Mr. IMAH Henry
Publication Title Review of COVID-19 Pandemic, Factors Associated with the Spread and Containment Challenges within Four Months of the Outbreak in Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Collaborative Research on Internal Medicine & Public Health 2023, Vol.15, Issue 3, 001-006
Publication Authors Lois N. Omaka-Amari1, Christian O. Aleke1*, Eunice N. Afoke1, Nwajioha Patrck Nwite2, Chinedu Victor Osuoha1, Njoku Benjamin Onu3, Henry Ikechukwu Imah4, Ifeyinwa Maureen Okeke5, Tyogbah Jacob Terungwa1, Akamu L. Nworie6, Chinedu Nweke Idakari7, OkochaYusuf Item8, Onyechi Nwankwo
Year Published 2023-03-28
Abstract The COVID 19 outbreak which started in the Hubei province of China in December 2019
has assumed the new acme of life-threatening infection ravaging all countries in the
world today. In Nigeria, attention has not been paid to understand factors that associated
with the outbreak and initial spread of the virus which made containment difficult.
This study aimed at exploring the factors associated with the spread of Covid-19 in
Nigeria and way forward for future epidemic preparedness. Data for the study were
generated through an electronic literature search in PubMed/Medline, Google, Google
Scholar, Scopus database, magazines, Newspapers, and grey literature focusing on the
COVID-19 pandemic. The trends of the spread were assessed using graphs and bar
charts. Factors such as Nigeria weak health system, porous border, lack of isolation
centers, misinformation, conspiracy theory among others with its association to spread
and containment challenges of COVID-19 were discussed. The study further presented
its implications for future epidemic preparedness. Thus emphasizes the urgent need
for Nigerian government to adequately equip health sector, properly kits health workers
and equally establish isolation centers across the 36 states of the country. Also ensure
better protection of trans-border migrations to eliminate further spread and contain
future outbreak since all these viruses are been imported into the country.
Publication Title BRIDGING THE TECHNOLOGICAL GAPS IN THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN HEALTH TEACHING IN NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher University of Delta Journal of Contemporary Studies in Education
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Publication Authors Orji Emmanuel Ndumdi' & Imah henry Ikechukwu
Year Published 2023-06-03
Abstract Health teaching looks at that aspect of health education involving schooling (formal education), whether in the classroom or through distance learning. The use of instructional materials in making health teaching and learning interesting and effective for both the teacher and the student has been long emphasised. However, the recent explosion in technology has made it more challenging as the provision of the facilities and materials are more expensive and more sophisticated. Expertise and skills needed in handling them on the part of the health teacher are lacking. It is evident that the facilities and materials needed, skills and technical know-how required, are non-existent or poorly exist.
This scenario creates a technological gap in the preparedness of the governments, parents, teachers and all other stakeholders in the education industry for the effective deployment of technology to make teaching more effective. Therefore, the paper recommends, among others, that there should be organised. Deliberate efforts by governments at all levels towards providing health teaching materials in all primary and secondary schools and well-planned, well-executed and regular workshops and conferences on making and utilising Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and other health teaching materials should be organised for health teachers.
Publication Title KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF LGBTQ+ PRACTICES AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN UKWUANI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE
Publication Type journal
Publisher The Nigerian Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD)
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Publication Authors ORJI, Emmanuel Ndumdi, IMAH, Henry Ikechukwu and OKPOSIO, Oghenevwogaga Collins
Year Published 2023-07-12
Abstract The study looked at the knowledge and perception of LGBTQ+ practices among Senior Secondary School students in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State. Three (3) research questions and one hypothesis were asked and formulated respectively to guide the study. The population comprised of all the Three thousand and twenty-One (3,021) Senior Secondary School students in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State. A total of Three hundred and two (302) Respondents (162 males and 140 females) made up the Sample for the study. A self-structured questionnaire in line with the Four-Point Likert-Like Scale was the instrument used for data collection and it was validated by two experts in the Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka. It's subsections were tested for both content I and construct validity of all items using factor analysis method and the revealed content validity ranged between 93.05% and 98.56%. Through Cronbach Alpha, the reliability index of 0.94 for knowledge of, 0.90 for extent of awareness and 0.84 for level of acceptance of LGBTQ+ practices were gotten establishing the level of internal consistency of the instrument. Descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages, means and standard deviation were used in answering the research questions, while linear regression was used in testing the hypothesis. The major finding of this study was that there is low level of knowledge, awareness of consequences and acceptance of LGBTQ+ practices among Senior Secondary School Students. Therefore, the paper recommends among others that, there should be deliberate and vigorous efforts by school health educators about LGBTQ+ and their consequences.
Publication Title Occupational Health and Safety Practice among Oil Palm Processing Workers in Delta State
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Innovative Social & Science Education Research
Paper Link www.seahipaj.org
Publication Authors 'Imah, Henry, Onyeaso, A.O.; & Okpako, J.E.F.
