Alimosho Local Government Research Articles

Contributions of Public Primary School Teachers Socio-Demographic Variables to Child Abuse Reporting Practices in Nigeria

The study analyzed the contributions of public primary school teachers’ socio-demographic variables to child abuse reporting practices in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. These were to examine the contributions of the socio-demographic variables of public primary school teachers to child abuse reporting practices and determine the type of association existing between teachers’ socio-demographic characteristics and child abuse reporting practices in the study area. This research is quantitative and utilizes a cross-sectional research design. The population for the study was all the 1,105 public primary school teachers in Alimosho, Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. The study sample consisted of 314 public primary school teachers in the study area, using a multi-stage sampling technique in four stages. Data collection techniques using questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Results showed that the mean age of respondents was 35.89 ± 7.95 years; 72(24.8%) of the respondents were primary five teachers; males were 51.7%; 50% of the respondents were Christians; 49.7% of the respondents had 5-9 years of teaching experience. Also, results showed that religion (X2 = 0.47, p = 0.007), years of teaching experience (X2 = 13.38; p = 0.001), and level of qualification (X2 = 11.21, p = 0.02) varied significantly with respondents’ child reporting practices while respondents age (X2 = 6.99, p = 0.13), gender (X2 = 0.001, p = 0.97), and primary school teachers’ class (X2 = 15.59, p = 0.79) were not significant to child abuse reporting practices.

Legislative oversight and structural violence in the Lagos State Health Scheme: A study of Alimosho Local Government Area

Structural violence imposes constraints on achieving equitable, affordable, accessible, and high-quality public services, encompassing healthcare. Despite establishing the LSHS, aimed at providing healthcare irrespective of economic status, residents continue to experience deprivation, restricted access, and substandard healthcare services. Doubts arise regarding the efficacy of legislative oversight in mitigating structural violence. This study explores this issue by employing a comprehensive methodology involving primary and secondary data collection through literature reviews, questionnaires, and interviews. The analysis reveals that the prevalence of structural violence within the LSHS cannot be exclusively attributed to deficiencies in the oversight responsibilities of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Lingering disparities, limited accessibility, unaffordability, and inadequate healthcare quality persist. Contributing factors encompass inadequate funding mechanisms, and deficiencies in communication, among others. Challenges such as executive interference, corruption, and the absence of a robust legislative framework impede the effectiveness of oversight.

Paediatric Malaria: Associated Symptoms and Risk Factors among Children in Isheri, Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria

Malaria is a significant health issue, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Children are particularly vulnerable to malaria due to their underdeveloped immune systems. Although many countries have implemented interventions to control and eliminate malaria, the disease remains a major public health challenge in endemic areas. This study is a cross-sectional survey conducted to determine the prevalence of paediatric malaria and identify associated risk factors in children under 5 years old at the Isheri Primary Health Centre in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The survey was carried out from June to September 2023. Blood samples were collected from 219 children, 44.7% male and 55.3% female. Parasitological analysis was conducted according to WHO standards, and data on associated risk factors and malaria prevention practices were collected through a pretested structured questionnaire. Statistical analyses such as T-test and One-way ANOVA were employed, with significance set at p>0.05. The findings revealed an overall prevalence of paediatric malaria in the study location at 49.3% (n=108), with P. falciparum being the main parasite. Males had a 55.1% malaria infection rate, while females had a rate of 40.5%. All malaria-infected children tested positive for the asexual malaria parasite, with parasite density ranging from 2087 to 328000μL-1 and a mean value of 47267 — 80 (95% CI 35244-59292). Children < 5years of age (55324 μL-1, 95% CI 29378-81271) had slightly higher asexual parasite density than those > 5 years (44045μL-1, 95% CI 30440-576550). Haematological analysis showed that the infected children had a significantly higher count of neutrophils than the uninfected (p = 0.002). Furthermore, children who did not report experiencing fever and chills had a significantly higher parasite density than those who did (p<0.05). The use of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITN) also had an impact, with children under 5 years of age not using ITNs having a higher parasite density (65390 μL-1, 95% CI 18219-112562) than those who did. The study also assessed environmental risk factors and found that stagnant water and poultry farms did not significantly impact the prevalence of paediatric malaria. The study concluded that improved access to malaria interventions is essential to interrupt transmission, particularly in the at-risk groups, to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals agenda for health.

