Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Journal of Women in Technical Education & Employment

Knowledge and attitude of probiotics among the residents of Abeokuta, Ogun State

2024-12-12T13:48:55+00:00

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that offer beneficial effects in the body. Probiotics are functional foods whose beneficial effects cannot be over-emphasized. This study evaluated the association between the demography of residents of Abeokuta and their knowledge of probiotics. Descriptive study at evaluating the knowledge of probiotics among respondents was carried out. A combination of reviewed literature and structured questionnaire was administered to respondents in a purposively selected area of Abeokuta South and Abeokuta North local governments. All the five hundred (500) questionnaires were retrieved (100%). The result showed that there was association between the educational qualification of respondents and their knowledge of probiotics (χ22=12.41, P < 0.053) and the age of respondents and their knowledge of probiotics (χ2=23.45, P< 0.003). No association was found between the gender and the knowledge of probiotics (χ2 =2.08, P>0.353). Education and enlightenments of residents can be achieved through social media, print media and aggressive campaign to spread the knowledge of probiotics.

Knowledge and attitude of residents in Abeokuta to antibiotic use and resistance

2024-12-12T13:58:04+00:00

Antibiotic resistance is a source of concern among healthcare practitioners in Nigeria and around the world. This study therefore was carried out to assess the relationship of the socio-demography of respondents and the knowledge of antibiotic resistance and their attitudes to antibiotic use. Five hundred questionnaires were distributed and received from respondents (100%). The Combination of content analysis of reviewed literature and structured questionnaire purposively distributed was adopted in the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to assess the knowledge of antibiotic resistance, Pearson chi-square was engaged to evaluate whether respondents’ age, marital status, education and gender differ in their knowledge of antibiotics. A multiple Bonferroni correction test, P =α/n was further used to determine the significant difference between sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge of antibiotic resistance and antibiotic use. The respondents comprised of 53% males and 47% females from the inferential statistics. A significant chi-square of gender (X²=13.29, P<0.000) was obtained while the comparison with Bonferroni corrections showed a significant difference between the knowledge scores of male and female respondents. A significant chi-square of X²=35.62, P<0.002 was obtained for ages of respondents with a Bonferroni correction showing a significant difference between ages 18-29 and 40-49. Non-significant chi-square was obtained for respondents’ educational qualification, (X²= 1.420, p >0.701.). There was insignificant difference between respondents’ educational qualification and age in follow up comparisons. The research showed that age and gender were predictors of antibiotic knowledge of residents while educational qualification was not necessarily a major predictor. It also showed the deficient knowledge of respondents in antibiotic resistance with 319 (63.8%) of the participants not agreeing to bacteria spreading antibiotic resistance. The problem of antibiotic resistance is a global problem and it requires global enlightenment and education on the possible sources, causes and prevention of antibiotic resistance.

Analysis of hotel corporate social responsibilities in the host communities within Abeokuta Metropolis of Ogun State, Nigeria

2024-12-12T14:10:11+00:00

The study examined the impact of corporate social responsibilities of hotel industry to the host communities in Abeokuta Metropolis of Ogun State. Specifically, the study underlined the followings: examined the different corporate social responsibilities being performed by the hotel industries in the study area; described the level of the hotel industry participation in corporate social responsibilities in the study area; and examined the challenges confronting hotel industry in carryout their corporate social responsibilities in the study area. The sample size of the study was 123. The study used primary data through structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and the study population was 10% of the workers in selected hotels and community members were interviewed. All the distributed questionnaire were duly return. The findings revealed that hotels in the study area were involved in different corporate social responsibilities such as economic development of their community, payments to national and local authorities, contributing expertise to community programs and similar areas among others. However, their involvements were limited due to various challenges such as insecurity resulting from persistent violent and conflict, poor government policies and multiple taxation. The results revealed that there was significant relationship (p < 0.05) between level of participation in corporate social responsibilities by the hotel industries and challenges confronting hotel industry in carrying out their corporate social responsibilities in the study area. The study recommends that government should find a way of harmonizing taxation among the three tiers of government to prevent multiple taxation, formulation of favourable policies that will enhance the growth of the hotel industry and insecurity issue should be holistically tackle by the government.

Nutritional knowledge, practice and parity status of pregnant women in Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria.

