Theses and Dissertations (Social Work)

Socio-Cultural Factors that Bring about Stress Among Working Mothers of Underage Children in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria

2019-06-01T00:00:00Z

Socio-Cultural Factors that Bring about Stress Among Working Mothers of Underage Children in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria Nwadike, Ngozi C. This study sought to ascertain how socio-cultural factors like level of income, husband’s attitude, social support, co-habitation and number of children bring about stress among working mothers with underage children in University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Data was obtained from a randomly selected sample of 485 working mothers with underage children using questionnaires and seven IDI respondents. The data gotten from the questionnaire were analyzed quantitatively using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) while the responses for IDI were analyzed in themes as a complement to quantitative data. Chi-square (��2) was used to test the hypotheses while multiple regression model was used to ascertain the strength of relationship existing between the predictor variables on the dependent variables. Findings from the study showed that majority of the respondents (96.1%) indicated that they have experienced stress. On hypotheses, the findings showed that no statistically significant relationship (��2 = .132; df = 1; P>.715; critical value = 3.841) existed between level of income and stress experience of working mothers with underage children. Also, it was found that a statistically significant relationship (��2 = 4.878; df = 1; P>.017; critical value = 3.841) existed between working mother’s number of children and their stress experience. The study further revealed that there is a statistically significant relationship (��2 = 11.788; df = 1; P>.001; critical value = 3.841) between access to social support and stress among working mothers with underage children. Again, the results from the regression analysis showed that husband’s attitude and co-habitation predict stress experience of working mothers with more than 95% confidence intervals. However, these findings have implications for social work practice in Nigeria, which are social workers need to teach and sensitize parents during case work or counselling on the need for minimal number of children and proper child spacing especially where both parents are working, they should also sensitize husbands on the need to take part in some of the domestic duties as a way to reduce the level of stress experienced by their wives. The study recommends among others that government need to review the working condition of women and regulate same appropriately to ensure that working mothers of underage children are mandatorily placed in a position that are not time and energy demanding. Social workers are also recommended to be involved in some government and organization policies that will help to reduce work overload for working mothers.

Public Perception of the Quality of Services Provided to Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Enugu Metropolis

2017-11-01T00:00:00Z

Public Perception of the Quality of Services Provided to Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Enugu Metropolis Idu, Amarachi Obiaku The study investigated the public perception of the quality of services provided to orphans and vulnerable children in Enugu metropolis. A cross sectional survey of five hundred and thirty nine purposively and randomly selected persons was conducted using a uniform set of structured self and other administered questionnaire. The analysis of data revealed low perception to the quality of services provided to the OVC as more than half (66.4%) of the respondents were of the view that the quality of services to the OVC in the metropolis is bad. About 25.1% said that the government is trying their best, while only 8.5% held strongly to their view that the government is doing a great job. Factors such as educational attainment, age and marital status significantly affected their perception of the quality of services to the OVC. For instance, the data showed that respondents with lower levels of educational attainment hold more positive views of the quality of services provided to OVC than their more educated counterparts. (χ2= 56.15; P = <0.001) The result shows further that the older respondents hold the view that the quality of services provided to the OVC is good. (χ2 = 138.91;P = <0.001). Again, there is a statistically significant relationship between marital status of the respondents and their opinion about the quality of services provided to OVC(χ2 = 33.83; P = <0.001). Ways of improving the visibility of the services available to the OVC so as to avail the OVC and the members of the public with the opportunity of making informed decisions were highlighted in the study. One of the commonly mentioned ways of creating awareness to the public of the available services to the OVC in the metropolis is through the churches. Others include Community sensitization and awareness through the use of media campaigns.

Sexuality and HIV/AIDS Education Intervention Measures in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, Post-Primary Schools, Enugu State, Nigeria

2018-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sexuality and HIV/AIDS Education Intervention Measures in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, Post-Primary Schools, Enugu State, Nigeria Udeji, Christiana Eziamaka The general objective of this study is to investigate Sexuality and HIV/AIDs Education Intervention Measures in Uzo-uwani Local Government Area, Post-primary Schools of Enugu State. A cross-sectional survey research was conducted to generate data to answer the research questions as well as test the hypotheses. In this context, 610 students aged 08-20 years were selected as respondents from secondary schools in Uzo-uwani L.G.A. This study used two methods namely quantitative and qualitative as the best way to address the issues of the study. In the quantitative method data were collected through questionnaire, while in the qualitative method data were collected through in-depth interviews. Data collected through questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive techniques such as frequency, percentages and Chi square test to summarize the data collected, while the data obtained through in-depth interviews were first of all coded according to themes and then content analyzed. The study reveal, among others, that secondary school students are aware of sexuality education. Findings also reveal that majority of the respondents (98.4%) indicated that they have participated on sexuality and HIV/AIDS education. The findings revealed that sexuality and HIV/AIDs education was taught twice a week in Uzo-uwani secondary schools but the time allocated to it was not enough. The Chi square test shows that there was statistically significant relationship between students and acceptance of sexuality education, sex and HIV/AIDS education intervention measures and teachers positive attitude towards sexuality education and acceptance and participation in sexuality and HIV/AIDS intervention measures. It was recommended that secondary school teachers who play pivotal role in the teaching of sex education should be exposed to special training, workshops, seminars and conferences on sex education. This will promote their competence in sexuality education and in turn enhance students’ involvement and catalyze sex education.

Self Disclosure and Health Related Quality of Life of Hiv Infected Individuals in Enugu State of Nigeria

2015-11-02T00:00:00Z

Self Disclosure and Health Related Quality of Life of Hiv Infected Individuals in Enugu State of Nigeria Okoro, Chijioke Samuel The purpose of this study was to examine the HIV sero-status disclosure behavior of infected individuals in Enugu State Nigeria and to ascertain whether this is related to their quality of life. Respondents were adults living with HIV/AIDS who were residing in Enugu State Nigeria and who were recruited through snowball sampling process involving support groups registered with the Enugu State Agency for AIDS Control (ENSACA). The study had 474 valid responses of which 41.5% are males and 58.5% are females. 39.7% are married,38.6% are single and only 34% are in full time employment. About 82% of respondents have had at least secondary level education. Findings show that only 61% of respondents have revealed their diagnosis to someone other than an HIV infected person; and a much smaller proportion (26%) have revealed publicly mainly through public events like World AIDS day,or church worship services (48%), the radio (27%) or the Television (12%). Furthermore,majority of respondents revealed their status within the first two years of diagnosis with mothers and sisters being the most preferred targets to be entrusted with such intimate information. Analysis also revealed that disclosure is not affected by sex and income of respondent but by marital status and use of HIV drugs. Disclosing HIV status is also positively associated with better quality of life and mental health of respondents but negatively related to stress perception.