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2. Perceived Adequacy of Material Support Systems Available to the Childless Older Adults in Southeastern Nigeria: Implications for Social Workers
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Ebimgbo, Samuel O., Nnama-Okechukwu, Chinwe U., Onalu, Chinyere E., and Agha, Agha A.
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- 2023
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3. Mothers’ choice of health management services for under-five children with common illnesses: evaluating social workers’ impact in Nigerian health sector.
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Ene, Jacinta, Ebimgbo, Samuel, Onalu, Chinyere, Okah, Paulinus, Ekoh, Prince Chiagozie, and Agha, Agha A.
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SOCIAL workers , *MEDICAL care , *HEALTH facilities , *CHILD services , *MOTHERS , *UNBORN children (Law) - Abstract
IntroductionMethodFindingsConclusionEvery child deserves the right to life. In Nigeria like other African countries, a high burden of child mortality prevails. Attaining a low-mortality rate of children entails that mothers who are the primary caregivers are in the best position to provide quality healthcare management.With the phenomenological approach in qualitative research, the researchers sourced data using Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and In-Depth Interviews (IDI) from 38 mothers of various categories. The participants were purposively selected from four government and mission health institutions in a semi-urban Nsukka town, Enugu State. Data were analyzed thematically.Results revealed that mothers utilize health institutions including government, mission, private, pharmacies and patent medicine vendors when seeking healthcare for their children. Their inability to recognize potential life-threatening conditions is the leading factor in increasing child mortality. Findings show that because participants were concerned about financial challenges; they were ready to adopt traditional medicine as an alternative to modern medicine. The study showed evidence of unsafe strategies mothers adopt for the health management of their under-five children with common illnesses. Participants indicated little knowledge of social workers’ engagement in health institutions.Healthy living is essential in the protection from illnesses. Since under-five children are vulnerable to illnesses, their mothers should provide them with quality healthcare management. The study recommends that social workers’ engagement with health providers and users in semi-urban societies could help propagate healthcare awareness and strategies in mothers’ choice of health management for under-five children in Nigeria. Overall, adequate health policy consideration should be given to all under-five children in Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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4. Experiential Narratives of Factors Limiting and Boosting Access to Support Services for Women with Obstetric Fistula in Southeast Nigeria.
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Agha, Ali, Ebimgbo, Samuel, Ene, Jecinta, Okah, Paulinus, Ekoh, Prince, and Onalu, Chinyere
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HEALTH services accessibility , *COMMUNITY support , *HEALTH literacy , *FOCUS groups , *OBSTETRICIANS , *MEDICAL specialties & specialists , *ENDOWMENTS , *HEALTH attitudes , *SOCIAL workers , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *TRAVEL , *STATISTICAL sampling , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *INTERVIEWING , *HEALTH , *PSYCHOLOGY of women , *PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation , *HELP-seeking behavior , *FAMILIES , *JUDGMENT sampling , *INFORMATION resources , *EXPERIENCE , *THEMATIC analysis , *PUBLIC relations , *WOMEN'S health services , *PSYCHOLOGICAL stress , *COMMUNITY life , *SOCIAL support , *DISCRIMINATION (Sociology) , *OBSTETRICS , *VAGINAL fistula , *HEALTH care teams , *SOCIAL stigma - Abstract
Obstetric fistula is a chronic health condition that leaves affected women battered and traumatized, thereby exposing them to social recluse life as a result of associated discomfort and odor. Support services to those with challenging health conditions are reputed to help cushion the adverse effects on them; thus women with fistula and other chronic diseases receiving adequate support will help them to cope and recuperate from such illnesses. This study explores the factors limiting and boosting access to support services for those with obstetric fistulainNigeria. Focus Group Discussions and In-depth Interviews were employed to obtain data from 44 participants. The thematic data analysis method was deployed in analyzing the data collected. Factors like the limited number of fistula specialist doctors, poor funding, withdrawal from seeking help, long distance, and discrimination limit patients' access to support services and adequate fistula care. The study highlighted that community involvement in fistula care, adequate funding, training, and retraining of professionals will boost support services for fistula patients. The study recommends the adoption of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of obstetric fistula patients including the involvement of not only medical personnel but also social workers, families, groups, and community leaders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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5. Indigenous knowledge and social work education in Nigeria: Challenges and need for sustainable development.
