The study was designed to investigate the comparative analysis of agricultural credit users and non-users among cassava farmers in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. A sample of 50 credit users and 50 non-credit user cassava-based farmers were selected by multistage random sampling technique. Data were collected with a well structured questionnaire administered to a total of 100 random...

Since the first seroprevalence survey in 1999, the HIV prevalence in Abia State has increased from 1.8% to 7.3% in 2010. The state is currently experiencing a generalized epidemic, with most transmission occurring through heterosexual low-risk sex. Drivers of the epidemic include low knowledge of HIV prevention, low risk perception, predominantly male factor-driven risky sexual behavior, and lo...

the study was designed to investigate the comparative analysis of agricultural credit users and non-users among cassava farmers in ohafia local government area of abia state. a sample of 50 credit users and 50 non-credit user cassava-based farmers were selected by multistage random sampling technique. data were collected with a well structured questionnaire administered to a total of 100 random...

Sebastian C. Obasi* School of Biological Sciences, Abia State University P. M.B 2000 Uturu Abia State, Nigeria * Present address: IPC Department, Raw Materials Research and Developm ent Council, PMB 232 Garki, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Z. Naturforsch. 56c, 278-282 (2001); received August lO/October 27, 2000 Scopoletin, Aflatoxin B^ Mitochondrial, Cytochrome c Reductases The in vitro effects of the to...

BACKGROUND Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a major cause of genital ulcer disease worldwide and a significant factor for increased risk of acquisition and transmission of the Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV). The determination of the level of knowledge of genital herpes is necessary for the design and implementation of its specific preventive strategies as well as the reduction of the contribu...

The study on gender and net farm income of cassava-based farmers under individual land tenure system was done in Abia State of Nigeria. The main objective was to determine the Net Farm Income (NFI) and the Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) of the cassava farmers by gender vis-aviz their income levels as well as food security in the state. A multi-stage random sampling technique was adopted while data we...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Abdominal obesity is associated with the risk of developing disorders, such as diabetes and hypertension. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of abdominal obesity in Abia State, Nigeria. MATERIALS AND METHODS We carried out a cross-sectional study aimed at ascertaining the prevalence of abdominal obesity in Abia State, Nigeria. Participants i...

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...

Stature estimation is an important process in human identification. The aim of the study was to derive regression formulae for stature from foot dimensions Uturu indigenes Abia State. sample consists 150 subjects comprising 69 males and 81 females between 18 50 years age. parameters measured were age, stature, length width. mean width 29.78 ±1.08 years, 1738.26 ±9.34 mm, 261.53 ±2.01 84.53 ±0.9...