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Assessment of Menstruation-Associated Absenteeism Among School Girls in Jalingo: Cost-Effective Interventions for Resource-Constrained Settings
Emmanuel Chukwuma Obiano,
Esther Nnennaya Umahi,
Brenda Isikekpei,
Kolawole Sodeinde,
Sonnen Atinge,
Emmanuel Ogechukwu Okondu,
Hyacinth Chukwudi Okoye,
Peter Chidiebere Okorie
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2023
Pages:
76-82
Received:
26 June 2023
Accepted:
12 July 2023
Published:
31 July 2023
Abstract: Grave concerns have been raised about the limitations that inadequate menstrual hygiene management (MHM) imposes on girls, especially in developing countries. This study follows up on the previous work on the subject done in Jalingo, Nigeria by Nnennaya et al, but specifically on menstruation-associated school absenteeism and its impact on academic output. Data extraction was done on the responses generated by Nnennaya et al; re-adapted for variables reflective of school absenteeism; subjected to content and comparative analyses; and extrapolated to quantify school absenteeism and its impact on academic output. Appropriate remedial interventions were deduced. Menstruation-associated absenteeism led to a loss of 20% of active school-days and 13.06% decline in school-based productivity. Excuses from class to attend to MHM needs resulted to a loss of 12.5% of active class-hours/day, a loss of 3 man-hours/month, and a decline of 0.86% in school-based productivity. Menstruation-associated absenteeism imposed on girls a disadvantage in academic performance of 2.9 – 5.5% compared to boys. These losses combined with other social pressures of MHM to nudge many girls to drop out of school. Menstruation-associated school absenteeism among adolescent school girls in Jalingo was high, affected their academic performance adversely and predisposed the girls towards school drop-out. Sustainable remedies in such high resource-constrained setting include: extensive enlightenment, counseling and demonstration sessions on MHM; promoting universal access to free reusable sanitary pads; and provision of affordable OB14-CLCA type latrines in schools.
Abstract: Grave concerns have been raised about the limitations that inadequate menstrual hygiene management (MHM) imposes on girls, especially in developing countries. This study follows up on the previous work on the subject done in Jalingo, Nigeria by Nnennaya et al, but specifically on menstruation-associated school absenteeism and its impact on academic...
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House Hold Water Handling Practice in Southern-East Ethiopia: Magnitude and Associated Factors
Deginet Kebede Belihu,
Girma Worku Obsie,
Melese Tadessa Aredo
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2023
Pages:
83-89
Received:
4 March 2023
Accepted:
11 July 2023
Published:
10 August 2023
Abstract: Background: household water handling practice is very critical for prevention of water borne communicable disease. This study aimed to assess household water handling practice and associated factors in rural kebeles of Tiyo district, Arsi zone South East Ethiopia. Methods: community-based cross-sectional study was employed among 403 households by using simple random sampling techniques from September 02-25/2019. Data were collected by interviewer administered structured questionnaire, entered into EPI INFO version 7 and analyzed by SPSS Version 20. Logistic regression models were fitted to identify the association between the dependent and independent variables by computing the odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals at P-value< 0.05. Results: a total of 403 households participated with an overall response rate was 98%. More than fifty percent (53.3%) were found to handle their drinking water properly. Level of education [AOR=3.341,95% CI:(1.536,7.267)], monthly income [AOR= 0.291, 95%CI:(0.100,0.848)], know about safe water handling [AOR=1.721, 95%CI: (1.103, 2.681)], frequency of water collected per day [AOR=3.049, 95%CI: (1.476, 6.299)], knowing water treatment [AOR=1.588,95%CI: (1.015,2.485)] and methods with draw water from container [AOR=1.840, 95% CI: (1.111, 3.046)] were found to be factors associated with proper water handling practices. Conclusion: unsafe water handling practiced is high irrespective of the efforts being done the ministry of health and stakeholders were found to be significantly associated in the study area. Thus, Education on water handling practice with emphasis on the consequences of negative impacts of poor water handling practice and implement treating of water at house holds’ level insured good practice.
Abstract: Background: household water handling practice is very critical for prevention of water borne communicable disease. This study aimed to assess household water handling practice and associated factors in rural kebeles of Tiyo district, Arsi zone South East Ethiopia. Methods: community-based cross-sectional study was employed among 403 households by u...
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Infant Mortality and Its Predictors in Benshangul-Gumuz Region, Ethiopia: Further Analysis of 2019 Ethiopian Mini Demographic and Health Survey
Temesgen Senbeto,
Gizachew Gobebo,
Woldemariam Erkalo
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2023
Pages:
90-94
Received:
21 August 2023
Accepted:
18 September 2023
Published:
14 October 2023
Abstract: Background: Infant mortality rate has dramatically been fallen in the last two decades globally. Ethiopia, with infant mortality rate of 34 deaths per 1000 live births, is among the countries with high infant mortality in Africa. The main purpose of this study was to investigate predictors of infant mortality in Benshangul-Gumuz region, Ethiopia. Methods: The source of data for this study was 2019 Ethiopian Mini Demographic and Health Survey (EMDHS). Multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify the predictors of infant mortality. Results: Multiple births and infants born from mothers aged 34 years and older were at higher risk of dying before celebrating their first birthdays. whereas females, infants born from mothers with secondary and higher education, infants born from mothers who had ANC visits of at least one time, and infants born at health institution were at lower risk of dying before celebrating their first birthdays. Conclusions: Infant mortality rate in region was high. Birth type, sex of child, maternal age, maternal educational level, place of delivery, and antenatal care visits were predictors of infant mortality in Benshangul-Gumuz region, Ethiopia. Hence, health institutional delivery is recommended in the region to minimize the infant mortality rate in the region.
Abstract: Background: Infant mortality rate has dramatically been fallen in the last two decades globally. Ethiopia, with infant mortality rate of 34 deaths per 1000 live births, is among the countries with high infant mortality in Africa. The main purpose of this study was to investigate predictors of infant mortality in Benshangul-Gumuz region, Ethiopia. M...
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