Table 4.1: Summary of the Sex of Respondents
Sex |
No of Respondent |
Percentage (%) |
Male |
63 |
39.4 % |
Female |
97 |
60.6% |
Total |
160 |
100 % |
From table 4.1 shown above, 39.4% of the
respondents were males and 60.6% were females.
respondents were males and 60.6% were females.
Table 4.2: Summary of the Age of Respondents
Age |
No of Respondents |
Percentage (%) |
18 – 27 years |
61 |
38.1 % |
28 – 37 years |
84 |
52.5% |
38 years and above |
15 |
9.4% |
Total |
160 |
100 % |
From table 4.2 shown above, 38.1% of the
respondents were age 18-27 years, 52.5% were age 28-37 years while 9.4% were 38
years and above.
respondents were age 18-27 years, 52.5% were age 28-37 years while 9.4% were 38
years and above.
Table 4.3: Summary of Marital Status of Respondents
Marital Status |
No of Respondents |
Percentage (%) |
Single |
85 |
53.1% |
Married |
55 |
34.4% |
Widow |
5 |
3.1% |
Divorce |
15 |
9.4% |
Total |
160 |
100 % |
From table 4.3 shown above, 53.1% of the
respondents were singles while 34.4% were married, 3.1% were widows and 9.4%
were divorced.
respondents were singles while 34.4% were married, 3.1% were widows and 9.4%
were divorced.
Table 4.4: Summary of the Religion Background of the Respondents
Religious Background |
No of Respondents |
Percentage (%) |
Christian |
145 |
90.6% |
Muslim |
3 |
1.9% |
Others |
12 |
7.5% |
Total |
160 |
100 % |
From the table 4.4 shown above, 90.6% of the
respondents were Christians, 1.9% were Muslims, while 7.5% had other religious
beliefs.
respondents were Christians, 1.9% were Muslims, while 7.5% had other religious
beliefs.
Table 4.5: Summary of the Educational Level of the Respondents
Educational Status |
No of Respondents |
Percentage (%) |
Primary School |
47 |
29.4% |
Secondary School |
73 |
45.6% |
Tertiary/University |
40 |
25% |
Total |
160 |
100 % |
From the table 4.5 shown above, 29.4% of the
respondents had primary education, 45.6% had secondary education while 25% had
tertiary education.
respondents had primary education, 45.6% had secondary education while 25% had
tertiary education.
Table 4.6: Existence of Rehabilitated Leprosy Persons
Statement |
A |
SA |
D |
SD |
Total |
Individuals with leprosy live in Eku Community |
33 (20.6%) |
87 (54.4%) |
17 (10.6%) |
23 (14.4%) |
160 (100%) |
Rehabilitated individuals with leprosy |
17 (10.6%) |
103 (64.4%) |
23 (14.4%) |
17 (10.6%) |
160 (100%) |
Leprosy rehabilitation scheme |
53 (33.1%) |
71 (44.4%) |
12 (7.5%) |
24 (15%) |
160 (100%) |
Means of livelihood. |
63 (39.4%) |
57 (35.6%) |
29 (18.1%) |
11 (6.9%) |
160 (100%) |
The table 4.6 shown above shows that 75% of the
respondents agreed that some individuals who suffered from leprosy live in Eku
Community after they have been cured, while 25% disagreed. 75% of the
respondents agreed that individuals who suffered from leprosy in Eku community
are rehabilitated after their cure, while 25% disagreed. 77.5% of the
respondents agreed that Eku Community has a well-structured leprosy
rehabilitation scheme, while 22.5% disagreed. 75% of the respondent agreed that
most rehabilitated individuals who suffered from leprosy in Eku community have
a means of livelihood, while 25% disagreed.
respondents agreed that some individuals who suffered from leprosy live in Eku
Community after they have been cured, while 25% disagreed. 75% of the
respondents agreed that individuals who suffered from leprosy in Eku community
are rehabilitated after their cure, while 25% disagreed. 77.5% of the
respondents agreed that Eku Community has a well-structured leprosy
rehabilitation scheme, while 22.5% disagreed. 75% of the respondent agreed that
most rehabilitated individuals who suffered from leprosy in Eku community have
a means of livelihood, while 25% disagreed.
Table 4.7: Factors behind Challenges Rehabilitated
Leprosy Individuals Encounter
Leprosy Individuals Encounter
Statement |
A |
SA |
D |
SD |
Total |
People’s belief |
43 (26.9%) |
81 (50.6%) |
13 (8.1%) |
23 (14.4%) |
160 (100%) |
Death sentence |
17 (10.6%) |
60 (37.5%) |
34 (21.3%) |
49 (30.6%) |
160 (100%) |
Fear of contagion |
21 (13.1%) |
58 (36.3%) |
37 (23.1%) |
44 (27.5%) |
160 (100%) |
Disabilities and deformation |
81 (50.6%) |
44 (27.5%) |
24 (15%) |
11 (6.9%) |
160 (100%) |
Table 4.7, above shows that 77.5% of the
respondents agreed that people’s belief about the causation of leprosy is a
factor of the challenges faced by individuals who suffered from leprosy after
rehabilitation into the society in Eku Community while 22.5% disagreed. 48.1%
agreed that the view that the view that leprosy is a death sentence is one of
the factors of the challenges faced by individuals who suffered from leprosy
after rehabilitation into the society in Eku Community while 51.9% disagreed.
