scholarly journals The basaltic soils of Plateau State, Nigeria: Properties, classification and management practices

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Hassan A ◽  
A Raji B ◽  
B Malgwi W ◽  
O Agbenin J
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Basaltic Soils ◽  
Plateau State

scholarly journals Exploring patients’ viewpoints on uncomplicated malaria and its management in primary healthcare facilities of Plateau State, Nigeria: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-236
Author(s):  
Nanloh S. Jimam ◽  
Nahlah E. Ismail ◽  
Shalkur David ◽  
Benjamin N. Joseph ◽  
Michael A. Adeniyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Uncomplicated Malaria ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Inductive Method ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Plateau State

Malaria infection is a major public health problem in Nigeria. The present study explored patients’ thoughts and feelings on uncomplicated malaria and its management practices in some primary healthcare (PHC) facilities of Plateau state, Nigeria. An in-depth interview was conducted on patients receiving treatment in some of the facilities in the state, who were recruited through purposive sampling method up to saturation point. All the information was audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim before analysis using the principles of thematic content analysis of inductive method. Generally, their views on malaria-related issues were categorised into four main themes based on their relevancies as: patients’ perceptions on malaria infection and anti-malarial drugs, the role of healthcare workers and family during treatment, medications taken and socio-economic-related factors, as well as their general views on healthcare facilities-related factors. The study showed patients’ perceptions of the aforementioned factors as influencing their treatment and management practices of the disease in the study area. Necessary interventions that would improve patients’ quality of management of the disease toward achieving the desired outcome of therapy are recommended.

scholarly journals Assessment of Household Management Practices of Drinking Water in Two Selected Rural Communities of Plateau State

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-51
Author(s):  
E.O. Okoh ◽  
C.A. Miner ◽  
G.N. Ode ◽  
A.I. Zoakah
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Treatment ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Household Water Treatment ◽  
Household Water ◽  
Plateau State

Background: Understanding how drinking water is managed in rural households that lack access to improved water sources is necessary for designing effective strategies that can meet their drinking water requirements. This study aimed to assess the drinking water management practices of rural households in two selected communities of Plateau State.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Plateau State among 202 female caregivers of under-five children residing in households of two rural communities who were selected using a multistage sampling technique. An interviewer-administered  questionnaire and an observational checklist were used to obtain information on water sources, collection, storage and treatment  practices. Data were analyzed using SPSS 23.0. Bivariate analysis was done to identify factors associated with household water treatment practice followed by logistic regression to determine predictors. Level of significance was set at p<0.05.Results: Mean age of respondents was 32.5±12.3 years. Nearly half (48%) of the households obtained drinking water from unimproved sources and 18.3% treated water at home which were mainly inappropriate methods. About 75% always stored drinking water separately from other uses while 64% stored water for over 3days. Only 51% were observed to store water in clean containers. Independent  predictors of household water treatment were perception of drinking water safety (AOR=4.6; 95%CI: 2.1–10.3) and encouragement to treat water within the community (AOR=16.7; 95%CI: 2.1 – 28.5).Conclusion: There is a need to educate and encourage the rural populace on appropriate water management methods while efforts are being made to increase access to improved sources.

scholarly journals Incidence of helminthes infestation in small ruminants in three Local Government Areas of Plateau State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-92
Author(s):  
P. G. Gofwan ◽  
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S. D. Sudik ◽  
A. J. Dastu ◽  
H. Machido ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Small Ruminants ◽  
Stocking Density ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Sheep And Goats ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Plateau State

Sheep and goats traditionally managed are usually neglected in terms of development programmes including the determination of their parasitic loads. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the incidence of helminthes infestation in small ruminants in three Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau State, Nigeria. A total of 1800 faecal samples of sheep and goats were collected from June to September, 2020 in three Local Government areas namely Shendam, Mikang and Langtang South. Two hundred (200) samples were collected from each village given a total of 600 samples per LGA. Samples were collected inside white polythene leather, location, species, sex, age and season were carefully labeled. Microscopic examinations of faecal samples were carried out using standard laboratory methods of floatation and sedimentation techniques. Data was analyzed using Chi square test. The results showed that 60.00% of the faecal samples were infested with helminthes and 40% were negative. Majority (34.60%) of the positive samples had mixed parasite infestations while 25.40% had singled infestations. Shendam LGA had the highest (p<0.001) incidence (78.50%) helminthes infestation while Langtang South had the lowest (50.20%). The females’ sheep and goats were significantly infested (p<0.001, p<0.001, respectively) higher (61.00%) than the males (55.20%) while the adult sheep and goats (7 months and above of age) were highly significantly (p<0.001 and p<0.001, respectively) infested higher (57.40% and 63.70%, respectively) than the young (0-6 months of age) (50.60% and 60.20%, respectively). The sheep and goats infested in the wet season were significantly (p<0.001 and p<0.001, respectively) higher (76.50%) than in the dry season (43.20%). It may be concluded that 60% of the sheep and goats studied had incidence of helminthes infestation. Therefore, proper housing, feeding, grazing systems, stocking density among other management practices are recommended to improve the productivity of sheep and goats in the area

Trajectories of Family Management Practices and Early Adolescent Behavioral Outcomes

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-Te Wang ◽  
Thomas J. Dishion ◽  
Elizabeth A. Stormshak ◽  
John Willett
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Behavioral Outcomes ◽  
Early Adolescent ◽  
Family Management

On-farm udder health monitoring

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (02) ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
J. C. van Veersen ◽  
O. Sampimon ◽  
R. G. Olde Riekerink ◽  
T. J. G. Lam
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Health Data ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Udder Health ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Clinical Problems

SummaryIn this article an on-farm monitoring approach on udder health is presented. Monitoring of udder health consists of regular collection and analysis of data and of the regular evaluation of management practices. The ultimate goal is to manage critical control points in udder health management, such as hygiene, body condition, teat ends and treatments, in such a way that results (udder health parameters) are always optimal. Mastitis, however, is a multifactorial disease, and in real life it is not possible to fully prevent all mastitis problems. Therefore udder health data are also monitored with the goal to pick up deviations before they lead to (clinical) problems. By quantifying udder health data and management, a farm is approached as a business, with much attention for efficiency, thought over processes, clear agreements and goals, and including evaluation of processes and results. The whole approach starts with setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Acceptable, Realistic, Time-bound) goals, followed by an action plan to realize these goals.

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