Akure South Local Government Area Research Articles

A Qualitative Assessment of Preventive Geriatric Care

There was a projected growth of up to 80% between 1990 and 2025 in an older adult of Nigeria above 60 years of age. This projected growth assumes an increased workload for almost every healthcare provider to ensure optimal geriatric care. This study aimed to assess preventive geriatrics as a way of geriatric health care. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed among elderly people (60 years and above) residing in the Akure South Local Government Area for at least a year. The survey included several sections to assess multiple aspects such as sociodemographic information, assessment of primary preventive geriatrics, secondary preventive geriatrics as well as tertiary preventive geriatrics as methods of receiving geriatric health care. The response rate was around 96% of the respondents. The mean (± standard deviation) age of the cohort was 72.3 (±8.4) years. The primary (χ² =39.498, df = 12 p-value=0.000), secondary (χ² =58.5003, df = 12, p-value=0.000), and tertiary (χ² =35.8994, df = 12, p-value=0.000) preventive geriatrics were shown to be a way of geriatric health care. Geriatric health care should focus on prevention, medication use, personalized health management, fall prevention, and vaccination uptake. The study thus recommends that institutions in geriatric care provide educational programs, gratuitous medical evaluations, and social support strategies that can reduce the burden of preventive geriatric care for Nigerian elderly.

Technical skills required by standard automobile mechanical workshop in Akure, Nigeria

In recent time, unemployment has been identified as a major issue among the Nigerian youth. It fuels violent crimes, socially deviant behaviour, militancy, restiveness, and kidnappings. Youth unemployment is psychologically and economically destructive to both individuals and society as a whole. Hence, the role of automobile mechanical training cannot be overemphasized. This study delved into the technical abilities needed by an apprentice to graduate as an automobile mechanical artisan and build a quality mechanic firm. The study was conducted in Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was used in this study. The sample included eight automobile mechanical artisans working in automobile workshops under the jurisdiction of Akure South Local Government Area, Ondo State, were chosen at random. The study found that current technical abilities in the repair of ignition systems, carburettors, including wheel balancing and alignment, are necessary for automobile mechanical apprentices to graduate as artisans and build a quality automobile mechanical firm in Akure. It was noted in the study that the establishment of modern automobile mechanical firms requires competent artisans that would apply electronic devices to diagnose the defective sections of automobile. This is a firm where youths can successfully acquire skills in automobile mechanics towards ensuring efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness of automobile. Based on the findings, recommendations were suggested.

Effect of Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy on Senior Secondary School Students’ Performance in Home Economics

his study investigates the effects of the concept mapping instructional strategy on Senior Secondary School students’ performance in Home Economics in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The study adopted the pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design approach. The participants are made up of 199 students selected from the total population of all SS2 Home Economics students in Akure South Local Government Area during the 2022/2023 session. The participants were given pre-tests, post-tests, and retention tests after two weeks. Five major research questions and null hypotheses were raised, answered, and tested. Independent t-test analyses revealed the following: Students taught using the concept mapping strategy performed better than those taught with the conventional method and equally performed better in the two-week retention test. Female students performed better than male students. There is no significant difference in the performance of students in private schools with those in public schools. All the groups showed improved performance for the two week retention test after been taught using concept mapping strategy. The study showed that the concept mapping strategy is an appropriate method for teaching Home Economics for both male and female students. Among others, the study recommends that seminars should be organized for teachers to emphasize and encourage the use of the concept mapping strategy in teaching science and practical oriented subjects in senior secondary schools.

Prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension among adults in Akure-South local government area, Akure, Ondo State, South-West Nigeria

Prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension among adults in Akure-South local government area, Akure, Ondo State, South-West Nigeria

Knowledge and Perception of Women of Reproductive Age on Utilization of Maternal Health Care Services in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State: A Quantitative Approach

Even though Maternal health care services utilization is very important for further improvement of maternal health, limited evidence exists on the utilization of Maternal health care services among women of reproductive age in Nigeria. This has resulted into high rate of maternal mortality. Thus, this study aims to assess the knowledge and perception of women of reproductive age on utilization of Maternal health care services in Akure south local government area of Ondo State, south western Nigeria using a qualitative research methodology. Data were primarily sourced from 384 women of child-bearing age who were purposively selected across the communities in Akure south local government area through a multi-purpose sampling technique. Secondary Data were obtained from journals, hospital, records, government’s publications, newspapers, and some internet materials that are relevant to this study. Analyses of Data were carried out with the aids of descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that majority of the respondents have good knowledge but poor perception of the Maternal health care services. Majority of the respondents opined that education and religion contributed to the utilization of Maternal health care services in the local government area. The study further revealed that there is a significant association between respondents knowledge and utilization of Maternal health care services (R= 12.29, p< 0.000). There is also a significant association between respondents religion and the utilization of Maternal health care services ( R = 8.44, P < 0.01). Significant association also exists between the respondent level of education and the use of maternal healthcare service (r =16.20, p< 0.01). But here is no significant association between the perception of the respondent and utilization of maternal healthcare service ( R =10.25, p>0.777) . The study, however, concluded that women of reproductive age in Akure South Local Government area have good knowledge and poor perception maternal healthcare service which utilization is influenced by their education especially in rural communities within the study areas and their religious affiliations. Against this background, the study recommends increased enlightenment among child- bearing women on the importance of maternal healthcare services, subsidization of cost of accessing healthcare services by the governments and NGOs, strengthening the National Health Insurance scheme to incorporate family planning into its benefit package, upgrade of the existing health facilities and establishment of more health centres in rural and semi-urban areas with explosive populations.

Geophysical Approach for Groundwater Resource Assessment: A Case Study of Oda Community Akure, Southwestern Nigeria

The geophysical investigation for groundwater was carried out at Oda town, Akure south local government area of Ondo State. Fourteen (14) points were sounded using a Schlumberger array with AB/2 of 80 m and the resulting geoelectric parameters were used in the estimation of the aquifer layer parameters of the subsurface. The first layer resistivity value ranges from 29 to 164 Ωm and thickness ranges from 0.6 to 2.5 m. The second layer has a resistivity value ranging from 21-1361 Ωm with a thickness ranging from 1.5 m to 14.6 m. The third layer resistivity value is from 68 to 297 Ωm with thickness ranging from 4 m to 12.4 m. The fourth layer which is the deepest layer has a resistivity value ranging from 180 to 4364 Ωm with depth ranging from 4 m to 19.5 m. The parameters interpreted from the geoelectric data were used to generate the aquifer thickness and resistivity maps, with bedrock relief which were combined to produce the groundwater potential map of the area. These maps were used to characterise the study area into low to high groundwater potential zones. The southwestern and eastern parts were identified as productive groundwater potential zones. The result was validated by taking water column depth from eight existing hand-dug wells. A significant correlation was obtained between the groundwater potential model and the well water column. The surveyed area is generally suitable for hand-dug well aside from the north-eastern part where groundwater potential is low and water volume is observed.

Classroom Management; a Determinant of Effective Teaching and Learning of Languages in Secondary Schools in Ondo State, Nigeria

The study examined the concept of classroom management as a determinant of effect teaching and learning of languages in secondary schools in Ondo State, Nigeria. From the statement of the problem, three purposes were listed leading to the formation of two research questions and two hypotheses. The study adopted descriptive survey research design with a population of principals’ teachers and students in selected secondary schools in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. A sample of two hundred and fifty (255) respondents (5 Principals, 50 teachers and 200 students) were randomly selected to participate in the research process. The collected data were analyzed descriptively and statistically with the use of appropriate statistic package of frequency counts, simple percentages, mean and standard deviation to analyses the research questions and inferential statistic to test the hypotheses. Based on the result of the findings, it was revealed that there is significant influence of classroom management on students’ academic performance. Also, there is significant relationship between the academic performance of language students and effective classroom management. Based on the findings it was concluded that classroom management is very important at all levels of education especially in the primary and secondary schools where high level of students’ attention is needed for effective teaching and learning. Hence, it was recommended that teachers should ensure that they create conducive learning environment for the students to learn and be able to develop a positive attitude towards schooling.

