Challenges to Entrenching a Sustainable Building Regulatory Framework at Rural Communities in Enugu State of Nigeria |Chapter 6 | Current Research on Geography, Earth Science and Environment Vol. 4

 

The implementation of building regulations in rural Nigerian communities is uniquely challenged by socio-economic, cultural, and logistical factors. Effective building standards are critical for reducing risks associated with unsafe construction, as an estimated 40% of structures in rural Nigeria face structural issues or hazards due to non-compliance. This study investigates the barriers to implementing building regulations in Nigeria's rural communities, where such regulations are vital for ensuring structural safety, environmental sustainability, and adherence to planning standards. This research is centred in Enugu State, comprising 17 rural Local Government Areas (LGAs) located in southeastern Nigeria. Using a mixed-method approach involving a structured survey with architects, town planners, and community leaders, as the three critical stakeholder groups. This is a quantitative study. A purposive sampling technique was employed. The census sample size for the survey was 253. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations, were used to summarise the data. The study revealed the key challenges that include limited awareness of regulations, inadequate enforcement mechanisms, socio-economic constraints, cultural resistance, and lack of technical and financial resources. The survey findings revealed that 61.2 % of respondents express a high level of awareness of campaigns and training programs for local artisans (53.1%), indicating a positive inclination towards embracing new approaches. Moreover, logistical impediments, such as inadequate infrastructure (48%) and insufficient personnel or transportation (35%), exacerbate these challenges, reflecting the structural hurdles faced by regulatory bodies in rural areas. The findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to enhance regulatory awareness, improve inter-stakeholder cooperation, and address resource shortages. This research proposes actionable recommendations aimed at creating a more adaptive regulatory framework that aligns with rural realities, promoting safer and more sustainable building practices across Nigeria’s rural communities.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Ozigbo, Ikechukwu William-Johnson
Department of Estate Management, Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria.

 

Ozigbo, Chinelo Adline
Department of Estate Management, Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria.

 

Mba, Emeka Joseph
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria.

 

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Implementing One Health Concept in Rural Communities of Sierra Leone | Chapter 10 | Challenges in Disease and Health Research Vol. 10

 The study's goal is to bring rural residents together to combat rabies in their communities. In most rural areas of developing countries, where health care delivery is still a mirage, one health issue must be embraced and adequately implemented. The problems and approaches of implementing one health concept in Sierra Leone's rural communities are examined in this study. Invitees, Non-Governmental Organizations operating in communities, direct and indirect beneficiaries in and around the project area, including officials from the government, were surveyed using a rapid and participatory rural assessment method. District Council members, councillors, ward representatives, Paramount Chiefs, community leaders, health workers, International and National Non-Governmental Organizations, Traders, Animal Owners, and Ministry of Health and Agriculture officials Due to a multitude of factors, including a shortage of qualified available workers, insufficient infrastructure, and a weak health system in the animal and human sectors, adopting One Health in this type of rural community has proven problematic. as well as financial mismanagement and a lack of well-organized organisations. It also emphasised the importance of one-health needs and relevant zoonotic illnesses as a starting point for putting the one-health concept into action. Rabies is one of the zoonoses discovered, and it has been identified as a factor that must be improved in order to achieve rabies control in rural regions.

Author (S) Details

Dr. R. Suluku
Animal Science Serology and Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, Njala University, Sierra Leone.

A. T. Jalloh
Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Food Security, Sierra Leone.

Prof. B. O. Emikpe
Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infection in Three Rural Communities in Mexico: Critical Overview | Chapter 4 | Recent Progress in Microbiology and Biotechnology Vol.1

 Introduction: In Mexico there are communities with significant lags compared to the rest of the

country because they have a high level of marginalization and low human development and of which it
is not known if the frequency and type of parasites that prevail in these areas. The purpose of this
work was to know the prevalence of intestinal parasites and the risk factors in Bahuinocachi
(Bocoyna, Chihuahua), Llano de la Parota and Agua Tordillo (Acatepec, Guerrero).
Methodology: The study was cross-sectional of 205 participants. Blood and feces samples were
collected. Data on demographics and predisposing factors of intestinal parasitic infection were
collected using a questionnaire. The feces were analyzed microscopically after a concentration
procedure and the sera were used to search for antibodies against A. lumbricoides, T. canis and
E. histolytica by ELISA.
Results: The overall prevalence of parasitosis was 70.1%. Agua Tordillo presented the highest
prevalence of antibodies against A. lumbricoides.
Conclusions: The three communities studied presented intestinal parasite infection. In Bahuinocachi,
protozoas predominate and in Llano la Parota and Agua Tordillo there was co-infection of helminths
and protozoa. The study has highlighted the importance of the intestinal parasitic in the communities
studied. It is necessary to get better the basic sanitary and environmental conditions as well as the
need implement for programs in health education, because it was found that Ascariasis is a health
problem and also there is coinfection with protozoa.

Author(s) Details

Crisóstomo-Vázquez María del Pilar
Laboratory of Parasitology Research, Children´s Hospital of México Federico Gómez, Márquez #162; Col. Doctores, C.P. 06720, México City, Mexico.

Eligio-García Leticia
Parasitology Research Laboratory, Children Hospital of México, Dr. Márquez 162, Colonia Doctores, Cuauhtémoc, 06720, CdMx. Mexico.

Caballero-García María de Lourdes
Parasitology Research Laboratory, Children Hospital of México, Dr. Márquez 162, Colonia Doctores, Cuauhtémoc, 06720, CdMx. Mexico.

Maravelez-Acosta Víctor Alberto
Parasitology Research Laboratory, Children Hospital of México, Dr. Márquez 162, Colonia Doctores, Cuauhtémoc, 06720, CdMx. Mexico.

Soria-Guerrero Mariana
Laboratory of Parasitology Research, Children´s Hospital of México Federico Gómez, Márquez #162; Col. Doctores, C.P. 06720, México City, Mexico.


Jiménez-Cardoso Enedina
Parasitology Research Laboratory, Children Hospital of México, Dr. Márquez 162, Colonia Doctores, Cuauhtémoc, 06720, CdMx. Mexico.

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