Uche C Isiugo-Abanihe
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 305658 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Uche C Isiugo-Abanihe |
| NOMBRES | Uche C |
| APELLIDO | Isiugo-Abanihe |
| FIRMA | ISIUGO-ABANIHE U C |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Ibadan |
| VERIFICADO | No |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 22 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 250 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 22 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1985 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 5 |
Causes and Social Consequences of Paternity Discrepancy in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria
The recent upsurge in media reportage of paternity discrepancy in Nigeria has created apprehension among men on the paternity of their children. Besides the claim by some media that Nigeria has one of the highest rates of paternity discrepancy in the world, more worrisome is the lack of reliable empirical knowledge about the prevalence, causes and consequences of the phenomenon. The present study, therefore, investigated the causes and social con…
Prevalence of Vesicovaginal Fistula in Ebonyi and Plateau States, Nigeria
Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF), an abnormal communication between the bladder and the vagina leading to a constant leakage of urine, remains one of the leading causes of morbidity among women of reproductive age in less developed societies. Although the enormity of the dangers associated with the health condition in Nigeria is well documented, it is difficult to arrive at accurate statistics due to factors such as paucity of community-based research…
Disability Among Older Adults in South-Eastern Nigeria
Disability is a common reason for the loss of independence. There is a dearth of data on older adults with disability in south-eastern Nigeria. Using a multistage sampling technique and disability indexes, we assessed 816 persons aged 65 years and above living with a disability. While respondents’ experiences of abuse and property inheritance differ by gender, they have poor health status. Elevated risks of disability were associated with gender,…
Unmet Needs for Support
Unmet needs for support relate to daily requirements for independent functioning among the elderly but which are unavailable, consequent upon declining informal support and challenges of accessing formal ones. This study explored unmet needs for support, including finance, assistive device, food and healthcare, among older persons with disability in Enugu State Nigeria. Using a multistage sampling and a triangulation of research methods, a total …
Ethnicity, sex composition of living children, and unrealized fertility in Nigeria
While studies in high-income countries have shown that failure to achieve fertility desires is significantly associated with unfavourable personal circumstances, there is barely any empirical evidence on the factors that influence the pattern of unrealized fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Using data from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, this paper investigates the roles of ethnicity and the sex composition of living children on unr…
Migration Status, Reproductive Behaviour and Fertility in the City of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
This paper examined migration status and reproductive behaviour and fertility of women in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The study contends that fertility behaviour of urban women is better understood when examined within the contexts of system and voluntary social action analysis. The study reveals that migrants have lower fertility than non-migrants. This is in the expected direction even though the relationship is not statistically sign…
Actors Affecting Girl-Child Education among the Kambari of Niger State, Nigeria
This study examined factors that adversely affect girl-child education among the Kambari. Marx Weber's social action theory, patriarchy and sex role theories provided the theoretical framework. Empirical data were drawn from a household survey among 1,598 respondents, comprising a pair of adult males (385) and their sons (385) and adult females (414) and their daughters (414). A multi-staged sampling technic was employed to select sample units. T…
Consistency of the Effects of Female Education on Fertility Across the North–south Demographic Divide in Nigeria, 2003–2013
Most studies examining the association between female education and fertility have reported an inverse association. However, little is known about the consistency of the relationship, or what level of education triggers an inverse association. This study examined the consistency of the association between female education and fertility across the north–south demographic divide in Nigeria. Data on women aged 40–49 were taken from the 2003, 2008 an…
Experiences of Ageing and Social Support for the Elderly in Ibadan, Nigeria
Studies on the elderly in Nigeria have largely focused on their care and support. There has been negligible attention on how the care and support they receive affect their experiences and perception of aging. Thus, the study explored the experiences of aging and support for the elderly in selected local government areas in Ibadan Nigeria. It specifically examined the sources and nature of care and support, experiences and perception of aging as w…
