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    Mental health implications of lockdown during coronavirus pandemic among adults resident in Ibadan, Nigeria
    (National Association of Social Workers, 2020) Afolabi, A.
    The study examined the mental health implications of lockdown during coronavirus pandemic among adult residents in Ibadan, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study. The study made use of questionnaire adapted from the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and GHQ-28. One hundred and thirty-two respondents filled the validated questionnaire with a reliability co-efficient of 82 at 0.05 level of significance. Three research questions and one hypothesis were formulated for the study. Findings revealed that there is a high level of effect of lockdown during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the anxiety level among adults resident in Ibadan. On the whole, sleeplessness is perceived as the dominant of two variables and is significantly positively correlated with depression and anxiety with the least coefficient (r= 0.434**) is also significant and positively correlated with depression among adult residents in Ibadan. Based on these findings, the government at all levels (Local, State and Federal) should provide adequate palliative measures for their citizens bearing in mind that with the lockdown, individuals would not have adequate income. The Social Workers should also organize virtual meetings and trainings to educate these adults on coping mechanisms during this lockdown period
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    Family support system as a predictor of psychological well- being of the elderly in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State
    (2020) Fatoye, H. A.
    The study examined the family support System as a predictor of psychological well-being among the elderly in Ibadan Metropolis. Descriptive research design of the ex-post-facto type was used. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 180 aged respondents from 60 years and above from five local government areas in Ibadan Metropolis. Two research hypotheses were tested al 0.05 level of significance. Data were analyzed using t-test. Results indicated that aged people with low family support experienced higher anxiety level than their counterparts that received high family support. (t = 2.61, df = 178). Furthermore, aged people with low family support experienced higher depression level than their contemporaries with high family support (t =3.89, df = 178). It was recommended that government should provide free monthly medical check-up far the aged with particular focus on their mental and psychological health status
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    Effects of parental separation on psychosocial well-being of children in secondary schools in Ibadan north local government, Ibadan, Oyo-State
    (2021) Fatoye, H. A.
    The observation of a rise in separation cases raises a major concern of its effect on children at this particular developmental stage of life who are already facing very many changes happening in their life. Few studies have examined the effect of parental separation on psychosocial well-being of children among in-school teenagers in Nigeria. This study aimed to add to this body of literature by examining the effect of parental separation on social, spiritual, intellectual, psychosocial well-being on in-school teenagers in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. The study adopted cross-sectional research design involving a sample of 400 in-school students in the study area using an adapted standardized validated instrument. Among other findings, it found a significant inverse relationship parental separation and psychosocial wellbeing among teenagers in Ibadan North LGA and almost half (42.4%) of the respondents who have separated parents have known about it for more ten years. This implies a teenagers who have the separated parents are more likely to experience ill-health psychosocially and these may also transcend to their intellectual well- being. Among others, policy makers should enact policy that mandate schools on the concurrent: assessment of students’ socio-demographics especially their parental status, their relationship and living condition periodically to continually evaluate social well-being, emotional well-being, and spiritual well-being. This will constantly help the teachers, school authorities, parent/guidance and other concerned bodies on the mental state of the students’ which is most necessary and determines their academic performance
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    Cooperative societies as sources of health insurance among members in Ibadan, Nigeria
    (2022) Fatoye, H. A.; Oyeleke, A. I.
    Cooperative societies are noted for addressing members ’ social and economic needs, but they are yet to channel their resources towards meeting members ’ health care needs. This study investigated the role of cooperative societies in accessing health care Services for poor urban members in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey was conducted among 480 members of cooperative societies in Ibadan metropolis using a semi-structured questionnaire and Key Informants Interviews consisting of three (3) presidents of the organization. Face validity was employed for the questionnaire and internal consistency reliability was determined. Purposive sampling technique was used in selecting respondents and participants for the study. Triangulation technique was adopted in which descriptive statistic was used to measure the perceived effectiveness of cooperative society in members ’ health care and thematic approach used to analyse the qualitative data. Result reveals that members of cooperatives are all interested and are looking forward to when health care scheme will be introduced to the` activities of cooperative society. It was concluded that cooperative societies can be utilised to enhance health condition of co- operators and necessary recommendations were made
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    Social support and quality of life among the elderly in Ibadan metropolis
    (2022-06) Fatoye, H. A.