Effects of sexual and gender-based violence on psycho-socio development of in-school adolescent girls in Alimosho local government area of Lagos, Nigeria

The study focused on the effect of sexual and gender-based violence on the psycho-socio development of in-school adolescents in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. One hundred randomly selected in-school Adolescents girls constitute the sample of the study. The study adopted descriptive survey method as a research design. Chi-square statistical method was used to analyze the data gathered from the respondents. The findings of the study indicated that sexual and gender-based violence have significant effects on the psychosocial development of in-school adolescent girls. Among others, it was recommended that all hands must be on deck to protect adolescent girls from being victims of these psychological threat and evil trend in our societies. The findings of this study will assist policy makers both in educational sector and society at large to come up with policies that will protect Adolescent male and female from being a victim of sexual and gender base violence

Modeling of Groundwater Quality Near a Dumpsite Using Principal Component Analysis of Physico-Chemical Parameters

The aim of this study was to determine water quality and develop a predictive model using principal component analysis (PCA) based on physico-chemical characteristics of groundwater sources around a dumpsite. Twelve (12) water samples were collected from groundwater sources around the Solous dumpsite situated in Alimosho Local Government area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Some of the physico-chemical parameters determined in the samples include pH, nitrate content, total hardness, cadmium, iron, lead, manganese, and zinc contents. These were used to determine the water quality index and model using the PCA. The water analysis showed pH levels ranging from 6.15 to 8.55, nitrate concentrations between 1 and 40 mg/L, and total hardness from 17.8 to 720.0 ppm. The concentrations of metals detected included manganese (0.01–0.04 mg/L), zinc (0.05–0.13 mg/L), iron (1.40–12.30 mg/L), lead (0.50–1.20 mg/L), and cadmium (0.03–0.08 mg/L) across all samples. For each of the 12 water samples, the Water Quality Index (WQI) varied between 2636.08 and 3752.60. The PCA revealed that whereas pH (0.865), total hardness (0.741), nitrate (0.816), and manganese (0.770) contents were the significant variables affecting the quality of the water samples within the study region, zinc had the least overall influence on the quality of the various water samples. In conclusion, all of the water samples had a water quality index greater than 300, meaning they were unfit for household (or drinking) use. The pH, total hardness, nitrate and manganese were the four most important variables while zinc was the least variable that influenced the quality of the water samples in this study.

The Effects of Sexual and Gender Based Violence on Psycho-Socio Development of In-School Adolescent Girls in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos, Nigeria

Purpose: The study focused on the effect of sexual and gender-based violence on the psycho-socio development of in-school adolescents in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. One hundred randomly selected in-school Adolescents girls constitute the sample of the study.
 Methodology: The study adopted descriptive survey method as a research design. Chi-square statistical method was used to analyze the data gathered from the respondents.
 Findings: The findings of the study indicated that sexual and gender based violence have significant effects on the psychosocial development of in-school adolescent girls.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Among others, it was recommended that all hands must be on deck to protect adolescent girls from being victims of these psychological threat and evil trend in our societies. The findings of this study will assist policy makers both in Educational sector and society at large to come up with policies that will protect Adolescent male and female from being a victim of sexual and gender base violence

Prevalence of non-communicable diseases and risk factors of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia in four local government areas in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

ObjectivesTo assess the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and risk factors associated with pre-eclampsia and eclampsia (PE/E) in women of reproductive age (WRA) in Nigeria.DesignA cross-sectional survey was administered to...

Food and Beverage Consumption among Adolescents in Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, Nigeria

Food and Beverage Consumption among Adolescents in Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, Nigeria

Factors Associated with Atopic Dermatitis among Children Aged 6 to 14 Years in Alimosho Local Government, Lagos, Nigeria.

