Constraints In Implementating The Agricultural Sector Employment Programme Of The National Directorate Of Employment (NDE) In Enugu State, Nigeria

Ugwoke, FO

doi:10.4314/gaep.v1i1.34884

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“…The questions contained in the questionnaire elicited data to cover the objectives of the study. A four-point Likert-type rating scale [ 50 ] was used for the scoring of the knowledge on malaria transmission/prevention and frequency of the use of insecticide treated mosquito bed nets. The Likert-type rating scale was used because it gives respondents the opportunity to express their opinion and allows them to be neutral if necessary.…”

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“…Meanwhile, the points on the rating scale for the use of insecticide-treated mosquito bed nets were very frequent (4), frequent (3), averagely frequent, and (2) not frequent (1). The midpoint (a cut-off mean) was gotten by adding 4, 3, 2, and 1, and then dividing the sum by 4 to have 2.5 [ 50 ]. Means which were less than 2.5 were interpreted as not knowledgeable on malaria transmission/prevention or no frequent use of LLINs.…”

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Assessment of Malaria Predisposing Factors among Crop Production Farmers Attending the Ndop District Hospital, Northwest Region of Cameroon

Nlinwe

Ateh

2020

Journal of Parasitology Research

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The widespread impacts of malaria in the tropical regions of the developing world are not only on healthcare issues but also an agricultural output. Malaria causes manpower loss when it strikes farmers at critical planting, weeding, and harvesting times. Given the above, the expected outcome to malaria prevention programs in farming communities remains a far cry, especially where the predisposing factors are not properly identified and long-lasting solutions proffered. Consequently, this study was designed to assess the malaria predisposing factors among the crop production farmers attending the Ndop District Hospital. The microscopy method was used to determine the presence of malaria parasitaemia. The following categorical variables were considered predisposing factors: Sex, history on malaria illness/treatment, use of long-lasting insecticide nets (LLINs) and knowledge on malaria transmission/prevention. A four-point Likert-type rating scale was adopted for the scoring of the responses given on the predisposing factors, while Fisher’s exact test was used to assess the associations between malaria and each of the predisposing factors. The prevalence of malaria parasitaemia among the crop production farmers was 20% (143/715). The predisposing factors tested were found to be significantly associated to the occurrence of malaria among the crop production farmers. Therefore, the combination of improved existing and innovative malaria control strategies may possibly ensure sustained malaria decrease among the farmers in the Ndop Health District.

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Assessment of Malaria Predisposing Factors among Crop Production Farmers Attending the Ndop District Hospital, Northwest Region of Cameroon

Nlinwe

Ateh

2020

Journal of Parasitology Research

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“…Questions in the questionnaire elicited data to cover the objectives of the study. A four-point Likert-type rating scale [ 22 ] was used for the scoring of the knowledge on hepatitis B. The Likert-type rating scale was used because it allows respondents to express their opinion and allows them to be neutral if necessary.…”

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“…The rating which ranged from 0 to 4 was based on the accuracy of the responses. The midpoint (a cut-off mean) was gotten by adding 4, 3, 2, and 1, and then dividing the sum by 4 to have 2.5 [ 22 ]. Means which were more than 2.5 were interpreted as knowledgeable on the transmission, signs, and symptoms of hepatitis B.…”

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Risk factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending the antenatal care unit of the Bamenda Regional Hospital

Nlinwe

Lungle

2021

Public Health in Practice

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“…The points in the scale were very severe (4 points), severe (3 points), and averagely severe (2 points) not severe (1 point). A cut-off mean (mid-point) was obtained by adding 4, 3, 2 and 1 and dividing the sum by 4 to have 2.50, as used by Ugwoke [16]. Results showing means which were equal or greater than 2.5 were interpreted as severe constraints, while those with less than 2.50 were interpreted as not severe constraints.…”

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Farmers Utilization of Insecticide Treated Bed Nets for Malaria Prevention in Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

Nlerum¹

2016

Agrotechnol

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The study examined the utilization of insecticide treated bed nets for malaria prevention by rural farmers in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The sample size of the study was 100 respondents who were randomly selected from farmers in the area who benefited from the free distribution of the nets by Rivers State Government. The questionnaire was used in eliciting data from the respondents. Data were analyzed with percentage, mean score and multiple regression. Socio-economic result shows that the respondents on the average were 40 years old, earned monthly net income of N24,184.00 ($121.38) and spent 11 years in schooling. More results indicated that while the ownership of the net was as high as 71.73%, the actual utilization was as low as 28.27%. Result of multiple regression analysis indicated a multiple determination (R 2 ) value of 0.6333. Determinants of the utilization of the net were age, sex, occupation and educational level of the respondents. The two major constraints in the utilization of the net in the area were inadequate information and poor design and inconvenience of hanging. In order to improve the rate of utilization of the net in the area, the study recommends enhanced information which will lead to a better education of the beneficiaries. A better design which will reduce the inconveniences associated with hanging of the nets is also recommended.

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Constraints In Implementating The Agricultural Sector Employment Programme Of The National Directorate Of Employment (NDE) In Enugu State, Nigeria

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Assessment of Malaria Predisposing Factors among Crop Production Farmers Attending the Ndop District Hospital, Northwest Region of Cameroon

Assessment of Malaria Predisposing Factors among Crop Production Farmers Attending the Ndop District Hospital, Northwest Region of Cameroon

Risk factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending the antenatal care unit of the Bamenda Regional Hospital

Farmers Utilization of Insecticide Treated Bed Nets for Malaria Prevention in Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

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