Social Determinants and Choices: Understanding Healthcare Utilization among Rural Women in Cross River State, Nigeria | Chapter 10 | Current Progress in Arts and Social Studies Research Vol. 3

 

This study analyses the factors that influence healthcare delivery among rural women in Cross River State, Nigeria, focusing on factors such as cultural norms and practices, and socioeconomic status. Rural women often face unique challenges in accessing and utilizing healthcare services, including limited access to healthcare resources, geographic isolation, and cultural and social barriers. To better understand the factors that influence healthcare delivery among rural women in Cross River State, Nigeria, this theoretical literature draws on social determinants that affect our choices of healthcare types and roots our understanding of these choices, using the social exchange theories. The significance of social and economic determinants of health, such as housing, education, and money, in influencing health outcomes is highlighted by social determinants of health. Conversely, social exchange theory highlights how social interactions and interpersonal relationships influence behavior and decision-making. Using these frameworks, we argue that healthcare utilization among rural women in Cross River State is influenced by a complex interplay of factors, including cultural beliefs about health and healthcare, socioeconomic status, gender roles, and access to healthcare resources. Our discussion, however, highlights the importance of social support networks and trust in healthcare providers in facilitating healthcare utilization among rural women. These factors can help mitigate the negative effects of geographic isolation and limited healthcare resources. Access to transportation is also critical in overcoming geographic barriers to healthcare utilization. Finally, we identify gender roles and cultural beliefs around healthcare as key barriers to access and utilization. To address these barriers and improve healthcare delivery for rural women, interventions may include community-based outreach programs, education on cultural competency for healthcare providers, and policies to address transportation barriers and other social determinants of health. By highlighting the significance of addressing social determinants of health and enhancing healthcare infrastructure to improve health outcomes for rural women, this paper adds to our understanding of the factors influencing healthcare delivery in rural areas. However, this report has consequences for researchers, social workers, politicians, and healthcare professionals who are trying to create interventions and policies that will effectively address healthcare disparities in rural regions.

 

Author(s) Details

Eteng Ikpi Etobe
Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

Joshua Iniama
Department of Social Work, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

Utibe E. I. Etobe
Department of Social Services, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria.

 

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Rural Women in Occupational Diversification: A Strategy for Economic Empowerment | Chapter 5 | Cutting-edge Research in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 3

 Rural women in occupational diversification were the subject of the study: a strategy for economic empowerment. In order to be economically motivated since agriculture is rain-fed and seasonal, rural women are engaged in occupational diversification. This is to encourage them to be financially strong in order to take care of their family obligations during off-season periods and maintain household food security. In addition , a number of factors could be related to rural women's diversification into different occupations, namely: overcoming risks of crop failure, seasonality of farming activities, source of additional income, shortage of farm labour, improved transport facilities, expanded family obligations, and proximity to urban markets. Rural women continue to struggle with the dual roles of economic development and domestic labour and, for the most part, face the challenges of poverty , illiteracy, high health risks and sufficient access to productive capital. THE study suggests that government policies and initiatives should encourage the creation of human resources by equipping rural women with the skills required to work in different on-farm and non-farm jobs. It also highlights the need for appropriate policy formulation and implementation that will address the needs of rural women engaged in occupational diversification for economic empowerment.

Author (s) Details

Dr. E. N. Mbah
Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria.

E. T. Yanjoh
Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Akperan Orshi College of Agriculture, Yandev, Benue State, Nigeria.

Dr. Jabil, I. Yerima
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture and AgriculturalTechnology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.

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Discussing the Potentials of Rural Women for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Implications for Sustainable Agriculture | Chapter 4 | Cutting-edge Research in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 3

 The focus of the study was on rural women's ability to combat climate change and adapt to sustainable agriculture. In the management of complex households, rural women play an important role and follow several livelihood strategies that ensure that food is accessible to the increasing population. Climate change has significantly affected the activities of these rural women, who have developed mitigation and adaptation strategies to cope with the impacts associated with it. However, there has been inadequate utilisation of the possible contributions of rural women to climate change mitigation and adaptation for sustainable agriculture. The study suggested that mitigation and adaptation policies should be developed and enforced in order to include strategies for improved social security, business growth and job generation among rural women. Cushioning the impact on rural women of climate change. It also emphasises that the identification and implementation of agricultural programmes to support outreach education and training initiatives to facilitate the development of the skills of rural women in agricultural production who are vulnerable to climate change remains essential for sustainability.

Author (s) Details

Dr. E. N. Mbah
Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria.

Dr. N. E. Amah
Federal College of Animal Heath and Production Technology, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.

E. T. Yanjoh
Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Akperan Orshi College of Agriculture, Yandev, Benue State, Nigeria.

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