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Impact of COVID-19 on Christian Wellness: A Study among Adventists in Kajiado County
(Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science (AHJES), 2024) Odhiambo, Janet Nyaboke
Background: Pandemics disorganize society, and COVID-19 was no exception. COVID-19 significantly impacted the religious practices and lifestyles of millions of believers worldwide. Following COVID-19 guidelines from the World Health Organization, social gatherings, including church attendance, were discouraged, affecting members’ spiritual well-being and church life. This study aimed to determine how COVID-19 impacted Christian wellness from the perspective of church members. Methods: This study used a descriptive survey design to collect data on how COVID-19 affected the Christian wellness of Seventh-day Adventists in Kajiado County through a questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed to determine the extent of these changes and identify the key factors contributing to wellness outcomes. Results: The findings indicated that spirituality, stewardship, and fellowship practices declined significantly during virtual worship compared to face-to-face worship. Conclusion: These results provide insights that may enhance support mechanisms toward mitigating the unique challenges religious communities face during global health crises.
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Knowledge, Practices, and Attitudes towards Breast Cancer Prevention among Church Members in Silang, Philippines
(Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science (AHJES), 2023) Odhiambo, Janet Nyaboke
Background: Breast cancer remains a significant public health concern, making prevention strategies crucial. This study assessed women’s knowledge, practices, and attitudes towards breast cancer prevention. Methods: A quantitative survey using a one-group pre-test and post-test design was conducted. Results: The results showed that the women surveyed had a good level of knowledge about breast cancer and its risk factors. However, they lacked knowledge about healthy food choices, serving portions, and recommended caloric intake. Despite their positive attitudes towards mammogram screenings, many women did not engage in regular screenings. Factors such as fear, inconvenience, and lack of access to healthcare resources hindered the translation of positive attitudes into action. Conclusion: The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice in breast cancer prevention. Educational initiatives, improved access to mammogram screenings, and efforts to alleviate fear and inconvenience barriers can enhance the effectiveness of preventive measures in reducing breast cancer morbidity and mortality.
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Dissemination of information in the COVID-19 era in university libraries in Nigeria
(International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, 2022) Omeluzor, Saturday U.; Dr. Nwaomah, Angela E.; Molokwu, Ugochi Esther
In Nigeria, the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported on 27 February 2020 and as at date, there are about 13,000 confirmed cases across Nigeria. The spread of COVID-19 forced the lockdown of libraries. This study investigated the dissemination of information in meeting the information needs of library patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown of university libraries in Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey design, a sample population of 178 librarians from federal, state and private universities in Nigeria was questioned. The findings show that libraries disseminated information on personal hygiene to their patrons (hand-washing, cleanliness and the use of hand sanitizers) and sensitized the general public to COVID-19 by using posters and flyers. The findings also reveal that libraries disseminated information and links to e-resources to support patrons’ ongoing research. Moreover, It was revealed in the findings that lack of coordination, strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and none subscription for data for librarians to work from home were challenges.
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Perceptions and Challenges of Church Records Management among Seventh-day Adventist Pastors in Africa
(Asia-Africa Journal of Mission and Ministry, 2021-02-28) Dr. Nwaomah, Angela E.; Prof. Nwaomah, Sampson M.
The membership of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Africa is estimated to constitute the highest as compared to other regions of the world. This may have been enhanced by factors such as the high receptibility of its message on the continent. The amount of membership that the church holds in Africa has corresponding implication on the volume of records that its clergy and other record managers’ process. However, there are concerns about the dependability of some of these records and how they impact the global church statistics and decisions. The reliability of church records could be influenced by the perceptions and certain challenges of the records creators and managers. Therefore, this paper, using an empirical research method, investigated the perceptions and challenges of church records management among pastors of the church on the continent. The return rate of the survey was 56.22 percent. The study found that the respondents have good perception of records and the role they play in organizational efficiency. Some challenges such as lack of disaster-preparedness, inadequate funding, lack of personnel training, unavailability and or/or inadequate organizational policies on records, and inadequacy of storage facilities were identified. Therefore, it was recommended that the organizations of the respondents should address these issues for effective and efficient records management.
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Managing Students’ Records as Corporate Social Responsibility: The Demand for Accessibility and Confidentiality
(American Journal of Humanities and Social Science (AJHSS), 2020) Dr. Nwaomah, Angela E.
Students’ records are a very important asset to any educational institution since they document and preserve a students’ academic journey and his interface with the institution. They are also vital because provide information about a student’s competencies, skills, and aptitude; thus serving as a vital link to even assess a student’s suitability for work and life. Hence, these records require best practices in managing them. However, a conflict exists between the rights of students to privacy and the needs of the university and/or others to obtain information about them. This conflict is prevalent in institutions of higher learning, and centers on the following issues: what information is obtained? Where it is obtained? Where and how it is kept? Who requests what information to be given? The demand for the disclosure of students’ records by stakeholders and the ethical imperative of confidentiality by record managers sometimes come in conflict. This is even compounded by the legal implications that may arise when privacy is violated. The paper, therefore, design and method of discuss arefocused on the types, description, and location of student’s records, the value of students’ records, some guiding principles of caring for student’s records with a consideration of its level of sensitivity with reviewed literature of university/ government policy governing privacy and disclosure of student information/records. This paper endswith some guidelines in regard to cooperatesocial responsibility in caring and safeguarding the privacy of information and records entrusted to all who handles student’s records. And further conclusion and recommendations by author.