Employee motivation and its implication on organizational productivity in nigerian media industry

This study investigated “Employee Motivation and Its Implication on Organizational Productivity in Nigerian Media Industry (A Study of Delta State Broadcasting Service”). The objectives of the study among others were to determine the motivational factors employed by the management of Delta State Broadcasting Service to enhance workers’ productivity. The methodology adopted was a mixed analysis of quantitative and qualitative parameters based on the survey design which relied on primary and secondary sources of gathering data, through the use of questionnaires and interview instruments. Sixty two (62) questionnaires were administered to all to staff of Delta State Broadcasting Service, two (2) were returned. The study adopted purposive/judgment sampling technique. The data was analyzed and presented using tables, percentages and chi-square. Consequently, the findings reveals that Promotion as a way of motivating workers at Delta State Broadcasting Service is a factor of education, qualification and hard work. There is significant relationship between incentives and work productivity in Delta State Broadcasting Service. Also, monetary incentives and rewards exert a stronger influence on workers than any other form of motivational incentives. The study recommends that Delta State Broadcasting Service should improve its present techniques of motivating its staff to accommodate more workers. The management of Delta State Broadcasting Service should also expand their motivational techniques to incorporate other psychological factors

Patients' Assessment of Efficiency of Services at a Teaching Hospital in a Developing Country

Background: One of the factors that influence patients'satisfaction is efficiency of services rendered to patients. This study aims to determine patients' assessment of services rendered at a University Teaching Hospital. Method: The study was a cross-sectional study carried out between July 2002 and September 2002 at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin - City, Edo - State, Nigeria. All patients (255) on admission were included in the study. Results: The average waiting time of patients was 2 hours 53 minutes (173 minutes) and the range was 2 minutes to 2 days. Two hundred and ten (84%) of the patients were satisfied with time spent with the doctor (consultation time). Services at the pharmacy were satisfactory to 140 (56.0%) patients while 73.2% were satisfied with services rendered at the laboratories. Eight -five percent and 76.8% of patients were satisfied with the X - ray and catering departments respectively. However, patients' rating of the level of sanitation was poor (46%). Conclusion: Areas of need identified include, waiting time prior to consultation, sanitation of the hospital and pharmacy department. Although patients expressed a high level of satisfaction with the laboratories, X - ray and catering departments, there is a need to work towards achieving total satisfaction with all facilities.Contexte:L'un des facteurs influent sur la satisfaction des patients est l'efficacit\ue9 des services rendus aux patients. Le but de cette \ue9tude est de d\ue9terminer l'\ue9valuation par les patients des services rendus dans un h\uf4pital universitaire. M\ue9thodes : Il s'agit sur un \ue9chantillon repr\ue9sentatif r\ue9alis\ue9e entre juillet 2002 et septembre 2002 \ue0 l'h\uf4pital universitaire de B\ue9nin, Benin-City, Edo-State, Nigeria. Tous les patients (255) ont \ue9t\ue9 inclus dans l'\ue9tude, d\ue8s leur admission. R\ue9sultats : La dur\ue9e moyenne d'attente des patients \ue9tait de 2h 53 mn (173 minutes) avec des extr\ueames de 2 minutes \ue0 2 jours. Deux cent dix (84%) des patients \ue9taient satisfaits de la dur\ue9e de leur entretien avec le m\ue9decin (Dur\ue9e de la consultation). Les services de la pharmacie \ue9taient satisfaisants pour 140 patients (56,0%), tandis que 73,2% des patients \ue9taient satisfaits des services rendus dans les laboratoires. Quatre cinq pour cent et 76,8% des patients \ue9taient respectivement satisfaits des services de radiologie et de restauration. Toutefois l'appr\ue9ciation par les patients du niveau d'hygi\ue8ne \ue9tait faible (46%). Conclusion: Les besoins identifi\ue9s \ue9taient dans les domaines suivant: d\ue9lai d'attente avant la consultation, niveau sanitaire de l'h\uf4pital et le service de la pharmacie. Bien que les patients aient exprim\ue9 le haut niveau de satisfaction avec les laboratoires, les service de radiologie et de restauration, il y'a n\ue9cessit\ue9 d'aller dans le sens d'une satisfaction totale \ue0 tous les niveaux

