Browsing by Author "Akorede, S. N."

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    Factors Influencing Choice of Family Planning Among Women of Childbearing Age in Ilorin East LGA, Kwara State
    (Department of Human Kinetics and Sports Science, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria., 2020-06) Ologele, I; Akorede, S. N.; Usman, M. D.; Aremu, J. S.
    The study examined factors influencing the choice of family planning among women of childbearing age in florin East LGA. Kwara State A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. A total of 120 respondents formed the sample size for the study Researchers' structured questionnaire which was validated by experts from the related field was used as instrument for the study. The instrument was administered on the respondents and data were analysed using percentages and frequent coms for demographic data while inferential statistics of chi-square was used to analyse the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The findings from this study revealed that age was a factor influencing the choice of family planning with cale chi-square value of 176.4 and value 21.03 with 12df at 0.05 alpha level; Culture was a factor influencing the choice of family planning with cale chi-square value of 117.86 and table value of 21.03 with 120 and Religion was a factor influencing the choice of family planning among women of childbearing age with cale chi-square value of 96.84 and table value of 21.03 with 12 Based on the findings of this study, the conclusion indicated that age, culture and religion are factors influencing the choice of family planning among women of childbearing age among the population studied. The researchers recommended among others that the health educator should carry out enlightenment campaign through mass media that will educate women of childbearing age on the need to ignore cultural practices that discourage them to use family planning services.
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    Perceived causes of food-borne disease among residents of Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State.
    (Faculty of Education, Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, 2019) Baba, D. A.; Akorede, S. N.; Kperogi, I. I.; Ambali, A. O.; Atanda, G. O.
    The poor state of food hygiene and safety, coupled with poor sanitation practice, have led to outbreak of food-borne diseases such as cholera, typhoid fever, diarrhoea, dysentery and so on. This study examined perceived causes of food-borne diseases among residents of Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. The study also aimed at determining the influence of poor food hygiene, inadequate food knowledge and dirty cooking environment on incidence of food-borne diseases among residents in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. The study adopted descriptive research design of the survey type. The study population comprised all the residents of Ilorin West Local Government, estimated to be about 365,221. The main instrument used for the study was the researchers' structured questionnaire adequately validated by experts from Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education; and Epidemiology and Community Health in University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The reliability of the research instrument was ascertained with the use of test re-test method in which a reliability correlation coefficient of 0,75 was obtained. Three (3) hypotheses were formulated and tested for the study. The data generated for the study were analyzed with the use of chi-square statistical method. The findings from the test of hypotheses revealed that poor hygiene practice caused food-borne diseases among residents of Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State; inadequate food safety knowledge cause food-borne diseases among residents of Ilorin West Local Government area of Kwara State; dirty cooking environment caused food borne diseases among the residents. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the local government through its health workers, should mount heavy campaigns on the need to ensure good personal hygiene practice by the residents; government should organize workshop/symposia to educate the residents on how to ensure food safety; it is also recommended that environmental health officers and sanitarians should endeavour to carry out regular house-to-house inspections to ensure good cooking environments.
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    Perceived Influence of Drainage and Waterways Dumping on the Environment among the People of Ilorin South Local Government Area. Ilorin
    (Published by the Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria., 2015) Abdulrasaq, Q. O.; Jidda, K. A.; Akorede, S. N.
    The study examined perceived influence of drainage and waterways dumping on the environment in Ilorin South Local Government. It examined the influence of drainage and waterways dumping on flooding, erosion and environmental degradation. Descriptive research design was employed for the study. The population of the study comprised all the people in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State. A sample of 400 residents were selected using purposive sampling technique. A researcher developed questionnaire titled 'Questionnaire on influence of drainage and waterways dumping on the environment' (QIDWDE) was used. The questionnaire was validated by five experts in related field. the reliability of the questionnaire was tested using Spearman-Brown Rank Order which yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.78r. Three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance. Inferential statistics of Chi-square was used to test the data collected for the study. The Findings revealed that: 1. blocked drainage channels as a result of improper dumping of refuse in drainages and water channels can cause flooding [calc. r-value = 0.428 > Crit. r-value =0.197] 2. dumping of wastes in drainages and waterways blocks waterways and roads there facilitating higher rates of erosion by smothering natural vegetation cover [calc. r-value = 0.531 > Crit. r-value =0.197] 3. improper disposal and management of waste is one of the causes of environmental degradation in many cities [calc. r-value = 0.631 > Crit. r-value =0.197] It was concluded that dumping of wastes in drainages and waterways significantly led to the incidence of flooding, erosion and environmental degradation in Ilorin South Local Government Area. It was recommended that the people of Ilorin South Local Government Area should avoid dumping of wastes in drainages to prevent or reduce the rate of flooding. Improper disposal of refuse should be controlled and monitored to forestall the occurrence of erosion in Ilorin South Local Government Area and residents of Ilorin South Local Government Area should be encouraged to dispose their wastes in the proper way to prevent the degradation of their environment.
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    Waste Disposal Management as Correlate of Environmental Problems in Ilorin Metropolis.
    (Published by the Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria., 2015) Abdulrasaq, Q. O.; Akorede, S. N.; Jidda, K. A.; Ologele, I.
    The study examined waste disposal management as correlate of environmental problems in Ilorin metropolis. It examined the influence of waste burning on air quality; dumping of waste in drainage on flooding; and open dumping on water pollution. Descriptive research design was employed for the study. Sample of 400 heads of households were selected using multistage sampling techniques of simple random and purposive sampling techniques. A researcher developed questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on Waste Disposal Management and Environmental Problems”.(QWDMEP) was used. The reliability of the questionnaire was tested using Spearman Brown Rank Order which yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.75. three hypotheses were tested at. 05 alpha level of significance. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to test the data collected for the study. The findings revealed that: i. waste burning as a waste disposal strategy has significant influence on the quality of air in Ilorin metropolis [Calc. r-value= 0.428≥ Crit. r-value= 0.197]; ii. dumping of waste as a waste disposal strategy has significant influence on flooding in Ilorin metropolis [Calc. r-value= 0.531≥ Crit. r-value= 0.197]; and iii. open dumping as a waste disposal strategy has significant influence on water pollution in Ilorin metropolis [Calc. r-value= 0.631≥ Crit. r-value= 0.197]. It was concluded that burning of waste, dumping of waste in drainages and open dumping instigate flooding, pollution of air and water in Ilorin metropolis. It was recommended that public burning of waste as a waste disposal strategy should be discouraged; the dumping of waste in drainages and water bodies should be avoided; and open dumping of wastes should be properly coordinated and monitored