    This study examines social support and quality of life among the aged in Ibadan metropolis. It adopted a descriptive research design. A total of one hundred elderly in Ibadan metropolis were selected using simple random sampling technique. Questionnaires consisting of socio-demographic characteristics and sections which is on quality of life = .83 and social support = 89. Four research questions were tested and answered using descriptive statistics, PPMC and regression at 0.05 level of significance. Findings showed that the level! of social support is high (=3.10> 3.00) and level of quality of life is high (=1.93< 3.00) and there is a significant relationship between social support and quality of life among the elderly in Ibadan metropolis; r (98) =. 786p <0.05. Gender (β =. 107, p<0.05), age (β= .100, p<0.05) and educational qualification (β= .129, p<0.05) had a significant relative contribution to the quality of life among the elderly in Ibadan metropolis. It was recommended among others that the elderly people should be encouraged and motivated to have a better quality of life, while social workers should help in one-on-one counselling of the elderly people on the quality of life
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    Social support and quality of life among the elderly in Ibadan metropolis
    (2022-06) Fatoye, H. A.
    This study examines social support and quality of life among the aged in Ibadan metropolis. It adopted a descriptive research design. A total of one hundred elderly in Ibadan metropolis were selected using simple random sampling technique. Questionnaires consisting of socio-demographic characteristics and sections which is on quality of life = .83 and social support = 89. Four research questions were tested and answered using descriptive statistics, PPMC and regression at 0.05 level of significance. Findings showed that the level! of social support is high (=3.10> 3.00) and level of quality of life is high (=1.93< 3.00) and there is a significant relationship between social support and quality of life among the elderly in Ibadan metropolis; r (98) =. 786p <0.05. Gender (β =. 107, p<0.05), age (β= .100, p<0.05) and educational qualification (β= .129, p<0.05) had a significant relative contribution to the quality of life among the elderly in Ibadan metropolis. It was recommended among others that the elderly people should be encouraged and motivated to have a better quality of life, while social workers should help in one-on-one counselling of the elderly people on the quality of life
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    Support group system and psycho-social well-being of people living with HIV in selected anti-retroviral clinics in Oyo State, Nigeria
    (2022-01) Fatoye, H. A.; Afolabi, A.
    This study examined the effect of support group System on the psycho-social well-being of PLHW in selected anti- retroviral clinics in Oyo state. The study adopted the survey design. A total number of 321 PLWH attending six selected ART clinics in Oyo State, Nigeria and actively participating support group meetings consistently for the past three months prior to the study were purposively selected for the study. Support Group System on Psycho-social Well- being Questionnaire (r=0.) was used for data collection. Four (4) hypotheses were tested at p<05. Data collected were analyzed at univariate and bivariate levels using SPSS Version 25. The study established that female respondents (x = 61.76) living with HIV has the better level of group support compared to male (x = 56.78) (Crit-t = 1.96, Cal.t = 2.216, DF = 319, p(0.027)<0.05 level of significance). For psychosocial well-being of PLWHA, the result shows that there was a significant relationship between group support and emotional wellbeing (r=.409), physical wellbeing (r=.266), and social wellbeing (r=.263), respectively. Based on the findings, it is recommended that that group support is necessary for the psychosocial well-being of PLWHA, through the provision of efficient and functional support groups in all ART clinics for people living with HIV/AIDS. There should also be adequate social Services and relevant health policies to better the lives of PWHA.
