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Menstrual disorder is a common health problem among females in their reproductive years. It has ... more Menstrual disorder is a common health problem among females in their reproductive
years. It has psychosocial effects on the sufferer and her interactions with others during such
periods. In Nigeria, menstrual disorder has received little research attention especially in the public
health agenda. This study combines quantitative and qualitative approaches in investigating the
prevalence of dysmenorrhoea and menorrhagia and their psychosocial effects by focusing on the
daily activities of female undergraduates at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. A
multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select 415 female undergraduates at the University.
A snowball sampling technique was used in selecting 37 informants for the in-depth interviews.
Results showed a high prevalence of dysmenorrhoea (64%) among respondents within 3 months
prior to this study. Dysmenorrhoea was significant among female students who reported dizziness,
headache, depression and irritation; and those whose menstrual disorder ever called for medical
attention (P<0.05). Similarly, menorrhagia was less frequent (21%) than dysmenorrhoea (64%), but
occurred more significantly with dizziness, headache and depression, and those whose menstrual
disorderliness ever called for medical attention or even surgical intervention (P<0.05). Menstrual
disorder was experienced as an objective and subjective reality among those interviewed. Both
dysmenorrhoea and menorrhagia were significant predictors of psychosocial relationship of the
female students (P<0.05). Those with dysmenorrhoea reported one and a half times of depression
than those without. However, menorrhagia appeared as the principal factor affecting their daily
school activities and relationship with colleagues. Menstrual disorders prevalence is high among
young undergraduates and appropriate enlightenment and treatment should be made available to
young females.
East African Journal of Public …, 2009
The paper examined the impact of maternal age at birth on under-5 death in Nigeria. Secondary dat... more The paper examined the impact of maternal age at birth on under-5 death in Nigeria. Secondary data were generated from the 2003 Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys in examining the relationship between maternal age at birth and under-5 mortality risk. Relationships between variables were tested through bivariate and logistic analyses. Out of 7620 sampled women for the study, almost 60% were less than 30 years old, the median age was 26 years- a youthful population. Analyses of the data revealed a high under-5 mortality rate (45.4%), a general high home delivery (62.4%) among Nigerian women, which dictates a low rate at which assistance by health professional is being sought during childbirth . Furthermore, mothers&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; median age at first birth was less than 19, while under-5 death was significantly pronounced among younger (less than 20 years) mothers and older women (above 35 years) (p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.05). Maternal education which was significantly low among younger mothers was a predictor of under-5 mortality. Under -5 mortality is still high especially among younger mothers. Thus resolving this challenge in Nigeria will be inadequate if early childbearing issues are not addressed using a tailored framework alongside with the need to improve maternal education in Nigeria.
Page 1. Community Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Exploring Global Opportunities and Challenges ... more Page 1. Community Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Exploring Global Opportunities and Challenges Page 2. Community Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Exploring Global Opportunities and Challenges Page 3. Page 4. Community ...
... journals (International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences and International Journal of Cyb... more ... journals (International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences and International Journal of Cyber Criminology); co ... a rich variety of international perspectives on an array of crime and justice-relatedissues. ... what might be regarded as a special sensitivity to such cultural variations in ...
Journal of Applied Social …, Sep 2012
Herbal sellers play a functional role in providing qualitative health care at the primary health ... more Herbal sellers play a functional role in providing qualitative health care at the primary health care level in Nigeria. However, their attitudes and those of other stakeholders toward sustainable herbal harvesting in the light of the growing effects of climate change may threaten the functional roles of herb sellers and the traditional medical system as a whole. This study explored herb sellers’ knowledge on climate change, attitudes toward sustainable herbal harvesting, and the networking strategies of herb sellers in sourcing for herbal resources in the midst of supply shortages. This was with a view to providing a situational analysis through which herb sellers could be empowered and encouraged into biodiversity and sustainable herb farming at the grassroots. Relevant data were captured using a video vignette on climate change and environmental consequences in eight focus group discussion sessions with wholesalers and retailers of herbal plants in Oyingbo and Mushin Markets in Lagos State. Findings showed low level of knowledge on threats of climate change on herbal plants and lack of commitment to herbal farming, but many of the participants expressed high concern on the dwindling rate of herbal plants in southwestern Nigeria. In this setting, biodiversity culture and herbal farming could be encouraged and adopted as poverty alleviation strategies among this populace, and thus contribute to mitigating the consequences of climate change on herbal plants and boosting health care delivery in Nigeria.
