The Effect of Migration Caused by Insurgency (Boko-Haram) on Urban Town of Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Abstract:
The
research is on the effect of migration (caused by insurgency-Boko Haram) on Yola
metropolis, Adamawa State. A case study design was adopted in this research and
the target population of 202 respondents. A self-constructed questionnaire was made
and an interview was conducted with the help of three assistants.
The
purpose of the study was to ascertain its effect on the health of children, women
and the elderly.
The
research looked at the public health situation of the migrants; they were assessed
using advanced health assessment and also had health education that centered on
primary prevention, promotion of health and inhabitation (restoration) of health.
Conclusively,
it was found that the children, women and elderly were greatly affected by migration.
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