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Nnama-Okechukwu, Chinwe, McLaughlin, Hugh, Okoye, Uzoma, Hendricks, Eleanor, Imaan, Loveness, Malinga, Tumani, Wizi-Kambala, Agnes, Ebimgbo, Samuel, Veta, Oghenechoja, and Imo, Nnachi
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PROFESSIONAL practice ,RESEARCH ,PROFESSIONS ,ACADEMIC medical centers ,COURSE evaluation (Education) ,HEALTH of indigenous peoples ,SOCIAL workers ,RESEARCH methodology ,CULTURAL pluralism ,COLLEGE teacher attitudes ,INTERVIEWING ,SOCIAL justice ,EXPERIENCE ,PHENOMENOLOGY ,SOCIAL worker attitudes ,STUDENTS ,SOUND recordings ,FIELD notes (Science) ,SOCIAL work education ,SOCIAL services ,SUSTAINABLE development ,STUDENT attitudes ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,CLUSTER analysis (Statistics) - Abstract
Social work education in Africa is faced with a myriad of challenges that require immediate attention for a sustainable future. If the principles of social justice, human rights and respect for diversities are central to the social work profession, then the education and practice of social work in Nigeria should be culturally relevant in engaging people and structures to address challenges. Participants for the study included four social work educators, 10 social work students and four social work practitioners. Findings from the research suggest the need for a paradigm shift from Western pedagogy to a more inclusive Nigerian pedagogy for a sustainable future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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6. 'They have better opportunities over there'
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Ebimgbo, Samuel, Chukwu, Ngozi, and Okoye, Uzoma
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south-east Nigeria ,social policies ,Nigeria ,flight/migration experience ,emigration ,migration ,left behind older parents ,social workers - Abstract
A significant trend in human mobility in recent times is an unbroken upward trend in the number of people that migrate to other countries daily. The increasing migration is as a result of globalization as well as technological improvement in recent times, especially in the areas of communication and transportation which have made movement easier, cheaper, and faster. International migration is therefore a reality of our contemporary world. About 272 million international migrants were recorded across the globe in the year 2019. In Nigeria also, the number of young persons living outside the shores of the country has increased greatly in recent years. With the increasing number of young Nigerians migrating to other countries and given the supportive roles they play in the life of older adults, one expects a more challenging future for the left-behind. Left-behind older family members are found to report cases of chronic diseases, presence of depressive symptoms, and self-perceived loneliness. The study therefore sought to ascertain the views of older adults on emigration of younger family members in South-east Nigeria. The New Economics of Labour Migration (NELM) Theory provided the theoretical framework for this study. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted to generate data on a sample of (N = 58), left-behind older adults aged 60 years or older. The generated data were subjected to thematic analysis and the findings revealed that the young family members have more opportunities abroad than in Nigeria. The left-behind older family members indicated that they fully support the migration of their young family members because of the economic conditions of the country. The study therefore recommends functional policies that address proper well-being of these older adults. Further we recommend social work interventions aimed at ensuring the strengthening of family ties and maintaining adequate social support to left-behind older adults., Quarterly on Refugee Problems - AWR Bulletin, Vol. 61 No. 1 (2022): Quarterly on Refugee Problems - AWR Bulletin (QRP)
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- 2022
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7. Vulnerable children aiding visually challenged beggars in Nigeria: Need for social work intervention.
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Nnama‐Okechukwu, Chinwe U., Ebimgbo, Samuel O., Agha, Agha A., and Onalu, Chinyere E.
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SOCIAL workers , *INTERVIEWING , *EXPERIENCE , *PEOPLE with disabilities , *THEMATIC analysis , *SOCIAL case work - Abstract
The increasing phenomenon of street children aiding visually challenged beggars and the risk factors involved in such activity is of much concern to social workers in Nigeria. With low investment in social protection for vulnerable children, a large number of children are constantly involved in income‐generating activities on the street. This study through in‐depth interviews explored the experiences of children who aid visually challenged beggars in a semi‐urban city in Nigeria. Findings based on lived experiences are thematically discussed in this study. Well‐coordinated social protection measures can keep vulnerable children off the street and within the safety net of their family. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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8. Factors associated with the prevalence of diarrhoea among children in rural areas of Enugu State, Nigeria: Practice considerations for social workers.
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Odo, Casmir, Onalu, Chinyere, Nwatu, Uche, Nwafor, Nneka, and Ebimgbo, Samuel
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DIARRHEA ,SOCIAL workers ,RURAL conditions ,CHILDREN - Abstract
Poor health conditions such as diarrhoea are often associated with low- and middle-income countries. Diarrhoea in Nigeria contributes to an estimated 151,700 (16%) annual infant deaths, with a prevalence of 10–18 percent. With the high rate of diarrhoea-related infant mortality, it becomes important to investigate the barriers to its prevention. Data were sourced using five Focus Group Discussions involving 18 health workers and 30 nursing mothers. Findings show high prevalence of diarrhoea and identified ignorance, cultural/religious beliefs, and lack of funds as major barriers to its prevention. To address these problems, engaging social workers as welfare professionals is recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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9. It Is a Hoax: Attitude of South-eastern Nigerian Toward COVID-19 and Vaccine: The Need for Social Workers.
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Onalu, Chinyere E., Atama, Chiemezie S., Ebimgbo, Samuel O., Nwachukwu, Stephen T., Idowu, Bashiru O., and Nwafor, Nneka F.