African Research Review, 2009
The study examined religiousity, perception and attitude towards condom use among Christian youth... more The study examined religiousity, perception and attitude towards condom use among Christian youths in Ile Ife, Nigeria with the aim of examining the implications on HIV/AIDs. A structured questionnaire based on Likert-type scales was employed to rate respondents' attitudes. A total of 260 youths were interviewed, but 210 (80.8%) were found to be sexually active as at the time of the survey. Those who had sexual initiation before the age of 20 years were 42.9%, while less than 5% had ever gone for HIV test. Gender and level of religiousity were not significant predictors of age at first sex (p>0.05), but gender was a significant predictor of attitude towards sexual activeness (p<0.01).Also, level of religiousity was a significant predictor of attitude towards condom use and knowledge of HIV/AIDs prevention (p<0.05). The paper concludes that not all who comply publicly with religious doctrines does so in their private-where many sexual acts are negotiated and executed.
International …, 2012
Background The practice of exclusive breastfeeding is still low despite the associated benefit... more Background
The practice of exclusive breastfeeding is still low despite the associated benefits. Improving the uptake and appropriating the benefits will require an understanding of breastfeeding as an embodied experience within a social context. This study investigates breastfeeding practices and experiences of nursing mothers and the roles of grandmothers, as well as the work-related constraints affecting nurses in providing quality support for breastfeeding mothers in Southwest Nigeria.
Methods
Using a concurrent mixed method approach, a structured questionnaire was administered to 200 breastfeeding mothers. In-depth interviews were also held with breastfeeding mothers (11), nurses (10) and a focus group discussion session with grandmothers.
Results
Breastfeeding was perceived as essential to baby's health. It strengthens the physical and spiritual bond between mothers and their children. Exclusive breastfeeding was considered essential but demanding. Only a small proportion (19%) of the nursing mothers practiced exclusive breastfeeding. The survey showed the major constraints to exclusive breastfeeding to be: the perception that babies continued to be hungry after breastfeeding (29%); maternal health problems (26%); fear of babies becoming addicted to breast milk (26%); pressure from mother-in-law (25%); pains in the breast (25%); and the need to return to work (24%). In addition, the qualitative findings showed that significant others played dual roles with consequences on breastfeeding practices. The desire to practice exclusive breastfeeding was often compromised shortly after child delivery. Poor feeding, inadequate support from husband and conflicting positions from the significant others were dominant constraints. The nurses decried the effects of their workload on providing quality supports for nursing mothers.
Conclusion
Breastfeeding mothers are faced with multiple challenges as they strive to practice exclusive breastfeeding. Thus, scaling up of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers requires concerted efforts at the macro, meso and micro levels of the Nigerian society.
Youth Culture and Net Culture: Online …, 2010
... Spirituality for many involves faith or the willingness to believe, a search for meaning and ... more ... Spirituality for many involves faith or the willingness to believe, a search for meaning and purpose in life, a sense of connection ... of the cultural ways of protecting one's ayanmo and ori from evil machinations (see: Abimbola 1967; Jegede, 2002; Karade, 1994; Morakinyo 1983 for ...
