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Impact of palliative care on psychosocial wellbeing of terminally ill patients in Abeokuta, Ogun state.
Full text linkThis paper sought to assess the effectiveness of palliative care and investigate the relationship between components of palliative care and the psycho-social well-being of terminally ill patients at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abeokuta. The study was a descriptive cross- sectional investigation that targeted terminally ill patients at the FMC. Data collection involved an interviewer-administered questionnaire, which included demographic details and assessments using the Modified Palliative Outcome Scale (POS) and the WHO-5 well-being index for evaluating palliative outcomes and psycho-social well-being, respectively. Through Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple logistic regression analysis, three hypotheses were tested. The findings, based on 202 participants, indicated a positive correlation between palliative care outcomes and the psycho-social well-being of patients at FMC Abeokuta (r=.544, P < .01). Further examinations showed that there were positive connections between the medical side and the psychological side of palliative care and how patients were feeling emotionally and socially (r=.395, P < .05) and (r=.296, P< .05) respectively. However, no significant positive correlation was found between social palliative care (social integration and support) and psycho-social well-being. The study recommends that social workers should be employed and be involved in a comprehensive psychological and emotional support interventions which should be integrated into palliative care services in healthcare centre
Social implications of human killings for money ritual among the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria
Full text linkHuman killing for money ritual in Nigeria, particularly in the southwest region, has become a source of general concern. The highly valued virtues of hard work, honesty and dignity of labour have been sacrificed on the altar of materialism and the Get-Rich-Quick syndrome by the money ritualists. Their belief that wealth accumulation is more important regardless of the repercussions of such activities have negatively impacted the country's already fragile security situation. Over time, this menace has sparked a flurry of discussions among stakeholders on security issues related to development. Previous studies on the subject of money ritual induced human killing and its effects in southwest Nigeria has mostly been examined from a number of perspectives. Some scholars studied the problem from a security viewpoint, while others viewed it from the perspectives of poverty, greed, unemployment and loss of morals without paying adequate attention to its social implications. Therefore, the objective of this study is to examine the social implications of money ritual induced human killing. Youths and middle-aged men and women from Yoruba communities were interviewed using qualitative and unstructured questions. The findings showed that the causes of human killing for money ritual include greed, inordinate ambition, peer pressure, social media influence, poor parenting, loss of societal value systems, government insensitivity to the plight of the people, unemployment, corruption, and similar issues. The study recommends that both parents and government should make good efforts to reorient the youths as they also improve on security architectire
Person-centred therapy in the management of pre-retirement anxiety among federal road safety officers in Edo State, Nigeria
Full text linkPre-retirement anxiety is a challenge facing about to retire officers. It is a state of fear and uneasiness from active work-life is associated with the Federal Road Safety (FRS) officers. Past studies on pre-retirement anxiety among FRS officers concentrated on causal factors with little intervention studies. This study, therefore, investigated the challenges of pre-retirement anxiety within the context of FRS officers in Edo zone comprising Anambra, Delta and Edo states, Nigeria, with cognisant of their occupational stressors, cultural factors and individual experiences. The study was anchored to continuity theory of retirement, while a mixed methods approach was employed to access anxiety levels and psychological wellbeing as well as qualitative interviews to explore the experiences and perceptions of some of the officers undergoing therapy. Purposive sampling was used in selecting the 30 retiring participants (less than five years) into the groups. Participants with 60% and above score on retirement anxiety screening tool with their consent were used in the study. The instruments used were Pre-retirement Anxiety (α=.90) and Social-support (α =.70) scales. Hypotheses were raised and tested. Data were analysed using analysis of Covariance and Scheffe Post-hoc test @ 0.05 level of significance. Results revealed the effectiveness of PCT in managing pre-retirement anxiety of the officers. There was no interaction effect of treatment, gender and social support on pre-retirement anxiety of the officers. Person-centred therapy was effective in managing pre-retirement anxiety among FRS officers. Counseling psychologists should adopt this intervention when handling issues related to pre-retirement anxiety
