Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development

George FOA

Publications

• Research Article
  Gender Analysis of Processing Activities among Commercial Catfish Processors within Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State South-Western Nigeria
  Author(s): Akinpelu OM ,Ayeloja AA *,George FOA ,Adebisi GL ,Jimoh WA ,Idowu SD Akinpelu OM ,Ayeloja AA *,George FOA ,Adebisi GL ,Jimoh WA ,Idowu SD
  
  The study investigated possible occurrence of gender differences in processing activities among commercial catfish processors in Ibadan metropolis. A total of 110 respondents were sampled, twenty seven (27) of whom were females while eighty three (83) were males. Five popular processed fish markets were purposively selected while 30% of processors in each of the markets were randomly sampled. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results reveal that 36.1% of male and 33.3% of the respondents were within the age of 41-50, and so are still in the actively productive stage of life. 83.1 percent of males and 40.7% of females were married. Majority of the respondent 83.1% male and 66.7% female respectively got their information on processing activities/techniques from family and friends but never from television programmes. Chi square a.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9546.1000176

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