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INFLUENCE OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING CAMPAIGNS ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE AMONG WOMEN IN AWGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE
Get PDFThe study examined the influence of exclusive
breastfeeding campaign on knowledge, attitude
and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among
women in Awgu Local Government Area of
Enugu State. The study sought to find out the
knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive
breastfeeding among the women of child bearing
age in Awgu. Related literature was extensively
reviewed as a guide for the theoretical framework
of the study, which was anchored on the belief
model. Five research questions and three
hypotheses were examined and tested using data
collected through survey and analyzed. Pearson
Product Moment Correlation, commonly
symbolized as r. was used to test hypotheses one
and two while T. Test was used to test hypothesis
three. The survey research method was thus used
and the population were women of reproductive
or child bearing age. A cluster sampling
approach was used in selecting the sample size of
379 respondents. The findings showed that
hypothesis one has positively weak correlation
and hypothesis two has negatively weak
correlation while hypothesis three was
statistically supported according to the decision
rule which states: Reject Ho if tcal > tcv,
otherwise accept at α = 0.05. This means that
there is no correlation between the knowledge
created by exclusive breastfeeding campaigns
and the practice of exclusive breastfeeding
among women in Awgu. The result of hypothesis
two means that there is no significant correlation
between level of awareness created by exclusive
breastfeeding campaign and the attitude of
women in Awgu L.G.A towawards exclusive breastfeeding. Also, hypothesis three result
showed there are some factors seriously
militating against the practice of exclusive
breastfeeding by women in Awgu L.G.A. The
researchers recommend that adequate
enlightenment especially during antenatal and
immunization services are vital in promotion of
exclusive breastfeeding among women in Awgu
L.G.A.
Keywords: Exclusive breastfeeding, Campaign,
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Wome
Antibiotic Resistant and Plasmid Borne Bacteria Associated with Locally Produced Honey in Enugu State, Nigeria
Get PDFAim: The aim of this study is to isolate and identify bacteria contaminants present in the honey
samples sold in Ogbete market and detect the presence of imipenem resistance genes in the
isolates.
Place and Duration of Study: A total of four samples were collected from Ogbete market at Zenith
bank, Peace mass, Wheelbarrow and Peace park stations between the early hours of the morning
(8-9am) within the month of April, 2023.
Methodology: Microbiological analysis was carried out on the samples, including antimicrobial
susceptibility test using disc diffusion method., after which Molecular analysis involving DNA
extraction, PCR and Plasmid Profiling, were carried out.
Results: The total mean heterotrophic bacterial count ranged from 0.03±2.5×103cfu/ml to
22.1±25.5×103cfu/ml. The highest total mean heterotrophic bacterial count was recorded in Zenith
bank while the lowest was in Peace mass. The bacteria isolated and characterized through
morphological and biochemical tests include Escherichia coli (45%) Klebsiella spp. (41%),
Staphylococcus spp. (9%) and Streptococcus spp. (5%). Escherichia coli had the highest frequency
of occurrence at 45% while Streptococcus spp. had the lowest at 5%. The sensitivity test showed
that the isolates with the highest frequency of occurrence, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp.
posed a high resistance to Imipenem and Nalidixic at 80% while the least resistance was in
Levofloxacin at 10% from these two isolates. The gene of interest, BlaIMP was found after PCR
assay. Plasmid DNA was further carried out using the alkaline lysis method using the Zymo
research kit. All isolates possessed a single plasmid with molecular weight of 23.1kbp.
Conclusion: These isolates may undergo horizontal gene transfer and confer resistance to other
microorganisms. Thus, there is need for the development of proper measures to counter bacterial
contamination of locally produced honey as this poses a threat to public healt
GLOBALIZATION AND THE CHALLENGE OF DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThe vision of the globalization institutions is
to
reduce poverty and stabilize world
economies. The choice of managers for these
institutions determines the problems and
often contributed to their failures. The
International Momentary Fund (IMF)did not
allow government intervention in the market
which experts insist guide economic growth
rather ideology guided policy prescriptions
and countries were expected to submit to the
undemocratic dictates from the managers of
globalization
institutions.
