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Demographic variable and job stress as predictors of depression among primary school teachers in Lagos state of Nigeria
(European Centre for Research Training and Development UK, 2017-09) Okhakhume, A. S.; Aroniyiaso, O. T.; Odetunde, A. O.
Issues of increase rate of sick leave, mood swing, fatigue and decreased energy, Feelings of worthlessness and helplessness which could be responsible for discontent and poor morale, low teaching efficiency, poor relationships with pupils, parents and subordinate, premature retirement, more internal conflicts and dysfunctional workplace climate among primary school teachers which can also be link with their wellbeing attracted the attention of this study. This study adopted cross sectional research design and Questionnaires were used to gather data from the primary school teachers. Purposive sampling technique was used to select two hundred primary school teachers who participated in the study. Data collected was analyzed using version 20.0 of statistical package for social sciences. The findings of this study revealed that that there is no significant difference in the depression of female teachers compare to male teachers among primary school teachers in kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos state, Nigeria (t(198)=-1.249, p>.05). it was also discovered that that out of the socio-demographic variable, only monthly income made significant independent contribution to depression among primary school teachers (β=-0.227; t = -2.780; p<0.05). The result also revealed that primary school teachers with high stress reported higher depression than their counterpart with low stress (t(198)=-12.41, p<.05). Further analysis revealed that job stress and working experience had no significant joint influence on depression (F(5,194)=2.975; p>0.05; R=0.171, R2=0.029), and also showed that job stress made significant independent contribution to depression (β=0.162; t = 2.287; p<0.05) while working experience had no significant independent contribution to depression (β=-0.077; t = -1.091; p>0.05). The study concluded that there is significant influence of job stress and monthly income on depression among primary school teachers in kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos state, Nigeria and recommend that government, stakeholders and investors in the field of education should review the job roles of primary school teacher as this study discovered that many of their roles constituted stress and result to depression
Domestic violence among young couples and associated factors in south-west of Nigeria
(2018-06-05) Okhakhume, A. S.; Aroniyiaso, O. T.; Ajayi, I. E.
Domestic violence among young couples in Nigeria was observed to be an event that can happen anywhere but certain factors seem to increase its likelihood, and its adverse effect on psychological, physical and social wellbeing of the couples and their children. This attracted the attention of this study to examine the influence of personality factors, marital stress and hopelessness on domestic violence among young couples in south-west of Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive cross sectional research design and Questionnaires were used to gather data from the selected young couples. Multistage sampling technique was utilized; Simple random sampling technique was used to select two (2) states out of six (6) states in south-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria and purposive sampling technique was used to select two hundred young couples who participated in the study. The result revealed that personality traits had significant joint influence on domestic violence among young couples in south-west of Nigeria (F(5,193)=11.250; p<0.05; R=0.495, R2=0.245) and out the five personality trait (agreeableness, emotional stability, openness to experience, extraversion and conscientiousness) agreeableness, emotional stability and openness to experience had significant independent contribution to domestic violence (b=-0.191; t =-2.795; p<0.05. b=0.270; t = 3.762; p<0.05. b= 0.235; t = 3.476; p<0.05). The result also revealed that there was significant difference in the domestic violence of young couples with low marital stress compared to those with high marital stress (t(198)=-3.121, p<.05). Also, there was significant difference in the domestic violence among young couples with low hopelessness and those with high hopelessness (t(198)=-3.187, p<.05). Furthermore, it was discovered that marital stress and hopelessness had significant joint influence on domestic violence among young couples in south-west of Nigeria (F(2,196)=23.921; p<0.05; R=0.445, R2=0.198). The study concluded with discussion of findings and recommends that young couples with domestic violence should endeavor to seek help from clinical psychologist, mental health practitioners and counseling psychologist in order to help adjust to behaviours that will help keep their marriage from domestic violence before it results to psychopathology
Health disparity: implication for coping strategy and perceived stress among women in Gbagi multi-ethnic market - Ibadan, metropolis
(2014) Okhakhume, A. S.
