Perpetua Lum Tanyi
Biographic Data
| ID | 332583 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Perpetua Lum Tanyi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Perpetua Lum |
| FAMILY NAME | Tanyi |
| SIGNATURE | TANYI P L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Free State |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Health and Health Needs of the Elderly in Camps for Internally Displaced People in Nigeria: Implication for Social Work Practice
This article examines the accessibility of healthcare services by the elderly within a camp for internally displaced people (IDP) in Bakassi, Cross River State in Nigeria. Access to healthcare by the elderly within these camps is a primary concern due to age related conditions resulting from displacement and limited resources. This paper stems from a qualitative study that employed a phenomenological research design. A purposive sampling techniqu…
Exclusion within exclusion: The experiences of internally displaced older adults in Lugbe camp, Abuja
Understanding the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic in a Weak Healthcare System: The Case of Nigeria
Since the first case of the Coronavirus was discovered in Lagos State, Nigeria, concerns were raised about the impact of a widespread virus outbreak. These concerns have been cultivated by the weak Nigerian healthcare system. Despite the fact that the virus is not widely known in the nation, its effects on health and wellness are a big cause for concern. This study examined the state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, the general attitude toward the…
HIV/Aids and older adults in Cameroon: Emerging issues and implications for caregiving and policy-making
The burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) on the elderly population in three divisions within the Northwest Region of Cameroon was examined. Data for this paper were extracted from a larger study which had been conducted concerning the burden of HIV infection and AIDS on the older adults in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Using in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions…
Housing Problems and Programs in South Africa: A Literature Review
Although many in South Africa have access to low cost housing from the government, persistent housing problems continue to take center stage among the poor and needy in the country. This paper examines the housing problems in the housing programs in South Africa through a literature review. Findings show that most of the housing problems are caused by corruption and mismanagement while some are due to small housing structures, whereas others are …
The Effects of the Loss of an Adult Child to Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/Aids) on the Interaction and Participation of the Elderly in Social Activities in…
The incidence of HIV/AIDS in the North West Region of Cameroon surpasses all other regions. The aim of this paper was to ascertain the effect of the loss of an adult child to HIV/AIDS on the elderly parent’s participation in social activities in the North West Region of Cameroon. Using a multistage sampling technique, a sample size of one thousand and sixty (1060) respondents were drawn from three divisions of the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Da…
Health and Health Needs of the Elderly in Camps for Internally Displaced People in Nigeria: Implication for Social Work Practice
This article examines the accessibility of healthcare services by the elderly within a camp for internally displaced people (IDP) in Bakassi, Cross River State in Nigeria. Access to healthcare by the elderly within these camps is a primary concern due to age related conditions resulting from displacement and limited resources. This paper stems from a qualitative study that employed a phenomenological research design. A purposive sampling techniqu…
Exclusion within exclusion: The experiences of internally displaced older adults in Lugbe camp, Abuja
Understanding the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic in a Weak Healthcare System: The Case of Nigeria
Since the first case of the Coronavirus was discovered in Lagos State, Nigeria, concerns were raised about the impact of a widespread virus outbreak. These concerns have been cultivated by the weak Nigerian healthcare system. Despite the fact that the virus is not widely known in the nation, its effects on health and wellness are a big cause for concern. This study examined the state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, the general attitude toward the…
HIV/Aids and older adults in Cameroon: Emerging issues and implications for caregiving and policy-making
The burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) on the elderly population in three divisions within the Northwest Region of Cameroon was examined. Data for this paper were extracted from a larger study which had been conducted concerning the burden of HIV infection and AIDS on the older adults in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Using in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions…
Housing Problems and Programs in South Africa: A Literature Review
Although many in South Africa have access to low cost housing from the government, persistent housing problems continue to take center stage among the poor and needy in the country. This paper examines the housing problems in the housing programs in South Africa through a literature review. Findings show that most of the housing problems are caused by corruption and mismanagement while some are due to small housing structures, whereas others are …
The Effects of the Loss of an Adult Child to Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/Aids) on the Interaction and Participation of the Elderly in Social Activities in…
The incidence of HIV/AIDS in the North West Region of Cameroon surpasses all other regions. The aim of this paper was to ascertain the effect of the loss of an adult child to HIV/AIDS on the elderly parent’s participation in social activities in the North West Region of Cameroon. Using a multistage sampling technique, a sample size of one thousand and sixty (1060) respondents were drawn from three divisions of the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Da…
HIV/Aids and older adults in Cameroon: Emerging issues and implications for caregiving and policy-making
The burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) on the elderly population in three divisions within the Northwest Region of Cameroon was examined. Data for this paper were extracted from a larger study which had been conducted concerning the burden of HIV infection and AIDS on the older adults in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Using in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions…
Exclusion within exclusion: The experiences of internally displaced older adults in Lugbe camp, Abuja
Understanding the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic in a Weak Healthcare System: The Case of Nigeria
Since the first case of the Coronavirus was discovered in Lagos State, Nigeria, concerns were raised about the impact of a widespread virus outbreak. These concerns have been cultivated by the weak Nigerian healthcare system. Despite the fact that the virus is not widely known in the nation, its effects on health and wellness are a big cause for concern. This study examined the state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, the general attitude toward the…
Health and Health Needs of the Elderly in Camps for Internally Displaced People in Nigeria: Implication for Social Work Practice
This article examines the accessibility of healthcare services by the elderly within a camp for internally displaced people (IDP) in Bakassi, Cross River State in Nigeria. Access to healthcare by the elderly within these camps is a primary concern due to age related conditions resulting from displacement and limited resources. This paper stems from a qualitative study that employed a phenomenological research design. A purposive sampling techniqu…
Medicine (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Political science (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Qualitative research (3 works) · Displaced person (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works)