Effect of Public Sector Accounting on Financial Control System in Akure South Local Government

The purpose of this research is to find out the effect of public sector accounting on financial control system using Akure south local government area of Ondo state as a case study. Proper understanding on how public fund is being adopted by the local government is the aim of this study and also to determine whether the public sector accounting principle applied by the local government is appropriate and effective and to investigate whether the source of revenue to the local government is enough for them. The staff and members of Akure south local government area of Ondo state were used for the population size, linear regression sampling techniques were used by getting the sample size. Data for this study were primarily sourced. Linear regression was used to analyze the responses gotten from the distributed questionnaires. As shown by the descriptive statistics findings, the public accounting principle applied by the said local government area is ineffective and the control of public fund measures adopted is also inappropriate. Therefore the study recommends that an account committee should be set up to control the accounting system of the said local government and monitor their day to day activities then, the goal of creating the local government will be fully achieved.

HUMAN RESOURCE TRAINING/ DEVELOPMENT AND ACHIEVING ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES AMONG PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AKURE METROPOLIS ONDO STATE NIGERIA

A well-managed human resource is significant to the achievement of organization objectives. Among; money, machine and men (human resource) and material, men is the factor that determines effective utilization of other factors toward the achievement of organization objectives. This study assessed Human resource management and organizational objectives among private secondary schools in Akure South local Government Area of Ondo state, Nigeria. A survey method was adopted. Questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. The data were analyzed using percentages, mean point value, standard deviation, and Pearson correlation coefficient. The hypotheses were tested with t-test. The survey revealed that there is significance relationship between Human resource management and organizational objectives, this position was upheld because the p value of 0.005 in t-test is less than the significant level of 0.05. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient result of -.025 shows a weak negative relationship. In view of the findings of the study, the following were recommended; Private secondary schools should Endeavour to give their teachers study leave to enhance their personal development and growth. This would motivate teachers to be dedicated to their duties toward achieving the objectives of the school.

Assessment of Youth Unemployment Impact on the Socio-Economic Development of Ondo State: A Study of Akure South Local Government Area

Unemployment has become the major source of concern in every society. In recent time, it is often presented as a major problem that is seen to undermine the social-economic development of Nigeria ditto Ondo State. In 2021, the unemployment rate in the country was put at 33% the highest in 13 years. From the figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), about 21, 765, 614 Nigerians are jobless within the age group of young people who are between 15-34 years. In comparison to other 181 countries of the world with up-to-date labour data, Nigeria ranks the 41st country with highest unemployment rate. This study assessed the magnitude and dimension of unemployment and its implications on socio-economic development of ondo state referencing unemployed youth in selected communities in Akure South local government area. Several methods were adopted by this study to elicit information; Primary sources of generating data through administration of questionnaires and interviews while secondary sources involve data from journals, articles and internet materials. The study adopted triangulation mixed research methodologies for data collection. Analysis of quantitative data was done using descriptive statistics (sample frequency tables, percentages and numbers.) while qualitative data were analyzed separately. Questionnaires were administered to 350 respondents and 16 interviewees between the ages of 18-35 years through multistage sampling technique. The study relied on Keynesian and Marxist theories as theoretical fulcrum to discuss the multi- dimensional situation of unemployment in Nigeria .The findings from the study revealed that corruption, neglect of Agricultural sector ,infrastructural decay , Bad Leadership and bad governance, unfavourable government reforms and policies, unfavourable terms and conditions for jobs recruitments, ineffective education system, insecurity are among major factors contributing to the rising unemployment in Akure south local government area of Ondo state. The findings also revealed socio-economic implications of youth unemployment to include; poverty, criminalities, insecurity, substance, addiction, psychological effects, health issues, brain drain, dysfunctional social and emotional relationship among others. The study concluded that there are many deleterious socio-economic implications associated with youth unemployment in Akure south local government area of Ondo state.Against this backdrop, the study recommended strong anti-corruption crusades by governments at all levels, infrastructural development, diversification of economic, bail-out funds for ailing industries, enthronement of good leadership and good governance, introduction of Entrepreneurial trainings as part of school academic system and aggressive fight against insecurity as panacea that will checkmate the unemployment scourge.