Quality of work life and job satisfaction among early-career pharmacists in Africa’s most populous country: A nationwide survey in Nigeria

This study examined the factors affecting the quality of work life and job satisfaction among early-career pharmacists in Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional survey conducted across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. We used the database of licensed pharmacists in each selected state to identify eligible participants. Information sheets were sent to all potential participants through email. If interested, they signed the consent form and were sent the survey online to be completed and returned within 24 h. Validated questionnaires were used to evaluate their quality of work life and job satisfaction. Descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, and standard deviation) were used to summarize the data. Of a total of 373 participants; 323 (86.6%) were single, and 245 (65.7%) were working in government-owned hospitals. The findings showed that the quality of work life information affects the job satisfaction of early-career pharmacists. Reasons reported for poor job satisfaction were poor remuneration, increased workload, a lack of employer support, and an unconducive work environment. Suggestions for possible interventions included an increase in remuneration, an accommodating work atmosphere, and flexible working hours. Our findings show a direct relationship between quality of work life and job satisfaction; predictors of job satisfaction were salary, employer assistance, health insurance, and length of leave

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of School Health Programme among Head Teachers of Primary Schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria

Background: School health program (SHP) is an important component of the overall health care delivery system of any country. In developing countries such as Nigeria where infant and early childhood mortality is high its importance cannot be overemphasized. For this reason and the recent action plan of the Federal Government of Nigeria concerning SHP, the knowledge, attitude and practice of SHP among head teachers of primary schools in a Local Government Area in Nigeria was evaluated. Methods: A pre-tested questionnaire designed to evaluate the knowledge attitude and practice of SHP by the researchers was administered by assistants to 133 head teachers of 104 private and 29 public primary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. The School premises were also inspected to check provision of pipe borne water, sick bay, toilet facilities and the adequacy of the school environments among other things. Results:None of the head teachers had adequate knowledge of SHP. 93.1% from private compared to 48.3% from public schools had poor knowledge of SHP (χ2 = 56.86, p < 0.05). A favorable attitude was demonstrated by all the teachers. Up to 40.4% of private compared to 31.0% of public schools have SHP. Overall 27.7% of the schools had no toilet facility, 33.3% had pit latrine while 40.0% had water closet. Only 25.6% had hand washing facilities. Regarding health services, 51.0% of private schools compared to 27.6% of public schools perform medical inspection of the pupils. Similarly 39.4% private compared to 3.4% public schools have sick bay (χ2 = 11.11; p < 0.05). A total of 16.5% of the schools undertake medical screening of food handlers/vendors, while 20.2% private compared to 3.4% public schools screen food handlers/vendors (χ2 = 4.47; p < 0.05). Conclusion: The poor status of SHP in Nigeria may be attributed to failure of policy enunciation, poor primary health care base and lack of supervision.Introduction: Le programme de sante scolaire (PSS) est une compasante importante des services medicaux de n&apos;importe quel pays. Dans des pays en voie de developpment tel le Nigéria on le taux de la mortalité dans la petite enfance est élevé, son importance ne peut pas être exagérer. Pour cette raison - ci et suivant le nouveau plan d&apos;action du Gouvernement Fédéral du Nigéria concernant le PSS, la connaissance, les attitudes et l&apos;usage de PSS parmi les directeurs des écoles primaires dans un quartier de gouvernment locale au Nigéria ont été évalués Méthode: Un questionnaire eprouvé conçu par les chercheurs pour évaluer la connaissance, les attitudes, et l&apos;usage de PSS a été administré par des assistants à 133 directeurs de 104 écoles privées et 29 écoles publiques. Les locaux des écoles ont été également inspectés pour contrôler la mise à disposìtion de l&apos;eau potable, des infirmeries, des toilettes, et la propreté des environnements des écoles. Résultats: Aucun des directeurs n&apos;avaient de connaissance suffisant de PSS 93.1% des directeurs d&apos;écoles privées par rapport à 48.3% de ceux des écoles publiques avaient une connaissance limité de PSS (χ2 = 56.86, p < 0.05). Tous les proffesseurs ont manifestés un attitude favorable. Jusqu&apos;a 40.4% des écoles privées par rapport à 31.0% des écoles publiques implémentent le PSS. D&apos;ensemble, 27.7% des écoles n&apos;avaient pas de toilletes ; 33.0% avaient des fosses tandis que 40.0% avaient le W/C. Seulement 25.6% de tous les écoles avaient des lavabos. Concernant les services médicaux, 51.0% des écoles privées par rapport à 27.6% des écoles publiques procèdent à l&apos;inspection medicale de ses élèves. De même 39.4% des écoles privées par rapport à 3.4% des écoles publiques ont des infirmeries (χ2 = 11.11; p < 0.05). Au total, 16.5% des écoles entreprendent des examens de dépistage des vendeurs de la nourriture, tandis que 20.2% des écoles privées par rapport à 3.4% des écoles publiques entreprendent des examens de dépistage des vendeurs de la nourriture (χ2 = 4.47; p < 0.05). Conclusion : La mauvaise situation de PSS au Nigéria peut être attribuée à l&apos;échec d&apos;exposé de la politique, la faible base des services médicaux primaires et la manque de supervision

