Turnwait Otu Michael
Biographic Data
| ID | 3560119 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Turnwait Otu Michael |
| GIVEN NAMES | Turnwait Otu |
| FAMILY NAME | Michael |
| SIGNATURE | MICHAEL T O |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Johannesburg |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1271-5815 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Exploring factors influencing sexual and reproductive health knowledge among in-school adolescents in Nigeria
This study examines the factors influencing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge among in-school adolescents in Nigeria. Data were collected from a sample of 1,133 adolescents through a semi-structured survey questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, and logistic regression analysis were employed to analyze the data. Adolescents' knowledge levels on critical aspects of SRH education reveal varying levels of comprehension across domains. Wh…
Insights, beliefs, and myths surrounding tuberculosis among pulmonary patients with delayed healthcare access in a high-burden TB state in Nigeria – a qualitative inquiry
These findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of TB perceptions, emphasizing the importance of culturally sensitive interventions to enhance awareness and promote timely and accurate health-seeking behaviors
A Qualitative Exploration of the Influence of Climate Change on Migration of Women in the Riverine Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria
The riverine region of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, faces a critical issue as the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and disruptions to traditional livelihoods, disproportionately affect women. This qualitative study aimed to fill a gap in understanding by exploring the nuanced ways in which these environmental challenges influence the migration decisions of women who have fled floods, remain displaced, and…
Issues in Antenatal Care Services Utilization Among Unmarried Adolescents in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
This study describes the sociocultural factors that influence the utilization of antenatal care services among unmarried adolescents aged 16 and below in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey design was utilized. A self-designed questionnaire was randomly administered to 621 ever-pregnant unmarried adolescents. Thirty-five in-depth interviews were purposively conducted among unmarried adolescents, skilled and unskilled healthcare pro…
The Polygyny-Fertility Hypothesis
Contraceptive use and an ideal number of children are among the factors that significantly influence the fertility of a country. Sub-Saharan Africa in general and Nigeria in particular are noted for polygynous marriages. The relationship between polygyny and fertility is well documented in literature. However, the influence of polygyny on fertility in Nigeria is yet to receive adequate academic attention. This paper sets out to re-examine the pol…
Correlates of Contraceptive Use and Desire for less Children in Nigeria
The negative consequences of non-use of contraceptives on reproductive health are well documented. The role of contraceptive use in attaining the desired number of children in Nigeria is yet to receive adequate academic investigation. The central concern of this paper was to examine how socio-cultural and economic variables influence contraceptive use and desire for less number of children among currently married women of reproductive age (15-49)…
Factors Influencing Child Fostering Practices in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
This study examined child fostering practices in Bayelsa State as a way of understanding the influence of socio-economic and cultural factors on critical family decisions. Functionalism, Social Action and Rational Choice perspectives provided the theoretical anchor upon which the thematic phenomenon was discussed. Quantitative data were collected from 408 questionnaire respondents. Six In-depth Interviews (IDIs) and two Focus Group Discussions (F…
A Qualitative Exploration of the Influence of Climate Change on Migration of Women in the Riverine Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria
The riverine region of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, faces a critical issue as the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and disruptions to traditional livelihoods, disproportionately affect women. This qualitative study aimed to fill a gap in understanding by exploring the nuanced ways in which these environmental challenges influence the migration decisions of women who have fled floods, remain displaced, and…
Correlates of Contraceptive Use and Desire for less Children in Nigeria
The negative consequences of non-use of contraceptives on reproductive health are well documented. The role of contraceptive use in attaining the desired number of children in Nigeria is yet to receive adequate academic investigation. The central concern of this paper was to examine how socio-cultural and economic variables influence contraceptive use and desire for less number of children among currently married women of reproductive age (15-49)…
Factors Influencing Child Fostering Practices in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
This study examined child fostering practices in Bayelsa State as a way of understanding the influence of socio-economic and cultural factors on critical family decisions. Functionalism, Social Action and Rational Choice perspectives provided the theoretical anchor upon which the thematic phenomenon was discussed. Quantitative data were collected from 408 questionnaire respondents. Six In-depth Interviews (IDIs) and two Focus Group Discussions (F…
Factors Influencing Child Fostering Practices in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
This study examined child fostering practices in Bayelsa State as a way of understanding the influence of socio-economic and cultural factors on critical family decisions. Functionalism, Social Action and Rational Choice perspectives provided the theoretical anchor upon which the thematic phenomenon was discussed. Quantitative data were collected from 408 questionnaire respondents. Six In-depth Interviews (IDIs) and two Focus Group Discussions (F…
Correlates of Contraceptive Use and Desire for less Children in Nigeria
The negative consequences of non-use of contraceptives on reproductive health are well documented. The role of contraceptive use in attaining the desired number of children in Nigeria is yet to receive adequate academic investigation. The central concern of this paper was to examine how socio-cultural and economic variables influence contraceptive use and desire for less number of children among currently married women of reproductive age (15-49)…
The Polygyny-Fertility Hypothesis
Contraceptive use and an ideal number of children are among the factors that significantly influence the fertility of a country. Sub-Saharan Africa in general and Nigeria in particular are noted for polygynous marriages. The relationship between polygyny and fertility is well documented in literature. However, the influence of polygyny on fertility in Nigeria is yet to receive adequate academic attention. This paper sets out to re-examine the pol…
Issues in Antenatal Care Services Utilization Among Unmarried Adolescents in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
This study describes the sociocultural factors that influence the utilization of antenatal care services among unmarried adolescents aged 16 and below in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey design was utilized. A self-designed questionnaire was randomly administered to 621 ever-pregnant unmarried adolescents. Thirty-five in-depth interviews were purposively conducted among unmarried adolescents, skilled and unskilled healthcare pro…
Exploring factors influencing sexual and reproductive health knowledge among in-school adolescents in Nigeria
This study examines the factors influencing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge among in-school adolescents in Nigeria. Data were collected from a sample of 1,133 adolescents through a semi-structured survey questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, and logistic regression analysis were employed to analyze the data. Adolescents' knowledge levels on critical aspects of SRH education reveal varying levels of comprehension across domains. Wh…
Insights, beliefs, and myths surrounding tuberculosis among pulmonary patients with delayed healthcare access in a high-burden TB state in Nigeria – a qualitative inquiry
These findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of TB perceptions, emphasizing the importance of culturally sensitive interventions to enhance awareness and promote timely and accurate health-seeking behaviors
A Qualitative Exploration of the Influence of Climate Change on Migration of Women in the Riverine Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria
The riverine region of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, faces a critical issue as the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and disruptions to traditional livelihoods, disproportionately affect women. This qualitative study aimed to fill a gap in understanding by exploring the nuanced ways in which these environmental challenges influence the migration decisions of women who have fled floods, remain displaced, and…
Sociology (6 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Population (4 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Marital status (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Demography (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works)