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    Do Peer and Family Factors Determine Substance Abuse? Voices of Adolescents Undergoing Treatment in a Psychiatric Ward, Lagos, Nigeria
    (2020) Adejoh, S.O; Olorunlana, A.; Adisa, W.B; Onwuasoanya, O.
    Although studies on drug abuse among adolescents are abound, there is however limited works on the life experiences of drug abusers, undergoing treatment in a psychiatric ward in Lagos, Nigeria. This study explored the experiences of drug abusers on whether family and peer influences are factors of predispositions and consequences of drug abuse in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: Using purposive sampling, 20 adolescents receiving medical attention for at least 6 months in a psychiatric ward of a teaching hospital participated in the in-depth interviews which were audio-recorded. Data were content-analysed using exploratory design. Results: Participants ranged in age from 14 to 18 years old, and all were receiving psychiatric treatment in a hospital ward. Findings indicated that participants were pressured into drug use by peers, to enhance performance, parental neglect and relatives using or abusing a substance. Participants abused illicit drugs and over-the-counter drugs among others. Consequently, they got addicted, and their behaviours were negatively impacted. All participants reported they were taken to the psychiatric ward because of their addiction to a certain psycho-active drug that affected their cognitive behaviour. Conclusion: There is a need for a continuous sensitization about the harmful effects of drug abuse to all citizens. Parents should also be educated on the need to discharge their responsibility of caring for their wards. These findings have implications to the breaking of the cycle of drug addiction, and how to prevent future problems from drug abuse among adolescents.
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    Family Unit in the Context of Diabetes Management Among The Igala, North Central, Nigeria
    (A Journal of the BSA MedSoc Group, 2012-10) Adejoh, S.O
    Objective: This study investigated the influence of the family unit factors in diabetes management among the Igala, in North-Central Nigeria. Methods: The quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection were used. The respondents were purposively selected through clinics and snowballing. A total of 152 respondents living with diabetes participated in the study. The quantitative data were analysed using SPSS, while the qualitative data were analysed using manual content analysis. Results: The findings show that living arrangement, family support and different food consumptions all had significant relationship with diabetes management at P<.05. Family support had negative influence on diabetes management (β= -1.791, P< .001). The qualitative data show mixed findings of positive and negative influences of the family on diabetes management. Conclusion: Close family members of those living with diabetes should be incorporated into the diabetes management team of the individual with diabetes.
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    Fear of caesarean section, infertility & utilization of traditional birth attendant among ever-pregnant women in Obafemi-owode, Ogun state, Nigeria
    (National Association of Social Workers-Zimbabwe/Author(s), 2020) Adejoh, S.O; Alabi, A.A; Osazuwa, P.; Olufeyisan, M.A.
    Maternal healthcare and mortality, among other troubling health issues, are on the front burner in developing countries, Nigeria in particular. This study explored the influence of perceived causes of caesarean section, fear of caesarean section and infertility on the continued utilization of traditional birth attendants (TBAs). The study employed the qualitative method, utilizing in-depth interview to collect data from thirty (30) women who have ever been pregnant and ever used TBA. The data were content analysed using themes. It was found that the participants believed that these conditions can be treated using traditional herbs and concoction prepared by TBAs; hence, the preference for TBAs. Placenta size, low blood count, baby in the breech position, high blood pressure and prolonged labour were perceived and identified as factors that warrant caesarean section. Participants said the use of TBAs for child delivery is not only pain free, requiring no caesarean section, but also affordable and accessible; TBAs use incantation whenever ‘delivery is difficult’. Thus, the study recommends that women should be sensitised on the circumstances that warrant caesarean section for child delivery and its probable effects. This will guide them in making informed decision on the place of delivery to avert maternal and neonatal risks.
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    Prevalence and Determinants of Risky Sexual Behaviour among Street Children in Nigeria: Evidence from Lagos and Ibadan Metropolises
    (Unilag Press, 2019) Oyefara, J.L; Eborka, K.; Adejoh, S.O; Akeju, D.
