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Challenges of Domestic Water Consumption in Bhahumono Communities of Abi Local Government Area, Nigeria Otu, Judith E.; Eja, Eja I.; Agbor, Emmanuel A.; Inyang, Ita O.
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 1 (2012): January 2012
Publisher : Richtmann Publishing

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The menace of domestic water consumption and quality in Bhahumono Communities, in Abi Local Government Areahas become of great concern especially among stakeholders saddle with the responsibility of maintaining quality water fordomestic and public uses. This paper examines the challenges of domestic water consumption in Bhahumono communities withspecific reference to sources of water supply, elemental contents of the difference sources, the rate of consumption and waterborne diseases in the area. Seventeen water points were sampled in selected location and the water samples collected wereanalyzed using Gallenkamp flame analyzer (model F.A. 330-9 and atomic absorption spectromometer (model PYE UNICAMSP29007. The tritrimetric and observatory methods were used to determined the physical properties of the water. The analysisshows that most sampled location had a high level of iron (fe) and cadmium (cd) which makes the not suitable for drinking asevidence in F-value of 4.62 (calculated) higher than critical value of 3.04 (calculated). A calculated value of 4.60 at 0.05significant level higher than critical value of 3.60 which indicate that distance was a major determinant factor affecting the qualityof water supply in Bhahumono communities. Therefore, adequate measures must be put in place if the menace of domesticwater quality in the area must be averted.
Associate Issues in Delayed Care Seeking Behavior in Households Suffering from Malaria Ogali, Ugo; Otu, Judith E.; Enang, Ebingha E.; Angioha, Pius U.; Akande, Depoe
ARRUS Journal of Mathematics and Applied Science Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengembangan Teknologi dan Rekayasa, Yayasan Ahmar Cendekia Indonesia

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this study examines the associated issues in delayed care-seeking behaviour from malaria in households in rural Central Cross River states. Specifically, this study examines the extent to which belief in traditional medicine and household income relates to delayed care-seeking behaviour in household members suffering from malaria. The descriptive survey method was utilized to collect data from 1,229 participants from Central Cross River State, Nigeria. 1,224 The participants were selected using the multistage sampling technique. Data was collected using a self-developed structured questionnaire and in-depth interview guide. Elicited data was analyzed using descriptor and parametric statistics. Data collected from the in-depth interview conducted on five participants in the study area were thematically analyzed. Out of the 1224 quantitative instrument distributed, 1065 was judged to valid to the researchers. The analysis revealed that belief in traditional medicine and household income were significant determinants of delay in care-seeking behaviour among grow household members suffering from malaria. The study calls for policy change towards malaria care for rural households in Central Cross River states.