Volume 13, Issue 5, May 2025 Edition - GSJ Journal Publication

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Modeling Of Factors Responsible for Child' Mortality in North Central Nigeria []


Abstract The study examines factors that are responsible for child mortality in the North Central Nigeria, with intention to get the best model that can handle mortality data and identify the most parsimonious factors associated with child’s mortality in that region. Questionnaires method was adopted to collect information from the respondents. The study utilized frequency and percentage for descriptive analysis, while Zero Inflated Negative Binomial regression was applied for inferential analysis. R programming package V.4.1.2 was used for data analysis, and results were deemed statistically significant at P<0.05. The results revealed that factors such as household wealth, maternal education, healthcare access and water source significantly influenced child mortality rates. The Nigerian Government should recognize poverty as a multidimensional issue that affects not only economic stability but also public health. Consequently, addressing poverty requires prioritized attention and strategic interventions. Keywords: Mortality, Parsimonious, Zero Inflated distribution, factors, Negative Binomial

Antibiotic Sensitivity Profile of Uropathogenic bacteria from HIV Positive and HIV Negative Participants with Urinary Tract Infection in Imo State, Nigeria. []


This study was carried out to evaluate the prevalence of Uropathogenic bacteria in HIV positive and HIV negative participants. A total of 400 randomly selected participants comprising 200 HIV positive and 200 HIV negative participants at General hospital Awo-Omamma and Imo State Specialist hospital Umuguma, Owerri, Imo State were enrolled for the study. Specimens were collected from Out-patients ward of both hospitals between September and November 2019. Midstream urine samples were aseptically collected and analyzed following standard microbiological methods. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 21.0 was adopted to analyze data. For HIV positive participants, result showed that a total of 62(31%) had the highest infection rate (37%) observed within the 37-47 age bracket. In HIV negative participants, 41(20.5%) had UTI infection with the highest infection rate (40%) observed within the 70 and above age bracket. Bacteria isolates comprising Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus mirabilis and Enterobacter spp were identified. Escherichia coli was the most predominant organism in both HIV positive participants (28%) and HIV negative participants (34.2%). Proteus mirabilis was the least bacterial isolated from both HIV positive participants (12%) and HIV negative participants (5.3%). The study will expand the knowledge base on bacterial agents of urinary tract infections. Key words: Uropathogenic, prevalence, isolates, infection, bacteria, midstream urine.

Neurodivergent Attachment Theory []


Traditional attachment theory, developed within neurotypical frameworks, has long served as the foundation for understanding human bonding and relational dynamics. However, this framework inadequately reflects the lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals, those whose cognitive, sensory, and emotional processing diverge from dominant norms, such as individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other neurodevelopmental conditions. This paper proposes a new theoretical model: Neurodivergent Attachment Theory (NAT), which reframes core attachment concepts by accounting for sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation differences, masking behaviors, and hyperfocus tendencies often seen in neurodivergent populations. Drawing from interdisciplinary literature across psychology, neuroscience, and neurodiversity scholarship, this model introduces distinct attachment styles observed in neurodivergent individuals. These include Sensory-Secure, Masking-Avoidant, Hyperfocus-Attached, Looping-Disorganized, and Cognitive-Connector styles. The paper also explores the relational, clinical, and public health implications of reframing attachment through a neurodivergent lens. By positioning NAT as a parallel and complementary model to classical attachment theory, this work contributes a culturally and neurologically inclusive approach to understanding human connection

Effects of Reciprocal Peer Tutoring Teaching Method on Retention Ability of Basic Technology Students in Oyo State Junior Secondary Schools []


Abstract This study determined the effect of two teaching methods (conventional and RPT teaching methods) onstudent’s academic achievement and retention of basic technology knowledge in Oyo state junior secondary schools. The study was guided by three research questions based on the purposes raised. The pretest-posttest control group quasi-experimental design was employed.All the students from two intact schools JSS2 classeswere used. A 45 item multiple choice instruments was administered to the two treatment groups before, after the treatment and delayed posttest and the scores so obtained were analyzed by mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that RPT teaching methods have significant effect on students’ achievement and retention of b/b and c knowledge. RPT teaching method was found to be more effective in making the students’ to remember basic technology knowledge. It was therefore recommended that the RPT teaching method be used with confidence in Oyo state junior secondary schools.

Factors Contributing to Low Coverage of Tetanus Toxoid among pregnant Women in Ad-Damazin Locality (Blue Nile State) []


Abstract: Background: Neonatal tetanus remains a significant avertable cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates. Adequate vaccination strategies, including at least two doses of tetanus toxoid for reproductive age women, can decrease neonatal mortality. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the factors contribute to low coverage of Tetanus Toxoid immunization. Materials and Methods: Descriptive cross sectional study health facility based conducted in Aldamazin locality. Data was collected via questionnaire and interview of healthcare providers. Results: The coverage of TT was found to be 68.2%. Only 27.8% were taking five doses, 19.3% taking three doses and 15.8% taking two doses. Knowledge by symptoms of TT was poor while knowledge by methods of prevention was good. The study revealed that age of pregnant women (p=.000), mother level of education (p=.009), ANC visits (p=.006), number of ANC visits (P=.003), distance of health center from house (p=.007), time to health center (p=.0018), number of pregnancy (p=.000) and gestational age of pregnancy (.000) were significantly influence the vaccination status and contribute to low coverage of TT. Women who having ANC visits were significantly more vaccinated against TT (70%). The odds of vaccination against TT were increased 2.4 folds among women having ANC visits (OR=2.4, 95% CI (1.3-4.5). Conclusion: The rate of vaccination against TT is relatively high, but with complete of five doses is considered low. Age of pregnant women, mother level of education, ANC visits, number of ANC visits, distance of health center from house, time to health center, and number of pregnancy and gestational age of pregnancy were significantly influence the vaccination status and contribute to low coverage of TT. In order t increase the proportion of mothers protected at birth, awareness creation and immunization campaigns should be directed to school-aged groups, during preconception care, and antenatal care should also be strengthened. Furthermore, more studies are needed to determine the absolute proportion of mothers protected from tetanus at birth by antibody testing.