    This study examined the prevalence and determinants of risky sexual behaviour among street children in Lagos and Ibadan metropolises, Nigeria. Many young people in the street are involved in a high level of sexual activity. In the context of lack of information and knowledge about the nature and dynamics of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young people, street children are particularly in grave danger because their social condition and environment make them more susceptible to the infections of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV and AIDS) and STIs. The study aimed to understand the social forces propelling street children’s .involvement in risky sexual behaviour. A sample size of 2,000 respondents was selectedfor the quantitative study across the two locations (1,000 from each location), 50 in-depth interviews (IDIs), comprising 25 in each of the locations; and 20 focused group discussions (FGDs), consisting of 10 in Lagos and 10 in Ibadan, were conducted among street children. Results showed a high level of sexual activities among street children in both locations with 41.3% and 29.5% in Lagos and Ibadan respectively reporting that they were sexually active. Qualitative data revealed that a significant number of them were raped in their first sexualexperience. In both locations, there were high levels of irregular use of condom and involvement in same-sex sexual intercourse. Findings suggest parents’ experience of marital dissolution was significantly related to street children’s sexual activities with p<0.001. Similarly, drug and alcohol usage was found to be related to involvement in high sexual activities. As a way forward, the study recommended the introduction of programmes to reintegrate street children back to normal life, reunite those whose families are intact and relocate others to government facilities, as their needs and circumstances demand.
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    The role, impact, and support of informal caregivers in the delivery of palliative care for patients with advanced cancer: A multi-country qualitative study
    (Sage, 2020) Adejoh, S.O; Boele, F.; Akeju, D.; Dandadzi, A.; Nabirye, E.; Namisango, E.; Namukwaya, E.; Ebenso, B.; Nkhoma, K.; Allsop, M.J
    Background: Cancer is increasing in its prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa. Informal caregivers are key to supporting engagement and interaction with palliative care services, but limited literature on their role impedes development of supportive interventions. Aim: We aimed to understand the role, impact, and support of informal caregivers of patients with advanced cancer when interacting with palliative care services in Nigeria, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Design: Secondary analysis of qualitative interview transcripts. The dataset was assessed for fit and relevance and framework approach was used. Setting/participants: Interview transcripts of informal caregivers included participants aged over 18 years of age recruited from palliative care services across participating countries. Results: A total of 48 transcripts were analyzed. Mean age was 37 (range 19–75) with equal numbers of men and women. Five themes emerged from the data: (1) caregivers are coordinators of emotional, practical, and health service matters; (2) caregiving comes at a personal social and financial cost; (3) practical and emotional support received and required; (4) experience of interacting and liaising with palliative care services; and (5) barriers and recommendations relating to the involvement of palliative care. Conclusions: The role of informal caregivers is multi-faceted, with participants reporting taking care of the majority of medical, physical, financial, and emotional needs of the care recipient, often in the face of sacrifices relating to employment, finances, and their own health and social life. Efforts to develop comprehensive cancer control plans in sub-Saharan Africa must take account of the increasing evidence of informal caregiver needs.
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    Single Motherhood: Experiences of Never Married Women in Lagos, Nigeria
    (THE NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY, 2019) Adejoh, S.O; Kuteyi, R.K; Ogunsola, V.; Adeoye, T.A
    Despite the benefits of marriage, there has been a rise in the number of single parent families, especially never married single mothers globally. This may bring about serious social problems as the consequences of children raised by single mother have been documented. Yet, little research has been conducted to find out why there is increase in the number of never married single mothers. Therefore, this study investigated and described the experiences of women who were never married but are bearing children and raising those children as single mothers. The study adopted the qualitative research method, utilizing in-depth interviews to collect data from consenting participants. The study location was Iwaya, Lagos, Nigeria, and the participants were selected using snowball sampling technique. Forty never-married single mothers were sampled and interviewed using an in-depth interview guide. The data were transcribed and content analysed. Some of the perceived reasons for the rise in the number of never married single mother identified include family background, sexual abuse, age, careless sexual behaviour and non-use of contraceptives, personal preference and perceived economic benefits. There is the need to educate women on how to prevent sexual abuse and also on proper use of contraceptive for those who may want to engage in sexual intercourse, but may not be ready to get married.