Available at SSRN 1767084, 2011
ABSTRACT Parental involvement in child rearing is culturally defined by gender. This study examin... more ABSTRACT Parental involvement in child rearing is culturally defined by gender. This study examines the prevalence of child sexual abuse in Ile-Ife, a Yoruba community and mothers’ strategies towards managing their girl child sexual health. Two categories of respondents which consisted of young girls in selected secondary schools and their mothers were purposively selected. A sample of 56 female students and 35 mothers were selected. A structured questionnaire was used in eliciting information on the prevalence of child sexual abuse among the girls, while in-depth interviews were held the mothers on their management strategies. Findings showed that 56% of the girls have been sexually abused and 85% of them were familiar with their perpetrators. Cases of sexual abuse were unreported by the victims except when physical damages were involved or when caught in the act. Mothers claimed awareness of child sexual abuse, but were rather unwilling to prosecute the perpetrators even when their daughters were victims. A common approach among them was the belief that God will not allow such to happen to any of their daughters and those whose daughters had fallen victims should accept it as their fate. Some of the mothers considered sex education as beneficial but should be introduced into school curriculum with caution. Hence, there is a need to educate mothers on positive preventive measures and therapies for victims of child sexual abuse especially the girl child as the absence of empowering and protecting the girl child would have negative effects on their sexual health.
International Journal of Police Science & …, 2009
Page 1. Victims of criminal investigations: experiences of adults in two communities in Osun Stat... more Page 1. Victims of criminal investigations: experiences of adults in two communities in Osun State, Nigeria Ojo Melvin Agunbiade‡ and Mustapha Olayiwola Opatola† ‡(Corresponding author) Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife, Nigeria. ...
The Journal of …, 2008
Retirees' needs and well-being in Nigeria have been premised on a blanket assumption of homogenei... more Retirees' needs and well-being in Nigeria have been premised on a blanket assumption of homogeneity of needs, housing needs inclusive. This study examined house ownership as a subjective wellbeing determinant among nine hundred and fifty-four (954) retirees in south-western Nigeria. Questionnaire and Focus Group Discussions were designed in assessing house ownership as a well-being determinant among others. Results showed the need preferences of the retirees with good health ranking highest (28%), house ownership (20.9%), enjoyment of adequate rest (20.4%), economic independence of children (16.0%) and lastly, sufficient retirement income (14.5%).However, FGD results indicated slight variation in ranking of their needs. House ownership ranked highest, followed by good health, sufficiency of income, economic independence of children and food. Since there are no relevant policies tailored towards meeting the housing needs of retirees in Nigeria retirees' reliance on self-help could erode fast and undermine lasting enjoyment of good health and overall well-being.
The Journal of …, 2008
The latest reform in the Nigerian criminal justice system is in line with the global trend to shi... more The latest reform in the Nigerian criminal justice system is in line with the global trend to shift from a retributive penal system, where the well being of offenders was a trivial issue, to a rehabilitative system where the welfare of offenders is given a pride of place. The issue of HIV/AIDS in prisons has however not been considered from this perspective. This study was carried out among inmates and officers in selected prisons in Nigeria focusing on institutional policies, level of awareness as well as the various risk practices engaged in by inmates regarding HIV/AIDS. Majority (76.3%) of the respondents heard of HIV/AIDS through the radio prior incarceration, HIV/AIDS testing was not voluntary as the prison rules stipulated that inmates be screened on admission. Indepth interviews with prison officials also revealed that they had a very low knowledge of HIV/AIDS. Some of the prison rules still reflect the retributive penal philosophy despite several reforms in the system. The study concluded that there is a need for the relevant authorities on HIV/AIDS control to begin to shift their focus to the prisons, and certain rules, which still reflect the old penal system be relaxed to demonstrate the global reform in penology.
