scholarly journals Farmers’ Willingness to Pay for Index-Based Livestock Insurance in the North West of South Africa

Climate ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Oluwaseun Samuel Oduniyi ◽  
Michael Akwasi Antwi ◽  
Sibongile Sylvia Tekana
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Heat Waves ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
The North

Rural livelihoods in most developing countries are threatened by climate-related risks such as drought, flood, heat waves, storms, and so on. Although farmers have adopted several adaptation strategies, they have proven less effective than hoped. Hence, index-based livestock insurance, an innovation that significantly assists farmers to acclimatise to climate-related risks, has been proposed; and its adaptability has attracted a notable increase in other African countries. However, the success of its adoption is dependent on the inclination of the farmers to pay for the service. Accordingly, this study investigates their willingness to pay for index-based livestock insurance and its determinants, and the factors influencing the total livestock units to be insured in the North West province of South Africa. Cross-sectional data were obtained from 277 cattle farmers, drawn randomly from the study area. The contingent valuation method was applied to determine the farmers’ willingness to pay; and only 10.8% were willing to pay. Simultaneously, the Heckit sample selection model was used to analyse the data to identify the factors responsible for farmers’ willingness to pay and total livestock units to insure. The findings revealed that farmer’s experience, age, education, marital status, awareness of insurance and household dependents were statistically significant, and influenced the maximum price R600 ($42, max willingness to pay, WTP) of those who accepted index-based livestock insurance. However, by implication, the study concluded that to adopt index-based livestock insurance in the study area among the livestock farmers, there should be policies to cater for the aforementioned factors.

Habitual physical activity and body composition of black township adolescents residing in the North West Province, South Africa

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1047-1056 ◽  
Author(s):  
RL Mamabolo ◽  
HS Kruger ◽  
A Lennox ◽  
MA Monyeki ◽  
AE Pienaar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
Fat Deposits ◽  
North West Province ◽  
Black Township

AbstractObjectiveIt is known that stunting and obesity affect a large proportion of children in the world, and these can be affected by the physical activity levels of the children. In the present study, we evaluated the association between physical activity, physical development and body composition in black adolescent children.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingBlack township schools in the North West Province, South Africa.MethodsThree-hundred and thirteen grade 8 children were included in the Physical Activity in Youth study. Anthropometric measurements, body composition measures and maturity level as assessed by Tanner stages were determined in these children. In addition, Previous Day Physical Activity Recall questionnaires were administered on the children to record the various activities they undertake daily.ResultsThe demographic characteristics of the children showed a high level of homogeneity. A high prevalence of stunting (16.3%) was observed in the children, which was higher in boys than in girls (21.6 vs. 12.3%). Also prevalent was overweight/obesity (8.6%), but this was higher in girls than in boys (13.4 vs. 1.6%). The children also showed a reduction in levels of physical activity with advancement in maturity; furthermore, boys showed a more central form of fat deposition whilst girls showed more gynoid deposition.ConclusionsThe study revealed that physical activity plays a role in determining body composition, and further indicated that physical activity is associated with favourable body composition measures. Children who were more active were likely to have less fat deposits.

scholarly journals Determinants of Household Income and Willingness to Pay for Indigenous Plants in North West Province, South Africa: A Two-Stage Heckman Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 5458
Author(s):  
Abiodun Olusola Omotayo ◽  
Peter Tshepiso Ndhlovu ◽  
Seleke Christopher Tshwene ◽  
Kehinde Oluseyi Olagunju ◽  
Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Food System ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Indigenous Plants ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Heckman Model ◽  
North West ◽  
North West Province

Using a cross-sectional dataset, this study examines the factors influencing the income and willingness to pay for indigenous plants by rural households in the North West Province of South Africa. The method of data analysis was based on a two-stage Heckman model. Based on empirical data, the majority (93%) of the households are willing to pay for the indigenous plants. Furthermore, factors such as the age of the household’s head, marital status, size of households, financial returns and economic benefit of indigenous plants significantly influenced income and willingness to pay for indigenous plants by the households. Thus, indigenous plants have the potential to penetrate local and international markets and can be used to improve the economies, livelihood, and food security status of rural households in South Africa. Indigenous plant cultivation can increase agro-food system species diversity while conserving plant species indigenous to this area of South Africa. Encouraging both consumption and production of indigenous plants can also help diversify local economies and communities.

scholarly journals Level of job satisfaction amongst nurses in the North-West Province, South Africa: Post occupational specific dispensation

Curationis ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sisinyana H. Khunou ◽  
Mashudu Davhana-Maselesele
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Nursing Assistants ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
North West Province

