Body composition changes among lactating mothers In Abia State, Nigeria

Trichomonas Vaginalis infection among women in Ikwuano Abia State Nigeria

A study on Trichomoniasis was conducted to determine the prevalence, symptoms and factors that promote the transmission of Trichomonas vaginalis among women of Ikwuano in Abia State using high vaginal swab and urine samples. A total of 600 women aged between 14-60years were examined and 112 (18.67%) were infected with Trichomoniasis. The highest prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis infection (20...

Analysis of Livestock Waste Management Practices among Rural Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria

This study was on the analysis of livestock waste management practices among rural farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select the 60 respondents for the study. Primary data used the study were collected using well-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistical tools such as frequency counts, percentages, means, and multinomial logit regression wer...

Socioeconomic status and obesity in Abia State, South East Nigeria

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in developed and emerging economies. There is a paucity of data from Nigeria on the association between socioeconomic status and obesity. The aim of this study is to highlight that association in Abia State, South East Nigeria. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a cross-sectional survey in South East Nigeria. Parti...

Sexual behaviour and inheritance rights among HIV-positive women in Abia State, Nigeria.

In developing countries, culture favours males for economic ventures more than females. There is evidence that allowing HIV positive women inheritance rights will mitigate negative economic consequences of HIV/AIDS and other related risks. This study aimed to examine the extent to which HIV positive women have access to family resources in Abia State, Nigeria. Data collection instruments were q...

Rapid Changes in Household Composition among Low Income Mothers