Patriarchy and Singlehood Among Women in Lagos, Nigeria
Singleness for women beyond the age considered conventional for marriage is regarded as a misnomer in Nigeria. Such women are pitied and blamed for their status. Often the blame is based on assumed personal character defect of the women. Nevertheless, empirical research by some sociologists and other women scholars has linked singlehood to demographic, economic, religious, and personal causative factors. Building on these past studies, this artic…
Household and Socio-cultural factors in Maternal Health in Rural areas of Northern Cross River State, Nigeria
The study investigates household and socio-cultural factors that predispose women to high morbidity and mortality in rural Northern Cross River State. The study design utilized the survey research approach involving a sample of 823 respondents drawn from an estimated total population of 842,561 women. Multi-staged sampling procedure was used to select sampling units. Data were subjected to chi-square and logistic regression analysis. The socio-ec…
On Male Role and Responsibility for Reproductive Health in Africa
The literature on male role and responsibility for reproductive health in Africa supports the impression that African men are uninterested in the consequences of their reproductive behaviour. This paper argues this view to be inaccurate and historical. The perceived apathy results from the feminization of reproductive knowledge and its confinement to clinical settings, which exclude and alienate men. Men were indeed principal providers of healthc…
Epistemological Advances in Studying the Demography of Ageing
This paper identified why many of the social science research guidelines had to be Changed in demography of ageing research. Therefore, attempts were made in this At re-focusing the methodological requirements in demography of ageing research.Methodological triangulation was used to collect data. This include questionnaire, focus Group discussion, in-depth interviews, case histories and documentary analysis. This was to Provide data on both socia…
Prevalence and Consequences of Ewu-ukwu Custom in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria
Studies have consistently shown that fertility among the Igbo of Southeast Nigeria is high, and particularly higher among the Mbaise people. Multiple socio-economic and cultural factors such as son preference, stigma and discrimination ascribed to childlessness and other relevant practices in different communities bolster frequent child-bearing among Igbo women even without prompting from their husbands and, at times in conditions that threaten t…
Correlates of Spousal Communication on Fertility and Family Planning among The Yoruba of Nigeria
The paper examines the correlates of husband-wife communication on fertility and family planning among the Yoruba-speaking people of south-western Nigeria. The study was undertaken in Ogbomoso and Iseyin towns in Oyo State, and both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. The results reveal that husband-wife discussion about reproductive issues is fairly high in the study areas, with 59.2 percent and 66.4 percent of couples reporting sp…
Interconnections among changing family structure, childrearing and fertility behaviour among the Ogu, Southwestern Nigeria
The interconnections of family transformation, childrearing and fertility behaviour are explored. Data were generated through nine focus groups organized among the Ogu and content analyzed. The analysis reveals that although the family system is s
Stability of Marital Unions and Fertility in Nigeria
Using nationally representative data, it is shown that marital unions are relatively stable in Nigeria. Remarriage rates are high so little time is lost between unions. Consequently, the fertility of women who have experienced marital disruption is only slightly lower than for those in stable unions. Their slightly lower parity may be a function of a high incidence of reproductive impairment, which is a major reason for divorce and separation in …
Reproductive Motivation and Family-Size Preferences among Nigerian Men
Data collected from 3,073 couples in four Nigerian cities and one semi-urban settlement were used to examine reproductive decision-making and male motivation for large family size. The report concludes that the characteristic male-dominant and patrilineal traditions support large family size and that men's reproductive motivation, to a large extent, affects the reproductive behavior of their wives. Therefore, the factors influencing men's reprodu…
The Socio-Cultural Context of High Fertility Among Igbo Women
The Igboland of Nigeria has been under the influence of socio-economic change since the turn of the century, as typified by a high literarcy rate, a highly migratory population, the predominance of Christianity, and built-up towns and villages. Yet Igbo fertility has remained high even by Nigerian standards. Part of the explanation for high Igbo fertility is the prevalence of peculiar socio-cultural institutions which tend to encourage or support…
Urban nuptiality patterns and marital fertility in Nigeria
This study indicates that urban marital patterns in nine Nigerian cities influence fertility. Fertility is also influenced by age at marriage, region of residence, ethnicity and religion; education and employment lead to marriage delay and tend to conflict with childbearing by enhancing the status of women.