49.4% of the respondents agreed that fear of contagion by the public a
contributory factor to some of the challenges individuals who suffered from
leprosy face after rehabilitation in Eku Community while 50.6% disagreed and
78.1% of the respondents agreed that the occurrence of disabilities and
deformation contribute to the challenges individuals who suffered from leprosy
face after rehabilitation in Eku Community while 21.9% disagreed.
respondents agreed that people’s belief about the causation of leprosy is a
factor of the challenges faced by individuals who suffered from leprosy after
rehabilitation into the society in Eku Community while 22.5% disagreed. 48.1%
agreed that the view that the view that leprosy is a death sentence is one of
the factors of the challenges faced by individuals who suffered from leprosy
after rehabilitation into the society in Eku Community while 51.9% disagreed.
49.4% of the respondents agreed that fear of contagion by the public a
contributory factor to some of the challenges individuals who suffered from
leprosy face after rehabilitation in Eku Community while 50.6% disagreed and
78.1% of the respondents agreed that the occurrence of disabilities and
deformation contribute to the challenges individuals who suffered from leprosy
face after rehabilitation in Eku Community while 21.9% disagreed.
Table 4.8: Influence of Challenges Rehabilitated Leprosy Individuals
Encounter
Encounter
Statement |
A |
SA |
D |
SD |
Total |
Difficulty to find good jobs |
19 (11.9%) |
83 (51.9%) |
27 (16.9%) |
31 (19.3%) |
160 (100%) |
Marital life |
33 (20.6%) |
108 (67.5%) |
18 (11.3%) |
1 (0.6%) |
160 (100%) |
Poor interpersonal relationship |
27 (16.9%) |
99 (61.9%) |
6 (3.8%) |
28 (17.5%) |
160 (100%) |
General feeling of rejection |
22 (13.8%) |
111 (69.4%) |
26 (16.2%) |
1 (0.6%) |
160 (100%) |
Table 4.8, above shows 63.8% of the respondents
agreed that the occurrence of disabilities and deformation contribute to the
challenges individuals who suffered from leprosy face after rehabilitation in
Eku Community while 36.3% disagreed. 88.1% of the respondents agreed that the
marital life of individuals who suffered from leprosy are affected after
rehabilitation into the society in Eku Community while 11.9% disagreed. 78.8%
of the respondents agreed that individuals who suffered from leprosy poor Eku
Community experience poor interpersonal relationship after rehabilitation into
the society while 21.2% disagreed. 83.1% of the respondents agreed that there
is general feeling of rejection by individuals who suffered from leprosy in Eku
Community after rehabilitation into the society while 16.9% disagreed.
agreed that the occurrence of disabilities and deformation contribute to the
challenges individuals who suffered from leprosy face after rehabilitation in
Eku Community while 36.3% disagreed. 88.1% of the respondents agreed that the
marital life of individuals who suffered from leprosy are affected after
rehabilitation into the society in Eku Community while 11.9% disagreed. 78.8%
of the respondents agreed that individuals who suffered from leprosy poor Eku
Community experience poor interpersonal relationship after rehabilitation into
the society while 21.2% disagreed. 83.1% of the respondents agreed that there
is general feeling of rejection by individuals who suffered from leprosy in Eku
Community after rehabilitation into the society while 16.9% disagreed.
Table 4.9: Ways to Minimise Challenges
Statement |
A |
SA |
D |
SD |
Total |
Managing leprosy |
47 (29.4%) |
67 (41.9%) |
14 (8.7%) |
32 (20%) |
160 (100%) |
Health education |
17 (10.6%) |
99 (61.9%) |
28 (17.5%) |
16 (10%) |
160 (100%) |
General image of leprosy |
62 (38.8%) |
59 (36.9) |
8 (5%) |
31 (19.4%) |
160 (100%) |
Economic rehabilitation |
50 (31.2%) |
103 (64.4%) |
3 (1.9%) |
4 (2.5%) |
160 (100%) |
Table 4.9, above shows that 71.3% of the
respondents agreed that proper management of leprosy can help to minimize the
challenges faced by individuals after rehabilitation in Eku Community while
28.7% disagreed. 72.5% of the respondents agreed that adequate health education
on leprosy can help to minimize the challenges individuals face after
rehabilitation in Eku Community while 27.5% disagreed. 75.6% of the respondents
agreed that changing the general image of leprosy as a disease is one of the
viable ways to minimize the problems individuals face after rehabilitation while
24.4% disagreed. 95.6% of the respondents agreed that adequate economic
rehabilitation can minimize some of the challenges individuals face after
rehabilitation in Eku Community while 4.4% disagreed.
respondents agreed that proper management of leprosy can help to minimize the
challenges faced by individuals after rehabilitation in Eku Community while
28.7% disagreed. 72.5% of the respondents agreed that adequate health education
on leprosy can help to minimize the challenges individuals face after
rehabilitation in Eku Community while 27.5% disagreed. 75.6% of the respondents
agreed that changing the general image of leprosy as a disease is one of the
viable ways to minimize the problems individuals face after rehabilitation while
24.4% disagreed. 95.6% of the respondents agreed that adequate economic
rehabilitation can minimize some of the challenges individuals face after
rehabilitation in Eku Community while 4.4% disagreed.
