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COVID-19 pandemic: Experience in Calabar and Implication on the Economic Status of the People Julius A. Ada; Pius U. Angioha; Egbe E. Tangban; Thelma A. Abang; Pius A. Akam
ARRUS Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengembangan Teknologi dan Rekayasa, Yayasan Ahmar Cendekia Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35877/soshum484

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The COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2, which originated from the Wuhan Province of China during the last days of 2019, has become a global health issue unprecedented since the Spanish influenza of 1918. As of December 30th, there were 86,576 recorded cases of Covid-19 and 1278 confirmed deaths in Nigeria. While the impact of the pandemic varies across societies, for most countries, available evidence reveals that it has increased poverty and inequalities. This study assessed the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economic status of people in Calabar. The survey research method was used in collecting data from a sample of 400 from Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The instrument of data collection was a self-developed unstructured questionnaire. Data were collected within eight days with the aid of five (5) research assistants. Out of the 400-instrument distributed, only 386 was returned and was used for the analysis. Data collected were coded and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, tables and figures. The result from the descriptive statistics was then subjected to parametric statistics at the 0.05 confidence level. The result from the analysis revealed a significant impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the economic status of people in Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study recommends, among others, that the government at every level prioritize the distribution of stimulus packages equitably
Drivers of the Adoption of E-Government Services in the deliverance of healthcare services in Federal Health Institutions Archibong E. Ironbar; Pius U. Angioha; Ijim A. Uno; Julius A. Ada; Francis E. Ibioro
ARRUS Journal of Engineering and Technology Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengembangan Teknologi dan Rekayasa, Yayasan Ahmar Cendekia Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35877/jetech513

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The study examines Drivers of the Adoption of E-Government Services in the deliverance of Healthcare services in Federal Health Institutions. the study adopts drivers such as perceived Usefulness and perceived ease of use and their influence in the adoption of E-Government Services in the deliverance of Healthcare services in Federal Health Institutions. The survey research design was adopted in collecting 400 sample from administrative staff of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar using the purposive sampling. The sample size was determined using Taro Yamane sample size determinant technique. The questionnaire was the instrument of data collection. Data collected was analyzed using simple regression analysis at 0.05 confidence level. Result revealed that Perceived usefulness significantly influence the adoption of E- Governance Services in the deliverance of Healthcare services in Federal Health Institutions (R-value of 0.176a). Also result revealed that Perceived Ease of Use significantly influence the adoption of E- Governance Services in the deliverance of Healthcare services in Federal Health Institutions (R2 –value of .018). based on this result the study recommends amongst others that there is need for efforts to improve this basic infrastructure by the government should be strengthened both in terms of coverage and quality
Variance in Call Duty and Hazard Allowances: Implication on Health Workers Commitment and Work Relations in Nigeria A. M. Ogaboh Agba; Eteng I. Etobe; T. Charlie Titus; Pius U. Angioha; Francis E. Ibioro
SAINSMAT: Journal of Applied Sciences, Mathematics, and Its Education Vol. 10 No. 1 (2021)
Publisher : PT Mattawang Mediatama Solution

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35877/sainsmat1012092021

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This study examines disparity in call duty and hazard allowance and its implication on health worker's commitment and industrial dispute in tertiary hospital in South-South, Nigeria. A survey method that allows for the use of structured questionnaire was adopted. The study used a combination of purposive and random sampling techniques in determining a sample of 1191 participants from 4 tertiary hospitals in South-South Nigeria. Data gathered from the field was coded and analyzed using Linear Regression at 0.05 level of significance. Results revealed that call duty discrepancies and hazard allowances significantly affect health workers' commitment and industrial disputes in tertiary hospitals. The study recommended, among others, that National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission should carry out a comprehensive review of all health worker's wages and allowances in Nigeria with the view of harmonizing them. The commission should also evolve a periodic pay reform for health workers in Nigeria.
Improving Access to Maternal Healthcare Among Female Employees: Quantitative Analysis of the impact of The National Health Insurance Scheme Pius U. Angioha; Thomas A. Omang; Uduakobong P. Akpabio; James A. Ogar; Tersoo Asongo; Francis Ibioro
SAINSMAT: Journal of Applied Sciences, Mathematics, and Its Education Vol. 10 No. 1 (2021)
Publisher : PT Mattawang Mediatama Solution

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35877/sainsmat1012112021

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This study examines the correlation between the national health insurance scheme and access to national health care among female employees in Federal Institutions in Calabar cross river state, Nigeria. The study specifically examines the extent to which the national health insurance scheme reduces the cost of health and Enrollment in the NHIS relates to access to maternal healthcare. Two hypotheses were raised for the study. The survey research design was adopted in collecting data from 400 samples from a population of 9201 female employees of the federal institutions in Calabar cross river state. The instrument of data collection was the questionnaire. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive and correlation analysis. Results revealed that the national health insurance scheme reduced health cost relates to access to maternal healthcare. Results also indicated that Enrollment in NHIS significantly relates to access to maternal health. Based on this result, the study recommends, amongst others, that there is a need for government to improve on health funding as this will help improve access to various provisions of the scheme as it relates to maternal health