Browsing by Author "Achigbu, K. I."

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    Anal cleansing and excreta disposal practices among young adults in Southeastern Nigeria
    (U. P., 2020) Igwe, C. N.; Amadi, A. N.; Onwuzulike, N. M.; Ozims, S. J.; Amadi, C. O. A.; Achigbu, K. I.; Azuamah, Y. C.; Okereke, E. E.
    Proper anal cleansing and excreta disposal practice is important in maintaining good sanitation and hygiene. The objective of this study was to investigate the anal cleansing and excreta disposal practices of young adults in tertiary institutions located in Southeastern Nigeria. A total of 1100 young adults comprising 430 (39.09%) males and 670 (60.91%) females participated in the study. Results showed that out of the 650 respondents in Universities, 407 representing 62.62% used tissue paper only for anal cleansing after defecation, 162 (24.92%) used water only, while 81 (12.46%) used water and soap for anal cleansing. Out of the 210 respondents in polytechnics/Monotechnic, 138 representing 65.71% used tissue paper only for anal cleansing after defecation, 44 (20.95%) used water only while 28 (13.34%) of used water and soap for anal cleansing. Results also showed that out of the 240 young adults in Colleges of Education, 155 representing 64.58% used tissue paper only in their anal cleansing practice, 39 (16.25%) used water only, while 46 (19.16%) of the young adults used water and soap for anal cleansing after defecation. The use of toilet facility was most practiced among young adults in Southeastern Nigeria. Data analysis using the one way ANOVA for testing the significance of the difference in the excreta disposal practices among young adults in tertiary institution of Southeastern Nigeria at 5% level of significance showed that the excreta disposal practices among the young adults was significantly different among the institutions (P<0.05).Adequate toilet facilities with running water in every tertiary institution were recommended.
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    Menstrual hygiene management practices among undergraduates of Imo State, Nigeria
    (U. P., 2020) Igwe, C. N.; Amadi, A. N.; Onwuzulike, N. M.; Ozims, S. J.; Amadi, C. O. A.; Achigbu, K. I.; Azuamah, Y. C.; Okereke, E. E.
    Ensuring proper hygiene during menses is very crucial to the dignity of girls and women. This study was carried out to investigate the menstrual hygiene management practices among undergraduate female students in tertiary institutions of Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria. This study was a cross-sectional study of tertiary institutions located in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria. Six hundred and seventy female undergraduates between 16 and 28 years from six tertiary institutions were interviewed using a well-structured questionnaire. Results showed that on absorbents use among University students, 20 representing 5.71% very often used reusable cloth/towel, 12(3.43%) very often used tampon, 264 representing 75.43% very often used disposable sanitary pad, 0(0.00%) very often used menstrual cup, while 20 representing 5.71% very often used toilet paper/tissue. Among Polytechnics/Monotechnic students, absorbent mostly used by female students was disposable sanitary pad, the most common frequency of change of absorbent was twice a day. The results on the rate of use of absorbents was 10 representing 7.14% very often used reusable cloth/towel, 4(2.86%) very often used tampon, 78 representing 55.71% very often used disposable sanitary pad, 0(0.00%) very often used menstrual cup, while 8 representing 5.71% very often used toilet paper/tissue. On the rate of using absorbents among Colleges of education students, 14 representing 7.78% very often used reusable cloth/towel, 19(10.56%) very often use tampon, 112 representing 62.22% very often using absorbents among Colleges of education students, 14 representing 7.78% very often used reusable cloth/towel, 19(10.56%) very often use tampon, 112 representing 62.22% very often used disposable sanitary pad, 0(0.00%) very often used menstrual cup, while 8 representing 4.44% very often used toilet paper/tissue. While there was a poor level of menstrual hygiene management practices among the students, there was no significant difference (P>0.05) in the menstrual hygiene management practices among female undergraduates in tertiary institutions in Imo State. Proper menstrual hygiene education was recommended for all young girls in tertiary institutions.