Market women are low income earners and therefore majority of them are often unable to afford medical expenses. Yet, most government healthcare interventions schemes have failed to address the health concern of this group leading to high disparity in their health status and their counterparts who are high income earners. In view of this, the current study investigated Health disparity: Implication for Coping Strategy and Perceived Stress among women in Gbagi multi-ethnic market in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria. Market women who were 249 were conveniently sampled. Their age ranged from 31 to 51 years. A structured questionnaire comprising of socio-demographic variables and measures of perceived stress, coping and health disparity was used to collect data. The hypotheses were tested using independent t-test, multiple regression analysis and one-way analysis of variance. There was significant influence of coping on health disparity of market women (t(247)=-2.27, p<.05) among participants with high coping (X =25.85) reporting higher level of health disparity than those with low coping (X =24.53). Perceived stress and coping influenced 33% pf health disparity. However, only coping (β=0.31; t=5.06, p<.001) showed significant independent influence on health disparity. There was also significant influence of family type on health disparity (t(236)=-2.10, p<.05). Participants from nuclear families (X =25.87) significantly reported higher level of health disparity than those from extended families (X =24.63). There was significant influence of education status on health disparity F(6,248)=7.22; p<.001). Age also had significant influence on health disparity F(3,248) = 7.77; p<.001). It was concluded that perceived stress and coping strategy had significant influence on health disparity. This finding has implications for well-being and community health. It was suggested to health administrators to include market women in their health promotion policy
Influence of coping strategies and perceived social support on depression among elderly people in Kajola local government area of Oyo State, Nigeria
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2017) Okhakhume, A. S.; Aroniyiaso, O. T.
Health related issues like Dysphoric mood or loss of interest or pleasure in life and in free time activities, poor appetite, insomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, feelings of excessive guilt, lack of concentration, inability to think, withdrawn, despondent, disturbed sleep and reduced appetite observed among elderly people attracted the attention of this study to examine the influence of coping strategies and perceived social support on depression among elderly people. This study adopted cross sectional research design to examine the influence of coping strategies and perceived social support on depression among elderly people who are 60 years and above in kajola local government area of Oyo state, Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used systematically to select 200 elderly people that participated in the study. The result of the finding revealed that elderly people with low perceived social support reported higher depression than their counterpart with high perceived social support at [t(198)=-12.41, p<.05] and it was also discovered that elderly people with low coping strategies reported higher depression than their counterpart with high coping strategies among elderly people at [t(198)=-12.41, p<.05]. More so, the result of the findings depicted that, there was significant joint influence of coping strategies and perceived social support on depression [F(2,197)=43.86; p<0.05; R2=0.29] and further analysis revealed that coping strategies and perceived social support made significant independent contribution to depression among elderly people in kajola local government area of Oyo state, Nigeria [β=-0.15; t = -2.40; p<0.05 & β=1.24; t = 9.31; p<0.05]. This study concluded with discussion of findings and recommend that family, relative, neighbour and government should provide adequate support to the elderly people in order to reduce depressive symptoms and mortality rate among them
Influence of psychological factors on self and perceived stigma and the efficacy of cognitive behaviour therapy in symptoms reduction among mentally ill patients
(Ife Center for Psychological Studies/Services, Ile-Ife, 2012-09) Okhakhume, A. S.
Majority of people who might benefit from mental health care either opt not to pursue it or do not fully adhere to treatment regimes once begun. They choose not to pursue mental health services because they do not want to be labeled a “mental patient” or suffer the prejudice and discrimination that the label entails. This study was conducted to investigate the influence of self esteem, locus of control and self efficacy on self and perceived stigma among mentally ill patients. Also, to examined the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in symptoms reduction. The first stage of the study as a cross sectional study which adopted expost-facto design. The sample size is one hundred and thirty (130 patients) with mean age of forty (16-65) and the standard deviations .456. For the intervention stage, the researcher adopted quasi-experimental design with ten (10) participants. The instrument for data collection was Rosenberg self-esteem scale, Perceived self-efficacy scale, Craig locus of control scale, Self stigma scale and perception of stigmatization scale. The result indicated that self esteem has a significant effect on self-stigma (t=5.35, df=118, p<.001). Also, there was significant effect of self-efficacy on patients self-stigma (t=2.80, df=118, p<.001). In addition, there was a significant interactive effect of self efficacy and locus of control on perceived stigma (F(1,116)=9.54, p<.001). The study was able to establish the efficacy of Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in improvement of self-esteem (t=-8.67, df=18, p<.001), self efficacy (t=-9.16, df=18, p=<.001) and reduction of self stigmatization (t=8.24, df=18, p<.001). It is thereby concluded that self-esteem and self-efficacy significantly influence self-stigma. Also, there similarly, CBT also led to the reduction in self stigmatization among the patients. It is therefore recommended that certain psychological factors have been implicated in the level at which mental patients will perceive or stigmatize themselves. In addition, Cognitive behavioral therapy should be employed among mental health practitioner as a intervention package for reduction of self stigma among mentally ill patients
Influence of social factors, self-esteem, introversion and extroversion on psychological well-being and quality of life among bankers in Ibadan, Osogbo and Akure
(Nigerian Psychological Association. Abuja, 2014-09) Okhakhume, A. S.