Background: Job satisfaction and burnout have been recurring problems amongst nurses in the Republic of South Africa (RSA). As a result, nurses are still leaving the rural public sector in search of lucrative work at the urban and private sectors and in developed countries. Accordingly, Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) was introduced as a strategy to ircumvent the problem. However, since the implementation of OSD in 2007, there have been no studies conducted regarding the level of job satisfaction amongst nurses after the implementation of OSD in the North-West Province, especially because each province has its own challenges that are unique to the area.Objectives: The study had two objectives: to describe the level of job satisfaction amongstprofessional and other category nurses (OCNs) at a public hospital in the North-West Provinceand describe the perceptions of nurses about OSD and their intention to continue working inthe hospital.Method: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Stratified random sampling was used to select a sample of 92 professional nurses (PNs), 90 enrolled nurses and enrolled nursing assistants (Nursing Act 2005), which made a total of 182 participants. For the purpose of the study, the enrolled nurses and enrolled nursing assistants were referred to as OCNs. Data were collected using the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire–short form and OSD statements and analysed with Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS, version 18).Results: The majority of PNs (79.3%, n = 73) and OCNs (86.7%, n = 77) were dissatisfied with the working conditions and salary: PNs (80.4%, n = 74) and OCNs (87.8%, n = 79). The nurses mostly discredited the current state of the OSD implementation. Majority of the PNs (84%, n = 77) and OCNs (91%, n = 82) disagreed with the statement that ‘level of job satisfaction has improved after the implementation of OSD’.Conclusions: The National Department of Health should consider a holistic approach to address all work-related conditions for nurses in order to curb the attrition rates. Policy makers and unions should urgently review OSD for all categories of nurses.

scholarly journals A study of descriptive data for orphans and non-orphans on key criteria of economic vulnerability in two municipalities in South Africa

Curationis ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald Skinner ◽  
Carla Sharp ◽  
Sean Jooste ◽  
Sakhumzi Mfecane ◽  
Leickness Simbayi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
General Situation ◽  
Descriptive Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
The North ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Access To Food

Background: It is generally assumed that orphan status increases the risk to children of a range of negative outcomes. In South Africa, death of parents due to HIV-related illness is contributing to a rapid increase in the prevalence of orphans. This paper presents descriptive data from two South African communities, namely Kopanong, in the Free State and Kanana in the North West province, characterising the differences between orphans (double, maternal and paternal) and non-orphans on key criteria of social vulnerability.Objectives: The objective was to obtain a better understanding of how different types of orphans and non-orphans may differ in these key areas as a crucial starting point for addressing the devastating consequences the AIDS epidemic has on these children’s lives. While the study focuses on two specific areas these will provide insight into the general situation of orphans in South Africa.Methods: A cross-sectional census survey was conducted in the two communities of Kopanong, comprising n = 5254 households and Kanana, comprising n = 12 984 households.Results: In Kopanong, 8.2% of children had lost both parents, 19.1% had lost their father and 6.5% their mother only, whilst in Kanana the results were 6.5%, 28.1% and 3.7% respectively. Loss of both parents appeared to have a consistent impact on material need, including access to food, clothing and essential services, whilst loss of a single parent seems to have a more variable impact. At present, there are very few child headed households, but this constitutes a risk in the longer term.Conclusions: Orphans appear to be more vulnerable in terms of material need. Children assessed in this study as being most in need were not accessing adequately many services directed at them. There is a need to extend understanding and measurement of emotional need and abuse. 

scholarly journals Reasons women terminate their pregnancies legally and their contraceptive practices at Soshanguve 3 Community Health Centre, Tshwane district, South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David K.K. Masanabo ◽  
Indiran Govender ◽  
Tombo Bongongo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Health Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
Financial Difficulties ◽  
Rural Zone

Background: Various reasons have been cited in studies conducted in South Africa on why women legally terminate their pregnancies. We sought to determine the reasons for women to terminate their pregnancies legally and their contraceptive practices. This study was conducted at Soshanguve 3 Community Health Centre (CHC), located in a semi-rural zone in the north-west of Pretoria, Gauteng province of South Africa.Method: A cross-sectional study design was adopted in this study.Results: Of the 250 respondents, high participation (23.2%) was noted amongst women aged 18–20 years. Eighty-three (33.2%) respondents did not have children, 108 (43.2%) had completed their secondary school education and 226 (90.4%) were Christian. Of the participants, 80% were single and 62.8% were unemployed. About 85.6% (214) of respondents had not had a previous abortion. A total of 24% of respondents requested abortion because they wanted to focus on their education, while 23.1% were not ready to be parents and 21.7% experienced financial difficulties. With regard to practice, all respondents had already used contraception and the most used contraceptive was the male condom (43.5%), followed by an injectable contraceptive (7.1%).Conclusion: While academic reasons, not being ready to be a parent and financial difficulties were named as the main reasons for terminating a pregnancy legally, the selected pregnant women at Soshanguve 3 CHC demonstrated an unsatisfactory practice of contraceptive measures.

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