Browsing by Author "Salubuyi, M. A."

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Access to Information and Perception of Family Planning Methods for Meaningful Development among Rural Dwellers in Niger State, Nigeria.
(Journal of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Education, 2025-03-01) Gana, Leah Yebo; Terzungwe, F. W.; Gana, G. N.; Salubuyi, M. A.
This study aimed to study access to information and perception of family planning methods among rural dwellers in Niger State. The research aimed to ascertain the stipulations of Primary Healthcare Centre in rural communities rendering family planning in Niger State and family planning awareness of rural communities on benefits and methods available. The Lots Quality Assurance Survey method was adopted. Sixty (60) married women in six (6) settlements across six (6) Local Government Areas were sampled. Findings indicated that Primary Health facilities in rural communities rendered varieties of family planning services with options of injectables, pills, condom, implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs) respectively. Few facilities offered lactation amenorrhea method and female sterilisation but no health facility offered male sterilisation. A good number of respondents in rural communities are aware of family planning with injectable being most popular; however there is poor patronage of health facilities for family planning services because a high number of respondents believe family planning comes with a lot of side effects and a proportion of respondents have reservations on family planning due to religious beliefs. Although a good proportion of respondents believe family planning methods are easily accessible and effective; a high number of respondents are not currently on any family planning method.
Assessing the Role of Librarians in Combating Health Misinformation During Pandemics in Minna Metropolis
(2024) Gana, L.Y.; Emeka, C.; Madaki, A. M.; Salubuyi, M. A.
The adverse effects of misinformation on societal progress, particularly in the realm of health, are well-known. Librarians, as guardians of information, have vital role in disseminating accurate information to the public. This research paper explores the potential of the field of librarianship in countering health misinformation. The study examines existing literature on the societal role of librarians in combating misinformation. Additionally, interviews were conducted with all librarians from tertiary institutions in Minna metropolis to investigate their roles in disseminating factual information during the Covid-19 outbreak. The research explores the strategies employed by librarians to combat misinformation, the challenges they faced in this endeavour, and assesses the impact of these strategies on mitigating Covid-19 misinformation. The study delves into both the misinformation encountered by the community and the persisting beliefs in misinformation. Furthermore, it investigates the channels through which communities receive health information. The paper outlines effective initiatives within the Library and Information Systems (LIS) profession, emphasizing recommendations for librarians to enhance their role in the digital age contribute successfully to the field of public health. Seven librarians from all tertiary libraries in the Minna metropolis were interviewed. Additionally, One Hundred (100) residents from ten communities were randomly selected to fill out questionnaires to ascertain the impact tertiary libraries have on misinformation in the communities. Only librarians from health institutions attempted to educate the communities, with little impact felt.
Assessing the Role of Librarians in Combating Health Misinformation during Pandemics in Minna Metropolis.
(Department of Library & Information Science, Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, 2024-12-19) Gana, Leah Yebo; Emeka, C.; Madaki, A. M.; Salubuyi, M. A.
The adverse effects of misinformation on societal progress, particularly in the realm of health, are well-known. Librarians, as guardians of information, have vital role in disseminating accurate information to the public. This research paper explores the potential of the field of librarianship in countering health misinformation. The study examines existing literature on the societal role of librarians in combating misinformation. Additionally, interviews were conducted with all librarians from tertiary institutions in Minna metropolis to investigate their roles in disseminating factual information during the Covid-19 outbreak. The research explores the strategies employed by librarians to combat misinformation, the challenges they faced in this endeavour, and assesses the impact of these strategies on mitigating Covid-19 misinformation. The study delves into both the misinformation encountered by the community and the persisting beliefs in misinformation. Furthermore, it investigates the channels through which communities receive health information. The paper outlines effective initiatives within the Library and Information Systems (LIS) profession, emphasising recommendations for librarians to enhance their role in the digital age and contribute successfully to the field of public health. Seven librarians from all tertiary libraries in the Minna metropolis were interviewed. Additionally, One Hundred (100) residents from ten communities were randomly selected to fill out questionnaires to ascertain the impact tertiary libraries have on misinformation in the communities. Only librarians from health institutions attempted to educate the communities, with little impact felt.