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Sickness absenteeism in a Nigerian polytechnic.

A O Erinoso1, E A Bamgboye

  • 1Polytechnic, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
|March 1, 1988
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Sickness absenteeism in Nigerian polytechnics affects about 25% of workers annually. Junior, female, and unmarried staff experience the most frequent absences due to infections like malaria, averaging 3 days.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health
  • Health Management

Background:

  • Limited data exists on sickness absenteeism in Nigerian higher education institutions.
  • Understanding absenteeism patterns is crucial for workforce productivity and institutional management.
  • Previous studies have not focused specifically on polytechnic staff in Nigeria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence, patterns, and causes of sickness absenteeism among staff at Ibadan Polytechnic.
  • To identify demographic and illness-related factors associated with sickness absence.
  • To discuss the implications for institutional management and the economic climate.

Main Methods:

  • A case study approach was employed at Ibadan Polytechnic.
  • Data on sickness absenteeism was collected and analyzed.

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  • Prevalence rates, frequency, common illnesses, and duration of absence were determined.

    • Main Results:

    • The annual prevalence rate of sickness absenteeism was approximately 25%.
    • Junior workers, females, and unmarried staff showed the highest frequency of absence.
    • Infections and parasitic diseases, particularly malaria fever, were the most common reasons for absence, averaging 3 days per episode.

    Conclusions:

    • Sickness absenteeism poses a significant challenge to Ibadan Polytechnic, impacting approximately one-quarter of the workforce annually.
    • Targeted interventions for high-risk groups and common illnesses are recommended to mitigate absenteeism.
    • Addressing these issues is vital for improving institutional management and economic stability.