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Introduction Maintaining personal and environmental hygiene is crucial for preventing infections, such as diarrhea, among children under five years of age. This study has assessed the personal and environmental hygiene practices of mothers attending primary health centers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed to evaluate the hygiene practices of mothers attending baby wellness clinics. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and a checklist. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, presented in tables and charts. Results The findings revealed that 60.3% of respondents consistently washed their hands with soap and water before feeding their children, while 60.9% only occasionally washed their hands after using the toilet. The majority (78.8%) of breastfeeding mothers reported washing their brassieres weekly. In terms of environmental hygiene, 71.52% of respondents cleaned their surroundings daily, though 24.51% still disposed of their waste by the roadside. Overall, the hygiene level of mothers was low, with an average index value of 0.5428. Conclusion The study has found poor hand hygiene practices to be prevalent among the mothers surveyed. There is a need for increased health education and public awareness campaigns focusing on personal and environmental hygiene practices.
Introduction Maintaining personal and environmental hygiene is crucial for preventing infections, such as diarrhea, among children under five years of age. This study has assessed the personal and environmental hygiene practices of mothers attending primary health centers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed to evaluate the hygiene practices of mothers attending baby wellness clinics. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and a checklist. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, presented in tables and charts. Results The findings revealed that 60.3% of respondents consistently washed their hands with soap and water before feeding their children, while 60.9% only occasionally washed their hands after using the toilet. The majority (78.8%) of breastfeeding mothers reported washing their brassieres weekly. In terms of environmental hygiene, 71.52% of respondents cleaned their surroundings daily, though 24.51% still disposed of their waste by the roadside. Overall, the hygiene level of mothers was low, with an average index value of 0.5428. Conclusion The study has found poor hand hygiene practices to be prevalent among the mothers surveyed. There is a need for increased health education and public awareness campaigns focusing on personal and environmental hygiene practices.
Over the past few decades, it has become more and more evident that the growing pressure on natural ecosystems may have detrimental short- and long-term repercussions on humanity. Consequently, this has prompted a reevaluation of innovation's place in the framework of sustainable development. Thus, the objective of this chapter centered on how social innovation can be used to attain environmental sustainability within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The authors discuss social innovation in terms of its origins, concept and main element. They delve into environmental components and contemporary environmental issues; and with the alignment of social innovations with environmental sustainability. Conclusively, it was opined that global society must both draw inspiration from and collaborate with natural systems in order to address the enormous and frequently existential environmental difficulties. In light of this, a socio-ecological transition is suggested as the foundation for future sustainable communities and development
Background: Malnutrition affects school-age children's health, growth, and academic performance. Adolescents often consume unhealthy fast foods and follow crash diets influenced by peers, media, and cultural norms. Adolescents with disabilities, including physical, intellectual, sensory, developmental, and mental health disabilities, may face additional challenges in accessing and maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet as they may face additional barriers. Understanding the unique needs and challenges faced by adolescents with disabilities is crucial in promoting their overall health and well-being. Objectives: The study aimed to compare the nutritional status of able and disabled adolescents in Government Vocational and Technical College and Niger State School of Special Education in Minna, as well as their food preferences, eating practices, and the factors affecting their nutritional status. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional design, administering 400 questionnaires to disabled and able students. The responses were 100% collected using self-administered structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed, and results were presented utilizing tables and figures, with a statistical significance level set at P < 0.05. The IBM statistical product and service solutions (IBM SPSS statistics), version 27.0 software was employed for data analysis to explore and understand the food preferences, eating practices, and nutritional status of in-school adolescents with disabilities in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. This approach allowed for a comprehensive assessment of the diverse factors influencing the dietary habits and nutritional well-being of adolescents with disabilities in the study. Results: The study involved 400 participants, 12.8% aged over 12, 50.3% aged 12 - 15, and 37.0% above 15. Females made up 51.0% of the participants. About 40% of disabled participants had inadequate dietary patterns, compared to 10% of able participants. There was a significant difference in the distribution of BMI groups between the able and disabled subjects (x2 = 26.984, df = 3, P = 0.000). Socio-demographic of the participants based on age and gender showed a significant association with the nutritional status of able adolescents at (χ2 = 44.593, P = 0.000) and (χ2 = 4.650, P = 0.031) respectively and among disabled at (χ2 = 18.303, P = 0.000) and (χ2 = 23.925, P = 0.000) respectively. Conclusions: The study revealed disabled adolescents often skip meals, consume fast foods, and have poor dietary habits. Interventions like education and increased access to healthy food options are needed.
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