The effect of child fostering on feeding practices and access to health services in rural Sierra Leone
Child Fosterage in West Africa
Ethnographic studies in West Africa show that the practice of sending children away to be raised by relatives and nonrelatives is widespread among ethnic groups. This paper explores the demographic relevance of the practice. The fostering information is obtained from 2 sources: the responses given by women to the question on children away from home and by linking all children to their mothers with the unmatched children being treated as fosters. …
Child Fosterage in West Africa
Ethnographic studies in West Africa show that the practice of sending children away to be raised by relatives and nonrelatives is widespread among ethnic groups. This paper explores the demographic relevance of the practice. The fostering information is obtained from 2 sources: the responses given by women to the question on children away from home and by linking all children to their mothers with the unmatched children being treated as fosters. …
The effect of child fostering on feeding practices and access to health services in rural Sierra Leone
Reproductive Motivation and Family-Size Preferences among Nigerian Men
Data collected from 3,073 couples in four Nigerian cities and one semi-urban settlement were used to examine reproductive decision-making and male motivation for large family size. The report concludes that the characteristic male-dominant and patrilineal traditions support large family size and that men's reproductive motivation, to a large extent, affects the reproductive behavior of their wives. Therefore, the factors influencing men's reprodu…
Patriarchy and Singlehood Among Women in Lagos, Nigeria
Singleness for women beyond the age considered conventional for marriage is regarded as a misnomer in Nigeria. Such women are pitied and blamed for their status. Often the blame is based on assumed personal character defect of the women. Nevertheless, empirical research by some sociologists and other women scholars has linked singlehood to demographic, economic, religious, and personal causative factors. Building on these past studies, this artic…
The Socio-Cultural Context of High Fertility Among Igbo Women
The Igboland of Nigeria has been under the influence of socio-economic change since the turn of the century, as typified by a high literarcy rate, a highly migratory population, the predominance of Christianity, and built-up towns and villages. Yet Igbo fertility has remained high even by Nigerian standards. Part of the explanation for high Igbo fertility is the prevalence of peculiar socio-cultural institutions which tend to encourage or support…
Correlates of Spousal Communication on Fertility and Family Planning among The Yoruba of Nigeria
The paper examines the correlates of husband-wife communication on fertility and family planning among the Yoruba-speaking people of south-western Nigeria. The study was undertaken in Ogbomoso and Iseyin towns in Oyo State, and both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. The results reveal that husband-wife discussion about reproductive issues is fairly high in the study areas, with 59.2 percent and 66.4 percent of couples reporting sp…
Interconnections among changing family structure, childrearing and fertility behaviour among the Ogu, Southwestern Nigeria
The interconnections of family transformation, childrearing and fertility behaviour are explored. Data were generated through nine focus groups organized among the Ogu and content analyzed. The analysis reveals that although the family system is s
Ethnicity, sex composition of living children, and unrealized fertility in Nigeria
While studies in high-income countries have shown that failure to achieve fertility desires is significantly associated with unfavourable personal circumstances, there is barely any empirical evidence on the factors that influence the pattern of unrealized fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Using data from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, this paper investigates the roles of ethnicity and the sex composition of living children on unr…
On Male Role and Responsibility for Reproductive Health in Africa
The literature on male role and responsibility for reproductive health in Africa supports the impression that African men are uninterested in the consequences of their reproductive behaviour. This paper argues this view to be inaccurate and historical. The perceived apathy results from the feminization of reproductive knowledge and its confinement to clinical settings, which exclude and alienate men. Men were indeed principal providers of healthc…
Child Fosterage in West Africa
Ethnographic studies in West Africa show that the practice of sending children away to be raised by relatives and nonrelatives is widespread among ethnic groups. This paper explores the demographic relevance of the practice. The fostering information is obtained from 2 sources: the responses given by women to the question on children away from home and by linking all children to their mothers with the unmatched children being treated as fosters. …
The effect of child fostering on feeding practices and access to health services in rural Sierra Leone
Urban nuptiality patterns and marital fertility in Nigeria
This study indicates that urban marital patterns in nine Nigerian cities influence fertility. Fertility is also influenced by age at marriage, region of residence, ethnicity and religion; education and employment lead to marriage delay and tend to conflict with childbearing by enhancing the status of women.