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    Social role performance and self-identity among breast cancer patients in Lagos, Nigeria
    (Edizioni FS Publishers, 2018) Adejoh, S.O; Esan, D.T; Adejayan, A.
    Introduction: Aim of this study was to explore the impact of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment on perceived self-identity and family, social and occupational roles perfomance of women in Nigeria. Methods: A qualitative method was adopted by face-to-face, semi-structured interviews administered to a sample of 15 women. The population study comprised of women who were diagnosed with breast cancer, had undergone surgery, and were currently or recently receiving chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy at private hospitals in Ikeja, capital of Lagos State, Nigeria, from December 2015 to March 2016. Results and Discussion: A total of 15 women with breast cancer, between 30 and 60 years of age (M = 42.3), participated in this study. All the respondents were married, had children and were working before the cancer diagnosis. Our findings showed that breast cancer diagnosis and treatment may alter role performance of women in their families, workplaces and community in which they live, and may affect negatively their self-identity, due to negative self-image and self-perception, and due to fear to be socially stigmatised by neighbours. However, women with such diagnoses may find support within their religious circles, as spirituality might be an important coping mechanism for this patient popolution. Conclusion: In Nigeria, policymakers should support women diagnosed with breast cancer through economic investments to set up socio-occupational support networks at national and local levels
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    Spouse Involvement and Use of Skilled Human Resources in Reproductive Health Among Slum Dwellers in Lagos State
    (Department of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria., 2018) Ekwoaba, D.I; Oyefara, J.L; Adejoh, S.O
    The paper examined the use of skilled Human Resources of Health and Spouse Involvement in Reproductive Health among Slum Dwellers. The respondents were men who lived in Makoko slum of Lagos State and had had a child in the last one year. The sample size was determined using the purposive sampling technique and two hundred and fifteen respondents were selected. The design was Cross-sectional and involved face-to-face interview of respondents which employed structured questionnaire to collect data. Descriptive method of analysis was used. The study showed that a quarter of the men did not utilize skilled human resources of health in the delivery of each man’s last child despite over two-thirds of them being present during delivery. This could have a high impact on raising the maternal and child mortality in this environment. There should, therefore, be a need to sensitize men on the use of skilled human resources of health for their spouses so that expert advice and skill gained could mitigate the poor reproductive health outcomes in Nigeria.
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    “Yahoo Boys” Phenomenon in Lagos Metropolis: A Qualitative Investigation
    (K. Jaishankar / Open Access, 2019-01) Adejoh, S.O; Alabi, A.A; Adisa, W.B; Emezie, N.M.
    This study investigated what law enforcement agents, who are saddled with the responsibility of curbing cyber crime, know about the malaise; how young people are initiated into cyber crime; the roles of peer influence, and parents’ approval of cyber crime. The study adopted cross-sectional design and the qualitative method of data collection. The study population comprises four (4) key informants who are law enforcement agents; two (2) “yahoo boys”, seven (7) parents, and seven (7) youths in Lagos metropolis. Purposive sampling technique (snowball) was used to select participants, while in depth interview guide was used to elicit information from participants. The data were analysed using manual content analysis. It was found that law enforcement agents have considerable knowledge of cyber crime and the different methods used by “yahoo boys” to defraud unsuspecting victims. Frequent interaction between “yahoo boys” and young people plays a key role in the initiation of the latter into cyber crime. Peer influence plays some role in cyber crime, but joining the crime is wilful and not by coercion or chicanery. Parents’ unwillingness to report the crime, as well as their acceptance of the proceeds, suggests that they do approve of cyber crime, and thereby contribute to its increased rampancy.