Appraising the Knowledge and the Practice of Food Safety Procedure and Hygiene among Food Vendors in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

The study aims to appraise the knowledge and the practice of food safety procedure and hygiene among food vendors in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design for the investigation. The sample for the study consists of two hundred and sixty (260) food vendors operating in the study area. A multistage sampling technique was used to select participants from the study population. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaire and both descriptive statistics (frequency table, proposition, and percentage, and inferential statistics, chi-square) were used for data analysis. Secondary data were sourced from relevant journals, articles government documents, food vendors, associations’ publications and internet materials. The result of the findings showed that majority of the respondents have good knowledge about food safety procedure and hygiene. With respect to the level of practice of food safety procedure and hygiene, majority of the respondents poorly complied with food safety procedure and hygiene in Akure South Local Government. The study further revealed that the government approaches and land enforcement strategies to ensure food safety still remain uncoordinated and had not achieved the desired results. The research also showed that there is a significant association between knowledge of the respondents and food safety procedure and hygiene (r = 12. 39, p < .000). However, there is no significant association between the level of practice of food vendors and the food safety procedure and hygiene (r = 11. 02, p = 0.222). The study found that food vendors in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State had good knowledge of food safety procedure and hygiene, but poor practice. It is recommended that government at all levels take coordinated steps to improve food stall operating conditions such as providing portable water, cleaner environment, efficient waste collecting system and enforcement of food safety regulations.

Assessment of Diabetes Mellitus Perception among Adult Residents in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, South West Nigeria

The study aims at assessing the level of diabetes mellitus perception among the adults residing in Akure South local government areas of Ondo state. The pooled diabetes mellitus prevalence in Nigeria, according to the united nations estimate of 2017 is 5.77% this implies that 11.2 million Nigerians,(1 out of 17) adults are living with diabetes and this portends a dangerous trends for the country’s health development as has constituted a socio-economic burden on the nation. A descriptive cross-sectional method was adopted for the investigation. The sample consists of 332 residents of the study population area. A multistage sampling technique was used for the study. Data were collected through self-administered structure questionnaire and descriptive statistics (frequency table, proportion, mean and percentages) were used for the analysis. Secondary information was sourced from government publications, hospital records, group discussions, Health journals ,and relevant internet materials. The study revealed that majority of the respondents had adequate knowledge about diabetes mellitus. The finding also concluded that despite the good perception about diabetes among the adult residents, the disease prevalence and presentation are still high. The study thereby recommended increased awareness, engagement in physical exercise, consumption of balanced diets and regular screening for diabetes as preventive measures to control and /or reduce the mortality among the adult residents in Akure South Local Government.

Assessment of Breast Cancer Awareness Among Women of Reproductive Age in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State

Incidence of breast cancer is increasing worldwide. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer as a major cause of cancer death among woman according to national breast cancer foundation in 2016. The current prevalence of breast cancer in Nigeria is 12.5% which implies 1 out of 15 women are living with the disease. This worrisome development will continue to attract attentions and actions of governmentsat all levels, NGOs, health institutions and researchers. The study aims to assess breast cancer among women of reproductive age in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State. The sample size of 110 women of child-bearing age were selected randomly across Akure south, eleven political wards through multistage sampling technique. The data generated from in-depth interviews of the informants and from secondary sources like government journals, medical publications, hospital records, NGOs Articles and internet materials were qualitatively analyzed. The study revealed that majority of the respondents did not have adequate breast cancer awareness. The study concluded that the government and critical stakeholders should adopt more proactive approaches towards effective advocacy programmes that can checkmate the high mortality rate of the disease as the existing information channels have not impacted significantly on breast cancer awareness campaigns. Therefore, it is hereby recommended that governments at all levels in collaboration with NGOs, health organizations, religious bodies, mass media, traditional institutions and other stakeholders should intensify well coordinated efforts to create the needed awareness about the scourge among the womenfolk who incidentally have the highest prevalence of the disease.