This study examined the influence of psychosocial factors, self esteem, introversion and extroversion on psychological well-being and quality of life among Fidelity bank employees. The study utilized ex-post facto design using random sampling technique to select bankers. Two hundred and forty-four (244) bankers participated in the study yielding a return rate of 94%. The instrument used was closed-ended questionnaire divided into five sections. This comprised of demographic variables, self-esteem, personality factor, quality of life and psychological well-being. Four hypotheses were tested. The result indicated that participants bankers with high self esteem significantly reported higher quality of life and psychological well-being than the those with low self esteem [t(242)=7.01, p<.001 & t(242)=8.32, p<.001J respectively. Also, extrovert bankers significantly reported higher quality of life and psychological well-being than the introvert [t(242)=5.86. p< 001 & t(242)=6.75, p<.001] respectively. The result of the regression analysis indicated that self esteem and introvers ion/extroversion had significant joint influence on quality of life [F(2,242)=18.54; R2=0.225 p<0.001] and psychological well-being [F(2,242)=24.55; R2=0.345 p<0.001]. Also, age, educational status, marital status and job status were significant joint predictors of quality of life F (4,238) = 14.446; R2 = 0.128; p<.001). Based on the findings of the result, it was concluded that selfesteem and personality factor were joint predictors of quality of life and psychological well-being. It was recommended that management of banks should take into consideration these effects and they should develop programs for workers in order to enhance self-esteem and deal with stressful life events
The influence of the big five personality factors on students attitude towards the aged in Ibadan
(Association of Practicing Psychologists of Nigeria, 2012) Aguiyi, 0. A.; Okhakhume, A. S.
Ageism remains a threat to successful aging. In 1950, the world housed an estimated 205 million older persons, 606 million in 2000, 701 million in 2007, it is however expected to double 1.2 billion by 2025 and triple by 2050 respectively. This unprecedented growth of the aged is causing widespread concern. One of the world poorer countries such as Nigeria will account for most of the increase in elderly population from 1980 thru 2000 to the year 2020. The attitude of the society towards the elderly becomes more negative, and the elderly are devalued. This survey research study investigated the influence of the big five personality factors (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism and openness to experience] on students' attitude towards aging population in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. It will also investigate the roles of some demographic variables (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity, religion and level of study) on students’ attitude towards the adding population. The study settings were the Davidoff Idia and Queens's undergraduate halls of the University of Ibadan. In addition, the rest in the faculty of the Social Science were equally used. The study used the ex-post facto design where the participants were conveniently sampled. A sample of one hundred and fifty students' comprising of 64 males and 86 females was participated in the study, the participants age ranged from 17% and 32 years old, include 64(42.7%>) males and 86(57.3%) females. Twenty-two (14.7%) of the students were in 100 level, 43(28.7%) were in 200 level, 64(42.7%)) were 300 level while, 21(14%o) were in 400 level. One hundred and forty (93.3%>) of the participants were single, while only 10(6.7%>) were married. Their religious affiliation shows that 105 (70%>) were Christians, while 45(30%>) were Islamic students. Hypothesis one was supported t (148) = - 1.424, P <. 05. Hypothesis two was supported t (148) = -.925, P < 05. Hypothesis three was supported t (148) = -2.985, P <. 01. Hypothesis four supported t (148) = .577, P <. 05. Finally, the fifth hypothesis was partial supported F (5,145) = 6.049, P <.001. In conclusion, the findings of this result are indeed quite suitable for the development of an intervention package to address the aging population issues among students and youths alike in Nigeria
Influence of work-family conflict and work stress on the psychological well-being among police officers in Makurdi metropolis
(Society for Science and Education, 2017) Sunday, S.; Terzungwe, A. S.; Okhakhume, A. S.; Daudu, D. A.