The IMF’s
structural adjustment policies designed to
help a country like Nigeria adjust crisis led
to anti-SAP riots, hunger, loss of life and jobs
in Nigeria. The Asian tigers welcomed the
globalization
with
courage
determination but silently questioned some of
the general prescriptions of IMF for all
nations
for
different
problems.
researcher looked back from the time of slave
trade to colonial period to Neo- colonialism
and even this present time of globalization
process and find out that Nigerians have
suffered intimidation, loss of revenue, culture
and able-bodied men and women who would
have helped to develop Nigeria. In an attempt
to get theoretical framework for the study
modernization school of thought, classical
Marxism and neo-maxims were reviewed
Xenophobia and Forced Eviction of African Migrants from paid Apartments during the Covid-19 Pandemic in China
Get PDFThe study intended to examine the basic issues of xenophobia against African
migrants in the context of evictions from paid apartments during the Covid-19
pandemic in China. The research adopted the state repression theory as
framework of analysis. Secondary data collected using the worldwide search
engines like the Google, Google Scholar, CrossRef, Ref list and ScienceDirect,
were analyzed using qualitative descriptive method. The study found that
flagrant attitude of China towards the human rights of African migrants was
responsible for xenophobic attacks on African nationals in China during the
Covid-19 outbreak. Furthermore, the study revealed that the rising cases of
undocumented African migrants in China worsened the tensions between the
African people and the Chinese security forces as well as the general public
during the Covid-19 crisis. The study recommends, among others, the need for
routine diplomatic discussions between the African Union (AU) member states
and their Chinese counterparts, in order to devise modalities for enhanced
cordial relationships aimed at protecting the fundamental rights of migrants
from both regions
Influence of TikTok Usage on Sustainable Quality Education and Student’s Academic Performance
Get PDFComparative analysis of antibiotics prescription pattern and in vitro antibiotic evaluation of pregnant women attending antenatal in a tertiary hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria
Get PDFBackground: Antibiotic prescription pattern is described as a written directive from the physician to the
dispenser on how the medication should be administered in order to ensure infection controlled. The aim of
this study was to determine the antibiotics prescription pattern among pregnant women attending antenatal
care in the Teaching Hospital for over an eighteen months period and a comparative in vitro evaluation of
the mostly prescribed antibiotics during antenatal care was also done.
Materials and Methods: Fifty urine samples were collected from pregnant women visiting the same
hospital for comparative analysis. Early morning midstream urine samples collected from the pregnant
women were cultured on MacConkey and blood agar. The biochemical tests include urease, oxidase, indole,
catalase, citrate tests and gram staining. The antibiotic susceptibility pattern was also determined.
Results: A total of three hundred and four (304) patient prescriptions were evaluated, antibiotics prescribed
were amoxicillin 93(27%), ampicillin/cloxacillin 15(4%), amoxicillin-Clavulanate 83(24%), ampicillin
3(0.9%), cefpodoxime 11(3.2%), cefixime 5(1.4%), cefuroxime 10(2.9%), erythromycin 28(8.2%),
ofloxacin 7(2.0%), levofloxacin 11(3.2%), ciprofloxacin 6(1.7%), clarithromycin 1(0.3%), azithromycin
10(2.9%), clindamycin 1(0.3%), nitrofurantoin 21(6.1%) and metronidazole 39(11.3%). For the in vitro
studies, seventy one (71) isolates were identified as follows E.coli 17 (24%) followed by Klebsiella
spp 14(20%), Stapyhlococcus spp 13(18%), Streptoccocus spp 12 (17%), Proteus spp 9(13%), and
Pseudomonas spp 6 (8%).