Culture, Health & Sexuality, 2012
Sexual health across the life course is influenced by biological and psychosocial factors. The pa... more Sexual health across the life course is influenced by biological and psychosocial factors. The paper explores sexuality and associated practices among older Yoruba people with a view to identifying the implications of cultural beliefs and practices for sexual health in later life. A total of 64 vignette-based in-depth interviews and 12 focus-group discussions were held with older adults (50–75 years) in two Yoruba communities in south western Nigeria. Findings portray sexuality as an important aspect of old age, with sexual intercourse being construed as having physical and spiritual consequences. This same perspective also emerged as participants' attributed factors affecting sexual desire in old age to religious beliefs, poverty, ill health and the non-availability of a partner. Gender differences were dominant on sexual desire and pleasure in old age. Participants' views on causes of sexual dysfunction identified biological, psychosocial and spiritual factors. Sexual decline in old age was considered redeemable with the support of biomedical and traditional medicines. However, only traditional medicine was considered beneficial in addressing sexual dysfunctions that had spiritual dimensions.Au cours de la vie, la santé sexuelle est influencée par des facteurs biologiques et psychosociaux. Cet article examine la sexualité et les pratiques qui lui sont associées chez les Yoruba, en cherchant à identifier les implications des croyances culturelles et des pratiques pour la santé sexuelle dans la vie à un âge avancé. Soixante-quatre entretiens en profondeur autour de vignettes et douze groupes de discussion thématique ont été conduits avec des adultes d'âge avancé (50–75 ans) dans deux communautés yoruba du Sud-Ouest du Nigeria. Selon les résultats, la sexualité est une caractéristique importante de l'âge avancé, les rapports sexuels étant compris comme pouvant avoir des conséquences physiques et spirituelles. Cette même perspective ressort également des entretiens quand les participants imputent les facteurs qui affectent le désir sexuel à un âge avancé aux croyances religieuses, à la pauvreté, à une santé fragile et à l'absence d'un(e) partenaire. Les différences de genre sont perçues comme ayant une influence significative sur le désir et le plaisir sexuels à un âge avancé. Les points de vue des participants sur les causes des dysfonctionnements sexuels ont révélé des croyances en des facteurs biologiques, psychosociaux et spirituels. Le déclin sexuel à un âge avancé était considéré comme réversible grâce à des remèdes biomédicaux et traditionnels. Cependant, seule la médecine traditionnelle était considérée comme bénéfique dans le traitement des dysfonctionnements sexuels d'ordre spirituel.La salud sexual a lo largo de la vida está influenciada por factores biológicos y psicosociales. En este artículo analizamos la sexualidad y las prácticas asociadas entre indígenas mayores del pueblo Yoruba con el objetivo de identificar qué implicaciones tienen sus creencias y prácticas culturales para la salud sexual en la vejez. Se llevaron a cabo 64 entrevistas exhaustivas basadas en viñetas y 12 grupos de trabajo con adultos mayores (50–75 años) en dos comunidades Yoruba al suroeste de Nigeria. Los resultados representan la sexualidad como un aspecto importante de la vejez con relaciones sexuales que se entienden que tendrán consecuencias físicas y espirituales. Esta misma perspectiva también surgió cuando los participantes atribuyeron los factores que afectan al deseo sexual en la vejez a las creencias religiosas, la pobreza, una mala salud y al no contar con una pareja. Las diferencias entre los sexos eran influencias importantes en el deseo sexual y el placer en la vejez. A raíz de las opiniones de los participantes sobre las causas de la disfunción sexual se desprenden factores biológicos, psicosociales y espirituales. El declive sexual en la vejez se consideraba redimible con el apoyo de la biomedicina y las medicinas tradicionales. Sin embargo, solamente creían que la medicina tradicional era beneficiosa a la hora de solucionar las disfunciones sexuales que tenían dimensiones espirituales.
Social Work in Health Care, 2012
Well-being varies within cultures and context. Studies on the well-being and mothering challenges... more Well-being varies within cultures and context. Studies on the well-being and mothering challenges of adolescents in Nigeria have focused on the general poor well-being of adolescent mothers rather than exploring their agency and subjective well-being within specific context. This study explores adolescent mothers' (13–20 years) subjective well-being by focusing on their childbirth, mothering experiences, and available network of supports. Thirty face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted through the support of four informants and peer referrals. Content analysis was used to identify salient themes and patterns. Findings showed that a high proportion of the adolescent mothers had stigmatizing experiences among which include dropping out of school, and lack of supports from families, friends, and the society. Where available, supports were perceived as inadequate in contributing to their well-being and that of their children. Some of the adolescent mothers were apprehensive of losing their children to ill health while emphasizing that their present challenges could affect their children's future. However, the adolescent mothers invoked their agency by subtly using strategies such as petty trading and apprenticeship to reduce the social consequences of unintended pregnancy and earn a living. Recognizing adolescent mothers' agency in policies targeted toward their empowerment would be of benefit.
