Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions and Disability

Maternal and child health outcomes of prolonged labour in public hospitals in Ibadan, Oyo State

Abdul-Lateef Bisi Adeoti, Oluwagbemiga Oyinlola , Temitope Busoye Okubanjo — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000

This study examined the effect of prolonged labour on mother and child health outcome in selected maternity centres in Ibadan metropolis. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted, firstly a stratified sampling technique was used to divide Ibadan metropolis into Ibadan north, Ibadan south-west, Ibadan north-east, Ibadan south-east and Ibadan North-West, secondly, a simple random sampling technique was used to select fifty (50) women of childbearing age from selected hospitals. Two hundred and fifty (250) participants were selected. Pearson product moment correlation (PPMC) was used to analyse the data at 0.05 level of significance. Findings showed that there was a positive significant relationship between maternal age of mother and child health among women in selected maternity centres (r =.405*, N= 250,p<.05), there was a positive significant relationship between socio-economic status of mother and child health among women in selected hospitals (r =.318*, N=250,p<.05), there was a positive significant relationship healthcare infrastructure of mother and child health among women in selected hospitals (r =.458*,N=250,p<.05). The study recommended that maternity centres should enhance antenatal monitoring protocols including routine partograph use and comprehensive risk-factor screening to identify and treat prolonged labour promptly.

Stroke management in two Benin university hospitals: a retrospective study

Oscar Dagbémabou AZE, Étienne OJARDIAS, Thierry ADOUKONOU, Baudile AVOCÈTIEN — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Due to the lack of data on stroke in Benin, particularly outside major urban centers such as Cotonou, this study aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and management profiles of stroke patients in two regional university hospitals. A retrospective multicenter study was conducted from June 2014 to September 2019 at the Departmental University Hospital Centers of Ouémé-Plateau (CHUD-OP) (Porto-Novo) and Borgou-Alibori (CHUD-BA) (Parakou). All adult patients with a stroke confirmed by Computed Tomography Scan (CT scan) and managed in emergency, intensive care, or rehabilitation units were included. Among the 1,816 medical records reviewed, 282 patients were included, with 72.3% from CHUD-BA. The mean age was 56 years, with a male predominance (sex ratio: 1.5). Ischemic stroke was the most frequent type (48.6%), followed by hemorrhagic stroke (35.8%). The overall mortality rate was 24.8%, and only 45% of patients received physiotherapy. with 40.1% of patient records coming from the rehabilitation department, compared to 31.2% from intensive care and 28.7% from emergency rooms. These findings highlight the growing burden of stroke in these regions, significant disparities in care between centers, and limited access to post-stroke rehabilitation. This underscores the urgent need to improve stroke care delivery and control healthcare costs in regional settings.

The plight of young drug addicts with hearing impairments in Harare Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe

Ashely Ropafadzo Tome — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Drug and substance use has been prevalent among many young people in Zimbabwe and it has resulted in multiple mental health problems. Young people with disabilities are not an exception especially young persons with hearing impairments as they are often excluded from community participation, engagements and empowerment. Most awareness campaigns and significant information about mental health, drug and substance use are rarely disseminated and administered in Sign Language the only language many people with hearing impairments can only understand. The Deaf Community in Harare Metropolitan Province constitutes a part of the minority population in Zimbabwe and this minority group has often been subjected to discrimination, stigma, less recognition and abuse to mention but just a few. The main objective of the study was to explore the importance of developing inclusive and accessible support services for young drug addicts with hearing impairments. The researcher used a qualitative method with a descriptive multiple case study design to examine the well-being of the young people with hearing impairments abusing drugs and substances. Ten in-depth interviews with the participants were conducted in Sign Language (since some of the participants were profound Deaf and others hard-of-hearing). Two key informant interviews were also carried out during data collection. The data were transcribed, translated and thematically analyzed.

A human rights approach to researching people with disabilities: A rapid literature review

Kudzai Mwapaura , Tariro Lilian Savadye, Kelvin Takunda Gavaza, Admire Daitai — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This paper presents a rapid literature review that examines the application of a Human Rights Approach to researching individuals with disabilities. It emphasises the imperative of upholding their dignity, rights, and autonomy, advocating for a transformative paradigm that views disability as a complex human rights issue rather than a medical condition. Highlighting key principles such as informed consent, active participation, non-discrimination, accessibility, and empowerment, the study aims to enhance the agency and inclusion of people with disabilities in research processes. A methodology for conducting a rapid literature review is proposed, detailing the critical steps of formulating research questions, selecting appropriate keywords and platforms, and rigorously assessing findings. The review questions focused on how a human rights approach informs disability research, ethical considerations, and best practices. At the same time, keywords included "disability," "human rights," and "participatory research," searched across three databases, including African Journals Online (AJOL), Google Scholar, Scopus, and grey literature from the UN and advocacy organisations. Through the exploration of contemporary literature and best practices, the paper identifies significant gaps and opportunities for integrating human rights frameworks into disability research. The study seeks to promote ethical research practices and inform policies that safeguard the rights of individuals with disabilities, fostering a more inclusive and equitable society.