupational status. The study concluded that intervention programmmes targeting women empowerment, by increasing their level of education in order to improve child health, also would achieve a lot if occupational status, wealth status, residence and religion of women in the study area are taken into consideration. Also, study revealed that low women status in Northwest, Nigeria such as education, residence, wealth index, occupation, have influenced on stunted growth of the children and number of children that had received vaccination. It show that women who have no education, who lives in rural area, poor were significantly associated with stunted growth of the children and also have influence on number of children that had received vaccination. The study concludes that government policy and initiatives should put more effort improving women’s status, to enhance child health: stunting and immunization status in Northwest, Nigeria

FERTILITY DESIRE AND CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Title: FERTILITY DESIRE AND CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA Authors: SHAKIRU, ADEWALE LATEEF Abstract: In spite of various initiatives by the Nigerian government and nongovernmental organizationstoward reducing the country’s population growth rate through family planning programmes, use of contraception has remained as low as 15%. Also, most studies on fertility and reproductive health have focused on urban centers in Nigeria. Therefore, this study examined the relationship between fertility desire and contraceptive use by women aged 15-49 years in rural South West Nigeria. Data were obtained from the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), and a sample of, 1044 women in union were analyzed. Univariate analysis showed that 38% of the study population ever used contraceptives, and 33% desired no more children. Bivariate analysis showed a significant association between fertility desire and contraceptive use. Multivariate analysis revealed that those who wanted their next birth after two years were more likely to use contraceptive (OR 1.70 P< 0.05) compared to those who wanted their next birth within two years. Compared to those who wanted their next birth within two years, women who wanted no more children were more than thrice likely to use contraceptive (OR 3.71 p<.001). In conclusion, there was a significant relationship between fertility desire and contraceptive use among women in rural areas in South West Nigeria Family planning programs should be consolidated to meet the needs of married women who want their next birth within two years in order to increase contraceptive prevalence rate among rural women in South West Nigeria.

The Role of Statistics in Sustainable Development and Good Governance in the Nigeria 7th Republic

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Title: The Role of Statistics in Sustainable Development and Good Governance in the Nigeria 7th Republic Authors: ABATAN, Sunday Matthew Abstract: The decadence in the Nigerian economy, and the lack of good culture of governance of the previous administrations brought about the great revolution experienced in the just concluded presidential election in Nigeria. As a result of this event, the All Progressive Congress (APC) emerged as the winning political party, hence the landslide victory that gave birth to Nigeria’s 7th Republic (2015-2019). This paper aimed at demonstrating how the Nigerian 7th Republic can meet the yearnings of the populace through utilization of reliable and accurate statistics in Nigeria. Descriptive analysis was adopted to connect the links. One of the major findings of the paper is that the 16years old Nigeria’s democracy has little to show for it. The paper therefore recommends refocused, truly independent and coordinated arms of government to reduce the menace of corruption in Nigeria in order to achieve a sustainable development. To meet the expectation of the masses, the government should pursue good governance not just on paper but in reality, with facts from statistical data from previous governments which can be use to evaluate their achievements/ failures