Menstrual disorder is a common health problem among females in their reproductive years. It has ... more Menstrual disorder is a common health problem among females in their reproductive
years. It has psychosocial effects on the sufferer and her interactions with others during such
periods. In Nigeria, menstrual disorder has received little research attention especially in the public
health agenda. This study combines quantitative and qualitative approaches in investigating the
prevalence of dysmenorrhoea and menorrhagia and their psychosocial effects by focusing on the
daily activities of female undergraduates at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. A
multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select 415 female undergraduates at the University.
A snowball sampling technique was used in selecting 37 informants for the in-depth interviews.
Results showed a high prevalence of dysmenorrhoea (64%) among respondents within 3 months
prior to this study. Dysmenorrhoea was significant among female students who reported dizziness,
headache, depression and irritation; and those whose menstrual disorder ever called for medical
attention (P<0.05). Similarly, menorrhagia was less frequent (21%) than dysmenorrhoea (64%), but
occurred more significantly with dizziness, headache and depression, and those whose menstrual
disorderliness ever called for medical attention or even surgical intervention (P<0.05). Menstrual
disorder was experienced as an objective and subjective reality among those interviewed. Both
dysmenorrhoea and menorrhagia were significant predictors of psychosocial relationship of the
female students (P<0.05). Those with dysmenorrhoea reported one and a half times of depression
than those without. However, menorrhagia appeared as the principal factor affecting their daily
school activities and relationship with colleagues. Menstrual disorders prevalence is high among
young undergraduates and appropriate enlightenment and treatment should be made available to
young females.
East African Journal of Public …, 2009
The paper examined the impact of maternal age at birth on under-5 death in Nigeria. Secondary dat... more The paper examined the impact of maternal age at birth on under-5 death in Nigeria. Secondary data were generated from the 2003 Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys in examining the relationship between maternal age at birth and under-5 mortality risk. Relationships between variables were tested through bivariate and logistic analyses. Out of 7620 sampled women for the study, almost 60% were less than 30 years old, the median age was 26 years- a youthful population. Analyses of the data revealed a high under-5 mortality rate (45.4%), a general high home delivery (62.4%) among Nigerian women, which dictates a low rate at which assistance by health professional is being sought during childbirth . Furthermore, mothers&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; median age at first birth was less than 19, while under-5 death was significantly pronounced among younger (less than 20 years) mothers and older women (above 35 years) (p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;0.05). Maternal education which was significantly low among younger mothers was a predictor of under-5 mortality. Under -5 mortality is still high especially among younger mothers. Thus resolving this challenge in Nigeria will be inadequate if early childbearing issues are not addressed using a tailored framework alongside with the need to improve maternal education in Nigeria.
Page 1. Community Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Exploring Global Opportunities and Challenges ... more Page 1. Community Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Exploring Global Opportunities and Challenges Page 2. Community Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Exploring Global Opportunities and Challenges Page 3. Page 4. Community ...
... journals (International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences and International Journal of Cyb... more ... journals (International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences and International Journal of Cyber Criminology); co ... a rich variety of international perspectives on an array of crime and justice-relatedissues. ... what might be regarded as a special sensitivity to such cultural variations in ...
Journal of Applied Social …, Sep 2012
Herbal sellers play a functional role in providing qualitative health care at the primary health ... more Herbal sellers play a functional role in providing qualitative health care at the primary health care level in Nigeria. However, their attitudes and those of other stakeholders toward sustainable herbal harvesting in the light of the growing effects of climate change may threaten the functional roles of herb sellers and the traditional medical system as a whole. This study explored herb sellers’ knowledge on climate change, attitudes toward sustainable herbal harvesting, and the networking strategies of herb sellers in sourcing for herbal resources in the midst of supply shortages. This was with a view to providing a situational analysis through which herb sellers could be empowered and encouraged into biodiversity and sustainable herb farming at the grassroots. Relevant data were captured using a video vignette on climate change and environmental consequences in eight focus group discussion sessions with wholesalers and retailers of herbal plants in Oyingbo and Mushin Markets in Lagos State. Findings showed low level of knowledge on threats of climate change on herbal plants and lack of commitment to herbal farming, but many of the participants expressed high concern on the dwindling rate of herbal plants in southwestern Nigeria. In this setting, biodiversity culture and herbal farming could be encouraged and adopted as poverty alleviation strategies among this populace, and thus contribute to mitigating the consequences of climate change on herbal plants and boosting health care delivery in Nigeria.