Patients' assessment of efficiency of services at a teaching hospital in a developing country

Background: One of the factors that influence patients'satisfaction is efficiency of services rendered to patients. This study aims to determine patients' assessment of services rendered at a University Teaching Hospital. Method: The study was a cross-sectional study carried out between July 2002 and September 2002 at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin - City, Edo - State, Nigeria. All patients (255) on admission were included in the study. Results: The average waiting time of patients was 2 hours 53 minutes (173 minutes) and the range was 2 minutes to 2 days. Two hundred and ten (84%) of the patients were satisfied with time spent with the doctor (consultation time). Services at the pharmacy were satisfactory to 140 (56.0%) patients while 73.2% were satisfied with services rendered at the laboratories. Eight -five percent and 76.8% of patients were satisfied with the X - ray and catering departments respectively. However, patients' rating of the level of sanitation was poor (46%). Conclusion: Areas of need identified include, waiting time prior to consultation, sanitation of the hospital and pharmacy department. Although patients expressed a high level of satisfaction with the laboratories, X - ray and catering departments, there is a need to work towards achieving total satisfaction with all facilities

Psychological Morbidity, Job Satisfaction and Intentions to Quit Among Teachers in Private Secondary Schools in Edo–State, Nigeria

Background: Teachers are an inseparable corner stone of the society and their satisfaction will affect the quality of service they render. Poor job satisfaction could result in job stress and this could affect their psychological health. This study aims to ascertain the level, causes of job dissatisfaction, intentions to quit and psychological morbidity among teachers in private secondary schools in a developing country. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among teachers (392) in private secondary schools in Benin-City, Edo-State Nigeria, between June 2003 to November 2003. A total population of 400 teachers who had spent at least one year in the service were included in the study. The respondents completed a self – administered designed questionnaire and a standard instrument – The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ 28) Results: The response rate was 98%. Fifty- eight (14.8%) of the respondents had psychological morbidity (GHQ score of 4 and above). One hundred and seventy - eight (45.4%) teachers were very satisfied or satisfied with their jobs. A significant number (45.9%) of teachers would want to quit their jobs. The proportion of teachers with GHQ score 4 and above increased with the level of dissatisfaction but this was not found to be statistically significant. Poor salary was found to be the main cause of job dissatisfaction and major reason for wanting to quit the job. Conclusion: This study shows a low level of job satisfaction among Nigerian teachers. Poor salary was the major cause of job dissatisfaction and intension to quit. Further work need to be done to ascertain the association of psychological morbidity and job dissatisfaction.Fond: Les professeurs sont une pierre faisante le coin inséparable de la société et leur satisfaction affectera la qualité du service qu&apos;ils rendent. La satisfaction professionnelle pauvre pourrait avoir comme conséquence le stress du travail et ceci pourrait affecter leur santé psychologique. Cette étude vise à établir le niveau, des causes de