Reproductive Motivation and Family-Size Preferences among Nigerian Men
Data collected from 3,073 couples in four Nigerian cities and one semi-urban settlement were used to examine reproductive decision-making and male motivation for large family size. The report concludes that the characteristic male-dominant and patrilineal traditions support large family size and that men's reproductive motivation, to a large extent, affects the reproductive behavior of their wives. Therefore, the factors influencing men's reprodu…
The Socio-Cultural Context of High Fertility Among Igbo Women
The Igboland of Nigeria has been under the influence of socio-economic change since the turn of the century, as typified by a high literarcy rate, a highly migratory population, the predominance of Christianity, and built-up towns and villages. Yet Igbo fertility has remained high even by Nigerian standards. Part of the explanation for high Igbo fertility is the prevalence of peculiar socio-cultural institutions which tend to encourage or support…
Stability of Marital Unions and Fertility in Nigeria
Using nationally representative data, it is shown that marital unions are relatively stable in Nigeria. Remarriage rates are high so little time is lost between unions. Consequently, the fertility of women who have experienced marital disruption is only slightly lower than for those in stable unions. Their slightly lower parity may be a function of a high incidence of reproductive impairment, which is a major reason for divorce and separation in …
Correlates of Spousal Communication on Fertility and Family Planning among The Yoruba of Nigeria
The paper examines the correlates of husband-wife communication on fertility and family planning among the Yoruba-speaking people of south-western Nigeria. The study was undertaken in Ogbomoso and Iseyin towns in Oyo State, and both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. The results reveal that husband-wife discussion about reproductive issues is fairly high in the study areas, with 59.2 percent and 66.4 percent of couples reporting sp…
Interconnections among changing family structure, childrearing and fertility behaviour among the Ogu, Southwestern Nigeria
The interconnections of family transformation, childrearing and fertility behaviour are explored. Data were generated through nine focus groups organized among the Ogu and content analyzed. The analysis reveals that although the family system is s
Prevalence and Consequences of Ewu-ukwu Custom in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria
Studies have consistently shown that fertility among the Igbo of Southeast Nigeria is high, and particularly higher among the Mbaise people. Multiple socio-economic and cultural factors such as son preference, stigma and discrimination ascribed to childlessness and other relevant practices in different communities bolster frequent child-bearing among Igbo women even without prompting from their husbands and, at times in conditions that threaten t…
Epistemological Advances in Studying the Demography of Ageing
This paper identified why many of the social science research guidelines had to be Changed in demography of ageing research. Therefore, attempts were made in this At re-focusing the methodological requirements in demography of ageing research.Methodological triangulation was used to collect data. This include questionnaire, focus Group discussion, in-depth interviews, case histories and documentary analysis. This was to Provide data on both socia…
On Male Role and Responsibility for Reproductive Health in Africa
The literature on male role and responsibility for reproductive health in Africa supports the impression that African men are uninterested in the consequences of their reproductive behaviour. This paper argues this view to be inaccurate and historical. The perceived apathy results from the feminization of reproductive knowledge and its confinement to clinical settings, which exclude and alienate men. Men were indeed principal providers of healthc…
Household and Socio-cultural factors in Maternal Health in Rural areas of Northern Cross River State, Nigeria
The study investigates household and socio-cultural factors that predispose women to high morbidity and mortality in rural Northern Cross River State. The study design utilized the survey research approach involving a sample of 823 respondents drawn from an estimated total population of 842,561 women. Multi-staged sampling procedure was used to select sampling units. Data were subjected to chi-square and logistic regression analysis. The socio-ec…
Patriarchy and Singlehood Among Women in Lagos, Nigeria
Singleness for women beyond the age considered conventional for marriage is regarded as a misnomer in Nigeria. Such women are pitied and blamed for their status. Often the blame is based on assumed personal character defect of the women. Nevertheless, empirical research by some sociologists and other women scholars has linked singlehood to demographic, economic, religious, and personal causative factors. Building on these past studies, this artic…