African Research Review, 2009
The study examined religiousity, perception and attitude towards condom use among Christian youth... more The study examined religiousity, perception and attitude towards condom use among Christian youths in Ile Ife, Nigeria with the aim of examining the implications on HIV/AIDs. A structured questionnaire based on Likert-type scales was employed to rate respondents' attitudes. A total of 260 youths were interviewed, but 210 (80.8%) were found to be sexually active as at the time of the survey. Those who had sexual initiation before the age of 20 years were 42.9%, while less than 5% had ever gone for HIV test. Gender and level of religiousity were not significant predictors of age at first sex (p>0.05), but gender was a significant predictor of attitude towards sexual activeness (p<0.01).Also, level of religiousity was a significant predictor of attitude towards condom use and knowledge of HIV/AIDs prevention (p<0.05). The paper concludes that not all who comply publicly with religious doctrines does so in their private-where many sexual acts are negotiated and executed.
International …, 2012
Background The practice of exclusive breastfeeding is still low despite the associated benefit... more Background
The practice of exclusive breastfeeding is still low despite the associated benefits. Improving the uptake and appropriating the benefits will require an understanding of breastfeeding as an embodied experience within a social context. This study investigates breastfeeding practices and experiences of nursing mothers and the roles of grandmothers, as well as the work-related constraints affecting nurses in providing quality support for breastfeeding mothers in Southwest Nigeria.
Methods
Using a concurrent mixed method approach, a structured questionnaire was administered to 200 breastfeeding mothers. In-depth interviews were also held with breastfeeding mothers (11), nurses (10) and a focus group discussion session with grandmothers.
Results
Breastfeeding was perceived as essential to baby's health. It strengthens the physical and spiritual bond between mothers and their children. Exclusive breastfeeding was considered essential but demanding. Only a small proportion (19%) of the nursing mothers practiced exclusive breastfeeding. The survey showed the major constraints to exclusive breastfeeding to be: the perception that babies continued to be hungry after breastfeeding (29%); maternal health problems (26%); fear of babies becoming addicted to breast milk (26%); pressure from mother-in-law (25%); pains in the breast (25%); and the need to return to work (24%). In addition, the qualitative findings showed that significant others played dual roles with consequences on breastfeeding practices. The desire to practice exclusive breastfeeding was often compromised shortly after child delivery. Poor feeding, inadequate support from husband and conflicting positions from the significant others were dominant constraints. The nurses decried the effects of their workload on providing quality supports for nursing mothers.
Conclusion
Breastfeeding mothers are faced with multiple challenges as they strive to practice exclusive breastfeeding. Thus, scaling up of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers requires concerted efforts at the macro, meso and micro levels of the Nigerian society.
Youth Culture and Net Culture: Online …, 2010
... Spirituality for many involves faith or the willingness to believe, a search for meaning and ... more ... Spirituality for many involves faith or the willingness to believe, a search for meaning and purpose in life, a sense of connection ... of the cultural ways of protecting one's ayanmo and ori from evil machinations (see: Abimbola 1967; Jegede, 2002; Karade, 1994; Morakinyo 1983 for ...