Year Published 2023-09-04
Abstract This study investigate Occupational Health and Safety practice among oil palm processing workers in Delta State. This study is descriptive correlational design in which cluster sampling and random sampling techniques were used to collect data from 205 palm oil processing workers in Delta State, using a validated Occupational Health and Safety Questionnaire (OHSQ) with a reliability index of 0.87. Out of 205 questionnaires administered, 198 questionnaires were retrieved for analysis representing 96.7% rate of return. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Multiple regression was employed to analyse the hypothesis. The study's respondents were mostly female (53.5%), indicating a higher proportion of female display screen users. Age distribution showed that 33.6% were aged 36-60, 30.9% were 31-35, 18.9% were 26-30, 10.5% were 18-25, and 6.0% were 41 and above. In terms of education, 48.6% had secondary education, 24.3% had primary education, 24.0% had tertiary education, and 3.0% had no formal education. Regarding work experience, 71% had 1-9 years, 27.3% had 10-19 years, and 0.9% had over 20 years of experience. The study found that the oil palm processing workers in Delta State collective mean score on practices of OHS was of 2.21±1.163, with statistically significant relationships with age (B = 0.390, p = 0.004), gender (? = 0.255, p = 0.009), education (B = 0.412, p = 0.002), and work experience (B = 0.352, p = 0.002). The model shows a moderate positive relationship (R = 0.382) between demographic factors and OHS practices. About 14.6% variability is explained (R Square), with overall significance (F = 4.132, p = 0.048). Based on these a targeted OHS and hazard training and enhancement of OHS policy and enforcement were recommended.
Publication Title PERSONAL HEALTH
Publication Type journal
Publisher Department of Science Education (Human Kinetics and Health Education Unit)
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Publication Authors Emmanuel Ndumdi & IMAH, Henry Ikechukwu
Year Published 2023-05-22
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Publication Title THE CAUSES AND IMPACT OF CONFLICT AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT ON HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION
Publication Type journal
Publisher The Nigerian Academic Forum
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Publication Authors P. O.Oboh, Ph.D.; U. T. Oniomovigho, Ph.D. and H. I. Imah,
Year Published 2023-06-04
Abstract This paper looked at the causes and impact of conflict and conflict management of human kinetics and health education. Conflict as any disagreement between two or more persons, and it comes up when they have different interest, values, goals, and understanding. The issue of conflict is not new and had been with man since time immemorial, and it is mostly negatively viewed depending on its outcome. Conflict is divided into two categories; severe crisis and non-violent conflicts. While the traditional views all conflicts as harmful and avoidable, on the other hand the human relation see it as a natural and inevitable outcome in any organization and as such should be accepted, and the internationalist consider conflict as not only inevitable but also useful. Conflict management is an umbrella term for ways to identify and handle conflicts fairly and efficiently and also the process of limiting the positive aspects of conflict. To further throw more light on this paper, the following subheadings were highlighted; concept of conflict, features on conflict, and the philosophy of conflict, as well as causes of conflict in human kinetic and health education. Others include impact of conflict on human kinetics and health education and concept of conflict management, as well as types of conflict management. Some of the recommendations for this paper are: anticipating and identifying conflict on time, identify the sources of conflicts on time, implementing useful conflict management strategies and techniques in handling and resolving conflict in human kinetics and health education, as well as the subject discipline teachers should be trained on ways to reduce and successfully tackle the impact of conflicts among students themselves.
Publication Title WOMEN AS PROMINENT TOOLS OF CULTURAL GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (CGBV) AGAINST WOMEN IN UKWUANI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE
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Publisher Niger Delta Journal of Education
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Publication Authors Henry I. IMAH & Emmanuel N. ORJI
Year Published 2023-04-22
Abstract This study addressed the role of women in the execution and implementation of cultural gender- based violence in Ukwani Local government Area of Delta State. The study employed the descriptive survey research design but specifically health centre based survey. The target population for the study comprises all adult females from the age of 15 and above (51,642) in Ukonani Local Government Area. Through a bi-stage sampling technique (involving stratified simple random sampling and purposive sampling technique), One hundred and ten (110) women sampled from eleven (11) Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs), made up the Sample for the study. A questionnaire, self-structured in line with the modified Four-point Likert scale format was the instrument used for the study. The reliability of the instrument was established through Cronbach Alpha which yielded reliability index of 0.84 0.92 for the variables. The analysis of data was done through descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages, means and standard deviation using a criterion mean of 2.50. The major finding of the study was that women contribute significantly to cultural gender-based violence against women. Therefore, it was recommended among others that health education with an increased emphasis on the role of women in CGBV should be inbuilt and well programmed into all fields of teacher education programmes.