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Delay factors in the treatment of measles among residents of Osogbo, Osun state, Nigeria
(Association for Sustainable Development and Communities Integration of Nigeria, 2019-06) Taiwo, P. A.; Alabi, T.
Measles accounts for one of the vaccine preventable deaths among children in the world. Nigeria is one of the countries with a very high burden of measles where cases can even be under-reported partly due to delay in seeking health care. Utilizing the health belief model, the paper examines the delay factors in seeking prompt and accurate care when children have measles. The study utilized both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection, using 400 self-administered copies of questionnaire to elicit information on delay factors and reliance of parents on use of herbs in the treatment of measles. Also, four sessions oj Focus Group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with parents. Data were analyzed and presented, using descriptive statistics such as percentages and chi-square. Findings revealed a significant relationship between socio-demographic factors and perceived treatment patterns of measles atX2(9) = 12.162, P=.0204. Furthermore, a significant level of association existed between parents ’ perceived traditional cause of measles, beliefs in-home remedy and use of herbs at X2 (16) =127.1, P=.000. Qualitative data revealed that most parents considered measles as a disease that can be managed at home, hence, they visit patent medicine stores to get drugs or use herbs and consequently visit hospitals when the child fails to recover. It concluded that parents ’ perceived causes and treatment practices in measles is far from adequate and hence, efforts should be geared towards sensitizing parents on how to reduce mortality and morbidity resulting from measles.
MAPPING THE EFFECT OF FOOD PRICES, PRODUCTIVITY AND POVERTY IN THE DEVELOPMENT DOMAINS OF NIGERIA
(EBSCO Industries, Inc, 2013-12) Olayide, O.E.; Ikpi, A.E.; Okoruwa, V.O.; Akinyosoye, V.O.; Alabi, T.; Omodele, T.
Poverty remains the major obstacle to economic emancipation and achievement of development agenda in Nigeria. Worse still, rising food prices pose a major threat to feeding the teeming population in Nigeria. Declining food production, high population growth, and negative food trade balance combine to worsen the food and poverty situations in Nigeria. We stand on the premise that surging and volatile food prices could have a hardest hit on those who could not afford it – the poor. This study used spatial data on food prices and poverty levels. We mapped food prices and poverty levels by development domains in Nigeria. We found that food price has significant effect on poverty levels in the identified development domains. The food price analysis showed high and rising food prices with high food price instability and price spread. The high food price had effect on purchasing power and poverty levels of Nigerians. The food price surge also had a direct impact on overall inflation because the weight of food in the consumption basket is high. Food inflation ranges over 60 percent, and food inflation has reached double digits. The poverty change analysis revealed that some States witnessed improvement in poverty reduction, while others had their poverty situation worsened. The GIS mapping and overlay of food prices and poverty levels by development domains showed critical policy intervention areas in Nigeria. Policy recommendations that are consistent with food price stabilization and poverty reduction strategies were canvassed. There is need for more effective policy to help the poor and farmers to respond to the opportunity posed by the rising demand for food.