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1. Geographical variations and determinants of depression status in urban South Africa

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Igboeli, Emeka E., Ajaero, Chukwuedozie Kelechukwu, Anazonwu, Nkemdilim P., and Onuh, Juliana C.

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Aim: The spatially varying prevalence and determinants of depression in the urban population of South Africa have remained unexplored. This study sets out to examine the spatial variations and determinants of depression status among the urban population of South Africa. Methods: Data were sourced from the Wave 5 of the National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS) of 2017, which was a survey of households and individuals aged 15 years and above living in the nine provinces of South Africa. The outcome variable is depression status. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, mapping, and geographically weighted regression. Results: Results showed variations in the prevalence of depression status across the nine provinces of South Africa. The prevalence of low depression status ranged from 77% in Eastern Cape Province to 88% in Western Cape Province. In addition, the results revealed spatial variations across the provinces on the influence of socio-economic factors on depression status of the urban population in South Africa. Conclusion: This study recommends the development and implementation of unique effective approaches for prevention, mitigation, and management of depression problems for each of the provinces.

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2021
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2. Integrating community perceptions and cultural diversity in social impact assessment in Nigeria.

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Nzeadibe, Thaddeus Chidi, Ajaero, Chukwuedozie Kelechukwu, Okonkwo, Emeka Emmanuel, Okpoko, Patrick Uche, Akukwe, Thecla Iheoma, and Njoku-Tony, Roseline Feechi

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CULTURAL pluralism, SOCIAL perception, SOCIAL impact assessment, DECISION making
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The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act of 1992 aimed to make the environment a central theme in development in Nigeria. Nevertheless, the extent of engagement with local cultures in the Nigerian EIA process is not statutorily guaranteed. While most EIAs in Nigeria have been for oil and gas projects in the Niger Delta, and have focused strongly on the biophysical environment, socio-economic and cultural aspects have remained marginal. The palpable neglect of community perceptions and cultural diversity in social impact assessment (SIA) in this region prone to conflict has tended to alienate the people in the decision-making process. Thus, despite claims to compliance with regulatory requirements for EIAs, and numerous purported sustainable development initiatives by international oil companies (IOCs), the region continues to face multiple sustainability challenges. This paper situates local perceptions and cultural diversity in participatory development and canvasses the integration of community perceptions and cultural diversity into SIA in the Niger Delta region. It is argued that doing this would be critical to ensuring acceptance and success of development actions within the context of local culture while also contributing to sustainable development policy in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2015
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