There has been a rise in the prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD) globally, especially in low-and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. The condition has been linked to genetic predisposes, living conditions, and environmental factors. Environmental factors are considered a significant contributor to AD in low- and middle-income countries. This study determined the prevalence of AD in south-western Nigeria and identified risk factors in home and school environments that children aged 6 to 14 years are exposed to. A cross-sectional study was adopted, and the total sample size was 349. Four randomly selected health facilities were used for the study. A questionnaire was used to determine the risk factors in the population. Data analysis was performed using the latest version of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The prevalence of atopic dermatitis in this study is 25%. Atopic dermatitis was found to be common in females (27%). According to the univariate analysis, children who lived where trucks pass on the street almost daily had the highest cases of atopic dermatitis (28%). Children with rugs in their houses (26%) and those whose houses are surrounded by bushes (26%) had higher cases of atopic dermatitis. Children who played on school grass (26%), attended creche with rubber toys (28%), and attended school where wooden chairs (28%) and chalkboards (27%) are used had a higher number of AD. Bivariate analysis showed an association between AD with a mother's monthly income (p = 0.012) and eating potatoes (p = 0.005), fruits (p = 0.040), and cereal (p = 0.057). In the multivariate analysis, the consumption of fruits (p = 0.02), potatoes (p < 0.001), and cereal (p = 0.04) were identified as risk factors associated with AD. It is envisaged that the study will serve as a basis for possible research on evidence-based and primary prevention options. Hence, we recommend health education activities to empower communities to protect themselves against environmental risk factors that are preventable.

Pictorial Representation on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Product Package and its Influence on Self Medication among Adults in Alimosho LGA, Lagos State, Nigeria

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of pictorial representation on product packs of NSAIDs on their self-medication among adults in Alimosho Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. The study is a descriptive inferential cross-sectional study that involved the collection of data from adults and secondary data from a regulatory authority. The data collected from questionnaires administered to adults who were randomly selected across the LGA was analyzed to evaluate the association between pictorial representation on product packs and the practice of self-medication. A time series analysis was conducted with secondary data obtained from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Nigeria’s medicine regulatory agency, to determine the possible changes or trends that may have occurred with the availability of NSAIDs with pictorial representation. The respondents who participated in the research were adults who were 18 years and above. Of the 652 respondents, 50.8% were males, and 49.2% were females. Demographic profiles, Information sources, and pictorial influence on product packs of NSAID were tested for association with self-medication. Among respondents, 80.6% admitted that they are self-medicated, and 50.6% of them responded that pictorial representation influenced their decision to purchase NSAIDs. A binary logistic regression was performed to ascertain the association between demographic profile and the influence of pictorial representation on product packs of NSAIDs. The overall model was statistically significant, χ2 (9) = 33.097, p&lt; 0.005. The model explained 1.05% (Nagelkerke R2) of the variance in a pictorial representation and correctly classified 62.3% of cases. Keywords: Alimosho, Attitude, Knowledge, NSAID, Perception, Self-medication.

Urban Taxi Slogans: The People's Arts

Urban Taxi Slogans: The People's Arts

Understanding Coping Strategies Adults Adopted to Survive During COVID-19 and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic

BACKGROUND: Understanding the coping strategies adopted during the COVID-19 and post Covid-19 pandemic is one way to understand the critical impact that COVID-19 poses on adults. AIM: Therefore, the aim of this study is to understand the coping strategies adults adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic and post Covid era in the Alimosho Local Government area of Lagos State. METHODS: The study used a quantitative method. A total of 250 copies of the questionnaire were distributed, out of which 218 copies were retrieved. RESULTS: The result shows (53.3%) respondents tried to avoid thinking and problem solving during COVID-19. About 51% of respondents were able to connect with family and friends through social media during COVID-19. In the same manner, 47.3% of respondents were able to control their exposure to news during and after COVID-19. About 66.5% of respondents tried to adapt to the new normal during and after the COVID-19 pandemic; 59.7% of respondents tried to avoid over-crowded places during and after the pandemic; 62.4% of respondents also tried doing new things during COVID-19; and 62.4% of respondents followed still safety guidelines during and even after COVID-19. However, doing what I love and living a positive lifestyle during COVID-19 were all considered as predominant coping strategies used. The result shows the relationship between reality of COVID-19 and nothing to look forward to was examined using the Chi-square and cross-tabulation. There is a significant positive relationship between the variables. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that coping strategies are very important strategies to adopt in in some similar situation. There is a need to understand the relationship between social and psychological skills that people use to manage and endure trauma. The coping mechanisms were used by adults that kept them alive and safe from COVID-19 trauma. Emotionally oriented and seeking to solve a problem or modify the status quo, adults seek to alleviate emotional pain caused by stressful events by sharing feelings through activities. The study recommends that there is a need to keep the mind at rest and stress free from any anxiety and trouble. People should do more of their hobbies, learn a new skill or take an online professional course.