Available at SSRN 1767084, 2011
ABSTRACT Parental involvement in child rearing is culturally defined by gender. This study examin... more ABSTRACT Parental involvement in child rearing is culturally defined by gender. This study examines the prevalence of child sexual abuse in Ile-Ife, a Yoruba community and mothers’ strategies towards managing their girl child sexual health. Two categories of respondents which consisted of young girls in selected secondary schools and their mothers were purposively selected. A sample of 56 female students and 35 mothers were selected. A structured questionnaire was used in eliciting information on the prevalence of child sexual abuse among the girls, while in-depth interviews were held the mothers on their management strategies. Findings showed that 56% of the girls have been sexually abused and 85% of them were familiar with their perpetrators. Cases of sexual abuse were unreported by the victims except when physical damages were involved or when caught in the act. Mothers claimed awareness of child sexual abuse, but were rather unwilling to prosecute the perpetrators even when their daughters were victims. A common approach among them was the belief that God will not allow such to happen to any of their daughters and those whose daughters had fallen victims should accept it as their fate. Some of the mothers considered sex education as beneficial but should be introduced into school curriculum with caution. Hence, there is a need to educate mothers on positive preventive measures and therapies for victims of child sexual abuse especially the girl child as the absence of empowering and protecting the girl child would have negative effects on their sexual health.
International Journal of Police Science & …, 2009
Page 1. Victims of criminal investigations: experiences of adults in two communities in Osun Stat... more Page 1. Victims of criminal investigations: experiences of adults in two communities in Osun State, Nigeria Ojo Melvin Agunbiade‡ and Mustapha Olayiwola Opatola† ‡(Corresponding author) Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife, Nigeria. ...
The Journal of …, 2008
Retirees' needs and well-being in Nigeria have been premised on a blanket assumption of homogenei... more Retirees' needs and well-being in Nigeria have been premised on a blanket assumption of homogeneity of needs, housing needs inclusive. This study examined house ownership as a subjective wellbeing determinant among nine hundred and fifty-four (954) retirees in south-western Nigeria. Questionnaire and Focus Group Discussions were designed in assessing house ownership as a well-being determinant among others. Results showed the need preferences of the retirees with good health ranking highest (28%), house ownership (20.9%), enjoyment of adequate rest (20.4%), economic independence of children (16.0%) and lastly, sufficient retirement income (14.5%).However, FGD results indicated slight variation in ranking of their needs. House ownership ranked highest, followed by good health, sufficiency of income, economic independence of children and food. Since there are no relevant policies tailored towards meeting the housing needs of retirees in Nigeria retirees' reliance on self-help could erode fast and undermine lasting enjoyment of good health and overall well-being.
The Journal of …, 2008
The latest reform in the Nigerian criminal justice system is in line with the global trend to shi... more The latest reform in the Nigerian criminal justice system is in line with the global trend to shift from a retributive penal system, where the well being of offenders was a trivial issue, to a rehabilitative system where the welfare of offenders is given a pride of place. The issue of HIV/AIDS in prisons has however not been considered from this perspective. This study was carried out among inmates and officers in selected prisons in Nigeria focusing on institutional policies, level of awareness as well as the various risk practices engaged in by inmates regarding HIV/AIDS. Majority (76.3%) of the respondents heard of HIV/AIDS through the radio prior incarceration, HIV/AIDS testing was not voluntary as the prison rules stipulated that inmates be screened on admission. Indepth interviews with prison officials also revealed that they had a very low knowledge of HIV/AIDS. Some of the prison rules still reflect the retributive penal philosophy despite several reforms in the system. The study concluded that there is a need for the relevant authorities on HIV/AIDS control to begin to shift their focus to the prisons, and certain rules, which still reflect the old penal system be relaxed to demonstrate the global reform in penology.