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COVID-19 vaccines ,SOCIAL workers ,NIGERIANS ,COVID-19 pandemic ,HOAXES - Abstract
Different behavioral shifts have been observed among the country's population against the COVID-19 pandemic since its emergence in February 2020 in Nigeria. At first, people were scared of the pandemic and this was reinforced by their response to the National Center for Disease Control measures. As days go by and with the increasing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. To reduce the high burden of the pandemic, efforts were made by scientists to produce the COVID-19 vaccine, and Nigeria received about 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in 2021. Thus, it becomes important to investigate the attitude of Nigerians toward COVID-19 and vaccination against COVID-19. To conduct this study, data were sourced using six focus group discussions involving 30 males and females, respectively. Findings revealed that Nigerians have lackadaisical attitude toward COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccine owing to insincerity on the part of the government, poverty, belief system, low-level of awareness among others. To change the negative attitude of Nigerians toward COVID-19 and the vaccine, social worker interventions are recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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10. Community versus family support in caregiving of older adults: implications for social work practitioners in South-East Nigeria.
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Ebimgbo, Samuel O., Atama, Chiemezie S., Igboeli, Emeka E., Obi-keguna, Christy N., and Odo, Casmir O.
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OLDER people , *SOCIAL impact , *SOCIAL services , *SOCIAL workers , *STANDARD of living , *PUBLIC welfare policy - Abstract
Nigeria is home to the highest number of older adults in Africa. The country will continue to experience an upward trend in the size of this sub-population, yet there are limited government measures to address their well-being. Studies have shown that families and communities are predominant sources of support in caregiving for older adults in Nigeria. However, there seems to be a few studies that ascertain the extent to which these support systems provide support to older adults, especially in the South-East Nigeria. This study, therefore, will attempt to fill this significant gap because access to justice, a high standard of living, quality of life, and well-being of all citizens including older adults constitute a crucial point in the African Union and the 2030 global agenda. Focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were used to collect data from older adults and their caregivers (N = 40). The data were analysed thematically. Most of the support in caregiving for older adults is filial with minimal support from community members. Thus, we advocate for welfare policies that will augment the filial efforts in supporting older adults. Social workers also should facilitate the implementation of the policies and equally help to strengthen supportive relationships among community members. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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11. PREDICTORS OF LONELINESS AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA: Implications for Social Workers.
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EBIMGBO, SAMUEL O., ATAMA, CHIEMEZIE S., ONALU, CHINYERE E., OBASI-IGWE, INYOMOMA A., and AGHEDO, GABRIEL U.
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LONELINESS , *SOCIAL impact , *OLDER people , *SOCIAL workers , *SUBSTANCE abuse , *FORECASTING - Abstract
Old-age loneliness is a crucial public health issue with mortality consequences as well as other negative health conditions and lifestyles including depression, substance abuse, sedentary lifestyles, and suicide ideation. This study investigated the predictors of loneliness among older adults in Nigeria’s southeast in order to articulate some interventions that will plummet the issue. A structured questionnaire (N = 516), in-depth interviews (N = 8), and focus group discussion (N = 16) were used to collect data from respondents aged 60 years or older. The quantitative data sets were subjected to chi-square and binary regression analysis, while a thematic analysis was adopted for the qualitative data. The study’s findings show that some demographic factors such as the number of children (p < .002), health status (p < .023), and social support (p < .014), among others, were statistically significant in predicting loneliness among older adults. The study, therefore, recommends the consideration of community-based services to enable elderly adults to buffer the experience of loneliness. Social workers should also influence the various organs responsible for social policies to formulate and promote policies that address the well-being of older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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12. Gender differences in family support to older adults and implications for social work in south-east Nigeria.
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Ebimgbo, Samuel O., Chukwu, Ngozi E., and Okoye, Uzoma O.
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SOCIAL impact , *SOCIAL services , *GENDER differences (Sociology) , *GENDER , *SOCIAL support - Abstract
The increase in the number of older adults in Nigeria is a significant demographic trend, requiring adequate and sustainable attention. Usually, these older adults depend on family members for support due to increasing frailty and/or disengagement from the civil service or other income-earning pursuits. Studies that depict differences in gender vis a vis access to social support from family networks are limited. This study will attempt to contribute to filling this gap. Four focus group discussions and 16 in-depth interviews were conducted on a sample of (N = 56) older adults aged 70 years and above and their 23 to 46 year old family carers. The generated data were analysed in themes. Findings revealed no differences in access to health support by gender; however, females received more financial, emotional as well as material support, and were more involved in social activities than their male counterparts. This study will facilitate a better understanding of gender differences in social support for older adults in Nigeria. This could, in turn, inform inclusive social policies guided by social workers which have greater focus on the needs of older adults. • Population aging is one of the contemporary issues affecting lower-middle-income countries like Nigeria. • Concerns about older adults in Nigeria have not been considered a priority by the government. • Nigerian older adults are usually relying on informal support networks • Women are more supported financially, emotionally, materially and are more involved in social activities. • Culture plays a great role in the support of older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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