Principals’ Administrative Skills and Teachers’ Productivity in Public Senior Secondary Schools Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State Nigeria

Principals’ Administrative Skills and Teachers’ Productivity in Public Senior Secondary Schools Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State Nigeria

Self-Medication of Prescription Only Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs among Households in Alimosho LGA, Lagos State, Nigeria

The purpose of this study is to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of self-medication of NSAIDs among adults in Alimosho Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. The study is descriptive inferential form cross-sectional study that involved collection of data from adults in the LGA. The data collected from questionnaires administered to adults who were randomly selected across the LGA was analyzed to evaluate the association between demographic characteristics and knowledge, attitude, and practice of self-medication. The respondents who participated in the research were adults who were 18 years and above. Of the 652 respondents 50.8% were males and while 49.2% were females. Demographic profile and Information sources were tested for association with self-medication. Among respondents, 80.6% admitted that they are self-medicated, and a binary logistic regression was performed to ascertain the effect of gender, age, marital status, and educational attainment on the likelihood of respondents engaging in self-medication. The overall logistic regression was statistically significant, χ2 (1) = 24.824, p&lt; 0.005. The model explained 10.2% (Nagelkerke R2) of the variance in self-medication and correctly classified 80.4% of cases. Keywords: Alimosho, Attitude, Knowledge, Lagos State, NAFDAC, NSAID, Perception, Self-medication.

Bullying and Academic Performance: A Study of Selected Secondary Schools in Lagos, Nigeria

Bullying is inappropriate behaviour that children and adolescents face daily in schools all around the world. It is prevalent in today's schools and is commonly found in secondary schools. It is a complicated social problem that can have serious negative implications for both bullies and victims, especially when the victim is physically or psychologically harmed. Therefore, the study examines bullying and academic performance, in a study of selected secondary school students in Alimosho local government area, Lagos, Nigeria. A survey method was utilized using the structured questionnaire as an instrument of data collection. Utilizing a multi-stage random sampling, three hundred and fifty questionnaires were administered to students in the four secondary schools. Quantitative data were analyzed utilizing the descriptive statistics with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23. The analysis of the questionnaire was based on descriptive analysis with the use of frequency counts and percentages. The study’s findings show a negative relationship between bullying and students’ academic performance. Result also shows that addiction to alcohol and loss of concentration is the major effect of bullying on students’ academic performance. This study recommends that teaching empathy and encouraging victims to make timely reports on the incidence of bullying are crucial to mitigating bullying and its consequences in secondary schools in Lagos state.&#x0D; &#x0D; Received: 11 July 2022 / Accepted: 27 August 2022 / Published: 2 September 2022

Impact of Environmental Pollution (Dumpsite and Vehicle Exhaust) On the Green Vegetable (Amaranthus Hybridus), Jute-Ewedu (Corchorus Olitorius) and Spinach (Amaranthus Oleracea) Planted in Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria

This study assessed the effect of the dumpsite and vehicle exhaust on green leaf vegetable (Amaranthus hybridus), Jute-ewedu (Corchorus olitorius), and spinach (Amaranthus oleracea) by examining the heavy metal distribution in three vegetables from Ipaja farm (farm near a dumpsite), and Ikola farm (farm close to the tarred road) and compared with the concentration of heavy metals from Shasha farm (a secluded farm) and World Health Organisation/ Food and Agriculture Organisation (WHO/FAO) standard. The leaves of these vegetables were air-dried, digested, and analysed for the presence of Arsenic (As), Magnesium (Mn), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. The heavy metals values at Shasha farm were within the permissible range set by WHO/FAO. However, at the Ipaja farm, Lead and Cadmium were beyond the WHO/FAO permissive range in green-leaf (2.311±0.003mg/kg, 0.201±0.013 mg/kg), while only Lead in Jute-ewedu (2.011±0.003 mg/kg) and Spinach (2.011±0.003mg/kg). At the Ikola farm, Arsenic, Lead and Cadmium were beyond the WHO/FAO acceptable value in green vegetable (0.329±0.012 mg/kg, 4.122±0.007 mg/kg, 2.941±0.0011 mg/kg), while only Lead and Cadmium in Jute-ewedu (3.241±0.007mg/kg, 2.391±0.005 mg/kg), and Spinach (3.69±0.015mg/kg, 2.32±0.004 mg/kg). The increase in the metal concentration from the Ipaja farm suggests the feasibility of metal mobility from the dumpsite to the nearer farm. Also, vehicular exhaustion may contribute to the increase of Cadmium and Lead present in the vegetables planted along the tarred road. Government should dissuade citizens from creating improper dumpsites and ensure vegetable farms are cited away from the main road.

