Browsing by Author "Nwokocha, E."

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Adolescent sexuality and Life skills education in Nigeria: to what extent have out-of-School adolescents been Reached?
(Women's Health and Action Research Centre, 2014-12) Isiugo-Abanihe, U. C.; Olajide, R.; Nwokocha, E.; Fayehun, F.; Okunola, R.; Akingbade, R.
The introduction of school-based adolescent sexuality and life skills education in Nigeria’s formal education sector raises the misgiving that out-of-school youths who constitute more than half of the youth population might be neglected. This study investigated the extent to which out-of-school adolescents have been reached with sexuality education in Nigeria. The study took place in the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, and involved out-of-school adolescents, Non-Governmental Organizations, and community leaders. The qualitative research approaches were employed. Most of the youths had been exposed to sexuality education through seminars, trainings and workshops organized by different organizations. However, states in the south were better served than those in the north. Sexually Transmitted Infections including HIV/AIDS prevention accounted for more than 40% of the content of sexuality and life skills education received by out-of-school adolescents. The programmes have impacted positively on adolescents’ disposition and relationship with the opposite sex, knowledge and skill building.
Domestic violence against women in Nigeria: an investigation in Delta and Edo states
(2006-03) Aderinto, A. A; Nwokocha, E.; Bankole, A. O; Obemeata, A. A.
This paper presents the results of a study conducted among middle and upper class women in Delta and Edo States of Nigeria. It probes into the nature, determinants and economic and cultural contexts of domestic violence against women. Data were collected through triangulation of in-depth interviews (IDls), case studies and survey. A sample size of seven hundred and fifty jour respondents was selected for the survey. The results indicate that although physical abuse is not very common in the two states, a sizeable proportion of women are victims of domestic violence in various manifestations, including sexual, psychological and economic violence. The results also show that although men subordinate women to maintain their socially-constructed superiority, the latter for various reasons, prefer adjusting to the status quo to deserting their homes. To contain the incidence of domestic violence against women, the use of formal and informal channels of education to reorientate the populace is strongly suggested. This will help to ensure attitudinal and behavioural change towards women subjugation, as well as help the womenfolk realize their inherent potential. In addition, there is need for policies that will genuinely protect women against violence and those that will empower law enforcement agents to take serious disciplinary measures against the perpetrators of this crime.
Sexual behaviour of married men during pregnancy and after childbirth in Ibadan: Evidence from focus group discussions
(2005) Aderinto, A. A.; Oladokun, A.; Atere, A. A.; Adewole, I.F.; Nwokocha, E.
Male role and responsibility in reproductive health matters become consistent prerequisites to understanding maternal issues generally. Through focus group discussions (FGDs}; this exploratory research investigates sexual behaviour of married men during pregnancy and afterbirth in Ibadan Southwestern Nigeria as a way of highlighting the links between these periods and pregnancy outcomes and the health status of couples. The study shows that sexual behaviour of men is influenced by the interplay of religious, socio-cultural and ideological factors. The specific results include that: men engage in coitus with their pregnant wives with the upper limit of 4 months among the Hausa;: postpartum sexual abstinence varies in duration with an average of 40 days across cultural settings; one sixth of the respondents agreed engaging in sexual intercourse with other women in order to- reduce their wives' vulnerability to the risks associated with pregnancy; and while men often use condom to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from women other than their wives, most married men with established or presumed cases of STIs appear to be relatively casual and undiplomatic in handling this issue. These findings suggest that programmes targeted at husbands and their reproductive health orientation appear necessary to reduce the frequency of STIs and other negative reproductive health outcomes among couples.