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Ugwu NH, Igwe I, Nwokeoma BN, Ajuzie HD, Iwuamadi KC, Ezike SC, Madukwe CI. Adolescents' knowledge and use of sexual and reproductive health services in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Afr J Reprod Health 2022; 26:80-88. [PMID: 37585060 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2022/v26i6.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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Contraceptive knowledge is vital to promoting youth health. It has been proven to lower the high rates of unwanted pregnancies, and STIs including HIV/AIDS. The aim of the study was to examine the level of contraceptive knowledge and use among youths in Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) Nigeria. The study adopted an explanatory sequential mixed-method research design. A total of 500 young people between the ages of 15 and 25 were interviewed. The majority of the youth (58.2%) were sexually active, with sexual debut starting within age 15-19. The prevalence of contraceptive knowledge was very high (78.8%), while (34.6%) were not using any type of contraceptives, even among the educated youth notwithstanding their level of education. It was concluded that there is a wide disparity between contraceptive knowledge and use which need to be bridged. There is a need to review policies regarding sexual and reproductive health, as well as sexuality education among youth in Nigeria.
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- Nebechukwu Henry Ugwu
- Demography and Population Studies Programme, Schools of Public Health and Social Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Institute for Development Studies, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundation, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Institute for Development Studies, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria
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- Institute for Development Studies, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria
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- Humanities Unit, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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Amoke CV, Ede MO, Nwokeoma BN, Onah SO, Ikechukwu-Ilomuanya AB, Albi-Oparaocha FC, Nweke ML, Amoke CV, Amadi KC, Aloh HE, Anyaegbunam EN, Nwajiuba CA, Onwuama OP, Ede KR, Ononaiwu AI, Nweze T. Effects of group cognitive-behavioral therapy on psychological distress of awaiting-trial prison inmates. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e18034. [PMID: 32332591 PMCID: PMC7220664 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000018034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES The level of psychological distress among awaiting-trial inmates is rapidly increasing in Nigeria. Studies have recommended increasing attention and additional psychological intervention that could improve the psychological wellbeing of prisoners. This study evaluates the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on psychological distress among awaiting-trial prison inmates in Nigeria. METHODS A total of 34 awaiting-trial prison inmates in Enugu state Nigeria were used as the study participants. Two measures (perceived emotional distress inventory and general health Questionnaire) were used for data collection. Repeated measures with analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to examine the effects of the intervention. Effect sizes were also reported with partial Eta Squared ((Equation is included in full-text article.)). RESULTS The result showed that there was no significant difference in psychological distress between the treatment and no-intervention groups. The results showed that CBT had a significant effect on psychological distress of awaiting-trial prison inmates when compared to their counterparts in the no-intervention group at Time 2. Additionally, the efficacy of CBT on the psychological distress of awaiting-trial prison inmates was significantly sustained at the follow-up measurements (Time 3). CONCLUSION This study suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective intervention for decreasing psychological distress among awaiting-trial prison inmates. Additionally, the impactful benefit of the intervention can persist in overtime. Therefore, cognitive behavioral therapists can further explore the efficacy of CBT using various cultures.
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku Ozalla Enugu Campus
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Health Economics and Research Unit, Department of Health Services, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Management, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State
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- Department of Agricultural Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki Nigeria
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Ogba FN, Onyishi CN, Ede MO, Ugwuanyi C, Nwokeoma BN, Victor-Aigbodion V, Eze UN, Omeke F, Okorie CO, Ossai OV. Effectiveness of SPACE Model of Cognitive Behavioral Coaching in Management of Occupational Stress in a Sample of School Administrators in South-East Nigeria. J Rat-Emo Cognitive-Behav Ther 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10942-019-00334-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nwokeoma BN, Ede MO, Nwosu N, Ikechukwu-Illomuanya A, Ogba FN, Ugwoezuonu AU, Offordile EE, Agu PU, Amoke C, Eze CO, Nnamani O, Nwafor B, Omeke FC, Omeje GN, Vita-Agundu UC, Onuh EA, Okorie CO, Ede KR, Nwadike N. Impact of rational emotive occupational health coaching on work-related stress management among staff of Nigeria police force. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16724. [PMID: 31517811 PMCID: PMC6750331 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Empirical studies indicated that job-related stress is threatening the well-being of Nigerian public workers. The objective of this investigation was to examine the impact of REOHC for improving work-stress management among Staff of Nigeria Police Force in southeast Nigeria. METHOD This is a pretest-posttest control group design study with follow-up. A total of 63 Nigerian police officers (randomized into one of 2 groups: n = 32 for treatment group, n = 31 for waitlist control group) completed the study. Two self-report questionnaire measuring organizational and operational stressors associated with police general well-being were used as outcome measures. The intervention group received a 12-week REBC manual intervention. The intervention and waitlisted groups were evaluated at 3-time points: Time1, Time2, and Time3. Statistical analyses were achieved using repeated-measures ANOVA. RESULTS Results showed that there was no significant difference between the REOHC group and waiting-list control group in initial work-related stress management among staff of Nigerian Police Force. REOHC program had a significant effect on work-related stress management among staff of Nigerian Police Force when compared to their counterparts in the waiting-list control group. CONCLUSION Therefore, REOHC program is a time-effective treatment approach for improving work-stress management among Staff of Nigeria Police Force in southeast Nigeria.
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State
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- Department of Agricultural Science Education, Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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Egenti NT, Ede MO, Nwokenna EN, Oforka T, Nwokeoma BN, Mezieobi DI, Onah SO, Ede KR, Amoke C, Offordile EE, Ezeh NE, Eze CO, Eluu PE, Amadi KC, Ugwuanyi BE, Uzoagba NC, Ugwonna GO, Nweke ML, Victor-Aigbodion V. Randomized controlled evaluation of the effect of music therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy on social anxiety symptoms. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16495. [PMID: 31393353 PMCID: PMC6708916 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study examined the effects of music therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy on social anxiety in a sample of schooling adolescents in south-east Nigeria. METHODS We adopted a randomized controlled trial design involving a treatment group and a waiting-list control group. A total of 155 schooling adolescents served as the study sample. The sample size was ascertained using GPower software. A 12-week MTCBP manual for social anxiety was employed to deliver the intervention. Data analyses were completed using repeated measures analysis of variance. RESULTS We found that social anxiety significantly decreased in the treatment group over time, whereas the waitlist control group showed no significant changes in social anxiety. Therefore, music therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy was significantly beneficial in decreasing social anxiety symptoms of the treatment group. The follow-up assessment performed after 3 months revealed a significant reduction in social anxiety for the treatment group. CONCLUSION The study, therefore, suggests that the use of music therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy is significant in reducing social anxiety among schooling adolescents.
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- Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences
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- Department of Agricultural Science Education, Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences
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- Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State
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- Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku Ozalla Enugu Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria
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Nwokeoma BN, Ede MO, Ugwuanyi C, Mezieobi D, Ugwoezuonu AU, Amoke C, Egenti NT, Nwosu N, Oforka TO, Victor-Aigbodion V, Offordile EE, Ezeh NE, Eze CO, Eluu PE, Ugwuanyi BE, Uzoagba NC, Ugwonna GO, Chukwu CL, Amadi KC, Eseadi C. Efficacy of prison-based cognitive behavioral rehabilitation intervention on violent sexual behaviors among sex offenders in Nigerian prisons. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16103. [PMID: 31335669 PMCID: PMC6708968 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2019] [Revised: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Evidence showed that reoffending habits are increasing among offenders with violent sexual behaviors. Given the recidivism rates, a psychotherapeutic intervention becomes imperative. This study examined the efficacy of prison-based cognitive behavioral rehabilitation intervention (PCBRI) on violent sexual behaviors among sex offenders in Nigerian prisons. METHOD A total of45 participants were the sample size. Compulsive Sexual Behavior Inventory and Hypersexual Behavior Inventory were employed in assessing the participants at 3 points. Using a simple random allocation sequence, 23 participants were exposed to PCBRI programme and 22 participants allocated to control condition. The data obtained were analyzed using repeated measures 2-way analysis of variance. RESULTS Results indicated a significant effect of the treatment on violent sexual behaviors among sex offenders in Nigerian prisons exposed to the PCBRI programme when compared to the no-intervention group. Result also showed a significant interaction effect of time and group on sex offenders with violent sexual behaviors. Follow-up tests showed significant decrease in violent sexual behaviors after 6 months for the PCBRI group in comparison to the control group. CONCLUSION This study concluded that PCBRI approach is a type of psychotherapy that reduces violent sexual behaviors among sex offenders in Southeast Nigeria.
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education
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- Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education
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- Department of Arts and Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ebonyi State
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- Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Medical Library, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku Ozalla Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences
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- Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education
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Ezegbe BN, Eseadi C, Ede MO, Igbo JN, Anyanwu JI, Ede KR, Egenti NT, Nwokeoma BN, Mezieobi DI, Oforka TO, Omeje GN, Ugwoezuonu AU, Nwosu N, Amoke CV, Offordile EE, Ezema LC, Ikechukwu-Ilomuanya AB, Ozoemena LC. Impacts of cognitive-behavioral intervention on anxiety and depression among social science education students: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e14935. [PMID: 30985642 PMCID: PMC6485788 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000014935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2018] [Revised: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Anxiety is a common disorder which refers to a significant and persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations. This study investigated the impacts of cognitive-behavioral intervention on anxiety and depression among undergraduate students enrolled in social science education programs at public universities in the Southeast Nigeria. METHODS Participants were 55 undergraduate students enrolled in social science education programs at public universities in the Southeast Nigeria. The adequacy of the sample size used was determined using GPower software. Cognitive-behavioral treatment manuals on anxiety and depression were used to deliver the intervention. Data analyses were completed using repeated measures analysis of variance. RESULTS Results indicated a significant positive impact of cognitive-behavioral intervention on anxiety and depression among social science education students exposed to the cognitive-behavioral intervention when compared to the waitlisted group. Results also showed that there was a significant time × group interaction for anxiety and depression. Follow-up tests showed that significant reduction in anxiety and depression persisted after 3 months for the cognitive-behavioral intervention group in comparison to the waitlisted control group. CONCLUSION We concluded that cognitive-behavioral intervention was a successful intervention which decreased the symptoms of anxiety and depression in social science education students who participated in the study. Additional studies are recommended to further corroborate the influence of cognitive-behavioral intervention in the reduction of anxiety and depressive symptoms in the Nigerian undergraduate student population.
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Agricultural Science Education, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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- Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
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