Determinants of Healthcare-Seeking Behavior for Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Artisans in Alimosho Local Government Area Lagos State, Nigeria

Musculoskeletal disorders are work-related injuries that affect artisans in their working years. Studies have established the healthcare-seeking behavior of artisans as poor and associated factors understudied. Understanding the factors that determine healthcare-seeking behavior of this population would help improve their productivity, quality of life and skilled healthcare-seeking behavior. This study therefore investigated factors associated with healthcare-seeking behavior of artisans in Alimosho LGA, Lagos State. A cross-sectional study design using multi-stage sampling was utilized, 427 respondents were selected purposively. A validated, structured and interviewer--administered questionnaire with Cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.79 was used in data collection. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS 23.0 to generate descriptive and inferential statistics at P &lt; 0.05 level of significance. The mean age of respondents was 38.5 ± 11.18 years. A high level of predisposing factors, low levels of reinforcing factor, enabling factor and poor healthcare-seeking behavior (16.95 ± 2.94, 5.86 ± 2.64, 6.39 ± 3.40 and 7.34 ± 2.40 respectively) was observed among them. There was a significant relationship (p = 0.000) between each independent variable and healthcare-seeking behavior (r = 0.20, 0.26, and 0.30). The most significant predictor of healthcare seeking behavior of the artisans was the enabling factor (ß = 0.16; t = 4.66). The predisposing, reinforcing and enabling factors were determinants of healthcare-seeking behavior among the artisans in this study. It is recommended that these factors be employed in the campaign of health improvement by public health professionals in order to improve healthcare-seeking behavior of artisans. Keywords: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, Determinants, Artisans, Healthcare-seeking behaviour, Alimosho.

Students’ Perception on The Causal Factors of Mathematics Anxiety Among Senior Secondary Schools Students in Lagos State

This study examined students’ perception on the causes and effects of mathematics anxiety among Senior Secondary Schools in Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria. The two instruments used for data collection were math anxiety scale adopted from Mutodi and Ngirande (2014) and researcher designed questionnaire titled causes and effects of math anxiety. The two instrument has reliability values of 0.78 and 0.76 respectively. Three hundred and twenty (320) students who were identified to have math anxiety using math anxiety scale were involved in the study. Data collected were analysed using frequency count, Simple percentage, Means and Binomial Test. The study revealed that Mathematics anxiety has significant negative effect on students’ performance in Mathematics. Also, the level of involvement of parents, teachers and peers towards students learning of Mathematics has significant relationship with mathematics anxiety among students. It was recommended that school management should ensure that students’ Mathematics anxiety is reduced by sensitizing Mathematics teachers not to be intimidating students with cane and other threats, encouraging teachers and others to help students solve mathematics problems. Also School management should ensure that adequate facilities are provided for the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Environmental Attitude of Drivers in Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos, Nigeria

Abstract This study examined the environmental attitude of drivers towards vehicle emission. The survey design that employed a five point Likert scale questionnaire and administered to 402 respondents (drivers) generated the data analysed. Data analysis involved descriptive and regression statistical tools. The results suggest that there was significant association between respondents’ sex, occupation, education and their environmental attitudes. A greater percentage (87. 3%) of the respondents was slightly more likely to agree that emissions from cars and trucks have serious impact on air quality. Majority (57.5%) of the respondents who were civil servants appeared to possess positive (favourable) attitudes towards the influence of emissions on the environment. Logistic regression suggest that respondents’ sex, occupation, education and vehicle’s purpose, income, age and social group significantly predicted their environmental attitudes. The study concludes that most of the sample possessed positive (favourable) environmental attitude towards vehicle emissions. This suggests that the environmental attitude of drivers towards emissions is not responsible for poor air quality. The policy implications of the findings include the need for the adoption of the polluter-pay-principle to reduce the volume of vehicles on our road, the necessity of promoting mass public transportation (such as the BRT and LAGBUS) as a way of reducing vehicle emission. Finally, sensitization program through social groups and schools is imperative.

Assessment of the Emergency Preparedness, Responses and Attitudes of Primary Health Care Workers Towards COVID-19 Pandemic in Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Assessment of the Emergency Preparedness, Responses and Attitudes of Primary Health Care Workers Towards COVID-19 Pandemic in Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria.