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Trends in Household Consumption Expenditure among the Six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This study examined the trends in household consumption expenditure among the six
geopolitical zones in Nigeria within the context of Engel's law of consumption. The study
specifically set out to achieve the following ...
Assessment of poverty and inequality trends in the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria: Evidence from the General Household Survey of Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The high rate of poverty in Nigeria has reached alarming proportions. Despite average economic
growth rates of 6 percent between 2004 and 2010, the incidence of poverty has remained high,
increasing from 54.7 percent in ...
Developing strategies to enhance implementation of early Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) guidelines in health care facilities in Edo State, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The number of healthcare institutions that has embraced Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) as an
effective and efficient method of neonatal care especially in Edo State, Nigeria has not
multiplied even after more than a decade ...
A model for the integration of spiritual care into the nursing curriculum in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Man is a bio-psycho-social-spiritual being, and his needs are informed by all these elements.
The need for spiritual care in nursing education and practice is no longer a new concept in
developed countries, nor even in ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of adverse drug reaction reporting among nurses in a tertiary hospital in South West Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Healthcare providers are critical to collecting information on drug safety and successful adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting. The roles of doctors and pharmacists have been recognized as important to voluntary ...
Establishing a library portal for integrated e-resources at Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The study examined the availability of e-resources in the Ibrahim Babangida Library at Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH) focusing to integrate e-resources in a dedicated portal for easy access. The ...
Bring back our girls: A human rights analysis of child abductions by Boko Haram
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
As the world evolves new perils emerge which pose a significant threat to human and child
rights, it is imperative that the protection of these rights is prioritised. Human rights can be
defined as the rights that every ...
Perceptions and experiences of health professionals regarding conservative management of Osteoarthritis at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the major cause of pain and disability in the elderly, as well as people
younger than the age of 45. Research reported the importance of conservative management of OA
in the early stages, as it has ...