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Mental health implications of lockdown during coronavirus pandemic among adults resident in Ibadan, Nigeria

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Mental health implications of lockdown during coronavirus pandemic among adults resident in Ibadan, Nigeria Authors: Afolabi, A. Abstract: The study examined the mental health implications of lockdown during coronavirus pandemic among adult residents in Ibadan, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study. The study made use of questionnaire adapted from the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and GHQ-28. One hundred and thirty-two respondents filled the validated questionnaire with a reliability co-efficient of 82 at 0.05 level of significance. Three research questions and one hypothesis were formulated for the study. Findings revealed that there is a high level of effect of lockdown during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the anxiety level among adults resident in Ibadan. On the whole, sleeplessness is perceived as the dominant of two variables and is significantly positively correlated with depression and anxiety with the least coefficient (r= 0.434**) is also significant and positively correlated with depression among adult residents in Ibadan. Based on these findings, the government at all levels (Local, State and Federal) should provide adequate palliative measures for their citizens bearing in mind that with the lockdown, individuals would not have adequate income. The Social Workers should also organize virtual meetings and trainings to educate these adults on coping mechanisms during this lockdown period

Victimology and psychosocial well-being of the elderly in Iwaya community

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Victimology and psychosocial well-being of the elderly in Iwaya community Authors: Fatoye, H. A. Abstract: Victimology is an infrequently discussed social phenomenon in Nigeria despite its prevalence and grave social implications. Nigerian government does not provide social security for the elderly and the support from the family is fading out, leading to kidnap and abuse of elders. The study examined the relationship between Victimology and psycho-social wellbeing of elders in Iwaya community, Lagos State. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and t-test at P value 0.5. The findings revealed that kidnapping and abuse of elders were more experienced outside Lagos State (14.7%) than other places such as within neighbourhood (8%), outside neighbourhood (6.7%), and outside the country' (7.3%). The value of X2 at the .05 level of significance with 1 degree of freedom was 3.841. The computed value of 2.227a was smaller and within the critical value range of 3.841. The null hypothesis that there is no significant relationship between kidnapping of elders and their psychosocial wellbeing was accepted. The value of X2 at 0.5 level of significance with 1-degree freedom was 3.841. Computed value of 4.313a was greater than the critical value of 3.841. The null hypothesis that there is no significant relationship between mistreatment and their psychosocial wellbeing was rejected. Results suggest possible factors such as poor quality of education, high level of poverty, lack of value for hard-work and indiscipline are causes of crime, thus negatively affecting security of lives and properties. Government should address security lapses by providing the security agencies with necessary facilities and environment conducive to combating crime in Nigeria

Family support system as a predictor of psychological well- being of the elderly in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Family support system as a predictor of psychological well- being of the elderly in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State Authors: Fatoye, H. A. Abstract: The study examined the family support System as a predictor of psychological well-being among the elderly in Ibadan Metropolis. Descriptive research design of the ex-post-facto type was used. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 180 aged respondents from 60 years and above from five local government areas in Ibadan Metropolis. Two research hypotheses were tested al 0.05 level of significance. Data were analyzed using t-test. Results indicated that aged people with low family support experienced higher anxiety level than their counterparts that received high family support. (t = 2.61, df = 178). Furthermore, aged people with low family support experienced higher depression level than their contemporaries with high family support (t =3.89, df = 178). It was recommended that government should provide free monthly medical check-up far the aged with particular focus on their mental and psychological health status

Family support and jail duration as correlates of recidivism among prison inmates of Agodi prison in Nigeria

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Family support and jail duration as correlates of recidivism among prison inmates of Agodi prison in Nigeria Authors: Fatoye, H. A.; Bakare, M. A.; OyeIeke, A. I. Abstract: Re-offending is one of the major problems with ex- convicts and researches have been conducted to ascertain causes of re-offending among ex -offenders. Evidence is still needed on the influence of family support and jail duration on reoffending among ex prison inmates in Nigeria. The sample for this study is 200 (Two hundred) respondents who were purposively selected in a cross sectional survey among other inmates at Agodi prison. Results reveal that there is a significant inverse relationship between family support and criminal intent (r = -.32, p<0l), family support, family relationship quality and partner support jointly predicted criminal intent (R2 = 0.13, F (3,245) = 11.79, p < .01). The results further reveal that there is significant effect of length of sentence on criminal intent (F (3,246) = 6.57, p<.001), inmates with awaiting trial (short sentence) reported high criminal intent than awaiting trial. It was concluded that family support and jail duration influence re-offending among inmates and necessary recommendations were made