Articles

Service Provision Challenges of Rehabilitation Centres in Jos Metropolis of Plateau State

Ochigbo, S.E
Department of Home Economics Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State
Kembe E. M
Department of Home Science and Management Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi
Published: August 31, 2024 Issue: Vol. 25 No. 1 (2018) DOI: 10.66731/jher.v25i1.329

Abstract

The study identified service provision challenges of Rehabilitation Centres
in Jos Metropolis of Plateau State. It identified the problems faced by the
care-givers and the physically challenged persons and possible solutions to
the problems. Survey design was adopted. Population for the study
consisted of 150 physically challenged persons and care givers in the
centres. Three research questions to guide the study. Questionnaire was
used for data collection. Data were analyzed using means, standard
deviation and percentages. Findings reveal 11 challenges being
encountered by the care-givers during service provision and 10
encountered by challenged persons. The study also identified five possible
solutions to some of the problems encountered. Based on the findings, it
was recommended that, government and philanthropists should provide
funding for the caring services of the rehabilitation centres so that care-
givers can be helped in providing their services successfully.

Keywords: Services Provision Caregiver Rehabilitation Physically Challenged