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Research Article

Gender Based Violence Among Civil Servants in Bauchi State and Its Implications on Marriage and Work

Gbatse Victoria H^*, Kembe. E.M

This study investigated Gender-Based Violence (GBV) among civil servants and its implication on marriage and work in Bauchi State. The study was guided by three objectives and one hypothesis. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Civil servants and married people in nine selected Local Government Areas of Bauchi State formed the population and this was made of eight thousand five hun...

Jun, 2021 pp. 147 - 155

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Research Article

Behavioral Indices Exhibited by Children of Working - Class Parents in Selected Students of Lafia Local Government, Nasarawa State

Kingsley H.O^*, Audu L.F, Anda S. A. D

The study investigated the behavioral indices exhibited by children, impact of this behaviors on the children and possible ways to handle these behavioral indices among some selected government secondary school in Nasarawa State. The study adopted a survey research design. The population for the study was 853 students from three (3) selected secondary school and 40 working class -parents. Simp...

Jun, 2024 pp. 149-156

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Research Article

Covid-19 Pandemic and Family Adjustment in Zaria Metropolis of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Lamina I. O^*, Okwori E, Ayuba R. L

The COVID-19 spread around the world in the early months of 2020 led to many countries including Nigeria to initiate an emergency response envisioned to limit viral transmission, reduce economic impacts on vulnerable groups, and protect financial and corporate activity. The general objective of the study is to find out COVID-19 on family adjustment and to determine the influence of COVID-19 on...

Jun, 2021 pp. 156 - 162

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Research Article

Impact of Insurgency on Spouses’ Relationships Among the Internally Displaced Persons in Northeast Geo-Political Zone, Nigeria

Amina Tani Ibrahim^*, Christiana Oyigowo Adaji, Abigail Isaac Ayuba

Most research on the impact of insurgency in Nigeria has largely overlooked the critical dynamics of spousal relationships within internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps, despite the essential role these relationships play in ensuring family stability during times of crisis. This study seeks to address this significant gap by investigating how insurgency has influenced communication patterns...

Jun, 2024 pp. 157-163

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Research Article

Challenges of Climate Change and Implications for the Nigerian Child

Onu. R.O^*, Okwori, E., Natala C., Akpusugh, A. R

Climate change is an adverse environmental phenomenon occurring at rates projected to be unprecedented in recent human history. Climate change could result in social, economic and environmental crises affecting the younger population. Nigeria is a country of the young with 46% of its population under the age of 15 and these represent the largest group currently affected by climate change. Chil...

Dec, 2020 pp. 157-164

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Research Article

Nutrient Composition and Sensory Qualities of Landolphia Togolana Used for Traditional Soup Consumed by Post-Partum Mothers in Akoko Region of Ondo State, Nigeria

Deborah O. Opaleke^*, Lilian I. Salami, Ekemini E. Uko-Aviomoh, Oluwatosin A. Ijabadeniyi

Landolphia togolana is locally known as jabajaba is an underutilized plant with wide range of applications. This study assessed the nutritional composition and sensory qualities of Landolphia togolana root specie used in soup preparation by post-partum mothers in Ondo State, Nigeria. Landolphia togolana root were harvested, washed, dried at 50 ! and then milled into powder using a domestic ble...

Jun, 2021 pp. 163 - 171

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Research Article

Awareness, Availability and Utilization of Smart and Functional Garments In Managing Diabetes Among Working-Class Women (Aged 30-60) In Enugu State: Implications for Sustainable Family Development

Ozougwu S. U^*, Owoh, Akubue B.

The study is a cross-sectional survey to determine the awareness, availability and utilization of smart and functional garments in managing diabetes among working class women (aged 30-60) in Enugu State: Implication for sustainable family development. Population for the study comprised 120 outpatient working class female diabetics (30--60 years) attending clinics at Teaching Hospitals in Enugu...

Jun, 2024 pp. 164-171

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Research Article

Ways of Improving the Elderly Challenges in Oboro Ikwuano, Abia State

Ejinkeonye Uju Bridget^*, Nwakpadolu Glory M., Azuonye, Peace Ugonma

Providing appropriate care to the elderly is emerging as one of the major challenges of this century. The study identified ways of improving elderly challenges in Oboro Ikwuano, Abia State. Five research questions guided the study. The population consist of 244 elderly from Amawom and Umugbalu community in Oboro, Ikwuano LGA of Abia State. Multistage sampling techniques was used to select the ...

Dec, 2020 pp. 165-172

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Research Article

Evaluation of the Proximate Composition and Functional Properties of Dioscorea dumentorum (Bitter yam) and Musa paradisiaca (Unripe plantain) Flour Blend for Instant Fufu

Ugwuanyi. A. Nnaemeka^*, Chukwuone.A. Chiamaka, Okoro Oluchukwu Joy

The study determined the proximate composition and functional properties of Dioscorea dumentorum (Bitter yam) and Musa paradisiaca (Unripe plantain) flour blend for instant fufu. The bitter yam and unripe plantain flour used in this study were washed, peeled, sliced into small pieces, dried in the desiccator, and milled separately into flour. The formulation of the blended flour was done into ...

Jun, 2024 pp. 172-180

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Research Article

Family Adjustment Programs in Edo South in The Face of Covid-19 Pandemic: Implication for Sustainable Family Living in an Unstable Economy

Ojomu Adeniyi Andrew^*, Nwaeze Ifeyinwa Blessing, Ibrahim Bose, Dauda Fatima

COVID-19 pandemic and its emerging crises have led to economic distress which was never envisaged by a people. It came as a shock as families lost their jobs or income, as sudden closures of schools, restriction of movement and the widespread of the disease and death threatened everyone. The COVID-19 crises will not affect all families equally but causes more harm to families with low income. ...

Jun, 2021 pp. 172 - 177