Psycho-Cognitive Factors that Influence Contraceptive Use among Married Men and Women in Akure South Local Government Area, Nigeria

Background: Contraception is an important aspect of Public Health Worldwide however its prevalence in Nigeria is low (17%). Awareness of contraceptives is high in Nigeria, yet most women in their childbearing age do not use any form of contraceptives. This study investigated the psycho-cognitive factors that influence contraceptive use among married men and women in Akure South Local Government area (LGA), Nigeria. Methodology: This study used a cross sectional design to select 231 respondents through multi-stage sampling technique in five selected basic health centres in Akure South LGA. The study population was married men and women in Akure South LGA. Two hundred and thirty-seven questionnaires were administered however 231 questionnaires were properly filled giving a response rate of 97.46%. Results: Most of the males (60.8%) and females (73.2%) respondents had a good knowledge of contraceptives. Majority of the males (68.9%) and females (78.3%) respondents had a negative attitude towards the use of contraceptives. Majority of the males (70.3%) and females (81.5%) respondents had a high perception towards the use of contraceptive. There was no significant relationship (p >0.05) between psycho-cognitive factors and contraceptive use among the males (r = -.175, p = .137) and females (r =.085, p =.292) respondents. Conclusion: The use of contraceptives can be predicted by their attitudes. This study recommends, reproductive health intervention programs aimed at educating on the use of contraceptives should be done regularly to improve their attitude towards contraception. Keywords: Contraceptive, Psycho-Cognitive, Men, Women, Attitude

Evaluating the Socioeconomic Factors and Distribution Challenges in Retail Dried Catfish Marketing: A Case Study of Akure South Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria

This study examined the factors affecting Dried Catfish marketing in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria using Primary data. The data were sourced using a well-structured questionnaire. A multistage sampling technique was employed to randomly select 90 respondents at the final stage in the study area. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, gross margin, and regression analyses. The results showed that female dominated the enterprise with 100% and (83.3%) of the married respondents shows that they are still in their active and productive age. The result of the gross margin analysis shows that Catfish marketing was a profitable venture given the value of gross margin to be ₦6, 047,500 per trip. The regression analysis reveals that age, educational level and years of experience were statistically significantly for Catfish marketers in the study area. It is therefore recommended that government should assist dried Catfish marketers by making available low interest credit facilities so that marketers can have access to finance to boost their business. In lieu of external support, Catfish marketers can explore new markets and distribution channels to broaden the reach of retailed-dried catfish products, and also get involved in developing new flavors, packaging options, or introducing value-added catfish products to attract a wider consumer base.

Strategies to restrain examination malpractices: A case study of the public secondary schools in Akure south local government area of Ondo state, Nigeria

Strategies to restrain examination malpractices: A case study of the public secondary schools in Akure south local government area of Ondo state, Nigeria

Need for Emergency response to Wetlands Loss in Southwestern Nigeria: A Review

Southwestern Nigeria's wetlands are assaulted, degraded, and lost, especially to agricultural development and urban expansions, while the rural wetlands losses are due to agriculture but temporal in nature, loss to urban developments are permanent. To examine the extent, influence, and potential of the degradation, the review covered the six states of the region, revealing losses due to wetlands destruction in the region between 1965 and 2019. Wetlands in Lagos reduced from 708.96ha (52.68%) in 1965 to 7.10ha (0.53%) in 2005, Eleyele Wetland in Oyo State, (Riparian), reduced consistently from (1.25 km2) in 1984 to (0.98 km2) 1994, (0.70 km2) 2004 and finally (0.42 km2) in 2014. Eriti forested wetlands of Ogun State lost about 45.32% between 1972 and 2015; in Ondo State, Akure South Local Government Area Wetlands decreased from 98.90 km2 (30.13%) in 1999 to 90.33 km2 in 2009 (27.52%); Ilesa wetlands, in Osun State decreased from 258 hectares to 89 hectares between 1986 and 2002. The above scenarios in the region imply that in a short while, the wetlands would be completely lost, most importantly to the uncontrolled urban developments. Therefore, there is an urgent need for all hands to be on deck to protect wetlands by considering them as endangered ecosystems.