This study investigated the influence of work-family conflict and work stress on the psychological well-being among police Officers in Makurdi metropolis. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design, where three hundred and fourty six (346) police Officers consisting of 202 (58.7%) males and 143 (41.3%) females were used for the study. Their ages ranged from 18 to 64 years with the Mean of 411.61 (SD=11.226). Work- Family Conflict Scale (WFCS), Workplace Stress Scale (WSS) and Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale (RPWS) were used for data collection. Statistical analysis involved the use of Multiple regression. Findings from the hypotheses indicated that, work-family conflict significantly influenced psychological well-being among police Officers in Makurdi metropolis. Work stress significantly influenced psychological well-being among police Officers in Makurdi metropolis. Finally, the result showed that, work-family conflict and work stress had significant negative joint influence on psychological well-being among police Officers in Makurdi metropolis. Based on the findings, it was recommended that, Police Officers should be enlightened on how to manage work-family conflict and work stress. On policy basis, it was therefore recommended that government should evolve policies that are aimed at reducing work-family conflict and work stress among police Officers. Also, nongovernmental organizations with caring mind for the police Officers should help reduce work-family conflict and work stress, so as to enhance better policing by the Officers. Finally, more researches should be encouraged on the subject matter for further identification of long term solutions to the problems affecting psychological well-being of police Officers in Makurdi metropolis in particular, and Nigeria at large
The Influence of youth culture, self efficacy and peer influence on attitude towards sexual abstinence among university students
(2009-06) Okhakhume, A. S.
This study was designed to look at the role of youth culture, peer influence and self efficacy as it influences university students' sexual behaviour. Two hundred and forty (240) university undergraduates with the mean age of 24.32 years (60% males and 40% females were selected through purposive sampling technique. Self efficacy, peer group and youth culture were independently and significant joint predictors of attitude towards sexual abstinence (R2 = 0.40, F = (3,239), p <.0l). Self efficacy; peer group influence and youth culture interacted to influence sexual abstinence (F= (l, 239) = 3.765, p<.001). Students high on self efficacy and youth culture reported negative attitude towards sexual abstinence compared to those low on both self efficacy and youth culture other dyads of youth culture and self efficacy. Students high on Youth culture and peer influence also significantly reported negative attitude towards sexual abstinence (F= (l, 239) = 8.830, p<.001). The students high on self efficacy and peer influence reported negative attitude towards sexual abstinence compared to those low on both self efficacy and peer influence and other two dyads of peer influence and self efficacy (F= (1, 239) = 11.00, p<.001). Self efficacy, peer group influence and youth culture have significant influence on university sexual behaviour. The findings have implication for the design of intervention programmes such as peer counselling and referral services and educational programs for students on campus
Marital stress, antenatal anxiety, social support, and postnatal depression among nursing mothers in Ibadan
(Society for Science and Education, United Kingdom, 2017-06) Okhakhume, A. S.; Sunday, S.; Osuagwu, A. I.
Postnatal depression is a mental health disorder afflicting between 15-18 percent of new mothers in Nigeria. Depressive symptoms and actual depression affects the psychological and social wellbeing of the affected mothers, their new infants, husbands and family members. Consequently, this study examined the effect of marital stress, antenatal anxiety, and social support on postnatal depression among nursing mothers in Ibadan. The study used an ex-post factor survey research design. A total of 128 nursing mothers (N=128; % = 98.4) were administered questionnaire in Ibadan. The participants’ average age was 29.68 years. Results revealed that antenatal anxiety has a significant correlation with postnatal depression (P<.05). Also, separate social support was found to have an inverse correlation with postnatal depression (r = .047); marital stress has a positive correlation with postnatal depression (r = .108). Also, finding showed that antenatal anxiety has a significant independent influence on postnatal depression (β=230; t = 2.633; P=<.05) and there was a joint influence of marital stress, antenatal anxiety and social support on postnatal depression (R2 = .070, F = 3.128, P<.05) with a 7% variability. Social support mediates the influence of antenatal anxiety on postnatal depression (r=.239) while family structure has a significant independent influence on postnatal depression (β=.266;t=2.880; P=<.05). Psychological interventions and assessment of the independent and joint risk factors that are related to postnatal depression in nursing mothers be undertaken in hospitals with the aim of reducing the overall impact of these risk factors on postnatal mothers
Negative emotions as predictors of blood pressure among hypertensive and normotensive residents of Gwarinpa: a community-based study in Abuja, Nigeria
(American Institute of Science, 2019) Olaseni, A. O.; Okhakhume, A. S.; Ayilara, N. O.