mécontentement du travail, des intentions de stopper et la morbidité psychologique parmi des professeurs dans les écoles secondaires privées dans un pays en voie de développement. Méthodes: Une étude transversale a été conduite parmi les professeurs (392) dans les écoles secondaires privées dans la Bénin-Ville, Edo-État Nigéria, entre le juin 2003 à novembre 2003. Une population totale de 400 professeurs qui avaient passé au moins un an dans le service ont été incluses dans l&apos;étude. Les répondants ont accompli un individu - questionnaire conçu administré et un instrument standard - le questionnaire général de santé (GHQ 28). Résultats: Le taux de réponse était 98%. Cinquante huit (14.8%) des répondants ont eu la morbidité psychologique (une vingtaine de GHQ de 4 et ci-dessus). Cent soixante-dix-huit (45.4%) professeurs ont été très satisfaits ou satisfaits de leurs travaux. Un nombre significatif (45.9%) de professeurs voudrait stopper leurs travaux. La proportion de professeurs avec les points 4 de GHQ et ci-dessus accru avec le niveau du mécontentement mais de ceci ne s&apos;est pas avérée statistiquement significative. Le salaire pauvre s&apos;est avéré la cause principale du mécontentement du travail et de la raison principale pour que vouloir stoppe le travail. Conclusion: Cette étude montre un niveau bas de satisfaction professionnelle parmi les professeurs nigériens. Le salaire pauvre était la cause principale du mécontentement et de l&apos;intension du travail à stopper. Davantage de besoin de travail d&apos;être fait pour s&apos;assurer l&apos;association du mécontentement psychologique de morbidité et de travail

Sleeping sickness (ss) in the Abraka Belt: a preliminary geographical description of the disease focus.

Sleeping sickness (SS) in the Abraka belt: a preliminary geographical description of the disease focus.Annals Biomedical Sciences 2002;1:111-117.This retrospective study provides an analysis of the epidemiological data on Sleeping Sickness (SS) cases between January 1999 and December 2001 at the Baptist Medical Centre (BMC) Eku, Nigeria, as well as a preliminary geographical documentation of the disease focus in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Twenty six parasitologically confirmed SS cases by microscopic examination of blood, lymph node aspirate or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)) made up of 14 (53.8%) males and 12 (46.2%) females aged between 0 – 70years (mean 29.88 +18.89), were seen during the period of study. Peak incidence occurred at age 0 – 20 years with 11 (42.3%) cases. There were more males (53.8%) than females (46.2%). Fifteen (57.7%) of the patients had stage I infection with positive results for blood smear and lymph node aspirate microscopy, while 11 (42.3%) had stage II infection with trypanosomes in their CSF. This study reveals that the Abraka Sleeping Sickness focus (ASSF) is a stretch of forested wetland along the margin of the river Ethiope located at the boundary between Edo and Delta States, South South of Nigeria between latitudes 5o 30&#768;&#768; and 6o 30&#769; North of Equator. It is an area of rainforest vegetation with an average temperature of 27oC, made up of 9 endemic villages namely Eku, Orhuoka, Abraka, Ugono, Kwale Obiaraku, Umuebu, Urhonigbe and Sanubi with an estimated population at risk of 56,851. This update of the epidemiological status of SS in the Abraka belt represents an effort towards the development of control measure against the disease in the area. Keywords: Sleeping sickness, Abraka focus, Nigeria. Annals of Biomedical Science Vol. 1 (2) 2002: pp. 111-11