Assessing the level of knowledge, uptake of hepatitis B virus vaccine, and its determinants among health workers across various levels of health facilities in Ondo, South West, Nigeria

Problem consideredResearch has shown that health care personnel is at higher risk of acquiring the disease than the general population. In spite of this challenge, there has been a low vaccination record among the Health WorkersThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between knowledge, attitude, perception, and practice of hepatitis B vaccination among health workers in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, NigeriaMethodsAn institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted with 260 health professionals working at primary health centers (40), private hospitals (60), and tertiary health institutions (160). Data was collected by using self-administered questionnaires distributed at the participant’s work unit and analyzed using SPSS version 20.ResultsThe result showed that there was a statistically significant relationship between the knowledge of Health workers about the HBV vaccine and vaccine uptake.While all the non-vaccinated health workers showed interest in taking the vaccine, the majority of them (80.4 %) suggested that the vaccine should be given free to health workers.ConclusionThe study revealed that the health workers had a good knowledge of hepatitis infection but not the vaccination which affected vaccine uptake as a significant relationship exists between the two. Also, the greatest hindrance to the uptake of the vaccine is the cost of the vaccine. HBV vaccination should be made compulsory as part of occupational protection measures and made readily available gratis for all health workers.

Knowledge and Attitude towards Violence against Women among Male Health Workers in Akure South Local Government Area, Akure, Ondo-State

The research examined of knowledge and attitude towards violence against women among male health workers in Akure South Local Government Area, Akure, Ondo State. The study adopted a quantitative descriptive research design. A sample size of 191 respondents was determined using Cochran formula. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 191 respondents from the population. A validated questionnaire was used with a Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency ranging from 0.75 to 0.78 respectively. Data were collected and analyzed using SPSS version 27 to generate summaries of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics at p=0.01. Findings from the research show that 59% of the respondents have poor knowledge of violence against women while 41% of them have good knowledge. Result also revealed that 51% of the respondents have negative attitude towards VAW, while 49% have good knowledge of VAW. It is concluded that there was poor knowledge and negative attitude towards violence against women among male health workers in Akure south Local Government Area. The implication of this is high tendency for men to perpetrate the act of violence against women. It is therefore recommended among others that Nurses should put up measures such as; enlightenment programmes to ensure men are well oriented about issues related to violence against women, this creates positive influence on the knowledge and attitude of men towards violence against women.

Development of a Low-Cost Portable Heartbeat Monitor Using an Infrared Sensor and a Microcontroller-Digital Stethoscope

The problem of shortage of medical devices in rural areas of Nigeria, cause a budget to be limited and constrained. Therefore, developing medical devices at low cost is one solution. This paper proposes an improvement, portability, and cost-effectiveness of the heart rate measuring devices being applied in the Rural Local medical in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State of Nigeria; through the development of a Low-Cost Portable Heart Beats Monitor using an Infrared Sensor and a Microcontroller. The development of the prototype is to function as an assisting device for a user which has a busy lifestyle to monitor the heart rate at any place in the real-time condition. This report contains the detailed procedures involved in designing the heartbeat monitoring circuit, developing the circuit design, and carrying out the performance evaluation of the system developed. In this project, Infrared LED and photodiode have been used as a sensor to measure a heart rate and a PIC16F876A microcontroller acts as a controller to process the input and output of the device. The development of the prototype starts with designing the sensor circuit, signal conditioning circuit, voltage regulator circuit, microcontroller circuit, and dual power supply unit. After the functionality test, these circuits were integrated with the output display. The prototype design is able to display the heart rate measurement in beats per minute (BPM) and the condition of heart rate either low, normal, or high heart rate on a 16x2 matrix Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).