Teacher commitment and pedagogical content knowledge as predictors of students’ achievement in english grammar in junior secondary schools in akinyele local government, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria
Full text linkEnglish grammar is an important aspect of English Language. Proficiency in it is indispensable for fluent oral and written communication. This study examines the relationship between teacher commitment and pedagogical content knowledge as predictors of students' achievement in English grammar in Akinyele local government, Ibadan, Nigeria. Using a descriptive research design, the study involved a simple random sampling of 200 students and 8 teachers from 4 secondary schools. Data were collected using the Teacher Commitment, Pedagogical Content Knowledge Rating Scale, and the English Grammar Achievement Test. The results showed low achievement in English grammar (x̄ = 8.07), despite teachers' high commitment (x̄ = 3.34) and pedagogical content knowledge (x̄ = 3.46). However, neither teacher commitment (r = -0.132, p > 0.05) nor pedagogical content knowledge (r = 0.202, p > 0.05) significantly correlated with students' grammar achievement. The findings suggest that while teachers exhibit positive attitudes and sufficient knowledge, these factors do not directly enhance student performance. The study recommends ongoing professional development for English teachers to improve their instructional strategies and foster a collaborative learning environment where they can share knowledge and best practices to enhance students' achievement in English gramma
الصور البلاغية في مقامات الإلوري Rhetorical devices in al-Ilori’s maqamat
Full text linkDespite the great impression of the Arabs and Non-Arabs writers to the art of Maqamat genre, invented by Badi’I Zaman Al-Hamadhani in the fourth century A.H., which gained a wide recognition in both Arabo-Islamic communities. The quantum values and importance added by this literary genre in to the Arabs’ literary heritage has made unique literary creative genre, which changes the status of Arabic prose writing, formulated in the form of funny stories, chosen a narrator named ‘Isa bn Hisham, and a vibrant Hero known: Abu -1- Fatih al-Iskandari. This unique style was later emulated by many Arabs’ writers by producing their own Maqamat, such as; Abu-L-Qazeem Muhammad Al- Hariri (d. 516 A.H), Zamakhshari (D.538 A.H.) Suyyuti (d. 1505 C.E). In the twenty-first century, the great gestures of Africa Arabic scholars in general, and Nigeria in particular, with this literary creativity is very impressive and applausive , with the production of different Maqamat, followed the styles of Badi’ Zaman al Hamadhani, Abu -1-Qasim al- Hariri and etc., amongst are: Dr. Abdul Bari Adetunji in his Maqamat titled : Kaswatu-L-‘Ary fi-1- Maqamat Abdul Bari, Mas’ud Abdul Ganiy Adebayo Al-Oyowiy, in his Maqamat, titled: Maqamat-1- Oyowy, Muhammad Awwal Abdul Salam popularly known as Sahibul -Qur’an Al-Ilory in his Maqamat, titled : Maqamat -Ilory, and Ahmad Tijani Yusuf Ajegunle popularly known as Riku-1 -Asifiyah in his Maqamat, titled : Maqamat Ibn Yusuf and etc. Despite the multiplicity of the studies contained in Al-Ilory’s Maqamat, the rhetorical features have not been studied, which has created a gap to fill by the researcher. Therefore, this research aims to study the rhetorical features in the Al-Ilory’s Maqamat. But, before delving in to the main discussion, the concept of Maqamat, its characteristics and elements would be discussed. Then a historical background of the author of Al-Ilory’s Maqamat would also be discussed
Improvement on emotional variance analysis technique (EVA) for sentiment analysis in healthcare service delivery
Full text linkThis research introduces an innovative approach to improving sentiment analysis in healthcare service delivery by integrating Emotion and Affect Recognition (EAR) techniques into Emotional Variance Analysis (EVA). Leveraging logistic regression, the modifications, including adjusting confidence thresholds and utilizing the Rectified Linear Unit (ReLU) function, aim to address high polarity and enable real-time analysis. The methodology outlines a systematic process for EAR integration, offering practical insights for healthcare practitioners. In this study, additional datasets, including the Healthcare Patient Satisfaction Data Collection, the 9 Popular Patient Portal App Reviews for November 2023, and the HCAHPS Hospital Ratings Survey, are incorporated to enhance the robustness and reliability of the approach. The results across three healthcare centers demonstrate the effectiveness of this augmented approach, with comparisons against existing models using performance metrics. While showcasing promising potential, further research is needed to explore scalability and generalizability
The socio cultural implications of house-wives rivalry among Yoruba women of South-Western Nigeria