The research was carried out to ascertain how negative emotions predict blood pressure among hypertensive and normotensive residents of Gwarinpa community. A cross-sectional ex-post-facto design was adopted for the study. A stratified random sampling technique was adopted in the selection process. Validated questionnaires were used to measure the six negative emotions, while a Sphygmomanometer was used to measure blood pressure. Binomial Logistic Regression Analysis was used to analyse the six hypotheses in the study. The result of the survey revealed that probability of being diagnosed of high blood pressure was more likely among participants with severe anxiety than participants with other levels anxiety (Exp (B) = 1.74, p <.01; 95% CI 0.60 – 0.92). The chance of being diagnosed of high blood pressure was significantly more likely among participants with severe psychological stress than participants with other levels of psychological stress (Exp (B) = 1.76, p <.001; 95% CI 1.66 – 1.891). The probability of being diagnosed of high blood pressure was significantly more likely among participants with emotional instability than participants with emotional stability (Exp (B) = 1.69, p <.001; 95% CI = 1.45 – 1.96). Findings further revealed that a unit increase in respondents’ level of dispositional optimism, significantly decreases the probabilities of being hypertensive (Exp (B) = -.40, p <.05; 95% CI 0.49 - 0.74). The study, therefore, concluded that severe anxiety, stress, emotional instability and high dispositional optimism were high-risk factors to high-blood pressure, while depression and life satisfaction are not necessarily risked factors for high blood pressure, while among the residents of Gwarinpa
Psychological well-being of correctional officers in Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria: predictive influence of job stress and job satisfaction
(American Institute of Science, 2019) Okhakhume, A. S.; Aroniyiaso, O. T.
It has been observed that correctional officers in Nigeria usually experience psychological related issues such as anxiety, self-consciousness, depression, emotional vulnerability and poor quality of life and these related issues could be linked to the observable increased low productivity, physical morbidity, reduced quality and duration of life and frequent visitation to health care centers among the officers. These aforementioned psychological related issues also have an implication on poor quality of life and maladjusted behaviours among inmates. This informed the direction of this study to examine the psychological well-being of correctional officers in prisons and its influencing factors. The study utilized cross-sectional research design which involves the use of self-report questionnaire for data collection. A total number of two hundred and seven (207) correctional officers participated in the study. Results outcomes shows that job stress and job satisfaction had significant joint influence on psychological well-being of correctional officers in Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria [F(2,204)=49.12; p<0.05; R=0.57, R2=0.33]. Also, it was discovered that job stress and job satisfaction made significant independent contribution to correctional officers’ psychological well-being in Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria (b= 0.26; t = 4.14; p<0.05, b=-0.40; t = 6.35; p<0.05). The study concluded that there was a significant independent and joint influence of job stress and job satisfaction on the selected correctional officers’ psychological well-being, and it was recommended that prison service, counseling psychologists, clinical psychologists and health related professionals should take cognizance of job stress and job satisfaction in the development of any intervention that will be designed to improve the psychological wellbeing of correctional officers
Psychosocial variables influencing depression tendency and quality of life of stroke
(2013) Okhakhume, A. S.
Adaptation to stroke may require complex long-term change in stroke patients’ lives. This study examined the psychosocial variables influencing depression tendency and quality of life among stroke patients. The independent variables are personality traits and demographic variables while the dependent variables are depression and quality of life. Data were collected on stroke patients using a cross-sectional design and standardized questionnaires. A total of 112 stroke survivors took part in the study in which 57 (50.9%) were males and 55 (49.1%) were females with a mean age of 50.63 and standard deviation of 8.657 with age ranging from 30 to 74 years. Four hypotheses were tested using the multiple regression analysis and t-test for independent measures. The first hypothesis shows that jointly, agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, openness to experience and neuroticism significantly predicted Quality of life among the stroke patients in the study. The result revealed that conscientiousness and extraversion independently predicts Quality of life of Stroke patients while agreeableness, openness to experience and neuroticism did not independently predict Quality of life. The second hypothesis predicted that agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, openness to experience and neuroticism significantly and jointly predicted depression among stroke patients. The result also demonstrated that there was independent influence of agreeableness, openness to experience and neuroticism on the level of depression in Stroke patients while conscientiousness and extraversion did not independently predict depression among stroke patients. The result shows that male stroke patients were more depressed than female stroke patients. However, female stroke patients have better quality of life than male stroke patients. The results were discussed exhaustively in relation to the existing literature and it was concluded that efforts should be made to consider personality factors such as agreeableness, openness to experience, neuroticism, conscientiousness and extraversion as a prerequisite in conducting rehabilitation programs among stroke patients this will go a long way to boost their recovery and increase their level of wellbeing. Rehabilitation programs for this group of people (stroke survivors) would be more effective if they are based upon a holistic approach
Role of depression and impulsivity as determinants of suicidal ideation among students in Ibadan, Nigeria
(2017) Okoro ., D. C.; Okhakhume, A. S.
