Sociology http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/297 2025-09-27T08:21:34Z 2025-09-27T08:21:34Z Taiwo, P. A. http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/8326 2023-07-03T08:34:22Z 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Attitude and decisions regarding personal healthcare: the case of women under microfinancein Edo state, Nigeria Authors: Taiwo, P. A. Abstract: The paper examined women’s attitude towards their personal health using the Health Belief Model as theoretical framework. Questionnaire was administered to 750 purposively selected respondents consisting of 400 from 3 branches of a microfinance banks (MBs) with integrated health services (IHS), and 350 from 3 other MBs without IHS in Edo state Nigeria. Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were conducted with 20 microfinance officials. Questionnaire was administered to 750 purposively selected respondents consisting of 400 from 3 branches of a microfinance banks (MBs) with integrated health services (IHS), and 350 from 3 other MBs without IHS in Edo state Nigeria. Twenty Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were conducted with microfinance officials. Women displayed positive attitude towards their personal health with mean score for clients in both MBs with IHS and without IHS being 63.9±8.2 and 47.9±5.6 respectively (where mean score for positive attitude is ≥ 40). Furthermore, although 62.0% agreed “they cannot take their health for granted no matter what”, those who agreed and were undecided that “they won’t make decisions about their health without their spouses” were 47.8% and 32.8% respectively. Women’s roles as caregivers and dependants on their spouses make them prioritize their household needs and spouses’ decision over their personal health. Enlightening women on the relevance of prioritizing their personal healthcare is recommended to reduce poor health conditions among women.

2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Taiwo, P. A. Kingsley, I. http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/8325 2023-07-03T08:19:30Z 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Perceived health implications of female genital mutilation on women in Ibadan, Oyo state Authors: Taiwo, P. A.; Kingsley, I. Abstract: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is still practised in Nigeria despite its adverse effects on the emotional, psychological and reproductive wellbeing of women. Studies have focused on prevalence and attitude towards FGM, with negligible attention on its implications on women’s health. The study, therefore, examined the perceived health implications of FGM on women in Ibadan. A cross-sectional survey of 400 randomly selected respondents was conducted to elicit information on reasons for practising FGM, procedures for sterilizing instruments for circumcision and the health implications. Qualitative data were elicited from 8 ln-Depth Interviews (IDIs) with 4 married and unmarried circumcised females and 6 Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with 2 doctors, nurses and traditional circumcisers each. Quantitative data were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) and presented using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) and bar charts, while qualitative data were content analyzed. Findings revealed that FGM was practiced mainly for cultural reasons (82.6%), to keep women's virginity (33.1%), control promiscuity (44.9%) among others. The procedure for sterilizing instruments for circumcision in order to prevent infection, included use of methylated spirit (4.3%>), washing with hot water (11.8%) and treating with anti-bacterial substance (1.5%). The poor hygiene practice and sterilization in the procedures of FGM negatively affected the health of circumcised females who sometimes came down with infection and other reproductive health problems. Thus, the practice of FGM has adverse implications for women’s health and, therefore, requires that women be more informed, enlightened and empowered to resist FGM and avert the consequences.

2020-06-01T00:00:00Z Taiwo, P. A. http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/8324 2023-07-03T08:14:25Z 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Underdeveloping the disadvantaged: the dilemma of globalization on women in a developing country Authors: Taiwo, P. A. Abstract: Globalization in its meanings and focus is a phenomenon with anticipated promises and possibilities whose impact can be highly felt and appreciated in the face of gender equality. Achieving such may remain an insurmountable brick wall in a developing country like Nigeria. This is especially so when we consider the disadvantage women experience due to the patriarchal nature of the Nigerian system, high level of poverty, increased marginalization and segregation, invisibility and experienced limitations and difficulty in participating and succeeding in power relations, participation in unpaid and less paid jobs (coupled with the devaluation of the Nigerian currency), inability to move and grow in their career pursuit at the same pace with men due to reproductive health issues, socialization of children, women’s “seemingly” unappreciated loss of identity to the men (through marriage) and the general orientation that women are meant to be at the “background”. Conceptualizing globalization from Anderson’s view point and hinged on the theory of feminism, this paper addresses the effect of these disadvantages on women’s lives and opportunities in the Nigerian society at a critical point as this when the country is undergoing economic recession. It concludes that women are more likely to experience underdevelopment despite the possibilities and promises of globalization. It recommends a holistic approach which will involve revisiting some policies, passing some bills, educating, enlightening, re-orientating the necessary stake holders as well as empowering women and re-enforcing gender mainstreaming in all facets of the society in order to reduce the effect of these experiences on their development in the Nigerian society.

2019-04-01T00:00:00Z Taiwo, P. A. Alabi, T. http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/8323 2023-07-03T08:12:07Z 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Delay factors in the treatment of measles among residents of Osogbo, Osun state, Nigeria Authors: Taiwo, P. A.; Alabi, T. Abstract: Measles accounts for one of the vaccine preventable deaths among children in the world. Nigeria is one of the countries with a very high burden of measles where cases can even be under-reported partly due to delay in seeking health care. Utilizing the health belief model, the paper examines the delay factors in seeking prompt and accurate care when children have measles. The study utilized both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection, using 400 self-administered copies of questionnaire to elicit information on delay factors and reliance of parents on use of herbs in the treatment of measles. Also, four sessions oj Focus Group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with parents. Data were analyzed and presented, using descriptive statistics such as percentages and chi-square. Findings revealed a significant relationship between socio-demographic factors and perceived treatment patterns of measles atX2(9) = 12.162, P=.0204. Furthermore, a significant level of association existed between parents ’ perceived traditional cause of measles, beliefs in-home remedy and use of herbs at X2 (16) =127.1, P=.000. Qualitative data revealed that most parents considered measles as a disease that can be managed at home, hence, they visit patent medicine stores to get drugs or use herbs and consequently visit hospitals when the child fails to recover. It concluded that parents ’ perceived causes and treatment practices in measles is far from adequate and hence, efforts should be geared towards sensitizing parents on how to reduce mortality and morbidity resulting from measles.

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