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Correlates of academic -stress among students with hearing impairment in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria
(2018-12) Isaiah, O. O.; Popoola, O.
This study investigated the correlates academic stress among students with hearing impairment in Ibadan, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design of the correlational type was used to carry out the study. A total of 100 hundred students with hearing impairment from three secondary schools were selected using purposively sampling technique. Four instruments namely: academic stress scale, self-concept inventory, parental involvement scale and emotional intelligence Questionnaire were used for data collection. Three research questions were raised to guide the conduct of the study. Data were analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and Multiple Regression. Results showed that there was a significant relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Self Concept, Parental Involvement and Academic Stress among students with hearing impairment. Also, there was significant joint contribution of emotional intelligence, self-concept and parental involvement to academic stress. The relative contribution of the independent variables to dependent variable showed the following order: self-concept, emotional intelligence and parental involvement. It was recommended that the parents and teachers should help the students with hearing impairment reduce academic stress among them.
Detection of decay and hollows in living almond trees (terminalia catappa L. roxb.) using electrical resistivity method
(Springer, 2018-10) Soge, A.; Popoola, O.; Adetoyinbo, A.
A precise and cost-efficient diagnostic technique for detecting decay and other structural defects in living trees is indispensable for the risk assessment and conservation of urban and forest trees. A study was carried out to detect the location and extent of decay and hollows (or cavities) in almond trees (Terminalia catappa L. Roxb.) using the four-point electrical resistivity method. Electrical resistivity measurements (ERm) of randomly selected living almond trees were taken using an earth resistivity meter, four probes and a modified form of Schlumberger electrode configuration. The ERm were used to obtain resistivity profiles (RP) of the trees. The RP of freshly cut healthy, decayed and hollowed trees were also obtained. A laboratory experiment was set up to replicate the RP of healthy, decayed and hollowed trees. Wood decay and cavities in trees were detected through RP matching. In comparison to healthy trees, wood decay and cavities in tree stems were detected with relatively sharp decrease and increase in electrical resistivity values, respectively. The extent of the resistivity anomalies corresponds to the extent of wood decay and cavities in trees. This method is applicable to early detection of decay and cavities in hardwood trees.
Examining the success of millennium development goals (MDGs) in the improvement of quality of life of persons with special needs in Nigeria
(Journal of the Department of Special Education, University of Ibadan, 2014) Isaiah, O. O.; Popoola, O.
The neglect of persons with special needs in the provision of essential services that could improve their quality of life is worrisome. It is expected that the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) will improve the quality of life of persons with special needs in Nigeria. Unfortunately, most of the programmes that are meant to alleviate the suffering of the citizens do not include those with special needs (persons with hearing impairment, visual impairment, intellectual disability and those with other forms of disabilities). If nothing is done to include persons with special needs in the MDGs programmes, they will lose their sense of belonging and find it difficult to have full participation in the activities of the society, and may not have equitable access to social services. It is in the light of this that this paper examined the MDGs, persons with special needs and their quality of life, as well as, MDGs and Nigerians with special needs. Recommendations were made based on the observations made by the authors.
Improving outcomes in cancer diagnosis, prevention and control: barriers, facilitators and the need for health literacy in Ibadan Nigeria
(Wiley Online Library, 2016) Adedimeji, A. A.; Lounsbury, D.; Popoola, O.; Asuzu, C.; Lawal, A.; Oladoyin, V.; Crifase, C.; Agalliu, I.; Shankar, V.; Adebiyi, A.
Background: Cancers constitute a significant public health problem in Nigeria. Breast, cervix and prostate cancers are leading causes of cancer-related deaths. Changing diets, lifestyles, HIV/AIDS and macro-structural factors contribute to cancer morbidity and mortality. Poor health information linking cancer risk to individual behaviors, environmental pollutants and structural barriers undermine prevention/control efforts. Studies suggest increasing health literacy and empowering individuals to take preventive action will improve outcomes and mitigate impact on a weak health system. Methods: We obtained qualitative data from 80 men, women, and young adults in 11 focus groups to assess beliefs, risk-perceptions, preventive behaviors and perceptions of barriers and facilitators to cancer control in Ibadan, Nigeria and conducted thematic analysis. Results: Participants demonstrated awareness of cancers and mentioned several risk factors related to individual behaviors and the environment. Nonetheless, myths and misconceptions as well as micro, meso and macro level barriers impede prevention and control efforts. Conclusion: Developing and implementing comprehensive context-relevant health literacy interventions in community settings are urgently needed.