This study investigated the relationship between the risk factors of depression and impulsivity, and suicidal ideation among students of University of Ibadan. It adopted a cross-sectional survey research design and used questionnaire for data collection. Three scales were used in eliciting information from the students. Independent T-test Analysis was used in analyzing the data. P<. .001 level of confidence was considered significant. Two hypotheses were formulated and analyzed using independent t-test. The results show that high depressive and impulsive students have a greater likelihood of engaging in suicidal ideation than low depressive and impulsive ones (t - -5.694, df = 402, p< 0.001) and (t = -5.207, df = 402, p< 0.001). Consequently, students who are depressed as well as those who are impulsive must be closely monitored and assisted since they are at a higher risk of engaging in suicidal ideation than those who are not.
Self-reported symptoms of adult ADHD among the general population in Nigeria
(HERPNET, 2014) Okhakhume, A. S.; Oluwafemi, A. A.
This study was designed to find out the prevalence of self-reported symptoms of Adult ADHD among the general population in Nigeria. One thousand two hundred and eighteen (1,218) adults were randomly drawn from the students of University of Ibadan and Uniters ty of Ado- Ekiti that were 18years and above in Ibadan (Oyo-State) and Ado-Ekiti (Ekiti State, used as samples. One instrument was used, namely Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale IV (BAARS-IV) to assess current ADHD symptoms, and domains of impairment, as well as recc ections of childhood symptoms. Mean, Standard Deviation (S.D), Deviance Threshold (+1.5 S.D), and Percentage were employed in analysing the data collected. Four hypotheses were tested and results showed that there was prevalence of self-reported clinical significance of 9.1% Adults with the inattention symptoms of ADHD; 8.3% adults with the impulsitivity symptoms of ADHD, prevalence of self-reported symptoms of clinical significance of 7.5% Adu :s with the hyperactivity symptoms of ADHD; 12.2% adults with ADJID combined symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsitivity; for the ADHD summation scores for current symptoms among the general population; that there were prevalence of self- report clinical significance of 3.8% Adults with the hyperactivity symptoms of ADHD; 2.3% adults with the impulsitivity symptoms of ADHD; 2.3% adults with the inattention symptoms of ADHD; 7.6% adults with the ADHD combined symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsitivity for positive symptom counts for ADHD current symptoms among the general population; that there were prevalence of self- reported clinical significance of 0.1% difference of 5.4% females to 5.3% males for adult with the ADHD symptoms of inattention, prevalence of self-reported clinical significance of 0.7% difference of 4.5% females to 3.8% males for Adult with the ADHD symptoms of impulsitivity, prevalence of self-reported clinical significance of 0.1% difference of 3.8% males to 3.7% females for adult with the ADHD symptoms of hyperactivity, and prevalence of self-reported clinical significance of 0.1% difference of 6.2% males to 6.1% females for adult with the ADHD combined symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsitivity for the ADHD summation scores for current symptoms among the general population; that there were prevalence of self-reported clinical significance of 1.4% difference of 3.0% females to 1.6% males for adult with the ADHD symptoms of hyperactivity, prevalence of seif-re port clinical significance of 2.3% difference of 2.3% females to 0.0% males for Adult with the ADHD symptoms of impulsitivity, prevalence of self-report clinical significance of 0.1% difference of 1.6% males to 1.5% females for adult with the ADHD symptoms of inattention, and prevalence of self-report clinical significance of 1.5% difference of 4.5% females to 3.0% males for Adult with the ADHD combined symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsitivity for positive symptom counts for ADHD current symptoms among the general population in Nigeria
Social stigma, social support and care-giving attitudes towards incarcerated persons by members of their families
(2013) Okhakhume, A. S.
