ISSN 2736-1578
Research Article
Higher Education as an Empowering Tool for Nigerian Women
Jane William, Arthur Roberts
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Review
Reforms in Nigeria's science education: implications for science teachers
African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN: 2736-1578, Vol. 8 (6), pp. 001-005, June, 2023. © International Scholars Journals
Review
Reforms in Nigeria's science education: implications for science teachers
Daso Peter Ojimba
Department of Technical Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port – Harcourt, Rivers State. E-mail: revdaso@yahoo.com
Accepted 07 May, 2023
Abstract
In this paper, the reforms in science education were discussed with special reference to the country Nigeria. Issues such as science curriculum development in Nigeria, features of American Association for the advancement of science, challenges of the science education reforms, and implications for science education in Nigeria were discussed. However, the paper particularly delved into highlighting the implications for the professional development of science teachers in Nigeria. In particular, attention was given to science literacy, society and technology as basic indices of science education at all levels of the educational system. Hence, conclusions and recommendations were made.
Keywords: Science, Science Education, Reforms, Science Teachers, Implications.
Daso Peter Ojimba
Research Article
African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN: 2736-1578, Vol. 8 (6), pp. 001-007, June, 2023. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Policy implications of farmers' perceptions of their level of extension participation in Ethiopia
Berhanu Nega Wasihun1*, Joseph A. Kwarteng2 and Ernest L. Okorley2
1School of Environment, Gender and Development Studies, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
2Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Accepted 30 March, 2023
Abstract
This study examined farmers’ perception of their level of participation in Public Agricultural Extension Service (PAES) in Soddo-zuria Woreda in Southern Ethiopia vis-à-vis seven selected farmers’ characteristics; namely, sex, age, educational status, wealth status, farming experience, experience with extension and frequency of contact with extension agents. For this study, 225 farmers were randomly selected and interviewed with a semi-structured questionnaire. The study showed that farmers in Soddo-zuria Woreda perceived their level of participation to be low, and had significant correlation with sex, educational status, wealth status and frequency of contact with extension agents. Female, illiterate and poor farmers’ perception of participation in the PAES was found to be lower than their male, literate and resource-rich counterparts. In a regression analysis, sex, educational status and wealth status explained 42.2% of the variance in farmers’ perceived level of participation in the PAES, with educational status alone contributing about 35%. To enhance farmers’ participation in the PAES, the Soddo-zuria Woreda Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Development need to properly mainstream gender, combine pro-poor development strategies and integrate literacy programmes into the routine extension activities.
Key words: Ethiopia, farmers‟ perception, farmers‟ participation, public agricultural extension, gender disparity.
Berhanu Nega Wasihun*, Joseph A. Kwarteng and Ernest L. Okorley
Research Article
African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN 2736-1578 Vol. 8 (5), pp. 001-008, May, 2023. © International Scholars Journals
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Perceptions and Contributing Factors of Gender-Based Violence among Young Adults in Southern Nigeria: A Mixed-Method Expository Study
Valentine Chidi Obidile1, Antor Odu Ndep1, Sampson Akwafuo2, Onyeka Chukwudalu Ekwebene3, Chidozie Precious Azubike1, Lois Ezinne Obidile-Ikwegbu4, David Kator Igbudu5
1Department of Public Health, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
2Department of Computer Science, California State University, Fullerton, USA.
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria.
4Department of Nursing Services, Muhammadu Buhari Police Hospital, Abuja Nigeria.
5Heartland Alliance LTD/GE Calabar, Cross River State Nigeria.
Accepted 10 April, 2023
Abstract
Gender based violence (GBV) connotes harmful acts carried out against individuals based on socially attributable differences of their gender. Globally, women are the major victims of gender-based violence. Hence, the term violence against women is often used interchangeably with gender-based violence. This paper presents a community-based cross sectional and expository study about GBV in some southern states of Nigeria. The study population comprised consenting young adults aged between 15-39 years. A total number of 426 copies of the questionnaire were administered to respondents by the research team. Majority of the respondents were aware of the factors that may promote gender-based violence in their immediate societies, with 59.6% young adults indicating that their communities frown at gender-based violence. Far-reaching revelations about knowledge and percentage of GBV in this region are presented too. Men acting as sole decision makers and ignorance were the most identified factors associated with gender-based violence, as well as a lower level of education. Other findings from this study could improve programming by non-governmental organizations for social and gender-related violence activities. The government should invest in formal education as education elevates the socio-economic status of women, a major deterrent to gender-based violence.
Keywords: Gender-based violence; Young adults; Violence; Women health; Nigeria; Africa.
Onyeka Chukwudalu Ekwebene, Lois Ezinne Obidile-Ikwegbu and David Kator Igbudu, Sampson Akwafuo, Valentine Chidi Obidile, Antor Odu Ndep, Chidozie Precious Azubike
Research Article
African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN: 2736-1578, Vol. 8 (5), pp. 001-005, May, 2023. © International Scholars Journals
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Impact and sustainability of community-based and health care finance strategies for increasing usage of reproductive health services in Abia State, Nigeria
Enwereji Ezinne E1* and Enwereji Kelechi O2
1College of medicine, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria
2College of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
Accepted 03 March, 2023
Abstract
Studies have shown that the governments’ central role to guarantee access to reproductive health care is to provide and finance services at all levels. In Nigeria, budget constraints limit this role. The question is, how do individuals in rural areas access sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care services? Study explored health care financing mechanisms and burdens the mechanisms impose on reproductive health needs within the context of free and informed choices. In-dept interview which was recorded and transcribed was conducted with 24 key informants within the ages of 25-58years. The informants are made up of 8 women and men respectively, who are community leaders in the study area. Also interviewed are 8 nurses in charge of primary health centers in the study area. Data collection and analysis were qualitative. Measures of social connections through coordinated analyses of ethnographic data and enabling conditions for scale-up were emphasized. Findings showed that the government provided little or no reproductive health care services in rural areas. The study identified myriad ways in which community members financed SRH services. These include “isusu”(weekly out-of-pocket contributions), palm fruit harvesting levies, community-based monthly levies and individual donations. The amounts generated from these methods are paid into community common purse. From this common purse, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services are paid for. The study noted that individuals who did not contribute towards this fund are usually denied the benefits of these services. In the words of three respondents,” we ensure that we pay for our health care bills through community efforts. We do not want our wives and children to continue to die while waiting for free services from government which will never come”. Two respondents specifically maintained that we have lost a good number of our children through this neglect. We shall continue to assist ourselves” Given the numerous health, social and economic problems inherent in the rural areas in Nigeria, a mixture of public and private financing of health care services is preferable. This will ensure more accessibility of reproductive health care services, and thereby, help to reduce maternal and child mortality in the rural areas. This study constitutes valuable tool for those interested in identifying how maternal and child mortality rates could be minimized in the rural areas.
Keywords: mortality, health financing, reproductive health, accessibility.
Enwereji Kelechi O, Enwereji Ezinne E*
Review
Ndiyo , and Olumide, Ndem A.* Okon, Ayodele S., Emmanuel O.
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