Culture, Health & Sexuality, 2012
Sexual health across the life course is influenced by biological and psychosocial factors. The pa... more Sexual health across the life course is influenced by biological and psychosocial factors. The paper explores sexuality and associated practices among older Yoruba people with a view to identifying the implications of cultural beliefs and practices for sexual health in later life. A total of 64 vignette-based in-depth interviews and 12 focus-group discussions were held with older adults (50–75 years) in two Yoruba communities in south western Nigeria. Findings portray sexuality as an important aspect of old age, with sexual intercourse being construed as having physical and spiritual consequences. This same perspective also emerged as participants' attributed factors affecting sexual desire in old age to religious beliefs, poverty, ill health and the non-availability of a partner. Gender differences were dominant on sexual desire and pleasure in old age. Participants' views on causes of sexual dysfunction identified biological, psychosocial and spiritual factors. Sexual decline in old age was considered redeemable with the support of biomedical and traditional medicines. However, only traditional medicine was considered beneficial in addressing sexual dysfunctions that had spiritual dimensions.Au cours de la vie, la santé sexuelle est influencée par des facteurs biologiques et psychosociaux. Cet article examine la sexualité et les pratiques qui lui sont associées chez les Yoruba, en cherchant à identifier les implications des croyances culturelles et des pratiques pour la santé sexuelle dans la vie à un âge avancé. Soixante-quatre entretiens en profondeur autour de vignettes et douze groupes de discussion thématique ont été conduits avec des adultes d'âge avancé (50–75 ans) dans deux communautés yoruba du Sud-Ouest du Nigeria. Selon les résultats, la sexualité est une caractéristique importante de l'âge avancé, les rapports sexuels étant compris comme pouvant avoir des conséquences physiques et spirituelles. Cette même perspective ressort également des entretiens quand les participants imputent les facteurs qui affectent le désir sexuel à un âge avancé aux croyances religieuses, à la pauvreté, à une santé fragile et à l'absence d'un(e) partenaire. Les différences de genre sont perçues comme ayant une influence significative sur le désir et le plaisir sexuels à un âge avancé. Les points de vue des participants sur les causes des dysfonctionnements sexuels ont révélé des croyances en des facteurs biologiques, psychosociaux et spirituels. Le déclin sexuel à un âge avancé était considéré comme réversible grâce à des remèdes biomédicaux et traditionnels. Cependant, seule la médecine traditionnelle était considérée comme bénéfique dans le traitement des dysfonctionnements sexuels d'ordre spirituel.La salud sexual a lo largo de la vida está influenciada por factores biológicos y psicosociales. En este artículo analizamos la sexualidad y las prácticas asociadas entre indígenas mayores del pueblo Yoruba con el objetivo de identificar qué implicaciones tienen sus creencias y prácticas culturales para la salud sexual en la vejez. Se llevaron a cabo 64 entrevistas exhaustivas basadas en viñetas y 12 grupos de trabajo con adultos mayores (50–75 años) en dos comunidades Yoruba al suroeste de Nigeria. Los resultados representan la sexualidad como un aspecto importante de la vejez con relaciones sexuales que se entienden que tendrán consecuencias físicas y espirituales. Esta misma perspectiva también surgió cuando los participantes atribuyeron los factores que afectan al deseo sexual en la vejez a las creencias religiosas, la pobreza, una mala salud y al no contar con una pareja. Las diferencias entre los sexos eran influencias importantes en el deseo sexual y el placer en la vejez. A raíz de las opiniones de los participantes sobre las causas de la disfunción sexual se desprenden factores biológicos, psicosociales y espirituales. El declive sexual en la vejez se consideraba redimible con el apoyo de la biomedicina y las medicinas tradicionales. Sin embargo, solamente creían que la medicina tradicional era beneficiosa a la hora de solucionar las disfunciones sexuales que tenían dimensiones espirituales.
Social Work in Health Care, 2012
Well-being varies within cultures and context. Studies on the well-being and mothering challenges... more Well-being varies within cultures and context. Studies on the well-being and mothering challenges of adolescents in Nigeria have focused on the general poor well-being of adolescent mothers rather than exploring their agency and subjective well-being within specific context. This study explores adolescent mothers' (13–20 years) subjective well-being by focusing on their childbirth, mothering experiences, and available network of supports. Thirty face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted through the support of four informants and peer referrals. Content analysis was used to identify salient themes and patterns. Findings showed that a high proportion of the adolescent mothers had stigmatizing experiences among which include dropping out of school, and lack of supports from families, friends, and the society. Where available, supports were perceived as inadequate in contributing to their well-being and that of their children. Some of the adolescent mothers were apprehensive of losing their children to ill health while emphasizing that their present challenges could affect their children's future. However, the adolescent mothers invoked their agency by subtly using strategies such as petty trading and apprenticeship to reduce the social consequences of unintended pregnancy and earn a living. Recognizing adolescent mothers' agency in policies targeted toward their empowerment would be of benefit.