The study examined the influence of social stigma and social support on care-giving attitudes towards incarcerated persons by members of their families. It was carried out in a correctional facility in Ibadan, using a cross-sectional design. Data was collected from 294 participants using standardized instruments. Results showed that social support had a significant positive relationship with care-giving attitudes at (r=.890; p<.05), while social stigma had a significant negative relationship with care-giving attitude at (r=-.798; p<05). Age, educational status, social stigma and social support had a significant joint influence on care-giving attitudes at F (4, 289),'=360.96; p<.05. However, only social stigma and social support had significant independent influence on the attitudes at (6= 302, t—8.341, p<.05) and 05-.665, t= 18 284, p<.05) respectively. These results suggest that for a caregiver of incarcerated persons, the stress of care giving is coupled with the constant threat of being stigmatized and discriminated against
Socio-demographic predictors of perceived burden of care among care givers of non-mentally and mentally retarded students in Ibadan, Nigeria
(Centre for Research on Islamic Banking & Finance and Business, USA, 2019) Olaseni, A. O.; Okhakhume, A. S.
The care of mentally retarded children is often stressful experiences for family members, as the child grows up and disability becomes quite noticeable by others, parents face a very distressing predicament of social embarrassment and stigma, they require more attention and time while at the same time the need for special equipment, and medical care increases; implicating financial income and capability of the care providers. The aftermath effect on the care provider(s) most often is restrictive and disruptive to economic, social or emotional deficiency. The study examines the influence of socio-demographic variables on care burden of care providers of non-mentally and mentally retarded students in Ibadan metropolis. The study adopted cross sectional research design across types of job, social support, religion, ethnicity and age. A total number of 100 care providers participated in the study (50 care providers of non-mentally retarded students & 50 care providers of the mentally retarded students). The instruments that were used was Care Givers Burden Scale developed by Zarit et al (1980). The result of the study revealed that demographic variables (age, sex, marital status, education level, job type, religion and ethnicity) do not jointly predict burden of care among care providers of mentally retarded students in Ibadan metropolis. [F(7,43)=1.722;p>.05], but revealed that demographic variables jointly predict burden of care among care providers of non-mentally retarded students in Ibadan metropolis. [F(7,43)=2.39;p<.05], and finally revealed that social support had significant influence on burden of care among care providers of mentally retarded students in Ibadan metropolis [t(98)= 11.13; P<.05]. The study therefore concludes that demographic variables jointly predict burden of care among care providers of non-mentally retarded students not mentally retarded students. While social support was found to significantly influence burden of care among care providers of mentally retarded students in Ibadan metropolis
Work-family conflict and occupational stress as correlates of life satisfaction among staff of Oyo state civil service
(Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Ibadan, 2016-03) Okhakhume, A. S.
There is limited research on civil servants and their experiences of work-family conflict and life satisfaction. The goals of the present study were to examine the relationship between work-family conflict (work-to-family conflict and family-to work conflict) and life satisfaction, the relationship between work-family conflict and domain-specific satisfactions (family satisfaction and work satisfaction), among a sample of civil servants. The study utilized ex-post facto design with the use of a structured questionnaire. Two hundred and eighty-four (284) employees of Oyo state civil service participated in the study, yielding a return rate of 94.7%. A total of134 (47.2%) males and 150 (52.8%) females participated in the study. Their ages ranged between 18 and 58 with mean age of 37.9 and standard deviation of 11.2. The instrument used was closed-ended questionnaire divided into five sections. This comprised demographic variables, work-family conflict, occupational stress and life satisfaction. Five hypotheses were tested. The result indicated a significant negative relationship between work-family conflict and life satisfaction (r--0.310, p<.01). Occupational stress also correlated negatively with life satisfaction (r--0.251, p<.01). The result of the regression analysis indicated that work-family conflict and occupational stress jointly predicted life satisfaction [F (2,281)-20.169; R2=0.126, p<0.001 ] accounting for 12.6% variance. Also, there was no gender difference in the experience of life satisfaction [t(282) = -0.093; p> 0.05]. Finally, age, sex, years of experience, level of education, religion and marital status did not predict life satisfaction among civil servants [F(6,277)-2.698; R2-0.095 p<0.01 ] accounting for about 9.5 variance. Based on the findings, conclusions were made, and it was recommended that different policies and strategies are needed for the people at different type of jobs and at different stages of their career. As one of the largest employer of any country, government should introduce appropriate policies in the area of work-family balance