Full text linkHouse wives' rivalry among Yoruba women has over the years become a teething socio-cultural menace that requires a scholarly attention for family stability and a better society where peace and harmony find their footings. It is a known fact that female gender in Yoruba land and Nigeria in general has been marginalized, stereotyped, decimated and humiliated in various ways by their culture that gives the male counterparts such opportunity which has negatively impacted them in various ways like depression, physical disability, psychological trauma and even death. Existing studies on this subject matter, have discussed this menace extensively from the psychological, physiological, sociological, ethics and legal perspectives, with little attention paid to the intra gender violence that are common mostly among house wives in Yoruba land which on many occasions breaks in pieces the social-cultural bond of unity and we- feeling that the people are known for. While many scholars condemn the act in its entirety, as it is believed to be incongruity with rights to dignity of human person, personal liberty, private and family life, others are of the few that Women are to be seen and not to be heard and for this reason, they are to be continually marginalised and treated as second fiddles. This is the gap in study this paper intend to fill Methodologically, the research employs a qualitative method to elicit Information from those involved in family matters, culture, gender issues and human development- Recommendations will be offered where necessary for an improved inter-personal relationship among women for a peaceful society
Impact of modern slavery on the psychosocial wellbeing of children in Bodija market, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Full text linkIn Nigeria, modern slavery manifests in various ways, such as child labor, human trafficking, forced begging, and domestic servitude. These problems are driven by a range of socio economic issues. Children who are caught in these practices suffer physical and emotional harm, affecting their mental health. This study looked into the effect of modem slavery on the mental and social health of children in the Bodija market in -Ibadan, Oyo State. A descriptive survey method was used. The study's sample consisted of children engaged in child labor at the Bodija market. Respondents were chosen using a purposive sampling method, focusing on the market area. Data was collected using a custom questionnaire. The study tested four hypotheses using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) with a significance level set at 0.05. The results showed a significant link between modem slavery and the psychological health of children in Bodija market, Ibadan, Oyo State (r (152) - .504**, p<.05), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. The second finding indicated a significant correlation between modem slavery and the cognitive health of these children (r (152) = .755**, p<.05). The third hypothesis found a significant relationship between modem slavery and children's behavioral health in Bodija market (r (152) = .670**, p<.05). The final result revealed a significant link between modem slavery and the social health of children in Bodija market (r (152) - . 163 , p<.05). These findings suggest that modem slavery has a substantial impact on the psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and social health of children in the market. The study concluded that efforts to reduce children's vulnerability require increased access to education and better enforcement of child protection laws. Without proper education, children are at greater risk of hazardous work or being exploited by traffickers offering false promises. The study recommended that social workers develop educational programs to raise awareness among parents and policymakers about the negative effects of child exploitation, particularly on children's mental and social well-bein
“This should not happen in the church!”: rape and social insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria
Full text linkProximate and organoleptic analysis of plantain-based snack (plantain mosa) and puff-puf
Full text linkReady to eat dry foods refrigerated meals, shelf stable food etc mixes like cake mixes are all examples of convenience foods in Nigeria. Organoleptic properties of food such as color, taste, flavor, aroma, and texture have distinct and influential effect on food acceptability and specifically influence the decision that a consumer makes regarding the preference of food substance. Despite being a rich source of complex carbs vitamins and minerals, plantains are quite simple to digest. It serves only as a replacement side dish and is often consumed with other foods. It has not yet been completely developed to create snack items in terms of vitamins and other nutrients. This study aimed at investigating the proximate and organoleptic analysis of plantain mosa and puff-puff and specifically compared the level of their acceptability. Proximate analysis of plantain mosa and puff-puff were carried out in the Laboratory to ascertain their level of composition of moisture content, protein, fat, ash, crude fibre and carbohydrate. One hundred samples of sensory evaluation forms were administered to respondents comprising of all kind of visitors at University of Ibadan Hotel under University of Ibadan ventures in its environ to assess the organoleptic properties of plantain mosa and puff-puff to determine most preferred sample. Random and convenience sampling were used to determine the respondents at the hotel. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (use of charts and percentage). The findings included variations in the proximate analysis value of Plantain mosa and puff-puff