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    Home support variables affecting the well-being of children with cerebral palsv in selected children’s homes in Oyo state, Nigeria
    (2022-06) Mojoyinola, J. K.; Afolabi, A.; Adeoti, A. B.
    The study investigated how some home support variables (home companionship support. home financial support and home physical exercise) affect the vvell-being of children with cerebral palsy in selected children's homes in Oyo State. Nigeria. The descriptive survey research designs of correlational and ex-post-facto types were employed for the study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select 153 participants for the study. They comprised 61 male and 92 female children with cerebral palsy whose ages range from 5 to 20 years and above. Four hypotheses were tested in the study at a 0.05 level of significance, using Multiple regression and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. There was a significant relationship between each of the home support variables and well-being of children with cerebral palsy in selected children's homes in Oyo State as follow: home companionship support and well-being (r = .575, N 153, p< .05), home financial support and well- being (r = .672, N = 153, p< .05) and home physical exercise and well-being (r= .359, N = 153, p< .05). There was a joint significant effect of home support variables (home companionship support, home financial support and home physical exercise) on the well-being of children with cerebral palsy in selected children's homes in Oyo State (R = .673, R: = .452, Adjusted R2 = .441. Standard error of estimate = 6.870. F(3/l 49) = 41.021, P<.05). The study also revealed significant relative effects of each of the home support variables on well-being of children with cerebral palsy in selected children's homes in Oyo State as follow: home financial support (P= 0.432. t = 9.825. p<.05), home companionship support (P = 0.140. t = 5.439. p<.05. and home physical exercise (P = 0.168, t = 4.352, p<.05). Based on the above findings some useful recommendations were made in the study which would go a long way in helping parents, homes, schools and other caregivers meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and other children alike.
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    Rehabilitation and re-integration of women with post obstetric fistula repairs in Nigeria
    (Department of Pure and Applied Psychology, 2022) Afolabi, A.
    Global concern exits far a holistic attention on women with Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) in lite area of rehabilitation and re-integration. This paper focused on the rehabilitation and re-integration of women with post-obstetric fistula in Nigeria. The economic and psychosocial effects of this medical condition cannot be over-emphasized. Amongst the factors accountable for its high incidence in Nigeria is traditional/cultural practices of early marriage/childbearing while the consequences include divorce, social isolation, worsening poverty, malnutrition, sexual dysfunction, mental illness (including anxiety/depression), insomnia, general ill health, and thoughts of worthlessness and suicide. To put an end to this avoidable public health pandemic; there is need for holistic consolidation of structures and safety nets for post-obstetric patients. Government should intensify policies enacted to safe-guard the girl child and woman from traditionally harmful activities. There should be engagement of social worker in the rehabilitation and re-integration of women with post-obstetric fistula
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    A hospital-based study of stigmatisation and well-being of relative of mentallv-ill in Ogun State, Nigeria
    (Faculty of Education University of Ibadan. Ibadan, Nigeria, 2022) Afolabi, A.
    The study was a hospital-based one that investigated stigmatisation and well-being of relatives of the mentally-ill in Ogun State It adopted a correlational research design to study 252 relative of mentally-ill-using purposive sampling technique. Self-administered, structured questionnaire and in-depth interview, guides served as instrument for data collection respectively. The data obtained were analysed at univariate and bivariate levels with the aid of statistical package for social science. The findings revealed a weak negative correlation [r(250)=-083,p>0.05] between stigmatisation and self-acceptance among relatives of mentally-ill. A weak negative correlation was also found [r(250)= -167, p<0.05] to exist between stigmatisation and personal growth level of relatives of mentally-ill. Moreover, a weak positive correlation but not significant was found [r(250)=081,p>0.05] between burden of care and care of mentally-ill. However, the contrast was the case with the qualitative finding, it was concluded that stigmatisation has many negative consequences on persons having mental illness including their relatives` well-being in terms of self-acceptance, personal growth and burden of care of mentally-ill