Browsing by Author "Alade, A. O."

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Guinea worm disease and its persistence in some rural communities in Nigeria
(2007) Morenikeji, O. A.; Alade, A. O.; Odaibo, A. B.
Studies were carried out in six villages of Ogun State, Nigeria from January to December 2004 to identify the reasons for the persistence of guinea worm disease in spite of eradication measures. Pre-tested structured questionnaires were administered to 250 head of households in the endemic villages to assess their knowledge attitude and practice (KAP) in the management of guinea worm disease. The overall prevalence of infection for the study-period was 1.0%. 96.0% of the respondents depended solely on ponds for drinking water during the dry season. 80.0% of the respondents had been infected before 68.0% think that the disease is caused by spiritual attack, while 4.0% associated the disease to drinking bad water. 77.5% did not know if it is possible to prevent the disease. It was observed that immigrant farm labourers and apathy on the part of eradication officials may play vital roles in the transmission of the disease in the area. This study shows that there is need to ascertain and specifically address reasons for the persistence of the disease in areas still endemic.
Psycho-demographic predictors of academic achievement motivation among secondary school adolescents in Ibadan metropolis
(2014-05) Alade, A. O.
This study investigated the predictive influence of self-esteem, academic optimism, attribution style, age and gender on academic achievement motivation among adolescents in schools of science in Ibadan metropolis. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. A sample of two hundred and eighty seven participants was randomly selected from three secondary schools drawn from three local government areas within Ibadan Metropolis. The participants comprised 187 male and 100 female and the age range was between 12 to 21 years, with mean age of 16.05. Data was subjected to Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation and Multiple Regressions analysis. The result revealed that each of the independent variables have significant relationship with academic achievement motivation of secondary school students. However, gender made no relative contribution to the dependent variable. The study has implications for all educational stakeholders such as students, teachers, parents and counselling psychologists. It however suggested the need for counselling psychologists to assist students develop self affirmative attitude in order to boost their self-esteem, encourage optimistic disposition and take responsibility for their academic successes
Sexual abuse of the girl-child: implication for counselling and educational practices
(2015-04) Alade, A. O.
Child sexual abuse though not new in the contemporary society has in recent years exploded into public awareness with several cases reported in newspapers, magazines, and television features. This explosion of information suggests that sexual abuse of children is becoming much more common and more damaging to individuals and to society and therefore remains an issue of social concern. It is on this premise that this paper discusses the meaning, prevalence, impacts, disclosure and treatment of victims of child sexual abuse. It further enunciates the roles of the school and counselling psychologist in developing strategies geared towards obliterating the social stigma that may possibly result from reported cases in schools to enhance the educational performance of the girl child