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Relationship Between Information Accessibility, Knowledge Acquisition Management And Transfer System Among Traditional Herbal Medical Practitioners
[CASE STUDY OF SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA]
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1.2 Statement of the Problem
Access to relevant information, acquisition of adequate knowledge, and proper management and transfer of such knowledge are essential ingredients for the socio-economic development of a group, including traditional herbal medical practitioners. It has been observed, that despite the efficacy and potency of herbal medicine, the activities of the traditional herbal medical practitioners are mostly shrouded in secrecy. The knowledge that the traditional herbal medical practitioners acquired mostly perish with them when they die. This is due to the fact that they do not expose the knowledge to others. On some occasions, the knowledge they have has secretly divulged to their children, such children might show little or no interest in the practice of their fathers. In other words, there is a kind of restriction in knowledge. Moreover, there is little or no openness in their practices, other people could not pick up their materials and prescribe drugs for people, if they do, such drugs might not work. If the acquired knowledge is well managed with proper relevant information, the transfer of this knowledge will be done without hindrance.
However, a healthy nation therefore is a wealthy nation. It is a fact that the traditional herbal medical sector needs to be restructured to meet the health needs of the citizenry. This is due to the fact that, over the years, many people have little or no knowledge about series of diseases and problems that traditional medicine can cure. Many people have died of cancer diseases, many are suffering from tuberculosis, high fever, some people have bone fracture and some have been amputated due to accident, some people are barren due to infertility and other reproductive system problems, some have difficulties during child birth delivery which lead to still birth or caeserier section. All afore-mentioned can have solution and can be cured through traditional medicine . Dangbin and Davou (2008) observed that there has been a great contention by the people of the society over the roles of traditional medical practitioners. The discontentment borne out of the fact that there has been inadequate information on knowledge acquisition, management and transfer system among traditional herbal medical practitioners in Nigeria.
Several studies have been carried out on health and traditional knowledge by different researchers. Fagbola, (2013) conducted a study on pertinent knowledge of medicinal plants in Nigeria. The result findings show that medicinal plants are very essential for health care system in Nigeria. Also, Regassa (2013) studied on assessment of indigenous knowledge of medicinal plant practice and mode of service delivery in Southern Ethopia and they concluded that indigenous knowledge of medicinal plant practices and mode of service delivery was poor.
However, most of the previous studies like Fagbola (2013), Regassa (2013) and Olatoku (2008) carried out their study on indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants and many of these were conducted in a region other than South West Region. To this end, there is need to fill this part of neglected area, this study therefore would examine the Relationship Between Information Accessibility, Knowledge Acquisition and, Management and Transfer System Among Traditional Herbal Medical Practitioners in South West Nigeria.
1.3 Aims and Objectives of the Study
Aim
The Aim of the study is to examine the relationship between information accessibility, knowledge acquisition and management and transfer system among traditional herbal medical practitioners in South West, Nigeria.
Specifically, the study is designed to:
1. determine the information access on herbal medical practices among traditional herbal medical practitioners in South West Nigeria.
2. identify the sources of knowledge acquisition by herbal medical practitioners in South West Nigeria.
3. assess how information on knowledge acquired by the herbal medical practitioners are transferred in South West Nigeria.
4. investigate the management strategies adopted by herbal medical practitioners in South West Nigeria.
5. identify the relationship between information accessibility, knowledge acquisition on the traditional herbal medical practices in South West Nigeria.
6. examine the relationship between methods of knowledge transfers system on traditional herbal medical practices in South West Nigeria.
7. determine knowledge management as correlates knowledge transfer system among the traditional herbal medical practitioners in South-west Nigeria.
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APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 28 ]Purpose of the Study: The study focuses on the effects of information accessibility, knowledge acquisition and management on transfer system among indigenous traditional herbal medical practitioners in South West Nigeria:i. It would enable the citizens to understand the challenges associated with information accessibility, knowledge acquisition and management on transfer system among indigenous traditional herbal medical practitioners with a view to enabling the government to devise realis ... Continue reading---
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Justification of the Study1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Operation Definition of Terms CHAPTER TWO 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW2.1 Conceptual Framework2.2 Theoretical Framework2.2.2 Choo Five Step Management Model Process 2.3 ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 13 ]The study revealed that the non- codified healthcare tradition is practiced mainly by elderly persons in the age group of 61 years and above (40%). 73% of the practitioners learnt the tradition from their forefathers, and 19% of practitioners developed their own practices through experimentation, reading and learning. 20% of the practitioners follow distinctive “Nadi Pariksha†(pulse examination) for disease diagnosis, while others follow receive symptoms and complains. 29% of th ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]As shown in the Table 3.2, Ekiti, Osun and Oyo states have THMP populations of 356, 624 and 636 respectively. The sample of THMPs drawn by means of stratified random sampling techniques from Ekiti, Osun and Oyo states are 111, 203 and 203 respectively. The equitable percentages of sample drawn from the populations are 31.18%, 32.53% and 33.96%s respectively.The total of the samples from three states is 530, representing 32.80% of the target population as well as 12% of the entire 4408 THMP popul ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Natural, Resources Canada. Knowledge Management, 2009 URL: http/www.nrian.go/ca/nrcanonline/ekimgtp.htm Nnadozie, C.O. (2015). Knowledge Management Variables and User Satisfaction with Information Delivery in University Libraries in South East Zone of Nigeria. Unpublished Ph.D Dissertation, Faculty of Education, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.Obi, R.C. (2014). The Library and Information Services and Its Roles in Enhancing Rural Development in Nigeria. International Journal of Developme ... Continue reading---