Experiences of Ageing and Social Support for the Elderly in Ibadan, Nigeria
Studies on the elderly in Nigeria have largely focused on their care and support. There has been negligible attention on how the care and support they receive affect their experiences and perception of aging. Thus, the study explored the experiences of aging and support for the elderly in selected local government areas in Ibadan Nigeria. It specifically examined the sources and nature of care and support, experiences and perception of aging as w…
Consistency of the Effects of Female Education on Fertility Across the North–south Demographic Divide in Nigeria, 2003–2013
Most studies examining the association between female education and fertility have reported an inverse association. However, little is known about the consistency of the relationship, or what level of education triggers an inverse association. This study examined the consistency of the association between female education and fertility across the north–south demographic divide in Nigeria. Data on women aged 40–49 were taken from the 2003, 2008 an…
Ethnicity, sex composition of living children, and unrealized fertility in Nigeria
While studies in high-income countries have shown that failure to achieve fertility desires is significantly associated with unfavourable personal circumstances, there is barely any empirical evidence on the factors that influence the pattern of unrealized fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Using data from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, this paper investigates the roles of ethnicity and the sex composition of living children on unr…
Migration Status, Reproductive Behaviour and Fertility in the City of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
This paper examined migration status and reproductive behaviour and fertility of women in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The study contends that fertility behaviour of urban women is better understood when examined within the contexts of system and voluntary social action analysis. The study reveals that migrants have lower fertility than non-migrants. This is in the expected direction even though the relationship is not statistically sign…
Actors Affecting Girl-Child Education among the Kambari of Niger State, Nigeria
This study examined factors that adversely affect girl-child education among the Kambari. Marx Weber's social action theory, patriarchy and sex role theories provided the theoretical framework. Empirical data were drawn from a household survey among 1,598 respondents, comprising a pair of adult males (385) and their sons (385) and adult females (414) and their daughters (414). A multi-staged sampling technic was employed to select sample units. T…
Unmet Needs for Support
Unmet needs for support relate to daily requirements for independent functioning among the elderly but which are unavailable, consequent upon declining informal support and challenges of accessing formal ones. This study explored unmet needs for support, including finance, assistive device, food and healthcare, among older persons with disability in Enugu State Nigeria. Using a multistage sampling and a triangulation of research methods, a total …
Disability Among Older Adults in South-Eastern Nigeria
Disability is a common reason for the loss of independence. There is a dearth of data on older adults with disability in south-eastern Nigeria. Using a multistage sampling technique and disability indexes, we assessed 816 persons aged 65 years and above living with a disability. While respondents’ experiences of abuse and property inheritance differ by gender, they have poor health status. Elevated risks of disability were associated with gender,…
Prevalence of Vesicovaginal Fistula in Ebonyi and Plateau States, Nigeria
Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF), an abnormal communication between the bladder and the vagina leading to a constant leakage of urine, remains one of the leading causes of morbidity among women of reproductive age in less developed societies. Although the enormity of the dangers associated with the health condition in Nigeria is well documented, it is difficult to arrive at accurate statistics due to factors such as paucity of community-based research…
Causes and Social Consequences of Paternity Discrepancy in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria
The recent upsurge in media reportage of paternity discrepancy in Nigeria has created apprehension among men on the paternity of their children. Besides the claim by some media that Nigeria has one of the highest rates of paternity discrepancy in the world, more worrisome is the lack of reliable empirical knowledge about the prevalence, causes and consequences of the phenomenon. The present study, therefore, investigated the causes and social con…
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