Conclusion: The findings of in vitro study confirmed that some of the antibiotics prescribed namely
ampicillin/cloxacillin, amoxicillin/clavulanate, cefixime and cefuroxime did not provide infection control
which may be due to inappropriate prescription or drug misuse
RENAL AND HEPATIC IMPACTS OF CURCUMA LONGA AND MENTHA PIPERITA IN ALBINO RATS
Get PDFThe liver and kidney are organs that are easily affected by toxic substances, as result of their various roles in
processing, biotransformation and excretion of substances. Herbs and many plant materials are among the
numerous substances that can have direct impact on the liver and kidney. Curcuma longa and Mentha piperita
are spices commonly used for culinary, pharmacological and medicinal purposes in Nigeria. This study was
done to determine, the effects of the individual plants as well as their combination on the kidney and liver
functions of albino rats. Forty-two albino rats of mixed gender, excluding pregnant animals were used for the
experiment which lasted for 6 weeks, during which, animals were fed with commercial rat pellets and plant
samples (in different percentages). The animals were divided into seven groups. Group A (Normal Control
group), were fed with commercial rat pellets. The experimental groups comprised of Group B (2.5% turmeric),
Group C (10% turmeric), Group D (2.5% mint leaves), Group E (10% mint leaves), Group F (2.5%, 1:1 of both
plants) and Group G (10% 1:1 of both plants). After 6 weeks of feeding, animals were sacrificed, serum was
collected and assayed for kidney and liver functions. Standard methods and procedures were used to check for
urea, creatinine and total protein for the kidneys. ALT, AST and Albumin levels were used to check for liver
function and histopathological examinations were done for both organs. The results showed a significant nonconcentration dependent increase in urea level in the experimental groups (p<0.05). There was also nonsignificant increase in creatinine level in most of the experimental groups, especially the Curcuma longa
(groups B and C). The liver function tests showed, a significant reduction in ALT activity (p<0.05) in most of the
experimental groups except the 10% mentha piperita leaves group (group E). There was a significant dose
dependent increase in AST activity (p<0.05) in the experimental groups compared to the control. There was a
non-significant (p˃0.05) lower albumin concentration in the experimental groups compared to the control.
Histopathological evaluation showed normal kidney tissues in all groups, but revealed abnormal liver tissues in
groups C, E and G animals. Therefore, it can be inferred that both plants may have the potential to cause
deleterious effects on the kidneys and especially the liver, when taken at high concentrations over prolonged
period of time
Evaluating the Re-emergence of Coup D’etat and the Democratic Consolidation in West Africa: A Critical Analysis
Get PDFThe reappearance of military coups in West African politics is a notable phenomenon. After a period of nearly
two decades where democratic governance seemed to prevail, the resurgence of military interventions is
disconcerting for citizens across the region. This trend is particularly troubling as it has the potential to
spread from one country to another. Recent events in West Africa have seen a concerning number of military
coups, including those in Chad, Mali, Sudan, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Burkina-Faso, and Niger. Reports from
Burkina-Faso indicate that the military has managed to prevent a counter-coup, highlighting the complexity
and rapid succession of these events. The escalation and frequency of coups in West Africa are cause for
concern, prompting a deeper examination of this resurgence. This study, titled "Resurgence of Coups in
Africa: An Evaluation of West Africa," aims to address this phenomenon through two research questions and
corresponding objectives. Drawing on elite and system theories, the study utilizes a quantitative design and
employs content analysis for data interpretation. Findings suggest that the resurgence of military coups in
West Africa can be attributed, at least in part, to a lack of democratic values and norms. To address this issue,
the study recommends the institutionalization of democratic principles and the delivery of tangible benefits of
democracy to the populace. By fostering a political environment grounded in democratic governance and
ensuring that citizens experience the dividends of democracy, the study suggests that the likelihood of military
interventions in West African politics can be mitigate
CULTURAL APPROACHES TO SEXUAL MATTERS IN NIGERIA WITH REGARD TO WOMEN AND GIRLS:FOCUS ON MBANESE CLAN
Get PDFCultural Approaches to sexual matters in Nigeria and Mbanese clan in the 21st century
undermines the health, dignity, security, and autonomy of women and girls, its victims, yet it
remains shrouded in a culture of silence. This paper examines the cultural approaches to issues
of child marriage/forced marriage, female circumcision, sexual assaults, widowhood practices
and socio-economic violence. It is observed that cultural approaches to sexual matters is a
common phenomenon in the society and that the majority of the people in Nigeria and in
Mbanese clan in particular do not consider it a problem or crime. While applying Liberal and
Socialist Feminist theory in the study, the paper recommends aggressive education and training
that cuts across every strata of the society. Furthermore, it insists that a collective measure that
comprises all stakeholders such as the local, state and federal government as well as the
international agencies are required for the effective eradication of cultural approaches that
undermines the women. Methodically, the study was dimensionally eclectic, sequel to the
abundance of primary and secondary information