2024-12-12T14:23:21+00:00

Nutritional knowledge and practices are important factors in alleviating the problems related to pregnancy. This study assesses the nutritional status, knowledge, practice and parity status of pregnant women in rural primary health centers in Abeokuta North and South of Ogun State. A cross sectional study involving 200 healthy pregnant women selected using multistage sampling procedure from 5 randomly selected primary health centers Semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-economic, anthropometry, parity status, nutrient intakes, nutritional knowledge and practices of the respondents. Data obtained were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Nutrient intake was evaluated with Total Dietary Assessment (TDA) software while nutritional knowledge, practices and parity status were assessed on tercile scale and scored according to standard. The results showed that 93 % were married, majority (83.5 %) were within age 21-30 years, 61 % had secondary education with 31 % earning within ₦20000-₦29000 monthly. Over half (54.0 %) of them were malnourished as revealed by their current Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) while Nutritional knowledge score revealed that 50 % were having good nutritional knowledge, 46.0 % have average knowledge while 4 % have poor knowledge of nutrition. Good nutritional practices toward appetite to food, eating varieties of food, consumption of fruit and vegetables was discovered among 57.0 % while 43.0% had poor practices in terms of skipping meals (lunch), craving for nonfood like ice-block etc. Significant negative and positive association were found between nutritional knowledge and parity status at (r = -0.61** p=0.047) for poor and (r = 0.68**, p=0.048) for good nutritional knowledge respectively. Poor to average nutritional knowledge had negative influence on parity status and vice-versa. Therefore, adequate nutritional knowledge emphasizing the sources of good nutrition before and during pregnancy should be foster among the respondents to reduce level of miscarriage as revealed by the result.

Simulating Yoruba indigenous fabrics: a road to culture disintegration

2024-12-12T14:29:25+00:00

The production of indigenous fabrics (dyed, woven, and patterned) has been an age-long tradition among the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. This tradition of fabric production survived for a very long time until the introduction of Western and Eastern fabrics after Nigeria's independence in 1960. Recently, the Chinese introduced imitations of both woven and patterned dyed textiles which have almost displaced the traditional ones. Many scholarly works have been done to alert the public of the danger that might be associated with this trend. This paper therefore looks at the emergence of Chinese imitation fabrics and its effect on the locally produced fabrics. To achieve this; the paper engages multiple research techniques which include, structured and unstructured interviews, participant observation, history, use of photographs, and note-taking. Interviews were conducted among professionals, merchants, consumers, fashion experts, and entrepreneurs. This study was carried out in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Iseyin in Oyo and Osogbo, Osun state being the traditional homes for textile production in Yoruba land. Data for the study were generated using information gathered through interviews and participant observation Findings revealed that many of our youths are not aware of the implications of patronizing simulated textiles on home industries. In addition, many are not aware that Yoruba culture is gradually being eroded. The paper recommends an attitudinal change towards patronage of indigenous textiles as a way of revamping the ailing industry and the rich cultural heritage of our country.

Impact of entrepreneurial culture on women economic empowerment in Abeokuta Metropolis, Ogun State

2024-12-12T14:44:32+00:00

This study measured the correlates of entrepreneurial culture with women economic empowerment in Abeokuta Metropolis, Ogun State. This research adopted a purposive non-probability sampling method by which 250 women entrepreneurs were sampled from key markets. The structured questionnaires further helped retrieve data for the use of analyses based on linear regression from semi-structured interviews. The results found the relations to be significant: entrepreneurial mindset toward income generation, R = 0.996; R² = 99.1%, F = 25027.621, p < 0.001; access to entrepreneurship resources and business ownership, R = 0.995, R² = 98.9 %, F = 20342.986, p < 0.001; supportive entrepreneurial environment and relation to financial independence, R = 0.997; R² = 99.4 %, F = 36290.453, p < 0.001. Therefore, the paper concludes that entrepreneurial mindset, resource access, and a supportive environment are drivers of economic empowerment for females in Abeokuta Metropolis. It is, therefore, recommended that such measures include regular training and mentorship programs, better access to finances, and advocacy for business policies that are supportive of an enabling environment. These are empirically well-targeted and critical recommendations towards the promotion of an enabling environment for women entrepreneurs fostering gender equality in entrepreneurship.