Toward eradication of child labour: Assessment of the present situation in a Nigerian City

A. Bisi-Onyemaechi, U. Chikani, Pascal U. Chime, N. Mbanefo, Obinna Chukwuebuka Nduagubam, N. Uwaezuoke
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Background: Child labour deprives children of their childhood, their potential, and their dignity and is harmful to their physical and mental development. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the pattern and adverse effects associated with child labour in Enugu, Nigeria. Patients, Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using an in-depth interviewer-administered questionnaire guide on child labour and adverse effects among children aged 6 to <18 years. Results: The most common labour was hawking (39.2%) and shopkeeping (22.8%). Majority of the children work to support their families. Adverse conditions experienced by the participants include prolonged work hours (100%), assault (15.8%), hunger (15.2%), sexual abuse (14.6%), and accidents (9.9%). Children aged 6–12 years were at a higher risk of sexual abuse (P = 0.005, odds ratio = 2.463, 95% confidence interval = 1.311–4.630). Conclusion: Children in Enugu are still involved in the various forms of child labour which have detrimental effects on their well-being.
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消除童工现象:对尼日利亚城市现状的评估
背景:童工剥夺了儿童的童年、潜力和尊严,对他们的身心发展有害。目的:本研究的目的是确定尼日利亚埃努古与童工相关的模式和不良影响。患者、材料和方法:这是一项横断面研究,使用了一份由访谈者管理的关于6岁至18岁以下儿童童工和不良反应的深入问卷指南。结果:最常见的劳动力是小贩(39.2%)和店主(22.8%)。大多数儿童工作养家。参与者经历的不良状况包括工作时间延长(100%)、攻击(15.8%)、饥饿(15.2%)、性虐待(14.6%)、,和事故(9.9%)。6-12岁的儿童遭受性虐待的风险更高(P=0.005,比值比=2.463,95%置信区间=1.311-4.630)。结论:埃努古的儿童仍然参与各种形式的童工劳动,这对他们的健康产生了不利影响。
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期刊介绍: The Nigerian Journal of Medicine publishes articles on socio-economic, political and legal matters related to medical practice; conference and workshop reports and medical news.
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