Effects of Covid-19 on Household Income and Consumption in Yola-north Local Government in Adamawa State, Nigeria
CHAPTER ONE
Objective of the study
The objective of the study is to examine the effects of Covid-19 on household income and consumption in Yola-North Local Government in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The specific objectives are;
- To find out how well can households self‐insure against the risks of COVID19 in Yola-North Local Government in Adamawa State
- To find out the extent how the most affected households able to maintain expenditure following any negative income shocks in Yola-North Local Government in Adamawa State
- To find out the Measures introduced to curtail the spread of COVID19 in Yola-North Local Government in Adamawa State
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Insight about Coronavirus COVID-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.
The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).
At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. World Health Organisation has declared coronavirus as a global pandemic without cure or vaccine. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover sometimes without requiring special treatment. Older people and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness (Ukata&Onuekwa, 2020). The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID19 virus, it causes and how it spreads. The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it is important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow or handkerchief) (World Health Organisation, n.d).
CHAPTER THREE
Research methodology
This chapter is concerned with the procedures which was adopted in this study. It was presented under the following sub-headings: Design of the study, Sample and sampling, Techniques, Instrument from data collection, Validation of the instrument, Reliability of the instrument, Method of data collection, Method of data analysis,
Design of the study
Descriptive research design was adopted in thus study. It is considered appropriately to this study because it is fact finding in nature, and it entails the systematic collection and presentation of data to identify effects of Covid-19 on household income and consumption in Yola-North Local Government in Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Area of study
The study was carried out in Yola North Local Government is made up of legislative councils who are responsible for the social and economic development of the towns and communities under its jurisdiction in the lowest levels, consisting of the Executive Chairman, the Councilors and other political subordinates, thus existing under Adamawa state south senatorial zone with its capital administrative headquarters in Jimeta town. The villages in Yola North local government are: Yola North, Ajiya, Doubeli, Alkalawa, Gwadabawa, Karena, Limawa, Luggere, Yelwa, Sebore, Bole, Changala, Wuro, Yanka, Goduwu and Gongoshi.
CHAPTER FOUR
Method of data analysis
Following the administration of the instrument the researcher collected back the materials and analyzed the data collected using mean statistics or statistical means of 2.5 above 2.5 are regarded as accepted, while responses receiving arithmetic mean score less than 2.5 is rejected.
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