This study compared and analyzed indigenous and modern agricultural technologies used in cassava production in Anambra State. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in sample selection. A total of 160 farmers were purposively selected from the four Agricultural zones that made up the state based on the use of modern and indigenous technologies. Data were collected using structured questionna...

this study compared and analyzed indigenous and modern agricultural technologies used in cassava production in anambra state. multi-stage sampling technique was used in sample selection. a total of 160 farmers were purposively selected from the four agricultural zones that made up the state based on the use of modern and indigenous technologies. data were collected using structured questionnair...

The prevalence of malaria parasites and antimalarial drug of choice were investigated among students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State between February and May, 2008. A total of 800 blood samples were randomly collected from students aged 17-31 years. Thick films were prepared and microscopic examination carried out. In addition, structured questionnaires were administered to th...

Partner violence is a serious public health problem affecting mostly women. This qualitative study assessed the perceptions of rural Igbo women of Nigeria of intimate partner violence. Information was elicited using in-depth interviews and focus group discussion. Women of childbearing age were selected from the various women age grades in Ozubulu, Anambra State, Nigeria. Findings revealed that ...

RATIONALE The pharmacist charged with the responsibility of drug administration and counseling should have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate the use of metered dose inhalers (MDIs) to asthma patients for the maximization of treatment outcomes. OBJECTIVE This study was designed to evaluate the community pharmacists' knowledge of the appropriate use of MDIs in Anambra Stat...

Maternal health education is aimed at enhancing maternal health attitude. This study was designed to determine the effect of maternal health education on the health attitude of pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinics in Anambra State, Nigeria. Demographic variables of age group and location were considered in this study. Quasiexperimental pre-test, post-test, control non randomized design ...