HEALTH AND PYSCHOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF DIVORCE AMONG RESIDENTS IN ILORIN SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE.

Authors

  • A. T. Jamiu Global Journal of Health Related Researches, Vol.2, No. 1, March/June, 2020 116 HEALTH AND PYSCHOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF DIVORCE AMONG RESIDENTS IN ILORIN SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE. 1 1 1 1 1 Jamiu, A. T., Edungbola, A. A., Alaro, A. F., Obaditan, O. F. Adebola, C. O. 2 & Sindama Helen Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin. Ilorin
  • A. A Edungbola Global Journal of Health Related Researches, Vol.2, No. 1, March/June, 2020 116 HEALTH AND PYSCHOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF DIVORCE AMONG RESIDENTS IN ILORIN SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE. 1 1 1 1 1 Jamiu, A. T., Edungbola, A. A., Alaro, A. F., Obaditan, O. F. Adebola, C. O. 2 & Sindama Helen Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin. Ilorin
  • A. F Alaro Global Journal of Health Related Researches, Vol.2, No. 1, March/June, 2020 116 HEALTH AND PYSCHOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF DIVORCE AMONG RESIDENTS IN ILORIN SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE. 1 1 1 1 1 Jamiu, A. T., Edungbola, A. A., Alaro, A. F., Obaditan, O. F. Adebola, C. O. 2 & Sindama Helen Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin. Ilorin
  • O. F. Obaditan Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin. Ilorin
  • C. O. Adebola Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin. Ilorin
  • H. Sindama University of Jos, Plateau

Keywords:

Health, Psychological, Implication, Divorce, Residents

Abstract

This study probed into the health and psychological implications of divorce among residents in
Ilorin south local government area, Ilorin, Kwara state. The study inquired whether Health
problems of heart attack and high blood pressure and psychological problems of frustration,
depression, anxiety and stress are implications of divorce among residents in Ilorin South Local
Government Area, Kwara State.
The research design used for the study was a descriptive research design of the survey type. The
population for the study comprised of all residents in Ilorin South Local Government Area
consisting of 11 wards. A sample of two hundred (200) respondents was selected for the study
using stratified, proportionate and simple random sampling techniques. The instrument
employed for the study was a researcher structured questionnaire. The instrument was well-
grounded by three experts and tested for reliability using Test re-test method. Pearson's Product
Moment Correlation statistics was used to test re-test and a reliability coefficient of 0.71was
obtained. Data was gathered and sourced by the researcher and two trained research assistants.
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The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics of chi-square (x ) at
0.05 alpha level.The results revealed that; Health problems of heart attack and high blood
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pressure is a significant implication of divorce on residents (cal.x value 72.21 > table value
=24.99 @ df = 15) and Psychological health problems of frustration, depression, anxiety and
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stress is a significant implication of divorce on residents(cal.x value 96.45 > table value =55.76
@ df = 33).
It was concluded that health problems of, heart attack, high blood pressure and psychological
problems of, frustration, depression, anxiety and stress is a significant implication of divorce
among residents in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State. It was recommended that
divorce should be avoided among married people so that it will not result into health problems of
heart attack, high blood pressure and psychological health problems of frustration, depression,
anxiety and stress.

Published

2020-03-12

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020)

Section

Articles